Born on October 19, 1992, in Seoul, Kim Ji-won is a South Korean actress known for her natural elegance and nuanced performances. After making her debut in commercials and supporting roles, she caught the public’s attention with To the Beautiful You and then truly made a name for herself by playing Rachel Yoo in the international hit The Heirs.
His career took on a new dimension in 2016 thanks to Descendants of the Sun. In the role of Captain and military surgeon Yoon Myung-joo, she won over Asian audiences and earned several awards. The following year, she cemented her status as a leading actress with Fight for My Way, where her on-screen chemistry with Park Seo-joon has won over both critics and audiences alike.
Refusing to limit herself to romantic dramas, Kim Ji-won then explores new horizons with a fantasy drama Arthdal Chronicles, the romantic series Lovestruck in the City and then the highly acclaimed My Liberation Notes. Her portrayal of Yeom Mi-jeong, an introverted employee searching for meaning, has been praised for its subtlety and earned her a nomination at the Baeksang Arts Awards.
In 2024, it reached a new high with Queen of Tears (The Queen of Tears). Her portrayal of Hong Hae-in, the heiress to a powerful conglomerate facing a marital crisis, became a global phenomenon. The drama broke several viewership records on tvN and cemented its immense international popularity.
Kim Ji-won continues this momentum with Doctor X in 2026, in which she plays the brilliant doctor Kye Su-jeong, before returning to a leading role in the crime drama Detective Park Mi Ok, scheduled for 2027.
With a filmography that blends romances, intimate dramas, and ambitious productions, Kim Ji-won has established herself as one of the most talented and beloved actresses of her generation.
