Jin Ki-joo

Jin Ki-joo, An Actress Who Started Late and Firmly Established Herself

She is famous for her unusual career path, having transitioned from a corporate employee hired through a public recruitment process to a model, and then to an actress. She compensated for her late start with solid acting, steadily broadening her range from relatable characters to strong-willed professionals. In 2026, she will play a key role in the School Rights Protection Bureau in Chamgyoyuk.

Profile

An Unusual Start

She entered the entertainment industry through the 2014 Supermodel Contest while working a normal office job. Her background as a former corporate employee adds a subtle persuasiveness to the realistic characters she portrays. As it wasn't a glamorous debut, she steadily built trust with each project.

Growth in Dramas and on Screen

Starting with 'Twenty Again' (2015), she became known for roles such as Chae-ryeong in 'Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo' and in 'The Good Wife' (2016). She left a strong impression as anchor Han Ji-won in JTBC's 'Misty' (2018) and received the Best New Actress Award at the 24th Chunsa Film Art Awards for her role as Eun-sook in the film 'Little Forest' (2018).

Trust in Television Dramas

She received the Best Actress in a Series Award at the KBS Drama Awards for 'Oh! My Sambahouse!' (2020), which garnered high viewership ratings. In 2025, she was again recognized for her acting skills by winning the Top Excellence Actress Award at the MBC Drama Awards. Having broadened her range across melodrama, comedy, and various genres, she is now an actress who delivers her part in any project.

Im Han-rim in Chamgyoyuk

In Chamgyoyuk, she plays Im Han-rim, a key member of the School Rights Protection Bureau, sharing the weight of the field. Her acting, which balances firmness and humanity, adds balance to the drama.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are her representative works? 'Little Forest', 'Misty', 'Oh! My Sambahouse!', and 'Chamgyoyuk'.
• What are her awards? She received the Chunsa Film Art Awards Best New Actress, and acting awards at the KBS and MBC Drama Awards.
• What is her role in Chamgyoyuk? She is 'Im Han-rim' of the School Rights Protection Bureau.

See Also

Other main cast members of Chamgyoyuk include Kim Mu-yeol and Lee Sung-min, the scriptwriter is Lee Nam-gyu, and the director is Hong Jong-chan. More works can be found under Drama.

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