Kim So-jin

Kim So-jin (; born on December 12, 1979) is a South Korean actress. She is known for playing a prosecutor in crime drama The King (2017), for which she received critical acclaim and won several awards, including the Blue Dragon Film Award, Grand Bell Award and Baeksang Arts Award for Best Supporting Actress. Since then, in films ranging from The Drug King to The Man Standing Next, she has fully immersed herself in each role, adding freshness to her seasoned acting skills and building her own unique characters. Career Kim So-jin, whas graduated from Chung-Ang University's Department of Theater. While studying, she stumbled upon the play 'Birds Do Not Cross at the Crosswalk,' which sparked her interest in theater. After completing her studies at Chung-Ang University, she further developed her skills by participating in the project group Ari Korea and performing abroad for a year. Kim So-jin made her debut in 2008 with the play 'Starting Rasa'. In 2009, she acted in the play 'Yi Sang, Count to Thirteen,' experiencing a transformative rebirth on stage. Kim had master's degree in the Korea National University of Arts. She belongs to the theater troupe Chaimu. Kim So-jin performed several theatrical works such as Song of Spring Flows in the Sea, Beethoven, Road to Santiago, and Starting Rasa with her colleagues in the theater company. She also acted in the musical Midnight Serenade. Kim So-jin has firmly established herself in the acting world with distinctive characters in various performances and films. Starting in 2012 with notable works such as the highly acclaimed play 'Pung Chan Nosoog' and 'The Song of Spring Flows in the Sea,' she began to receive attention for her remarkable acting skills. She has been recognized as a trusted and respected actress in the performing arts industry, earning the title of "trusted treasure" (an actor who is trusted and relied upon).