Kim Hyun-soo (; born June 23, 2000) is a South Korean actress. She often starred as the younger version of female protagonist in

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such as ''

Bridal Mask ''Bridal Mask'' () is a 2012 KBS2 period drama based on the popular Korean manhwa by Huh Young-man. Set in Seoul, Korea, during the 1930s Japanese colonial era, the story follows a man named Lee Kang-to, a Korean police officer commissioned by ...

'' and ''

My Love from the Star ''My Love from the Star'' () is a South Korean fantasy romantic comedy television series written by Park Ji-eun and directed by Jang Tae-yoo. Produced by Choi Moon-suk and Moon Bo-mi, it stars Jun Ji-hyun, Kim Soo-hyun, Park Hae-jin, Yoo In- ...

'', before receiving her first leading role in ''

Solomon's Perjury is a 2-part 2015 Japanese suspense mystery film directed by Izuru Narushima, based on the novel of the same title by Miyuki Miyabe. The first, , was released on March 7 and the second, , was released on April 11, 2015. Cast * Ryōko Fujino as ...

''. Kim's most notable on-screen role so far was Bae Ro-na from '' The Penthouse: War in Life'' (2020–2021).

Career

Kim Hyun-soo started to work in the entertainment industry as a child model. She debuted as an actress through 2011 film '' Silenced'', in which her role as a deaf student who suffered abuse landed her the nomination for Best Supporting Actress at the 49th Grand Bell Awards. Kim then starred as the younger version of female protagonist in several hit series, notably ''

Deep Rooted Tree ''Deep Rooted Tree'' () is a 2011 South Korean television series starring Han Suk-kyu, Jang Hyuk and Shin Se-kyung. Based on the novel of the same name by Lee Jung-myung, it aired on SBS from 5 October to 22 December 2011 on Wednesdays and Thu ...

'', ''

'' and ''

''. She played her first regular role in TV series with ''

Gunman in Joseon ''Gunman in Joseon'' () is a 2014 South Korean television series starring Lee Joon-gi, Nam Sang-mi, Jeon Hye-bin, Han Joo-wan, and Yu Oh-seong. It aired on KBS2 from June 25 to September 4, 2014 on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 21:55 for 22 episod ...

''. In 2016, she acted alongside

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in the well-received

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film ''

Familyhood ''Familyhood'' (; lit. "Goodbye Single") is a 2016 South Korean comedy-drama film directed by Kim Tae-gon, starring Kim Hye-soo. Plot Go Joo-yeon (Kim Hye-soo) is a self-centered star actress who has always gotten what she wants: fame, money, an ...

'', as a high school girl who got caught up in

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. Later that year, Kim has been cast as the protagonist for the first time in

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's youth mystery drama, ''

''. Kim costarred with

Jang Hyuk Jeong Yong-jun (born December 20, 1976), better known as Jang Hyuk, is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his leading roles in the films ''Volcano High'' (2001) and ''Windstruck'' (2004), and the television dramas '' Successful Story of ...

for the 2020 historical action film, '' The Swordsman''. In the same year, she was cast in SBS melodrama suspense '' The Penthouse: War in Life'', in which her role as a girl who strives to be top

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singer amidst many obstacles, got her nominated for Best New Actress at the most prestigious TV Awards in South Korea,

57th Baeksang Arts Awards The 57th Baeksang Arts Awards () ceremony, organised by ''Ilgan Sports'' and JTBC Plus, was held on May 13, 2021, at Korea International Exhibition Center, KINTEX, Ilsanseo-gu, Gyeonggi Province, beginning at 9:00 p.m. Time in South Korea, KST. ...

. On April 25, 2022, Kim signed with Andmarq.

Filmography

Film

Television series

Web series

Television show

Music video appearances

Awards and nominations

References

External links

* * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Kim, Hyun-soo 2000 births Living people 21st-century South Korean actresses South Korean television actresses South Korean film actresses South Korean child actresses People from Gyeonggi Province