Kim So-jin (Korean: 김소진;Hanja: 金素辰; born on December 12, 1979) is a South Korean actress.[2] She is known for playing a prosecutor in crime dramaThe King (2017), for which she received critical acclaim and won several awards, including theBlue Dragon Film Award,Grand Bell Award andBaeksang Arts Award for Best Supporting Actress. Since then, in films ranging from The Drug King to The Man Standing Next, she has fully immersed herself in each role, adding freshness to her seasoned acting skills and building her own unique characters.
Kim So-jin, was graduated from Chung-Ang University's Department of Theater.[3] While studying, she stumbled upon the play 'Birds Do Not Cross at the Crosswalk,' which sparked her interest in theater. After completing her studies at Chung-Ang University, she further developed her skills by participating in the project group Ari Korea and performing abroad for a year.[4]
Kim So-jin made her debut in 2008 with the play 'Starting Rasa'.[5] In 2009, she acted in the play 'Yi Sang, Count to Thirteen,' experiencing a transformative rebirth on stage.[4]
Kim had master's degree in the Korea National University of Arts. She belongs to the theater troupe Chaimu.[3][6] Kim So-jin performed several theatrical works such as Song of Spring Flows in the Sea, Beethoven, Road to Santiago, and Starting Rasa with her colleagues in the theater company. She also acted in the musical Midnight Serenade.[7] Kim So-jin has firmly established herself in the acting world with distinctive characters in various performances and films. Starting in 2012 with notable works such as the highly acclaimed play 'Pung Chan Nosoog' and 'The Song of Spring Flows in the Sea,' she began to receive attention for her remarkable acting skills. She has been recognized as a trusted and respected actress in the performing arts industry, earning the title of "trusted treasure" (an actor who is trusted and relied upon).[8]
With the filmHaunters (directed by Kim Min-seok), which was released in 2010, establishing herself as a talented actor in the film industry.[4]
In 2014, She joined Musical 'Moonlight Fairy and Girl' Directed by Min Bok-ki, CEO of Theater Troupe Chaimu.[9]
Furthermore, in the 2017 filmThe King, Kim So-jin left a lasting impression with her portrayal of Prosecutor Ahn Hee-yeon, delivering memorable lines that were so convincing that she was mistaken for an actual prosecutor. Her exceptional synchronization with the character received high praise. As a result, she swept the Best Supporting Actress awards at the 38th Blue Dragon Film Awards, the 53rd Baeksang Arts Awards, and the 54th Grand Bell Awards, solidifying her position as a top-notch actress.
Director Kim Jee-woon nicknamed her 'female Song Kang-ho'.[4]
In 2018, She took on the role of Sung Sung-kyung, the Wife of Lee Doo-sam, acted by Song Kang-ho, in 'Drug King' (directed by Woo Min-ho). She won the "Today's Young Artist Award" in the theater category, organized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, in 2018.[10] Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism event 2018 Person of Merit for the Development of Culture and Arts. The award ceremony was held on October 24 (Wednesday) at 2:00 pm at the Multi-Project Hall (B1) of the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul.[11][12]
^The film has been temporarily postponed due to the COVID-19 outbreak in South Korea and the number of infections is likely to increase. The film was originally scheduled to be released in January 2022, thus temporarily postponing the screening.[17]
^Person of Merit for the Development of Culture and Arts hosted annually by Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.Since 1993, the Ministry of Culture has selected promising young artists in their 20s and 30s by field and awarded the 'Today's Young Artist Award'. The winners receive a prize of 5 million won as a prize and a plaque from the Minister of Culture.
^Jeon Hyung-hwa (November 18, 2021)."송강호x이병헌x전도연 '비상선언' 2022년 1월 개봉 확정" [Song Kang-ho x Lee Byung-hun x Jeon Do-yeon 'Emergency Declaration' confirmed for release in January 2022] (in Korean). Star News. RetrievedNovember 18, 2021 – viaNaver.
^Jung Yu-jin (December 15, 2021)."'비상선언', 1월 개봉 포기 "상황 어려움 고려…잠정 연기" [공식]" ['Declaration of Emergency', abandoned in January release "Considering difficulties in the situation…provisional postponement" [Official]] (in Korean). News1. RetrievedDecember 15, 2021 – viaNaver.
^Jo Ji-young (June 7, 2022)."[공식] 송강호→임시완 '비상선언', 드디어 관객 만난다..8월 개봉 확정" [[Official] Song Kang-ho → Im Si-wan 'Emergency Declaration', finally meets the audience... Confirmed for release in August] (in Korean).Sports Chosun. RetrievedJune 7, 2022 – viaNaver.
^Lee Min-ji (June 22, 2021)."악의 마음을 읽는 자들' 김남길X진선규X김소진 출연확정, 초특급 라인업(공식)" [People who read the minds of evil’ Kim Nam-gil X Jin Seon-kyu X Kim So-jin confirmed to appear, super-special lineup (official)].Naver (in Korean). Newsen. RetrievedJune 22, 2021.
^Yoon Hyun-ji (April 7, 2023)."남주혁X유지태 '비질란테' 하반기 공개 확정 [공식입장]" [Nam Joo-hyuk X Yoo Ji-tae 'Vigilante' confirmed to be released in the second half of the year [Official position]] (in Korean). Xports News. RetrievedApril 7, 2023 – via Naver.
^Park Ah-reum (June 3, 2022)."김소진 측 "'다큐 인사이트' 우크라이나 다큐 내레이션 출연료 기부" [Kim So-jin's side "Donation of 'Docu Insight' Ukraine documentary narration fee] (in Korean). Newsen. RetrievedJune 3, 2022 – viaNaver.
^Kang, Jong-hoon (2009-06-24)."뮤지컬 '한밤의 세레나데' 앙코르 무대" [Musical 'Midnight Serenade' Encore Stage].Naver News (in Korean). Retrieved2023-08-26.
^"[문화의 향기] 연극/무용-부산" [[The scent of culture] Drama/dance-Busan].Busan Ilbo (in Korean). 2009-09-10. Retrieved2023-08-26.
^"유준상-이건명-오종혁-지창욱, 뮤지컬 '그날들' 캐스팅" [Yoo Jun-sang - Lee Gun-myung - Oh Jong-hyuk - Ji Chang-wook, casting the musical 'Those Days'].뉴스컬처 (Newsculture) (in Korean). 2014-08-25. Retrieved2023-08-22.
^"[2014–2015] 역대 자료관" [[2014–2015] Those Days].insightent.co.kr. Retrieved2023-08-22.
^Shin, Yu-ri (2020-11-06)."극단 연우무대 신작 '산티아고 가는길'" [The new work of the theatre company Yeonwoo stage, 'On the way to Santiago'].Naver News (in Korean). Retrieved2023-08-22.
^"[Ki-Z 리뷰 굿앤배드] 연극 '연'" [[Ki-Z Good Review] The play 'Kite'].쿠키뉴스 (in Korean). 2011-09-17. Retrieved2023-08-26.
^"평화 씨" [Peace].DA-arts (in Korean). Retrieved2023-02-11.
^"남산예술센터, 2012년 첫 무대는 '풍찬노숙'" [Namsan Arts Centre, the first stage in 2012 is 'Pungchan Homelessness'].mosen.mt.co.kr (in Korean). 2011-12-24. Retrieved2023-08-26.
^"[쿠키 포토] 구수한 강원도 사투리가 매력적인 연극 '거기'" [[Cookie Photo] 'There', a play with a slodious Gangwon-do dialect].쿠키뉴스 (in Korean). 2012-09-12. Retrieved2023-08-26.
^"Citylife 제422호 - 우리동네 멋진 공연" [Citylife No.422 - Great performance in my neighbourhood].매일경제 (in Korean). 2014-04-02. Retrieved2023-08-26.
^Lim, Gi-chang (2014-07-09)."영·미서 주목받은 연극 '프라이드' 8월 국내 초연" ['Pride', a play that attracted attention from English and beauty, premiered in Korea in August].Naver News (in Korean). Retrieved2023-08-26.
^"[연극 만추 인터뷰①] 김소진 "어디서부터 잘못된 건지 문득 궁금해질 때…"" [[Interview with the play Manchu①] Kim So-jin, "When I suddenly wonder where it's wrong..."].뉴스컬처 (Newsculture) (in Korean). 2015-09-30. Retrieved2023-08-26.
^"청소년은 볼 수 없는 '청소년 이야기'…연극 '러브'" ['Youth Story' That Teens Can't See... Theatre 'Love'].이데일리 (in Korean). 2015-09-01. Retrieved2023-08-26.
^"스무살 된 극단 차이무 '성년 잔치' 연다" [20-year-old theatre company Chaimu opens 'ad-age party'].이데일리 (in Korean). 2015-10-27. Retrieved2023-08-26.
^"가짜 평화와 가족의 무게에 짓눌리는 여자의 이야기, 연극 '크레센도 궁전'" [The story of a woman crushed by the weight of fake peace and family, play 'Crescendo Palace'].뉴스컬처 (Newsculture) (in Korean). 2016-05-04. Retrieved2023-08-26.
^""2인극은 치열하게 갈등하며 교감...모노드라마만큼 힘들죠"" [“The two-person play is fiercely conflicted and the sympathize... It's as hard as a mono-drama.”].Hankook Ilbo (in Korean). 2016-08-10. Retrieved2023-08-26.
^"[Review] 답이 없기에 완성될 수 있었던 연극, '단편소설집'" [[Review] A play that could have been completed because there was no answer, 'Short Storybook'].아트인사이트 (in Korean). 2022-05-18. Retrieved2023-08-26.
^"[정중헌의 문화와 사람] 정동환 연기가 인상적인 힐링 연극 '우리가 사랑했던 정원에서'" [[Jung Joong-heon's Culture and People] Jung Dong-hwan's impressive healing play 'In the Garden We Loved'].인터뷰365 - 대한민국 인터넷대상 최우수상 (in Korean). 2021-07-01. Retrieved2023-03-10.
^Ahn Byung-gil (April 11, 2022)."58회 백상예술대상 후보 공개…영광의 주인공은?" [58th Baeksang Arts Awards nominations revealed... Who is the hero of glory?] (in Korean).Sports Kyunghyang. RetrievedApril 11, 2022 – viaNaver.
^Kim, Hyun-rok (November 7, 2022)."헤어질 결심, 43회 청룡영화상 13개 부문 최다 후보…한산 헌트 10개 후보[공식]" [Decision to break up, the most nominations in 13 categories at the 43rd Blue Dragon Film Awards... 10 candidates for Hansan and Hunt [Official].SporTV News (in Korean). RetrievedNovember 7, 2022 – viaNaver.
^Nam, Yoo-jung (August 28, 2022)."헤어질 결심 브로커 둘 다 8개 부문 후보 올라" [Decision to break up and Broker both nominated for 8 categories] (in Korean).Busan Ilbo. RetrievedAugust 28, 2022 – viaNaver.
^Lee Ji-yul (August 26, 2022)."제27회 춘사국제영화제 각 부문별 후보자 공개" [The 27th Chunsa International Film Festival nominees for each category revealed] (in Korean). Beyond Post. RetrievedAugust 26, 2022.
^Kim, Na-yeon (January 1, 2023)."서현진·이준기 '최우수 연기상'.."대상 소감 준비했는데"[2022 SBS 연기대상]" [Seo Hyun-jin and Lee Joon-ki 'Best Acting Award'... "I prepared the grand prize speech" [2022 SBS Drama Awards]] (in Korean). Osen. RetrievedDecember 31, 2022 – viaNaver.
^'치얼업' 테이아 팀, 응원단의 끈끈함 보여주며 베스트 팀워크상 수상! #2022SBS연기대상 #SBSdrama ['Cheer Up' team, showing the tenacity of the cheering squad and winning the best teamwork award! #2022 SBS Drama Awards #SBSdrama] (in Korean). SBS Drama. December 31, 2022. Event occurs at 0:01. RetrievedJanuary 1, 2023 – via YouTube.
