Kim So-hyun Age, Wiki, Boyfriend, Family, Career, Net Worth

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Kim So-hyun is a South Korean actress who practically grew up in front of the camera, winning hearts as a child star long before she became one of Korea’s most trusted young leads.

She was born on June 4, 1999 (27 years old), in Australia, and moved to South Korea in 2003 when she was four.

She began acting as a child in 2006 and drew early attention with her roles in Moon Embracing the Sun (2012) and Missing You (2013).

Her first adult lead came with the teen drama Who Are You: School 2015 (2015), which made her a household name. She later shone in The Emperor: Owner of the Mask (2017), Love Alarm (2019), The Tale of Nokdu (2019), and River Where the Moon Rises (2021).

For River Where the Moon Rises, she won Best Actress at the 48th Korea Broadcasting Awards and earned a Baeksang Arts Awards nomination, becoming one of the youngest names ever placed in that category.

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Quick Facts of Kim So-hyun

Full Name	Kim So-hyun (김소현)
Profession	Actress
Age	27 years old
Date of Birth	June 4, 1999
Nationality	South Korean
Zodiac/Sun Sign	Gemini
Birthplace	Australia
Current Address	Seoul, South Korea
Gender	Female

Kim So-hyun Early Life and Education

Kim So-hyun was born in Australia, where her family was living at the time. Her early years abroad gave her a comfortable start, and she grew up speaking English before Korean became part of her daily life.

When she was four years old, in 2003, the family moved back to South Korea and settled down to build a new life there. She was raised alongside a younger brother, and the household was a close one.

Her childhood took a difficult turn when her father passed away, an event she has spoken about as happening when she was around nine years old. From then on, her mother became the steady figure who guided her, often accompanying the young Kim to auditions and film sets.

Acting entered her life very early. She was signed to the agency Sidus HQ as a child, and her mother stood beside her through those first nervous years in the industry, helping her balance a normal childhood with a growing career.

Education

Kim began her schooling in Gyeonggi Province, first at Hoeryong Elementary School before transferring to Towol Elementary School, from where she graduated in February 2012. She then went on to complete her studies at Yongin Munjung Middle School in 2015.

By the time she reached high school age, her acting schedule had become demanding, so she chose to be homeschooled rather than attend regular classes. She has said this decision let her focus on both her studies and her work, and she passed her high school graduation exams by 2017.

That same year, she was admitted to Hanyang University through rolling admission, joining the Department of Theatre. She attended the university’s entrance ceremony in Seongdong District, Seoul, on February 28, 2018.

School	Towol Elementary School; Yongin Munjung Middle School
Alma Mater	Hanyang University (Department of Theatre)
Highest Qualification	Undergraduate studies in Theatre

Kim So-hyun Personal Life

Kim So-hyun is known for keeping her private life away from the spotlight, letting her work speak louder than her personal affairs. Despite years of fame, she has stayed remarkably guarded about matters of the heart.

Relationship Status

As of now, Kim So-hyun is unmarried and has not publicly confirmed any boyfriend or relationship. She has chosen to keep this side of her life private throughout her career.

Over the years, a few online rumours have tried to link her with some of her co-stars, especially after dramas with strong on-screen chemistry. However, she has never addressed these officially, and none of them have been confirmed by her or her agency.

Because there is no verified relationship on record, her current dating status is yet to be updated.

Parents

Kim was raised in a close family that moved from Australia to South Korea when she was four. Her mother played a central role in her early years, standing beside her during auditions and shoots as she entered acting as a child.

Her father’s name is yet to be updated. He passed away when she was around nine years old, a loss that shaped her childhood. After that, her mother became the anchor of the household and her strongest support.

Her mother’s name is Kim Ji-yeon. She is widely described as the guiding figure behind Kim’s early career. Further details about her mother is yet to be updated.

Siblings

Kim So-hyun has a younger brother. His name and other details have not been made public, so this is yet to be updated.

Relationship Status	Single
Boyfriend	Yet to be updated
Parents	Father: Yet to be updated (Passed away) Mother: Kim Ji-yeon
Siblings	One younger brother

Kim So-hyun Career

Kim So-hyun has one of the longest careers among actresses her age, moving from a beloved child star to a leading lady across youth dramas, historical epics, and romance. She works mainly in Korean television and film, with a few web dramas and voice roles along the way.

Child Actress Beginnings (2006 to 2011)

Kim made her acting debut in 2006 as a child actress, appearing in the Drama City special “Ten Minute Minor”. She steadily built her resume with roles in series such as A Happy Woman (2007), Que Sera, Sera (2007), and Ja Myung Go (2009).

After signing with SidusHQ in 2010, she made her big-screen debut in the thriller Man of Vendetta (2010), playing a kidnapped pastor’s daughter. She won the role through a competition with a 500-to-1 ratio.

Around this time, she became the go-to actress for playing the childhood versions of female leads, appearing in shows like The Thorn Birds (2011), The Duo (2011), and Sin of a Family (2011).

Breakthrough as a Child Star (2012 to 2014)

In 2012, Kim appeared in six projects in the first half of the year alone. Her biggest moment came with the fantasy period drama Moon Embracing the Sun, where she played the young version of the scheming second female lead and acted alongside fellow child actor Yeo Jin-goo.

The drama became a national sensation, and she was soon nicknamed “Korea’s little sister”. That same year, she took on her first leading role in the teen drama Ma Boy (2012).

She then reunited with Yeo Jin-goo in the melodrama Missing You (2012 to 2013), where the two played young lovers torn apart by tragedy. For her work, the Korean press crowned her the “Queen of Child Actors”.

In 2013, she starred in the family mystery The Suspicious Housekeeper opposite Choi Ji-woo and Lee Sung-jae, and played the younger version of Lee Bo-young’s character in I Can Hear Your Voice.

She also stepped into hosting, joining MBC’s Music Core in 2013 alongside Choi Min-ho (SHINee) and Noh Hong-chul. In 2014, she took on her first dual role in the OCN thriller Reset, sharing the screen with Chun Jung-myung.

First Leading Roles and Transition to Adult Actress (2015 to 2016)

The year 2015 marked her true arrival as a grown-up lead. In the hit KBS youth series Who Are You: School 2015, she played twin sisters Lee Eun-bi and Go Eun-byul, starring opposite Nam Joo-hyuk and Yook Sung-jae. The role earned her the “Star of the Year” honour at the Korea Drama Awards.

In 2016, she returned to the big screen with the romance film Pure Love opposite Doh Kyung-soo. She then led the horror comedy Bring It On, Ghost with Ok Taec-yeon.

The same year, she starred in the three-episode drama special Page Turner as a blind piano prodigy, sharing the screen with Ji Soo and Shin Jae-ha. She also played the young Princess Deokhye in the film The Last Princess, portraying the childhood of Son Ye-jin’s character.

Establishing Herself as a Leading Actress (2017 to 2019)

In 2017, Kim lent her voice to the character Mitsuha Miyamizu for the Korean dubbing of the Japanese animated film Your Name. She then co-led her first adult historical drama, The Emperor: Owner of the Mask, opposite Yoo Seung-ho and Kim Myung-soo.

In 2018, she headlined the romance drama Radio Romance opposite Yoon Doo-joon, playing a struggling radio scriptwriter. She also served as a host on the survival show Under Nineteen.

In 2019, she led the Netflix romance Love Alarm as Kim Jo-jo, acting alongside Song Kang, Jung Ga-ram and Go Min-si. The series became a big streaming hit and was later renewed for a second season.

The same year, she starred in the Joseon-era romantic comedy The Tale of Nokdu opposite Jang Dong-yoon, playing a fiery Kisaeng trainee. Their pairing won praise, and the role brought her the Excellence Award at the KBS Drama Awards.

Recognition and Career Peak (2021)

In February 2021, Kim starred in the historical drama River Where the Moon Rises, playing three connected characters: the assassin Yeom Ga-jin, Princess Pyeonggang, and Queen Yeon. Her co-star was Na In-woo.

She was widely praised for her sword skills and layered performance. The role earned her Best Actress at the 48th Korea Broadcasting Awards and a Baeksang Arts Awards nomination, making her one of the youngest names in that category.

Return and Recent Work (2023 to 2025)

After a short break, Kim returned in July 2023 with the tvN romantic comedy My Lovely Liar opposite Hwang Min-hyun, playing a woman who can hear lies.

In 2024, she led the webtoon-based romance Serendipity’s Embrace opposite Chae Jong-hyeop, with Yoon Ji-on and Kim Da-som rounding out the cast. She played an animation producer who reunites with her first love after ten years.

In 2025, she took on an action-heavy role in the JTBC series Good Boy, playing a former Olympic shooting medallist turned police officer. She starred opposite Park Bo-gum, Lee Sang-yi, Oh Jung-se, Heo Seong-tae, and Tae Won-seok.

Upcoming Projects

Kim has completed filming for the ENA romance drama Love Doctor, in which she plays a graduate student who finds a new direction in life. She stars opposite Choo Young-woo, and the series is expected to premiere later in 2026.

She has also been reported to be in talks for a reunion romance project with Song Kang, though this is yet to be confirmed and remains yet to be updated.

Kim So-hyun Awards and Achievements

Kim So-hyun has been collecting acting honours since her child star days, picking up young actress trophies before graduating to major adult categories. Her most celebrated recognition includes multiple wins at the KBS Drama Awards and the Baeksang Arts Awards nomination for River Where the Moon Rises.

Her Major Wins

K-Drama Star Awards (2012): Won Best Young Actress for Missing You and Ma Boy.
MBC Drama Awards (2012): Won Best Young Actress for Moon Embracing the Sun and Missing You.
SBS Drama Awards (2013): Won New Star Award for The Suspicious Housekeeper.
Korea Youth Film Festival (2013): Won Best Young Actress for Moon Embracing the Sun and Missing You.
KBS Drama Awards (2014): Won Best Actress in a One-Act, Special or Short Drama for We All Cry Differently.
KBS Drama Awards (2015): Won Best New Actress for Who Are You: School 2015.
Korea Drama Awards (2015): Won Star of the Year for Who Are You: School 2015.
Korea Hallyu Awards (2017): Won Popular Culture Award for The Emperor: Owner of the Mask.
MBC Entertainment Awards (2018): Won Excellence Award, Music and Talk Category (Female) for Under Nineteen.
KBS Drama Awards (2019): Won Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries for The Tale of Nokdu.
KBS Drama Awards (2021): Won Top Excellence Award, Actress for River Where the Moon Rises.
Korea Broadcasting Awards (2021): Won Best Actress for River Where the Moon Rises.

Her Key Nominations

Korea Drama Awards (2012): Nominated for Best Young Actress for Moon Embracing the Sun.
KBS Drama Awards (2016): Nominated for Best Actress in a One-Act, Special or Short Drama for Page Turner.
MBC Drama Awards (2017): Nominated for Top Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries for The Emperor: Owner of the Mask.
Baeksang Arts Awards (2021): Nominated for Best Actress in Television for River Where the Moon Rises.
Seoul International Drama Awards (2021): Nominated for Outstanding Korean Actress for Love Alarm (Season 2).
KBS Drama Awards (2021): Nominated for the Grand Prize (Daesang).
Korea Drama Awards (2025): Nominated for Excellence Award, Actress for Good Boy.

Kim So-hyun Controversies

Kim So-hyun has one of the cleanest public images in the Korean entertainment industry and has largely stayed away from personal scandals throughout her long career. The main issue linked to her name was tied to a drama shoot rather than her own conduct.

Radio Romance freezing water shoot controversy (2018): During filming for the KBS2 drama Radio Romance, photos surfaced of an outdoor water scene shot in a hanbok while South Korea was under an arctic cold warning, with temperatures near minus 16 degrees Celsius. Netizens criticised the production for putting the cast and crew at risk in such conditions.

The show’s producing director issued a public apology at the premiere press conference. He clarified that Kim So-hyun’s own water filming had wrapped earlier, and that the additional underwater scenes were completed by an action stunt double in a winter suit, with safety equipment kept nearby.

Kim So-hyun Net Worth

Kim So-hyun’s net worth has not been officially declared by her or her team, so all figures online are estimates and vary widely.

Based on recent estimates, her net worth is around $1 million to $5 million (approx. ₹8 crore to ₹42 crore). Her income comes mainly from acting fees, hosting work, and brand endorsements.

Her exact per-project or per-episode fee has not been reliably disclosed in the media, so this remains yet to be updated.

Net Worth in Dollars (Approx.)	$1 million to $5 million (approx. ₹8 crore to ₹42 crore)
Salary (Approx.)	Yet to be updated

Kim So-hyun Height, Weight and Physical Stats

Height	In centimetres: 165 cm In meters: 1.65 m In feet & inches: 5 feet 5 inches
Weight	In kg: 48 kg In lbs: 106 lbs
Body Measurements	32-23-34 inches
Hair Color	Dark Brown
Eye Color	Dark Brown

Instagram	@wow_kimsohyun
X	@hellokimsohyun

Interesting Facts about Kim So-hyun

As a child star, she earned several affectionate nicknames from Korean media, including “Nation’s Little Sister”, “Queen of Child Actors”, and “Goddess of Historical Drama”.
Her first on-screen kiss, filmed for the 2012 melodrama Missing You, was also the very first kiss for her co-star Yeo Jin-goo.
She learned to play the piano specifically for her role as a blind piano prodigy in the 2016 drama special Page Turner.
Along with actor Ji Chang-wook, she donated her voice-acting fee from the Korean dubbing of the film Your Name (2017) to the Korea Barrier-Free Film Commission.
She is known for her quiet charity work and has made donations towards relief efforts, including the Sokcho wildfire, COVID-19 support, and flood victims.
At the age of 21, she became one of the youngest South Korean actresses to cross 10 million followers on Instagram, alongside Hallyu star Lee Min-ho.
She was selected as a National Representative of Honorary Smile for the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, representing Korea’s warmth and kindness.