KOREAN STARS
KIM SO EUN
Profile
- Name: 김소은 / Kim So Eun
- Profession: Actress, model
- Birthdate: 1989-Sep-06
- Height: 166cm
- Weight: 45kg
- Blood type: O
- Star sign: Virgo
- Family: Younger sister
- Talent agency: N.O.A Entertainment
- Education: ChungAng University (Theater and Film Major)
- Appointed as ambassadors for the 5th Korea International Youth Film Festival along with Jung Il Woo
Kim So-eun (born September 6, 1989) is a South Korean actress under Fantagio Entertainment. She is best known for the role of Chu Ga-eul in the popular drama series Boys Over Flowers.
Kim So Eun's first acting role was a small part in the 2004 film "Two Guys", when she was still in junior high. Since then she has appeared in various films (including "Fly, Daddy, Fly" and "The Show Must Go On") but she is known more for her acting on TV.
Her best-known TV role was in the 2009 Korean TV drama series "Boys Over Flowers", in which she played Chu Ga-eul, the love interest of Kim Bum's character, So Yi Jung. In 2009 she also played one of the lead roles in "The Man Who Can't Get Married".
Her best-known TV role was in the 2009 Korean TV drama series "Boys Over Flowers", in which she played Chu Ga-eul, the love interest of Kim Bum's character, So Yi Jung. In 2009 she also played one of the lead roles in "The Man Who Can't Get Married".
She has also appeared in music videos for musical acts like SHINee and 8eight, and has done commercials for Clean and Clear and Pocari Sweat. In 2009 she became the ambassador of the 5th Korea International Youth Film Festival.
In 2012, Kim So Eun debuts in China with Secret Angel. She debuted as a lyricist in the recent MBC Music’s reality program Music and Lyrics.
She currently attends Chung-Ang University majoring in Theater and Film with her good friends, Choi Woo Hyuk, Go Ara and Kim Bum.
TV Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Queenie Love Generation | ||
| Sisters of the Sea | Young Song Jung Hee | MBC | |
| Sad Love Story | Young Hae In | MBC | |
| 2006 | Drama City | cameo | KBS |
| 2007 | Chosun Police Season 1 | Episode 9 | MBC |
| 2009 | Empress Cheonchu | Young Empress Cheonchu | KBS |
| Boys Over Flowers | Chu Ga Eul | KBS2 | |
| The Man Who Can't Get Married | Jeong Yoo Jin | KBS | |
| 2010 | A Good Day For The Wind To Blow | Kwon Oh Bok | KBS2 |
| 2011 | A Thousand Kisses | Woo Joo Mi | MBC |
| 2012 | Music and Lyrics | Herself | MBC |
| Secret Angel | Angel L | Sohu.com | |
| Happy Ending | Kim Eun Ha | JTBC | |
| Horse Doctor | Princess Suk Hwi | MBC |
Movies
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Two Guys | cameo |
| 2006 | Family Matters | |
| Fly, Daddy, Fly | Dami | |
| 2007 | The Show Must Go On | |
| Voices | Kim Ga-yun |
Music video appearances
| Year | Song Title | Music Artist | Starring With |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | "Bodyguard" | SHINee | Kim Bum and Boom (cameo) |
| "Goodbye My Love" | 8eight | Jinwoon of 2AM and Jung Gyeo-woon | |
| "Bye Bye Bye" | Monday Kiz | Monday Kiz |
Year For Award Result
2009 Mnet 20's Choice Awards Hot New Star Nominated
KBS Drama Awards Female Rookie Award Won
Arirang TV 1000th Episode Poll Best Couple (with Kim Bum) Won
2010 DienAnh.Net Movie Awards (DMA) Favorite Couple (with Kim Bum) Won
KBS Drama Awards Best Actress Nominated
Goodwill Ambassador
Year For
2009 5th Korean Youth International Film Festival
Chung-Ang University Fashion Week
2011 12th Jeonju International Film Festival
Endorsements:
* KTF Soribada (2005, with Kim Ki Bum of Super Junior)* Clean and Clear (2009, with YoonA of SNSD)
* Pocari Sweat Drink (2009)
* AnyCall Bodyguard mobile phone (with Kim Bum)
* Bon.I.F (2009, with Kim Bum)
