Kim Sung-ryung (born February 8, 1967) is a South Korean actress. After winning the

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beauty pageant in 1988 (she later represented her country at the

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pageant), Kim began her career as a reporter on KBS's showbiz news program ''

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''. In

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, she made a memorable film acting debut in Kang Woo-suk's ''Who Saw the Dragon's Claws?'', though she became more active in television in the next decade. She returned to the big screen in 2007, with notable

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s in ''

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'', and '' Rainbow Eyes'', followed by ''

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'' (2011), ''Mr. XXX-Kisser'' (2012), ''

The Fatal Encounter ''The Fatal Encounter'' (; lit. ''The King's Wrath'') is a 2014 South Korean film based on a real-life assassination attempt on King Jeongjo. Jeongjo is portrayed by Hyun Bin, in his first role in a period drama and first acting project after being ...

'' (2014), and '' The Target'' (2014). As she entered her forties, Kim also became known for the

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s ''

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'' (2009), ''

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'' (2012), '' Yawang'' (2013), ''

The Heirs ''The Heirs'' (Korean: ), also known as ''The Inheritors'', is a South Korean television series starring Lee Min-ho, Park Shin-hye, and Kim Woo-bin. Written by Kim Eun-sook, the drama is set in a high school populated by the privileged and ube ...

'' (2013), and '' Flower of Queen'' (2015).

Filmography

Film

Television series

Variety show

Hosting

Theater

Radio program

Awards and nominations

References

External links

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Kim Sung-ryung
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