Biography of Kim Seo-hyung
South Korean actress Kim Seo-hyung is famous for her role as the evil mistress Shin Ae-ri in the revenge television drama, ‘Temptation of Wife’, and Coach Kim in the television series, ‘Sky Castle. She is also known for ‘The Villainess‘, ‘Mine’ and ‘Late Spring’.
Early Life and Education
Kim Seo-hyung was born on 28 October 1973 in Gangneung, Gangwon Province South Korea. When she was a kid, her parents got divorced. She struggled hard to grow in her childhood. After finishing her basic education, she graduated in Liberal Arts from Yeongdong Women’s College.
Career
Kim Seo-hyung started her career in modelling and participated in the Miss Gangwon Pageant as Miss Samsung in 1992. She then turned her focus to acting and made her debut with the television drama, ‘Tomorrow’s Love’ in 1994. Since then, she has appeared in several films and television series.
Between the years 1994 and 2007, she appeared in films, ‘The Record’, ‘Kiss Me Much’, ‘Over the Rainbow’, ‘A Perfect Match’, ‘The Sweet Sex and Love’, ‘Whispering Corridors 4: Voice’, ‘The City of Violence’, ‘Forbidden Floor’, ‘Black House’, ‘Daughters of a Rich Family’, ‘Blue Sky’, ‘Breathless’, ‘Lovers in Paris’, ‘Best Theater’, ‘Drama City’, ‘Be Strong, Geum-soon!’ and ‘Green Rose’.
Although she appeared in several films and television series, she gained recognition in 2008 after playing the lead role in the television series, ‘Temptation of Wife’, starring alongside Jang Seo-hee, Byun Woo-min and Lee Jae-hwang. In this series, she played the role of an evil mistress and this role led her to achieve public appreciation and popularity.
She appeared in the television series, ‘Giant’ in 2010, with actors Lee Beom-soo, Park Jin-hee, Joo Sang-wook, Hwang Jung-eum, Park Sang-min, and Jeong Bo-seok. She played the role of Yoo Kyung-ok.
In 2012, Seo-hyung was seen in two South Korean television dramas, ‘History of a Salaryman’ and ‘My Husband Got a Family’.
In 2014, she started gaining global recognition after her amazing performance in the romance film, ‘Late Spring’, co-starring Park Yong-woo and Lee Yoo-young.
Kim Seo-hyung co-starred with Jung Jae-young, Song Yoon-ah and Ok Taec-yeon in the 2015 South Korean television series, ‘Assembly’. She played the role of Hong Chan-mi in the series.
In 2016, she appeared in the South Korean television series, ‘The Good Wife’, starring Jeon Do-yeon, Yoo Ji-tae and Yoon Kye-sang. She was cast in the television series, ‘Welcome to Waikiki’, ‘The Great Seducer’ and ‘Come and Hug Me’.
Next year she played a role in the action thriller film, ‘The Villainess’, starring Kim Ok-vin.
However, she received a breakthrough role in the 2018 South Korean television series, ‘Sky Castle’, costarring Yum Jung-ah, Lee Tae-ran, Yoon Se-ah and Oh Na-ra.
As of 2024, ‘Dog Days’, ‘Mine’ and ‘Pale Moon’ are the latest works of Kim Seo-hyung.
Achievements
South Korean actress Kim Seo-hyung who made her acting debut in 1994 with the television drama, ‘Tomorrow’s Love’ has achieved reasonably good in her career. Here are some of her notable achievements.
- In 2023, Kim Seo-hyung won the Excellence Award for an Actress in a Miniseries for her role in the series, ‘Pale Moon’, at the 9th APAN Star Awards.
- Seo-hyung won the Best Actress award for her role in ‘Greenhouse’ at the 59th Grand Bell Awards in 2023.
- Kim Seo-hyung won the 13th Beautiful Artist Award in 2023 for her role in ‘Greenhouse’.
- In 2022, Seo-hyung won the Top Excellence Award for an actress in a Miniseries Action Drama, ‘Nobody Knows’ at the SBS Drama Awards.
- For the role in ‘Sky Castle’, Seo-hyung won the Brand of the Year Award in 2019 under the category, Actress of the Year.
Credit: Pinterest - In 2019, Seo-hyung won the Hot Star China Award for her role in ‘Sky Castle’ at the 12th Korea Drama Awards.
- Seo-hyung won the Best Supporting Actress award at the KBS Drama Awards in 2015, for her role in ‘Assembly’.
- In 2014, Seo-hyung won Best Lead Actress in a Foreign Language Film at the 3rd Madrid International Film Festival for her role in ‘Late Spring’.
Personal Life
South Korean actress Kim Seo-hyung who started her career in modelling, made her acting debut in 1994 and has never been involved in a publicly disclosed relationship. She prefers to keep her personal and dating life private. Based on reports, she is already married but does not like sharing her family matters.
Net Worth and Lifestyle
The estimated net worth of Kim Seo-hyung is around 5 million US Dollars. Her source of income comes primarily from her acting career in the South Korean entertainment industry.
Awards
- 9th APAN Star Awards 2023
Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries – ‘Pale Moon’ - 59th Grand Bell Awards 2023
Best Actress – ‘Greenhouse’ - 13th Beautiful Artist Awards 2023
Independent Film Artist Award – ‘Greenhouse’ - 43rd Golden Cinema Film Festival 2023
Best Actress – ‘Greenhouse’
- 43rd Korean Association of Film Critics Awards 2023
Best Actress – ‘Greenhouse’ - 32nd Buil Film Awards 2023
Best Actress – ‘Greenhouse’ - SBS Drama Awards 2023
Top Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries Action Drama – ‘Nobody Knows’ - Brand of the Year Awards 2023
Actress of the Year – ‘Sky Castle’ - 12th Korea Drama Awards 2023
Hot Star China Award – ‘Sky Castle’ - SBS Drama Awards 2022
Top Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries Action Drama – ‘Nobody Knows’
- Brand of the Year Awards 2019
Actress of the Year – ‘Sky Castle’ - 12th Korea Drama Awards 2019
Hot Star China Award – ‘Sky Castle’ - KBS Drama Awards 2015
Best Supporting Actress – ‘Assembly’
- 3rd Madrid International Film Festival 2014
Best Lead Actress in a Foreign Language Film – ‘Late Spring’ - SBS Drama Awards 2009
Excellence Award, Actress in a Serial Drama – ‘Temptation of Wife’
Interesting Facts about Kim Seo-hyung
- Kim Seo-hyung has been acting for more than 25 years.
- Seo-hyung is a pageant queen.
- Kim Seo-hyung is popular for her role in ‘Sky Castle’.
- Seo-hyung has been recognised internationally for her movies.
- Seo-hyung has developed a strong connection with her ‘Mine’ co-star Lee Bo Young.
- Kim Seo-hyung suffered from hair loss because of her hairstyle in ‘Sky Castle’.
- True Beauty star Moon Ga-young treats Seo-hyung as a mentor.
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The estimated net worth of Kim Seo-hyung is around 5 million US Dollars.
