Kim Ji Won

Kim Ji Won a South Korean actress who was trained in singing, dancing, and acting but eventually chose to pursue the latter. She gained prominence through her first leading role in the television series Fight for my way alongside Park Seo-joon; as a department store employee at the information desk who dreams of becoming an announcer. The series was noted for its realistic portrayal of struggling youths, friendship, and love, and closed with ratings of 13.8%, solidifying Kim’s status as leading actress where Kim once again won the Excellence Award at the KBS Drama Awards. She also gained attention through her roles in television series like The Heirs (2013) and Descendants of the Sun (2016) before taking on leading roles in Fight for My Way (2017), Arthdal Chronicles (2019), Lovestruck in the City (2020-2021), and My Liberation Notes (2022). The success of Kim’s television dramas throughout Asia established her as a Hallyu star.