Kim Sook (; born July 6, 1975), is a South Korean comedian. The second woman to ever win the Grand Prize in Entertainment (대상), Kim Sook is one of the most sought after female comediennes that has broken barriers and paved the way for female entertainers in South Korea. Debuting at the age of 19, her career has span for almost three decades. She is currently signed with IOK COMPANY, as her agency.

Early life and education

As a teenager, Kim attended . She went on to study at

Youngsan University Youngsan University is a private university in southeastern South Korea. It operates a main campus in Yangsan City, South Gyeongsang province, a branch campus in nearby Busan, and an "auxiliary learning center" in Seoul. Youngsan offers undergra ...

, then known as ''Seongshim Foreign Language University''. She also attended

Gukje Cyber University Gukje Digital University is a private university located in Suwon, Paldal-gu, South Korea. Notable people * Choi Whee-sung, R&B singer, record producer, and musical theatre actor. * Kang Dae-sung, actor and vocalist of Kpop boy-group Bigbang *Ka ...

, where she gained a qualification in

social work Social work is an academic discipline and practice-based profession concerned with meeting the basic needs of individuals, families, groups, communities, and society as a whole to enhance their individual and collective well-being. Social work ...

, although it took her 6 years to graduate from the university as she was often too busy to study for the qualification.

Career

In 1995, Kim made her debut in the South Korean entertainment industry after she won silver in the National College Comedy Contest. In 2016, Kim and fellow comedian

Song Eun-i Song Eun-i (; born January 4, 1973) is a South Korean singer, actress and comedian. She made her debut as a theater actress in 1993. In the same year, she made her debut as a comedian in KBS. She is currently signed under her own management co ...

published a book together, based on their podcast, ''Keeping Secrets ()''.

Personal life

One of Kim's hobbies includes

woodworking Woodworking is the skill of making items from wood, and includes cabinet making (cabinetry and furniture), wood carving, woodworking joints, joinery, carpentry, and woodturning. History Along with Rock (geology), stone, clay and animal parts, ...

, having learnt the skill with

when she had little work and broadcasting activity. Not being able to find work during 'the shift' in television entertainment in South Korea, both

and Kim decided to produce their own podcast ' Keeping Secret ' (비밀보장) which at the same time found their own production company 'Content Lab Media VIVO' with Song serving as the CEO and Kim serving as Director. Due the popularity of the podcast, it led them to host their own radio show 'Sister's Radio'(송은이&김숙 언니네 라디오) on SBS LoveFM for three years (2016-2019)

Filmography

Films

Television series

Television shows

Web series

This was JTBC's first web series production.

Radio shows

Discography

Solo artist

Unnies

Collaborative singles

Awards and nominations

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Kim, Sook 1975 births Living people IHQ (company) artists South Korean women comedians South Korean female idols People from Busan Gag Concert Best Variety Performer Female Paeksang Arts Award (television) winners