Kim Jung-eun
Kim Jung-eun (born March 4, 1974) is a South Korean actress. She is best known for her roles in the films and television series Marrying the Mafia (2002), Lovers in Paris (2004), Lovers (2006), Forever the Moment (2008), I Am Legend (2010), Make a Woman Cry (2015), and Strong Girl Nam-soon (2023). In 2008, Kim hosted her own music TV show, Kim Jung-eun's Chocolate on SBS.
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Kim Jung-eun

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- Name
- Kim Jung-eun
- Born
- 4 March 1974
- Birthplace
- Seoul, South Korea
- Occupation
- Actress
- Education
- * Konkuk University
- Nationality
- South Korea
- Languages
- Korean
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Kim Jung-eun (born March 4, 1974) is a South Korean actress. She is best known for her roles in the films and television series Marrying the Mafia (2002), Lovers in Paris (2004), Lovers (2006), Forever the Moment (2008), I Am Legend (2010), Make a Woman Cry (2015), and Strong Girl Nam-soon (2023). In 2008, Kim hosted her own music TV show, Kim Jung-eun's Chocolate on SBS.
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Key facts
Key facts
• Name — Kim Jung-eun • Born — 4 March 1974 • Birthplace — Seoul, South Korea • Occupation — Actress • Years Active — 1995–present • Education — * Konkuk University • (Theater and Film) • Hanyang University • (Master's Degree and PhD)
Career
Career
In 2002, Kim had her major breakthrough in film for her debut film, Marrying the Mafia, which earned a nomination for Best New Actress and won Popular Star Award at the 2002 Blue Dragon Film Awards. In 2004, Kim had her major breakthrough in television for the drama, Lovers in Paris which earned her awards and accolades including Grand Prize (Daesang) at the 2004 SBS Drama Awards. In 2008, she hosted her own music talk show, Kim Jung-eun's Chocolate and aired until 2011. It earned her award as a Best MC at the SBS Entertainment Awards in 2009. In 2021, she co-hosted a MBC network reality/variety show, DNA Mate (Family Register Mate) until 2023.
Television series
Television series
• Year — Title — Role — Notes • 2004 — Lovers in Paris — Kang Tae-young • 2005 — Princess Lulu — Go Hee-soo • 2006–2007 — Lovers — Yoon Mi-ju • 2008 — On Air — Herself — Cameo Ep 16 • General Hospital 2 — Jung Ha-yoon • 2010 — I Am Legend — Jeon Seol-hee • 2012 — Korean Peninsula — Im Jin-jae • Ohlala Couple — Na Yeo-ok • 2015 — Make a Woman Cry — Jung Deok-in • 2017 — Duel — Choi Jo-hye • 2020 — My Dangerous Wife — Shim Jae-kyung • 2023 — Strong Girl Nam-soon — Hwang Geum-ju
Music video appearances
Music video appearances
• Jo Sung-mo - Immortal Love (1998) • Jo Sung-mo - Mr. Flower (2005)
Variety shows
Variety shows
• Family Register Mate (MBC, 2022) – Host • Family Register Mate (MBC, 2021) – Host • Legend Music Class - Lalaland (Channel A, 2021) – Cast • Something (SBS, 2014) -MC • Miracle Audition (SBS, 2011) – Judge • Kim Jung-eun's Chocolate (SBS, 2008–2011) – MC • TV Entertainment Tonight (SBS, 2001–2002) – MC
Web shows
Web shows
• Alive (TVING, 2022) – Host
Documentary narration
Documentary narration
• SBS Special: "Symphony of Dreams" (SBS, 2013) • MBC Special: 도시의 개 (MBC, 2010) • Wednesday Special: 금메달을 향해 뛰어라: 대륙의 올림픽 꿈나무들 (KBS1, 2008)
Radio
Radio
• To You Who Forget the Night (KBS Happy FM, 1999–2000) – DJ
Identity and overview
Identity and overview
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Kim Jung-Eun in, 2009
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Films
• Year — Title — Role — Notes • 1995 — My Old Sweetheart • 2002 — Fun Movie — Sang-mi • Marrying the Mafia — Jang Jin-kyeong • 2003 — Mr. Butterfly — Oh Hye-mi • Spring Breeze — Hwa-jeong • 2004 — How to Keep My Love — Kim Hyun-joo • 2005 — Blossom Again — Cho In-young • 2006 — Mission Sex Control — Park Hyun-joo • 2008 — Forever the Moment — Kim Hye-kyeong • 2010 — Le Grand Chef 2: Kimchi Battle — Jang-eun • 2013 — Mr. Go — Herself — Cameo
Discography
• Sad Fate – Kim Jung-eun (Ohlala Couple OST, 2012) • In Heaven – JYJ, narration by Kim Jung-eun (2011) • Reminiscence – Kim Jung-eun (I Am Legend OST, 2010) • You (Duet ver.) – Kim Jung-eun & Lee Joon-hyuk (I Am Legend OST, 2010) • To You, Dear Music – Kim Jung-eun (I Am Legend OST, 2010) • Comeback Madonna Band
Primary material
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reference work
- “Kim Jung-eun”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
Reputable secondary · Wikipedia
- Wikidata, structured authority record Q489001: Kim Jung-eun
Reputable secondary · Wikidata
authority file
- Gemeinsame Normdatei 1209133474, Kim, Jung Eun.
General reference · Deutsche Nationalbibliothek
- Gemeinsame Normdatei 1368365728, Kim, Jung Eun.
General reference · Deutsche Nationalbibliothek
Awards and nominations
Year presented, name of the award ceremony, award category, nominated work and the result of the nomination • Year — Award — Category — Nominated work — Result • 1999 — MBC Drama Awards — Best New Actress — Days of Delight • 2000 — SBS Drama Awards — Excellence Award, Actress in a Sitcom — March • 2001 — Ae-Gyun Cultural Arts Award • 2002 — 23rd Blue Dragon Film Awards — Best New Actress — Marrying the Mafia • Popular Star Award • 2003 — 39th Baeksang Arts Awards — Best Actress (Film) • 2004 — 25th Blue Dragon Film Awards — Popular Star Award — How to Keep My Love • Korea Advertisers Association — Good Model Award • Korea Best Dresser Swan Awards — Best Dressed, Movie Actress category • 17th Grimae Awards — Best Actress — Lovers in Paris • SBS Drama Awards — Grand Prize (Daesang) • Top 10 Stars • 2005 — 41st Baeksang Arts Awards — Best Actress (TV) • Asian Television Awards — Best Actress in a Leading Role • Korea Broadcasting Awards — Best Actress • 26th Blue Dragon Film Awards — Best Leading Actress — Blossom Again • 2006 — Ministry of Public Administration and Security Innovation Forum — Minister's Award for Contribution to Culture • SBS Drama Awards — Producer's Award — Lovers • Top 10 Stars • 2008 — 44th Baeksang Arts Awards — Best Actress (Film) — Forever the Moment • Most Popular Actress (Film) • 16th Chunsa Film Art Awards — Best Actress • 2009 — SBS Entertainment Awards — PD Award Best MC — Kim Jung-eun's Chocolate • 2010 — Style Icon Awards — Style Icon, TV Actress category • SBS Drama Awards — Top Excellence Award, Actress in a Special Planning Drama — I Am Legend • 2012 — KBS Drama Awards — Top Excellence Award, Actress — Ohlala Couple • Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries • 2015 — 4th APAN Star Awards — Top Excellence Award, Actress in a Serial Drama — Make a Woman Cry • MBC Drama Awards — Grand Prize (Daesang) • Top Excellence Award, Actress in a Serial Drama • 2023 — JTBC Drama Awards — Best Female Lead Actress — Strong Girl Nam-soon • 9th APAN Star Awards — Top Excellence Award, Actress in Medium Length Drama • 11th Korean Wave Awards — Best Leading Actress
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Gemeinsame Normdatei 1209133474, Kim, Jung Eun.Deutsche Nationalbibliothek
Secondary witnessauthority file
Gemeinsame Normdatei 1368365728, Kim, Jung Eun.Deutsche Nationalbibliothek
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