Kim Ji Soo

Biography

Kim Ji-soo (born Yang Sung-yoon on October 24, 1972) is a South Korean actress.

In 2010 she starred in her first historical series The King of Legend which focuses on Geunchogo, the 13th ruler of Baekje. Shortly before the drama's premiere, Kim was involved in a drunken hit-and-run accident (this was her second offense; her first DUI was in 2000 for which she lost her license).

Amidst a wave of complaints demanding that she be fired from the drama, broadcast station KBS stuck by the actress, and Kim released an official apology and paid the fine of ₩10 million. She was later listed among the top 10 highest-paid entertainers on KBS for the year 2011, with a salary of ₩400 million. Starring roles followed in Love Again (2012) and One Warm Word (2013).

When asked in an interview if she would consider appearing nude onscreen, Kim replied, "I don't want to take nude scenes to prove my passion for acting, which I have always had."

In November 2020, Kim signed with a new agency Lead Entertainment.

In November 2022, Kim left Lead Entertainment and signed with a new agency IOK Company.

Known for

365: Repeat the Year Season 1

Where Stars Land Season 1

Actor

2020

365: Repeat the Year (Season 1) as Lee Shin

2018

Where Stars Land (Season 1) as Yang Seo Koon