Kim Seo-hyung | |
|---|---|
Kim in October 2022 | |
| Born | (1973-10-28)October 28, 1973 (age 52) Gangneung,Gangwon Province, South Korea |
| Education | Yeongdong Women's College -Liberal Arts |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1994–present |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 김서형 |
| Hanja | 金瑞亨 |
| RR | Gim Seohyeong |
| MR | Kim Sŏhyŏng |
| Signature | |
Kim Seo-hyung (Korean: 김서형; born October 28, 1973) is a South Korean actress.[1][2] She is best known for her portrayal as the evil mistress Shin Ae-ri in theSBS revenge dramaTemptation of Wife (2008) and as Coach Kim in theJTBC television seriesSky Castle (2018), for which she received aBest Actress nomination at the55th Baeksang Arts Awards.
Kim participated in the 1992 Miss Gangwon Pageant and made her acting debut as a KBS talent in 1994.
She gained recognition for her portrayal as the evil mistress Shin Ae-ri in theSBS revenge dramaTemptation of Wife which marked a significant shift in her career. Subsequently, she appeared in various dramas and movies, showcasing her talent in diverse roles. In 2014, she earned the award for Best Lead Actress in a Foreign Language Film[3] at the 3rd Madrid International Film Festival for her performance in the filmLate Spring. She also gained international attention for her role inThe Villainess,[4][5] which had its world premiere at the70th Cannes Film Festival in May 2017.
In the 2018 seriesSky Castle, Kim Seo-hyung plays Coach Kim, a ruthless college entrance exam private tutor for wealthy families in an exclusive neighborhood. Coach Kim is known for her perfect success rate in getting students into top universities and uses psychological pressure to manipulate parents and children. Her character is driven by a dark past and a desire for revenge against society. She represents the damaging effects of South Korea's elite education system.[6][7] Kim's performance as Coach Kim was widely acclaimed, earning her nomination for best supporting actress in55th Baeksang Arts Awards, followed by a win in12th Korea Drama Awards.
In 2020, she starred as the lead in SBS crime-thriller dramaNobody Knows. Kim Seo-hyung portrays Cha Young-jin, a detective in the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency's Violent Crimes Division. Her character is defined by a past trauma: the loss of her best friend to a serial killer 19 years prior. This event drives her relentless pursuit of justice.[8]
InMine, Kim portrayed Jung Seo-hyun, the sophisticated daughter-in-law of the powerful Hyowon Group. Leading Seohyun Gallery, she exudes intelligence and composure, prioritizing family and business. Yet, beneath her facade, she grapples with societal pressures, including her suppressed sexuality and love for artist Suzy Choi.[9][10]
In 2022, Kim starred in her first OTT dramaRecipe for Farewell, which was based on the autobiographical essay bookIt Might Be a Little Spicy Today (오늘은 좀 매울지도 몰라) by Kang Chang-rae, which was published in 2018.[11][12] Kim took on the role of Jung Da-jung, an independent woman who is the head of a small book publishing company in Seoul. The series centers around her poignant journey after she is diagnosed with terminal bowel cancer. Facing difficulties eating due to her condition, she makes an extraordinary request to her estranged husband, Kang Chang-wook (played byHan Suk-kyu), a humanities lecturer who only knows how to cook ramen: she asks him to cook for her every day.[12][13] Her performance earned her a nomination for Best Actress at the 2nd Blue Dragon Series Awards.[14]
In the independent film Vinyl House (also known as "Greenhouse"), Kim played the leading role of Moon-jung, a dedicated caregiver for a blind couple, Tae-kang and Hwa-ok, who also suffers from dementia. Moon-jung lives in a vinyl house and dreams of finding a proper home for herself and her son. The film explores the difficult choices she makes after one of her elderly charges dies in an accident. Kim's performance in this challenging role earned her seven Best Actress nominations, winning six awards, including one at the 27th Busan International Film Festival and the Grand Prize at the 2023 Buil Film Awards.[15][16][17][18][19][20]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | The Record | Teacher | |
| 2001 | Kiss Me Much | Ballet teacher | cameo |
| 2002 | Over the Rainbow | Kyung-hee | |
| A Perfect Match | Lee Kang-hyun | ||
| 2003 | The Sweet Sex and Love | Shin-ah | |
| 2005 | Whispering Corridors 4: Voice | Hee-yeon | |
| 2006 | The City of Violence | Jang Mi-ran | |
| Forbidden Floor | Chae Min-young | ||
| 2007 | Black House | Jang Mi-na | |
| 2010 | A Barefoot Dream | Yu Bo-hyeon | |
| Desire To Kill | Department Chief Baek | ||
| 2012 | Doomsday Book | Min Yoo-ni | segment: "The Heavenly Creation" |
| Wedding Ceremony | Woman | short film | |
| 2013 | The Berlin File | North Korean embassy secretary | |
| Shorts Meet Shorts | Mi-jung | segment: "Waltzing on Thunder" | |
| 2014 | Late Spring | Jung-sook | |
| 2017 | The Villainess | Kwon-sook | |
| 2020 | Mr. Zoo: The Missing VIP | Min Soo-hee | |
| 2021 | Whispering Corridors 6: The Humming [ko] | Noh Eun-hee | [21][22] |
| 2023 | Greenhouse [ko] | Moon-jung | [23] |
| 2024 | Dog Days | Jin-yeong | [24] |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Tomorrow's Love | ||
| Daughters of a Rich Family | |||
| 1995 | Blue Sky | ||
| 2003 | Breathless | Yoon Yeo-joo | |
| 2004 | Lovers in Paris | Baek Seung-kyung | |
| Best Theater | Yoon Da-hee | episode: "Love, Standing on a Slope" | |
| Drama City | Jae-kyung | episode: "His Wife's Diary" | |
| 2005 | Be Strong, Geum-soon! | Ha Seong-ran | |
| Green Rose | Cha Yoo-ran | ||
| 2007 | Oh Lovers | Ha Jae-in | |
| 2008 | Temptation of Wife | Shin Ae-ri | |
| 2010 | Giant | Yoo Kyung-ok | |
| 2012 | History of a Salaryman | Mo Ga-bi | |
| My Husband Got a Family | Chun Jae-yong's older sister | guest role, episodes 47-48 | |
| What is Mom | Park Seo-hyung | ||
| 2013 | After School: Lucky or Not | Cafeteria Lady | cameo, episodes 4 & 9 |
| Empress Ki | Empress Dowager Hwang (Budashiri) | ||
| 2014 | A New Leaf | Lee Seon-hee | recurring role |
| 2015 | Assembly | Hong Chan-mi | |
| 2016 | The Good Wife | Seo Myeong-hee | |
| 2018 | Welcome to Waikiki | Kim Hee-ja | guest role, episode 4 |
| Tempted | Myeong Mi-ri | [25] | |
| Come and Hug Me | Park Hee-young | recurring role, episodes 5-22 | |
| Sky Castle | Kim Joo-young | [6][7] | |
| 2020 | Nobody Knows | Cha Yeong-jin | [8] |
| 2021 | Mine | Jeong Seo-hyeon | [26] |
| 2023 | Pale Moon | Yoo Yi-hwa | [27] |
| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Recipe for Farewell | Da Jung | [28] |
| Year | Song title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | "In the Flower Garden (Shin Ae-ri Ballad)" | Temptation of WifeOST |
| "Can't Forgive (Shin Ae-ri Rock)" | ||
| 2014 | "Spring" | Late SpringOST |
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | MissGangwon Pageant | MissSamsung | N/a | Won | [29] |
| 2009 | SBS Drama Awards | Excellence Award, Actress in a Serial Drama | Temptation of Wife | Won | [30] |
| 2010 | SBS Drama Awards | Best Supporting Actress in a Special Planning Drama | Giant | Nominated | [31] |
| 2012 | SBS Drama Awards | Special Award, Actress in a Miniseries | History of a Salaryman | Nominated | [32] |
| 2014 | 3rd Madrid International Film Festival | Best Lead Actress in a Foreign Language Film | Late Spring | Won | [33] |
| 14thMilan International Film Festival | Best Supporting Actress | Nominated | [34] | ||
| 2015 | KBS Drama Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Assembly | Won | [35] |
| 2017 | 1stThe Seoul Awards | Best Supporting Actress (Film) | The Villainess | Nominated | [36] |
| 2018 | MBC Drama Awards | Best Supporting Actress in a Wednesday-Thursday Miniseries | Come and Hug Me | Nominated | [37] |
| 2019 | 55th Baeksang Arts Awards | Best Actress (TV) | Sky Castle | Nominated | [38][39] |
| Brand of the Year Awards | Actress of the Year | Won | [40] | ||
| 12th Korea Drama Awards | Hot Star China Award | Won | [41] | ||
| 2020 | 24thAsian Television Awards | Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Nominated | [42] | |
| SBS Drama Awards | Top Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries Action Drama | Nobody Knows | Won | [43] | |
| 2023 | 2nd Blue Dragon Series Awards | Best Actress | Recipe for Farewell | Nominated | [44] |
| 32nd Buil Film Awards | Best Actress | Greenhouse [ko] | Won | [15] | |
| 43rdKorean Association of Film Critics Awards | Best Actress | Won | [16] | ||
| 43rdGolden Cinema Film Festival [ko] | Best Actress | Won | [17] | ||
| 13th Beautiful Artist Awards (Shin Young-kyun Arts and Culture Foundation) | Independent Film Artist Award | Won | [18] | ||
| 59thGrand Bell Awards | Best Actress | Won | [19] | ||
| 44th Blue Dragon Film Awards | Best Leading Actress | Nominated | [20] | ||
| 9th APAN Star Awards | Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries | Pale Moon | Won | [45] |
| Country | Award Ceremony | Year | Honor | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | The 52nd Savings Day[note 1] | 2015 | Financial Chairman's Award | [47] |
| 10thKorean Popular Culture and Arts Awards[note 2] | 2019 | Prime Minister's Commendation | [48] |