Kim Hye-Yoon is one of the blossoming Korean stars. She is captivating, determined, and has brilliant acting prowess that has steadily moved her to the mainstream after years of toil. Her ever-charming looks and immense acting capabilities have enabled her to join the league of household names existing across South Korea and indeed internationally.
Early Life and Education
Given her birthday on November 10, 1996, in Seongnam, South Korea, she had a nurturing home filled with more significant love from an elder sibling. She nurtured a budding interest in acting ever since her school days at Sunil Middle School. Unlike so many actors who happen upon careers, Kim has been passionately pursuing acting all her life.
She enrolled in an academy during high school and later received a full scholarship to study Film Studies at Konkuk University. Her educational background denotes her intelligence as well as her determination to enhance her functioning.
Physical Appearance
Kim Hye-Yoon is 1.6 meters tall (5’2”) and weighs 43 kilograms. Petite in stature, her characteristic smile is indelibly set apart in Korea’s competitive landscape of entertainment and acting. Over the years, she has maintained her figure with discipline and continues to be admired for her youthful and glowing presence.
Career Journey
Kim began her acting career with small roles. One of her first appearances was in Samsaengi (2013) and, thereafter, smaller roles in Bad Guys (2014). For a few years, she was juggling minor roles with college working to maintain a connection with the industry.
Her dawn came in 2018 with the major hit, Sky Castle, her acting winning her good accolades. In 2019, she landed her first main role in Extraordinary You, propelling her career further and making her a favorite among fans.
Kim kept her streak with well-known appearances in Secret Royal Inspector & Joy in 2021 and Snowdrop in the same year, before taking a brief hiatus to make a comeback with the much-talked-about Loverly Runner (2024). In cinemas, she’s been seen in Ditto (2022) as well, along with some earlier ones like The Bacchus Lady and Memoir of a Murderer.
Net Worth and Achievements
From being featured in minor parts to headlining dramas, Kim Hye-Yoon is truly one of those who have come a long way. With an estimated earnings of around $5 million as of 2024, the actress made her fortune through acting, endorsements, and collaborations with brands. Several awards are also to her credit, chief among them being a Forbes 30 Under 30 citation (2023).
Personal Life and Relationships
Several co-stars have been alleged paramours, but Kim has never actually claimed to be in a relationship. As of 2025, she remains unmarried and is concentrating on her career. She hails from a loving four-member family, none of whom are affiliated with the showbiz industry.
Social Media and Hobbies
Kim enjoys interacting with her fans on Instagram (@hye_yoon1110), where she has a huge following of over three million. When she is not working, she loves to travel, with Disneyland being one of the top destinations. She also maintains her fitness and skincare regimes to keep that energy fist-pumping.
