Date of Birth: November 7, 1973
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Biography
Yunjin Kim is a South Korean-American actress best known for her role as Sun-Hwa Kwon on the ABC television series “Lost.” Born in Seoul, South Korea, she moved to the United States with her family at the age of 10 and grew up in Staten Island, New York. Kim attended the prestigious Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts in New York City and later graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Drama from Boston University. Kim’s acting career began in South Korea, where she gained fame with her role in the film “Shiri” (1999), which was a massive box office success. Her portrayal of a North Korean spy earned her critical acclaim and several awards. She continued to work in both South Korea and the United States, appearing in various television dramas and films. In 2004, Kim landed the role of Sun-Hwa Kwon on “Lost,” which became a global phenomenon and significantly raised her profile internationally. After “Lost” ended in 2010, Kim starred in the ABC series “Mistresses” from 2013 to 2016. Yunjin Kim is fluent in both Korean and English and continues to work in both countries. She has been recognized for her versatility and depth as an actress, earning a dedicated fan base and numerous accolades throughout her career.
5 Interesting Facts about Yunjin Kim
1. Yunjin Kim trained in dance and martial arts during her early years in South Korea.
2. She was named one of People magazine’s “50 Most Beautiful People in the World” in 2006.
3. Kim published a Korean-language memoir titled “The World is Your Drama” in 2009.
4. She is a goodwill ambassador for the Korea Tourism Organization.
5. Kim is married to her former manager, Jeong Hyeok Park, since March 2010.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Yunjin Kim
1. “I think being an actress in general is a struggle. If you’re trying to have a family, it’s a huge juggling act.”
2. “I would say that the hardest thing about being an actress is that you have to constantly prove yourself.”
3. “When you’re an actor, you have to keep pushing yourself and keep exploring different possibilities.”
4. “I feel like I’ve lived a life of a thousand people.”
5. “I’m proud of my heritage, and I’m proud of being from Korea.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
$4 million
Children
As of the latest available information, Yunjin Kim does not have any children.
Relevant Links
1. [Yunjin Kim IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0451307/
2. [Yunjin Kim on Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yunjin_Kim
3. [Yunjin Kim’s Official Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/yunjin_kim/
4. [Yunjin Kim on Rotten Tomatoes](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/yunjin_kim
5. [Yunjin Kim’s Profile on ABC](https://abc.com/shows/mistresses/cast/yunjin-kim
