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Kim You-jung
Kim You-jung (김유정) is a South Korean actress, born in Seoul, who studied at Goyang High School of Arts. She started out as a child model and after she made her acting debut at the age of 4 became one of the best-known child actresses in Korea. She was discovered at 5 years old in a contest that her older sister joined and won the Most Popular Award even though she was not one of the contestants. She is now transitioning into adult roles and is best known for Dong Yi, Moon Embracing the Sun, and May Queen. Kim is the youngest of 3 siblings. Her older sister Kim Yeon Jung is also an actress.
She was considered "Korea's Little Sister" when she was a child actress. She has since been dubbed "Sageuk Fairy" after starring in several acclaimed historical period dramas in her career. In 2017, she ranked 8th on Forbes Korea Power Celebrity list, the youngest to be included in the Top 10 at 17 years old.
In February 2018, it was revealed that Kim was diagnosed with dysfunctions of the thyroid gland and would take a break from acting.
As actor
My Heart Puppy
20th Century Girl
The 8th Night
Golden Slumber
Dark, Deadly & Dreadful
Because I Love You
Circle of Atonement
Room 731
Thread of Lies
The Dirge Singer
Commitment
On the Pitch
Possessed
Paradise
Tidal Wave
The Chaser
Do You See Seoul?
Bank Attack
Hwang Jin Yi
Rainbow Eyes
4 Horror Tales: Hidden Floor
Lump of Sugar
All for Love
Lady Vengeance
DMZ (Demilitarized Zone)
Soulbound