Kim Ji Won

Biography

Kim Ji-won (born October 19, 1992) is a South Korean actress. She gained attention through her roles in the television series The Heirs (2013) and Descendants of the Sun (2016), before taking on leading roles in Fight for My Way (2017), Arthdal Chronicles (2019), Lovestruck in the City (2020–2021), My Liberation Notes (2022) and Queen of Tears (2024).

In 2014, Kim starred in the crime thriller Gap-dong as a high school student and a webtoon artist. The same year, she played a supporting role in the KBS Drama special The Reason I'm Getting Married. In December 2014, Kim signed an exclusive contract with King Kong Entertainment.

In 2015, Kim starred alongside So Ji-sub in the romance web series One Sunny Day in 2015. The same year, Kim made a cameo appearance in TVN drama Hidden Identity as Kim Bum's girlfriend.

In June 2022, Kim's contract with Salt Entertainment ended, and she decided not to renew. On September 29, 2022, Kim signed with HighZium Studio (formerly History D&C).

On December 5, 2022, Studio Dragon and Culture Depot confirmed Kim's participation in the tvN drama Queen of Tears originally slated for the second half of 2023 then, later moved to the first half of 2024. She portrayed Hong Hae-in, the Queens Group's chaebol heiress.

Known for

Queen of Tears Season 1

Fight for My Way Season 1

The Heirs Season 1

Actor

2024

Queen of Tears (Season 1) as Hong Hae In

2017

Fight for My Way (Season 1) as Choi Ae Ra

2013

The Heirs (Season 1) as Rachel Yoo