Kim Ji-won
Actress
Known for
Born in Seoul in 1992, Kim Ji-won broke through in Korean television with youth dramas before establishing herself as one of the most in-demand leading ladies of her generation. She played the wife of Song Joong-ki's captain in the mega-hit Descendants of the Sun (2016), earned strong reviews as a bruised, headstrong noblewoman in Arthdal Chronicles (2019), and led the melodrama My Liberation Notes (2022). Her performance in Queen of Tears (2024) turned her into a pan-Asian phenomenon and confirmed her range from quiet interior work to full-scale weepie. Off screen she is known for a low-key public image built on craft rather than tabloid presence.
Kim Ji-won
Actress
Known for
Born in Seoul in 1992, Kim Ji-won broke through in Korean television with youth dramas before establishing herself as one of the most in-demand leading ladies of her generation. She played the wife of Song Joong-ki's captain in the mega-hit Descendants of the Sun (2016), earned strong reviews as a bruised, headstrong noblewoman in Arthdal Chronicles (2019), and led the melodrama My Liberation Notes (2022). Her performance in Queen of Tears (2024) turned her into a pan-Asian phenomenon and confirmed her range from quiet interior work to full-scale weepie. Off screen she is known for a low-key public image built on craft rather than tabloid presence.
TV Shows (15 titles)
Plays Kim Ji Won
High Kick: Revenge of the Short Legged
2011
Plays Park Tae-Yi
What's Up?
2011
Plays Yu Rachel
The Heirs
2013
Plays Ma Ji-wool
Gap Dong
2014
Plays Tanya
Arthdal Chronicles
2019
Plays Lee Eun-oh
Lovestruck in the City
2020
Plays Choi Ae-ra
Fight for My Way
2017
Plays Yeom Mi-jeong
My Liberation Notes
2022
Plays Hong Hae-in
Queen of Tears
2024
Plays Yoon Myung-joo
Descendants of the Sun
2016
Plays Seol Han Na
To the Beautiful You
2012
Plays Gye Su-jeong
Doctor X: Mafia in White
2026
Plays Kim Ji Ho
One Sunny Day
2014
Plays Choi Sae Rom
Waiting for Love
2013
Plays Ae-Shin's mother
Mr. Sunshine
2018
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Detective K: Secret of the Living Dead
Full Filmography 19
Doctor X: Mafia in White
Gye Su-jeong · 12 episodes
2026–
Queen of Tears
Hong Hae-in · 16 episodes
2024–
My Liberation Notes
Yeom Mi-jeong · 16 episodes
2022–
Lovestruck in the City
Lee Eun-oh · 17 episodes
2020–
Arthdal Chronicles
Tanya · 18 episodes
2019–
Mr. Sunshine
Ae-Shin's mother
2018Season 1
Detective K: Secret of the Living Dead
Yeo-joo
2018
Fight for My Way
Choi Ae-ra · 16 episodes
2017–
Descendants of the Sun
Yoon Myung-joo · 16 episodes
2016–
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Kim Ji-won and where are they from?
Kim Ji-won is 34 years old, born on October 19, 1992 in Seoul, South Korea.
What are the most famous roles of Kim Ji-won?
Kim Ji-won is best known for roles in Horror Stories, Horror Stories 2, Detective K: Secret of the Living Dead.
How many movies has Kim Ji-won been in?
Over a 33-year career (since 1993), Kim Ji-won has appeared in 4 movies and 15 TV shows.
What was Kim Ji-won's first movie?
The career of Kim Ji-won began with The Great Summon (1993).
What is Kim Ji-won's most recent movie or series?
Kim Ji-won's most recent release is Doctor X: Mafia in White, which premiered on October 9, 2026.
What TV shows has Kim Ji-won appeared in?
On television, Kim Ji-won has appeared in Descendants of the Sun, The Heirs, Queen of Tears, Running Man.
Kim Ji-won
1992-10-19 · Seoul, South Korea
Kim Ji-won (Hangul: 김지원; Hanja: 金智媛; born October 19, 1992) is a South Korean actress. She gained attention through her roles in television series To the Beautiful You (2012), The Heirs (2013), Descendants of the Sun (2016), and Fight For My Way (2017).