Quick Info
| Profession | Actress |
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| Nationality | South Korean |
| Date of Birth | 06/09/1989 |
| Age | 36 years |
| Birthplace | Toegyewon, Namyangju, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea |
Latest News about Kim So-eun
10/09/2025
Kim So-eun signed an exclusive contract with Management S in September 2025, marking a new phase in her acting career. The agency said it would support her across drama, film, OTT, and entertainment projects as she prepares for broader professional activity.
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Bio/Wiki
| Kim So-eun (Korean: 김소은) is a South Korean actress who rose to fame in 2009 starring as Chu Ga-eul in the hit drama 'Boys Over Flowers'[1][3]. She began her career as a child actor in 2005 and entered Chung-Ang University's Department of Theater in 2008[4]. She is known for roles in 'The King's Doctor' (2012), 'Our Gap-soon' (2016), and 'Three Bold Siblings' (2022)[1][5]. | |
| Kim So-eun (Korean: 김소은) is a South Korean actress who rose to fame in 2009 starring as Chu Ga-eul in the hit drama 'Boys Over Flowers'. She began her career as a child actor in 2005 and entered Chung-Ang University’s Department of Theater in 2008. She is known for roles in 'The King's Doctor' (2012), 'Our Gap-soon' (2016), and 'Three Bold Siblings' (2022). |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 163 cm |
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| Weight | 45 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
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| College/University | Chung-Ang University, Seoul, South Korea |
| Educational Qualification | Major in Theatre and Film from Chung-Ang University, Seoul, South Korea |
Personal Life
| Blood Group | O |
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| Hobbies | Going out for Walks, Doing Yoga, and Watching Movies |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Siblings | 1 (younger) |
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Career
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Favourites
| Food | Chimaek, Sotteok |
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| Restaurant | Peter Luger Steak House in Brooklyn |
| Sports | Skiing, Fencing, Horse Riding |
| Films | The Painted Veil (2006), Colombiana (2011) |
| Singers | John Lennon, Jae-ha Yoo |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/socun89/ | |
| https://x.com/kimso_ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. She was trained professionally as a national athletic skier in her childhood. | |
| 2. Her skiing training was paused when she became a professional model in the 2003 junior advanced skiing and snowboarding competition in Pyeongchang, Gangwon-do. | |
| 3. In 2012, she appeared in instructional videos for Hongcheon’s Vivaldi ski resort. | |
| 4. Her first lead role in a film was in 'Mourning Grave' (2014) as the ghost girl named ‘Se-hee.’ | |
| 5. She has appeared in supporting roles in K-dramas like 'Sad Love Story' (2005), 'Drama City First Love' (2006), 'Chosun Police Season 1' (2007), and 'Empress Cheonchu' (2009). | |
| 6. Her breakthrough role came in the K-drama 'Boys Over Flowers' (2009) as 'Chu Ga-eul.' | |
| 7. She has been on various variety shows and has written lyrics for songs featured in K-dramas. |