Quick Facts
Biography
Kim Ji-min (Korean: 김지민; Hanja: 金智珉; born November 30, 1984) is a South Korean comedian, television host, and actress. She debuted as a comedian on the sketch-comedy show Gag Concert in 2006. She is best known for her skits "Dignity of a Beggar," "Uncomfortable Truth," and "BBOOM Entertainment," as well as variety shows Human Condition and Crisis Escape No. 1. Since 2019, Kim departed from Gag Concert to appear on Comedy Big League.
Career
Kim Ji-min was born and raised in Donghae, Gangwon-do, South Korea. She has two older sisters and a younger brother. She graduated from Suwon Women's College with a degree in Cosmetology.
Kim Ji-min first made television appearance through an amateur comedy show Gag Hunt in 2006. She officially debuted on Gag Concert as a KBS 21st class comedian in 2006. She received the Best Newcomer (Female) award in the same year for her work in the skit "Lovers." After a period of hiatus, she returned to Gag Concert in 2012 with skits "Uncomfortable Truth" and "Dignity of a Beggar" and was awarded the Excellence Award in Comedy at the KBS Entertainment Awards. In 2013, she received the Top Excellence Award in Comedy at KBS Entertainment Awards for her continued work in Gag Concert. The following year, she was awarded the Top Excellence Award in the Variety for her work in the shows Crisis Escape No. 1, Family's Dignity Full House, and Human Condition, becoming the third person to win consecutive Top Excellence Awards at the KBS Entertainment Awards.
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | KBS Entertainment Awards | Best Newcomer Award in Comedy | "Lover" | Won |
| 2012 | KBS Entertainment Awards | Excellence Award in Comedy | "Dignity of a Beggar", "Uncomfortable Truth" | Won |
| 2013 | KBS Entertainment Awards | Top Excellence Award in Comedy | "Bboom Entertainment" | Won |
| 2014 | KBS Entertainment Awards | Top Excellence Award in Comedy | "Old Affair" | Nominated |
| 2014 | KBS Entertainment Awards | Top Excellence Award in Variety | Crisis Escape No. 1, Human Condition, Family's Dignity Full House | Won |
| 2014 | Korea PD Awards | Comedian Award | Won | |
| 2015 | 52nd Savings Day | Presidential Commendation | N/A | Won |
| 2015 | KBS Entertainment Awards | Top Excellence Award in Comedy | "I Am a Killer" | Nominated |
| 2017 | Korean Entertainment Art Awards | Comedian Award | N/A | Won |
Discography
- "YK Family's Carol Racing" (2006)
- "Brilliant Is..." (2013)
Radio
- KBSCoolFM "Lee Sora's Music Square" - Regular Guest
- SBS Power FM "Kim Changyeol's Old School" - Regular Guest
- MBC FM4U "Heo Gyeonghwan's Starry Night"- Regular Guest
Catchphrases
- "I have experience." - Bboom Entertainment (Korean: 느낌아니까)
- "I'll get fat." - Bboom Entertainment (Korean: 살쪄)
- "What's this?" - Old Affair (Korean: 어? 이건 뭐에요?)
- "I'll do that drama!" - Bboom Entertainment (Korean: 그 드라마, 제가 할게요)
- "So I'll stand out." - Bboom Entertainment (Korean: 나만 튀어보이게)
- "Wait a minute boss. Don't you know that I~?" - Bboom Entertainment (Korean: 잠깐만 사장님, 나 ~하는 거 몰라요?)
- "Try to understand me at one go." - Reveal the Story (Korean: 말좀 한번에 알아 들어요 - 사건의 전말)
- "You beggar." - Dignity of a Beggar (Korean: 이 그지가 - 거지의 품격)
