Quick Facts
Biography
Kim So-hyun (Hangul: 김소현; Hanja: 金所炫; born June 4, 1999), is a South Korean actress. She began her career as a child actress in 2006 and initially gained public attention for playing a villainous young queen-to-be in period drama Moon Embracing the Sun (2012) and a girl who falls into tragedy in melodrama Missing You (2013). She took on her first leading role in teen drama Who Are You: School 2015 (2015) and since then, has starred in horror-comedy series Hey Ghost, Let's Fight (2016) and historical melodrama Ruler: Master of the Mask (2017).
Career
2006–2011: Beginnings
Kim debuted as an actress under Sidus HQ, playing a supporting role in the 2006 Drama City special titled Ten Minute Minor. She continued to portray the child counterparts of the female protagonists in television series as well as movies, and built her work as a child actress.
2012-2014: Rising popularity
She gained public attention in 2012 when she featured in the fantasy-period drama Moon Embracing the Sun as the younger version of the second female lead. This was followed by well-received supporting turns in fantasy-comedy Rooftop Prince and melodrama Missing You, for which she received her first acting award as "Best Child Actress".
In 2013, Kim became a co-host of MBC's music program Music Core along with Minho of SHINee and Noh Hong-chul. She left the show in 2015.
2015-present: Transition to lead roles
In 2015, Kim starred in KBS's school series in Who Are You: School 2015, playing dual roles as twins Lee Eun-bi and Go Eun-byul. She was awarded "Star of the Year" at the 8th Korea Drama Awards for her performance.
In 2016, Kim starred in romance film Pure Love, mystery-school web drama Nightmare Teacher and three-episode drama special Page Turner. She then starred in the horror comedy Hey Ghost, Let's Fight, and had a recurring guest role in the hit fantasy drama Guardian: The Lonely and Great God.
Kim starred in the historical drama Ruler: Master of the Mask which premiered in May 10, 2017.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | My Name Is Pity (short film) | young Jin-ha |
| 2010 | Man of Vendetta | Joo Hye-rin |
| 2011 | Sin of a Family | Jung Myung-hee |
| Spy Papa | Soon-bok | |
| 2012 | I Am the King | Sol-bi |
| 2013 | Killer Toon | young Mi-sook |
| 2016 | Pure Love | Jung Soo-ok |
| The Last Princess | teenage Princess Deokhye |
Television series
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Drama City "Ten Minute, Minor" | KBS2 | |
| 2007 | A Happy Woman | young Lee Ji-yeon | |
| Que Sera Sera | young Han Eun-soo | MBC | |
| 2008 | Hometown of Legends "Child, Let's Go to Cheong Mountain" | Yeon-hwa | KBS2 |
| 2008-2009 | Wife and Woman | Jo Je-ni | |
| 2009 | Ja Myung Go | Myo-ri | SBS |
| 2010 | Birth of the Rich | young Lee Shin-mi | KBS2 |
| King of Baking, Kim Takgu | young Gu Ja-rim | ||
| 2011 | The Thorn Birds | young Seo Jung-eun | |
| The Duo | young Geum-ok | MBC | |
| 2011-2012 | Padam Padam... The Sound of His and Her Heartbeats | young Jung Ji-na | jTBC |
| 2012 | Moon Embracing the Sun | young Yoon Bo-kyung | MBC |
| Rooftop Prince | young Hong Se-na/ young Crown Princess Hwa-yong | SBS | |
| Love Again | Jung Yoo-ri | jTBC | |
| Reckless Family - Season 1 | Kim So-hyun | MBC Every 1 | |
| Ma Boy | Jang Geu-rim | Tooniverse | |
| 2012-2013 | Missing You | young Lee Soo-yeon | MBC |
| 2013 | Iris II: New Generation | young Ji Soo-yeon | KBS2 |
| The Secret of Birth | young Jung Yi-hyun | SBS | |
| I Can Hear Your Voice | young Jang Hye-sung | ||
| The Suspicious Housekeeper | Eun Han-gyul | ||
| 2014 | Triangle | young Shin-hye | MBC |
| Reset | Choi Seung-hee/Jo Eun-bi | OCN | |
| Drama Special "We All Cry Differently" | Ryu Ji-hye | KBS2 | |
| 2015 | The Girl Who Sees Smells | Choi Eun-seol | SBS |
| Who Are You: School 2015 | Lee Eun-bi/Go Eun-byul | KBS2 | |
| 2016 | Page Turner | Yoon Yoo-seul | |
| Hey Ghost, Let's Fight | Kim Hyun-ji | tvN | |
| Guardian: The Lonely and Great God | Queen Sun-hee (Cameo) | ||
| 2017 | Ruler: Master of the Mask | Han Ga-eun | MBC |
| While You Were Sleeping | Cameo | SBS |
Web series
| Year | Title | Original Title | Role | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Nightmare Teacher | 악몽선생 | Kang Ye-rim | Naver TV Cast |
Variety
| Year | Title | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Yoo Jae-suk and Kim Won-hee's Come to Play | MBC | Guest, episode 391 |
| Strong Heart | SBS | Guest, episodes 157-158 | |
| Quiz to Change the World | MBC | Guest, episode 167 | |
| 2013 | Global Homestay | Narrator, episode 1 | |
| 2014 | I Live Alone | Cameo, episode 42, 66, 111 | |
| 100 People, 100 Songs | jTBC | Guest, episode 1 | |
| 2015 | We Got Married | MBC | Cameo, episode 256 |
| MBC Section TV | Narrator, 800th Episode Special | ||
| 2016 | Cool Kiz on The Block | KBS2 | Guest, episode 155 |
| Running Man | SBS | Guest, Episode 331 Christmas Special |
Hosting
| Year | Title | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | MelOn Music Awards | LOEN Entertainment | Special Host, with Shin Bora |
| 2013-2015 | Show! Music Core | MBC | Main Host, with Noh Hong-chul, Choi Min-ho and Zico |
| 2015 | MelOn Music Awards | LOEN Entertainment | Special Host, with Kim Shin-young, Lee Yu-bi and Irene |
| Mnet Asian Music Awards | Mnet | Special Host, with Yeo Jin-goo | |
| KBS Drama Awards | KBS | Main Host, with Jun Hyun-moo and Park Bo-gum | |
| 2016 | Dream Concert | SBS | Main Host with Leeteuk and Hong Jong-Hyun |
Music video
| Year | Song title | Artist | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | "Let's Walk Together" | Touch | |
| "Legend of Tears" | Hi.ni | ||
| 2013 | "I.Y.A.H" | Boyfriend | |
| 2014 | "Love Song in Sangnam" | Show! Music Core |
Fan meeting
| Date | City | Country/Region | Title | Venue | Ref. |
| November 21, 2015 | HongKong |  | Sunshine City , Man On Shan | ||
| April 9, 2016 | Taipei |  | Lovely Day | Ming Chuan University | |
| October 1, 2016 | Singapore |  | "1st Meet & Greet with Kim So Hyun" | Plaza Singapura | |
| June 3, 2017 | Seoul |  | Sangmyung Art Centre |
Ambassadorship
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Pelicana Chicken |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Best Young Actress | Missing You, Ma Boy | Won | ||
| Moon Embracing the Sun | Nominated | ||||
| Popularity Awards | Nominated | ||||
| Best Young Actress | Moon Embracing the Sun, Missing You | Won | |||
| 2013 | Won | ||||
| Best Female Newcomer in a Variety Show | Show! Music Core | Won | |||
| New Star Award | The Suspicious Housekeeper | Won | |||
| Style Icon Rookie Award | N/A | Won | |||
| 2014 | Popular Actress in a One-Act / Special Drama | We All Cry Differently | Won | ||
| Most Popular Award in a Variety Show | Show! Music Core | Won | |||
| 2015 | Star of the Year | Who Are You: School 2015 | Won | ||
| Rising Star Award | N/A | Won | |||
| Best Couple with Yook Sungjae | Who Are You: School 2015 | Won | |||
| Best Couple with Nam Joo-hyuk | Nominated | ||||
| Netizen Award, Actress | Won | ||||
| Popularity Award, Actress | Nominated | ||||
| Best New Actress | Won | ||||
| 2016 | Shining Actress Award | N/A | Won | ||
| Excellence Award for Special Drama | Nominated |
