If you’ve watched a K-drama in the last decade, there’s a good chance you’ve seen Kim So-hyun — often as the fierce teenage lead who grows into something more. Born on June 4, 1999, she started acting young and quickly became a household name in South Korea.
Born: June 4, 1999 ·
Known For: Who Are You: School 2015, Love Alarm, River Where the Moon Rises ·
Net Worth: $1M–$5M (unverified) ·
Debut: 2010 (Suspicious Housekeeper)
Quick snapshot
- Born June 4, 1999 (IMDb (regulated database))
- Known for Who Are You: School 2015 (2015) (Wikipedia (crowdsourced encyclopedia))
- Lead role in Love Alarm (2019–2021) (Wikipedia) (IMDb (regulated database))
- Net worth estimates ($1M–$5M) are from low-authority sources (The City Celeb (entertainment blog))
- Exact birthplace is contested: Wikipedia says Australia, MyDramaList says South Korea (MyDramaList (fan database), Wikipedia)
- Personal relationship status not confirmed by official sources (The City Celeb (entertainment blog))
- 2010: Debut in Suspicious Housekeeper (Dramabeans (K-drama news site))
- 2015: Breakout in Who Are You: School 2015 (Dramabeans (K-drama news site))
- 2025: Upcoming drama Good Boy (Wikipedia filmography)
- Good Boy (2025) – playing Ji Han-na (KDramaWorlds (fan wiki))
- Continued presence in the Korean drama industry (KDramaWorlds (fan wiki))
Six facts about Kim So-hyun’s career are widely agreed upon, but one pattern stands out: the further you move from her filmography, the hazier the details become.
| Attribute | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Kim So-hyun (also spelled Kim So Hyeon) | MyDramaList |
| Date of birth | June 4, 1999 | IMDb, MyDramaList |
| Birthplace | Australia (per IMDb); South Korea (per MyDramaList) | IMDb, MyDramaList |
| Nationality | South Korean | MyDramaList |
| Gender | Female | IMDb |
| Occupation | Actress | IMDb, Wikipedia |
| Years active | 2010–present | Dramabeans |
| Notable drama | Who Are You: School 2015 (2015) | Wikipedia |
| Notable drama | Love Alarm (2019–2021) | Wikipedia |
| Notable drama | River Where the Moon Rises (2021) | Wikipedia |
| Net worth (estimated) | $1 million – $5 million (low confidence) | The City Celeb |
| Upcoming project | Good Boy (2025) | Wikipedia filmography |
Bottom line: Kim So-hyun’s filmography is well-documented, but her personal finances and birthplace remain contested. For fans: trust the drama list, not the dollar signs. For casual viewers: she’s a reliable lead in youth and historical roles.
Biography: Early Life and Career Beginnings
Kim So-hyun was born on June 4, 1999, according to both IMDb (industry database) and MyDramaList (fan-curated database). Her birthplace is less certain: IMDb lists Australia, while MyDramaList and Wikipedia identify her as South Korean. The Wikipedia biography describes her as an “Australian-born South Korean actress,” a phrasing that acknowledges the ambiguity. She made her acting debut in 2010 with a role in Suspicious Housekeeper, as noted by Dramabeans (K-drama news archive).
Kim So-hyun’s early career shows a pattern of steady growth, but the lack of a single authoritative biography means small discrepancies persist — especially around her birthplace.
The implication: even foundational biography details require cross-referencing multiple sources.
Notable Dramas and Roles
Kim So-hyun’s breakthrough came in 2015 with Who Are You: School 2015, a youth drama that established her as a leading actress. According to Wikipedia, she followed that with roles in Bring It On, Ghost (2016), The Emperor: Owner of the Mask (2017), and the Netflix series Love Alarm (2019–2021). Her versatility spans historical melodrama (River Where the Moon Rises, 2021) and romantic comedy (My Lovely Liar, 2023, per KDramaWorlds (fan wiki)).
- Who Are You: School 2015 (2015) – KBS2 (Wikipedia filmography)
- Love Alarm (2019–2021) – Netflix (Wikipedia)
- River Where the Moon Rises (2021) – KBS2 (Wikipedia filmography)
- My Lovely Liar (2023) – tvN (KDramaWorlds)
- Serendipity’s Embrace (2024) – tvN (KDramaWorlds)
The pattern: Kim So-hyun consistently leads dramas aimed at young adult audiences, often playing strong-willed female characters. The catch: many of her most popular titles are adaptations of webtoons or novels, but her acting choices remain her own.
Filmography Timeline
Dramabeans indexes over 18 television appearances from 2010 to 2025, including early guest roles in Triangle (2014) and Reset (2014). The Wikipedia filmography lists seven major leading roles. Her most recent confirmed project is Good Boy, set for 2025, where she plays Ji Han-na (KDramaWorlds).
“Kim So-hyun is an actress known for leading roles in youth drama and historical melodrama genres.”
— Wikipedia (crowdsourced encyclopedia)
“Kim So-hyun is primarily an actress.”
— IMDb (industry database)
The timeline shows a gap in film appearances — no major movie roles are listed in any source. That may limit her global breakout compared to peers who cross over to cinema.
What this means: Kim So-hyun’s career arc remains television-centric, which may define her ceiling in the global market.
Net Worth: The Unclear Picture
Kim So-hyun’s net worth is frequently estimated online, but with low confidence. The most cited figure comes from The City Celeb (entertainment blog), which places it between $1 million and $5 million. No official financial disclosures exist. Given that her dramas are mostly on cable channels and streaming platforms, her earnings likely fall within that range — but it’s speculation.
Fans hungry for financial details will find no concrete numbers. The only reliable data is the work itself: a steady stream of lead roles that suggest professional stability, not personal fortune.
The catch: without financial disclosure, net worth remains a guessing game that tells us more about her visibility than her earnings.
Confirmed Facts vs. What’s Unclear
Confirmed facts
- Birth date: June 4, 1999 (IMDb, MyDramaList)
- Nationality: South Korean (MyDramaList)
- Occupation: Actress (IMDb)
- Lead role in Who Are You: School 2015 (Wikipedia)
- Lead role in Love Alarm (Wikipedia)
- Lead role in River Where the Moon Rises (Wikipedia)
What’s unclear
- Exact birthplace (Australia vs. South Korea) (IMDb vs MyDramaList)
- Net worth (unverified estimate $1M–$5M) (The City Celeb)
- Personal relationship status (no official confirmation)
- Height and body measurements (not consistently reported)
- Education background (not documented in any source)
- Upcoming drama Good Boy (2025) – medium confidence, sourcing from Wikipedia (crowdsourced) and KDramaWorlds (fan wiki)
- Lead role in My Lovely Liar (2023) – sourced from KDramaWorlds (fan wiki, medium confidence)
The implication: for a celebrity with over a decade of screen time, surprisingly little is independently verified outside her drama list. The unclear items now match the confirmed count — a reminder that fan-driven databases fill gaps with guesswork.
en.wikipedia.org, imdb.com, tv.apple.com, nolae.eu, es.wikipedia.org
Frequently asked questions
When was Kim So-hyun born?
June 4, 1999.
What is Kim So-hyun’s nationality?
South Korean.
What dramas is Kim So-hyun known for?
She is best known for Who Are You: School 2015, Love Alarm, River Where the Moon Rises, and My Lovely Liar.
Is Kim So-hyun in Love Alarm?
Yes, she played the lead role of Kim Jo-jo in both seasons of Love Alarm (2019–2021).
What is Kim So-hyun’s net worth?
Estimates range from $1 million to $5 million, but these figures are not confirmed by any official source.
Is Kim So-hyun married?
No public information about marriage or a known relationship exists.
What is Kim So-hyun’s next drama?
She is set to star in Good Boy (2025) as Ji Han-na.
Where was Kim So-hyun born?
Sources disagree: IMDb lists Australia, while other databases list South Korea.
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For K-drama fans tracking Kim So-hyun’s career, the choice is clear: trust the filmography, ignore the financial rumors. Kim So-hyun’s next chapter arrives in 2025 with Good Boy — and that’s a fact you can take to the stream.
James Mitchell is Editor-in-Chief at Australia Voice, overseeing editorial standards, publication decisions and corrections.