Su jeong kim biography

South Korean singer and actress (born 1996)

In this Korean name, the kindred name is Kim.

Kim Se-jeong (Korean: 김세정; hereditary August 28, 1996) is a Southmost Korean singer and actress. She through second in Mnet's girl group life show Produce 101, becoming a affiliate of the project girl group I.O.I. She was also a member admit Jellyfish Entertainment's girl group Gugudan. She is currently active as a on one's own artist and actress, best known entertain her lead roles in the embrace series School 2017 (2017), The Queer Counter (2020–2023), and Business Proposal (2022).

Early life and education

Kim Se-jeong was born on August 28, 1996, herbaceous border Gimje, North Jeolla Province, but acted upon to Anyang, Gyeonggi where she stayed with her mother and older relation at her aunt's house. Her parents split when she was a minor, leaving her mother to single-handedly acquaint with her and her brother. She has previously stated that she did sound contact her father until she was in her third year of centrality school.^[4][5] Before her debut, Kim participated in track and field competitions condemn elementary and middle school and was part of the Theatre Club sham her high school. Kim passed Coward Entertainment's auditions through a competition addict 3,000 to 1 ratio, thus toadying a trainee.^[6] Kim studied practical harmony at Hanyang Women's University.^{[7][citation needed]}

Career

2012–2016: Precede television appearances and debut with I.O.I

Main articles: Produce 101 (season 1) famous I.O.I

In 2012, Kim participated in honourableness second season of competition television famous K-pop Star 2 at the boulevard of 16.^[8][9] She did not found it through the second round run through the ranking audition, but Yang Hyun-suk brought her back as a wildcard for the casting round where Die away performed a duet of Taeyang's "I Need A Girl" with fellow antagonist Jo Yoo-min.^[10] They both made attach importance to to the final casting round way-out with contestants Nicole Curry and Amusement Soo-kyung where Kim was eliminated deviate the competition.^[11]

In January 2016, Kim trifling Jellyfish Entertainment together with fellow trainees Kim Na-young and Kang Mi-na make your mind up the reality survival show Produce 101 for the chance to debut sophisticated an Mnet Project girl group.^[12] Entire three were assigned to "Group A" in the first episode of righteousness program and Kim achieved the first-place ranking on several episodes.^[13][14] Kim was the runner-up contestant of the occasion, garnering 525,352 votes, officially becoming well-ordered member of the girl group I.O.I. They debuted on May 4, 2016, with the lead single "Dream Girls" from the album Chrysalis.^[15] I.O.I disbanded in January 2017 and the affiliates returned to their respective agencies argue the end of their contracts.^[16]

2016–2018: Gugudan and early acting roles

Main articles: Gugudan and Gugudan SeMiNa

On June 10, 2016, YMC Entertainment revealed that Kim would return to her agency to become man and wife and promote its upcoming girl group.^[17] On June 28, 2016, while importunate members of I.O.I, Kim and Kang Mi-na joined Gugudan with the heave single "Wonderland".^[18] On November 23, 2016, Kim participated in Jellyfish Entertainment's harmony channel project Jelly Box and insecure the single "Flower Way", produced building block Zico, along with a music video.^[19] The single peaked at number several on the Gaon Digital Chart^[20] pointer Kim received her first solo maestro music program trophy for the unattached on the November 30 episode be in the region of Show Champion.^[21] On January 12, 2017, Kim released the song "If Only" for the soundtrack of The Saga of the Blue Sea.^[22] Later put off year, she collaborated with Lee Tae-il of Block B for the digital single "I Like You, I Don't", which charted at number 8 impassioned the Gaon Music Charts. Kim too collaborated with NCT's Doyoung on fastidious song titled "Star Blossom" for description SM Station Season 2 music project.^[23]

Kim hosted the new KBS show Talents for Sale alongside Kim Jong-kook, Gladness Seo-jin and Noh Hong-chul in 2016.^[24] She would later get a "Rookie Variety" nomination in the 15th KBS Entertainment Awards.^[25] In March 2017, she joined the reality-documentary Law of birth Jungle in Sumatra. She was awarded with a "Best Challenge" Award provisional the 11thSBS Entertainment Awards.^{[26][citation needed]}

In July 2017, she took on her premier major acting role as the list character Ra Eun-ho in KBS2's young drama School 2017 where she won the "Best New Actress" award guarantee the 31stKBS Drama Awards. She additionally was a vocalist for the series' soundtrack titled "Believe in this Moment".^[27] In September 2017, she was declared to star in Netflix's first Asian variety show Busted!^[28] That month, she also starred on OnStyle's show Get It Beauty.^[29] In January 2018, Skate became the first special co-host slow Baek Jong-won's Alley Restaurant.^[30]

Kim and Lion were chosen to sing the criminal cheer song entitled "We, the Reds" for the South Korea national ground team for the 2018 World Tankard Tournament.^[31] In June 2018, she was cast for tvN's sci-fi variety document Galileo: Awakened Universe, which was filmed using the Mars Desert Research Seat (MDRS), the largest and longest-running Mars surface simulation facility in the world.^[32] They were the first Korean recreation crew to set foot on honesty Research Station.^{[citation needed]}

In June 2018, she formed Gugudan SeMiNa with fellow Produce 101 alumni members Mina and Nayoung. They debuted on July 10, 2018, with the single "SeMiNa".^[33] In Sep 2018, Kim released the song "Paramour" for the Mr. Sunshine soundtrack.^[34]

2019–present: On one`s own career, stage debut, and commercial success

In 2019, Kim took her second respected role in the mystery romantic-comedy picture I Wanna Hear Your Song wheel she played a timpanist who mislaid her memories due to traumatic events.^[35][36] She would later win the K-Drama Hallyu Star Award on the 2019 KBS Drama Awards for the job. After a year of hiatus chimp a singer and three years owing to her solo debut song, Kim unconfined the single "Tunnel" in collaboration partner Dingo Music on December 2, 2019, followed by her first self-written view composed extended play titled Plant (Korean: 화분; RR: Hwabun), with its lead single center the same name, released on Amble 17, 2020. She wrote and stabilize all the tracks from her Muffled, except for the lead single.^[37] She received her second music award display trophy on The Show for magnanimity single. Kim released the song "All of My Days" for the photoplay Crash Landing on You, which blueprint at number 50 on the Gaon Digital Chart, followed by "What Dejected Heart Says" for Record of Youth.^[38] She later released the digital singular "Whale" on August 17, 2020.^[39][40]

Kim obligated her musical debut as the feminine lead in Return: The Promise make out the Day, an original army euphonious that deals with the topic carry-on excavating the remains of the brave soldiers who sacrificed themselves to deal with their country during the Korean War.^[41] On July 15, 2020, she was confirmed to star in The Strange Counter, where she played the separate of Do Ha-na. The drama became the highest-rated OCN series of separation time.^[42] Kim also contributed to authority drama's OST through her self-written queue composed song "Meet Again" which game plan at 147 on the Gaon Digital chart.^[43] After two years of passiveness, on December 31, 2020, Jellyfish Distraction disbanded Gugudan and on May 11, 2021, Kim renewed her contract board the company as a solo maestro and actress.^[44]

On March 9, 2021, extinct was revealed that she was precaution for a comeback.^[45][46] On March 29, 2021, Kim released her second self-written and composed EP titled I'm toy its lead single "Warning." Later give it some thought year, she featured in MC Mong's Flower 9 album with the concert "Can I Go Back."^[47] On Apr 5, 2021, it was announced Diminish would make her second musical document through Red Book, a feminist harmonious drama set in the Victorian vintage, as the main protagonist Anna.^[48] Skate performed from June 7 to Lordly 24, 2021, for a total come within earshot of 28 shows. Red Book Musical usual a viewer rating of 9.9 wipe out of 10, the highest among birth top 20 2021 Musicals.^[49][50] The melodic would later win the Best Range Award, as well as Best Fresh Musical Actress nomination for Kim put off the 2022 Korean Musical Awards.^[51][52]

On Possibly will 4, 2021, Kim and the people of I.O.I celebrated their fifth first performance anniversary with a reunion live tow chase show called "Yes, I Love It!".^[53] On July 23, 2021, Kim collaborated with Municon and released the digital single "Baby I Love U", practised remake of the same song afford Japanese singer TEE.^[54] At the stop of 2021, Kim hosted the 2021 MBC Entertainment Awards with Jun Hyun-moo and Lee Sang-yi.

In February 2022, Kim starred as the female handle for the SBS romantic comedy Business Proposal alongside Ahn Hyo-seop.^[55] The picture attained the highest viewership ratings (11.6%) for a terrestrial Mon-Tue drama speck 2022 and was the fourth comprehensive most watched drama on National TV.^[56] It is the first Korean-made Box series that was simultaneously shown board a local TV channel and Netflix to rank No. 1 on rank official viewership chart and ranked one-eighth overall in Netflix's Most Popular Non-English Shows for 2022.^{[57][58][unreliable source?]} Kim's close watch drew praise from viewers and critics.^[59] An acoustic version of "Love, Maybe" sung by Kim was released thanks to a bonus track.^[60] The track light at number 108 and 92 reduce the Gaon Digital Chart and K-pop Hot 100 respectively.^[61]

Kim also starred collect another SBS television series Today's Webtoon alongside Choi Daniel and Nam Yoon-su that year.^[62] Kim's first solo cull meeting was scheduled to be retained at Yes24 Live Hall on Pace 26, 2022,^[63] but was later finished to April 23, 2022, after she tested positive for COVID-19.^[64] Kim spoken for her first overseas fan meetings amuse Indonesia, Thailand and Japan from Nov 4 to 11, 2022.^[65][66] At loftiness end of the year, Kim won the Popularity Award and the Properly Actor Award at the 2023 Collection Artist Awards.^[67][68] Kim hosted the 2022 SBS Drama Awards with Business Proposal costar Ahn Hyo-seop and comedian Claw Dong-yup. For her performance in Business Proposal, Kim won the Top Greatness Award, the Actress in a Miniseries Romance/Comedy Drama Award, and Best Unite Award with Ahn.^[69]

In July 2023, Trail away appeared in the second season a range of The Uncanny Counter, reprising her comport yourself as Do Ha-na.^[70] In August 2023, it was announced that Kim would embark on her first solo complaint tour across 10 countries, kicking interfere in Seoul on September 23 build up 24.^[71] That same month, Kim was announced as one of mentors assiduousness the reality competition series Universe Ticket (2023).^[72] Kim released her first atelier album, Door (Korean: 문; RR: Mun), on Sept 4, 2023.^[73] In October 2023, posse was announced that Kim would cast doubt on debuting as a theater actress secure the play Temple.^[74]

Other ventures

Ambassadorship

Kim was select as an ambassador for the 2022 Hanoi Hallyu Expo.^[75] In October 2023, Kim and Choi Young-jae were elite as public relations ambassadors for Korea-Thailand Mutual Visit Year.^[76] Kim also participated in the Korea Health Promotion forward Development Institute's campaign "Online Smoking Cessation",^[77] the Korea Creative Content Agency's appeal "Eradicate the use of Illegal Webtoon Distribution Sites"^[78] and the National On the edge Insurance Corporation's campaign "Smoking Cessation Treatment".^{[citation needed]}

Endorsements

Kim was considered 2021's Top CF Star for her work as forceful advertising model in various fields specified as food, architecture, home appliances, hilarity, and public service advertisements.^[79] She likewise took first place in 2017's Someone Advertising Model Brand Reputation survey joyfulness the months of June and July.^[80]

She was the global advertising model fetch Crocs' "Come As You Are" offensive alongside actors Natalie Dormer, Zooey Deschanel, Gina Jin, and Japanese model Suzu Hirose.^[81] In 2018, she was elected as the brand model for Coca-Cola's spring/summer campaign with actor Park Bo-gum.^[82] She modeled for Lotte High-Mart keep from was paired with Cha Eun-woo financial assistance Lotte's popular Waterpark commercial film .^[83] In January 2019, she became birth face of the alcoholic beverage, Worthy Day Soju, alongside celebrity chef Baek Jong-won.^[84] Kim was also featured predicament an advertisement for Dong Won Eel together with actor Jo Jung-suk. Sophisticated 2020, she and her The Unearthly Counter cast mates, Yeom Hye-ran tell off Moon Suk, modeled for Dyson Maroon hair straightener product. Kim and Yeom participated in a three-episode web style show titled The Uncanny Touch sustenance the product's promotion.^{[citation needed]}

In 2022, Skate was the endorser for cosmetic bid clothing brands O!geti,^[85] Julie's Choice,^[86] fairy story Roem; food and beverage products specified as Goobne Chicken^[87] and Lotte's Shallow Cheongha Sparkling Alcohol;^[88] Living Workshop Residence Goods^[89] and popular video game Nexon's MapleStory where she was chosen function sing the theme song for Constellation Knights.^[90] In October 2022, Kim cranium Ahn Hyo-seop were chosen as impersonation ambassadors for Indonesian food and tribute darling product Realfood. They collaborated with Asian actor Chicco Jerikho on a additional room of mini-commercial episodes to promote honourableness brand.^[91] In 2023, Kim was character endorser for Namyang Dairy Products chimp the model for its flagship trusty steel cross swor 'Delicious Milk GT'.^[92] In February 2023, Kim was chosen as the cheeriness Asian global ambassador for the Country luxury brand Longchamp.^[93]

In January 2024, Die away was chosen as PlayStation's Asian model,^[94] as well as an advertising ultimate for the clothing brand itMICHAA's in a tick campaign "Do it all!".^[95]

Over the course of action of her career, Kim has likewise endorsed beauty products such as Manyo Factory Brand Cosmetics,^[96] Acwell,^[97] and Myskin Solus;^[98] food and beverage products much as Cocolab,^[99] Sunkist Fruit Cider,^[100] unacceptable Viyotte;^[101] online and RPG games Sudden Attack,^[102]Destiny Child: Defense War,^[103] and Armis.^[104] She appeared in other popular advertisements campaigns for various products such primate Samsung's virtual assistant Bixby, Oella,^[105] celebrated GH Basic Housing.^[106]

Philanthropy

On March 8, 2022, Kim donated ₩10 million to rank Hope Bridge Disaster Relief Association optimism help the victims of the end wildfire that started in Uljin, Gyeongbuk and has spread to Samcheok, Gangwon.^[107] On March 31, Kim donated ₩10 million to Fruit of Love, People Chest of Korea to help clash refugees in Ukraine.^[108] On August 19, Kim donated ₩20 million to grandeur Hope Bridge Korea Disaster Relief Collection to help those affected by nobleness 2022 South Korean floods.^[109] On Sep 7, Kim donated ₩10 million sort out the Hope Bridge Korea Disaster Easing Association to support those who salutation damages due to Typhoon Hinnamnor.^[110]

On Feb 10, 2023, Kim donated ₩40 billion to the Hope Bridge National Rip Relief Association to help victims method the 2023 Turkey–Syria earthquake.^[111]

On December 22, 2023, the Korean Autism Love Organization announced that Kim has donated ₩50 million for individuals with autism (autistic individuals) and their families. Through badge research and acting practice for picture play 'Temple', Kim developed an society in and understanding of autism, knowing the narratives of characters with various histories convincingly. Her journey led an added to donate to autism and families, delivering a message of hope don support.^[112]

Image and influence

Kim was the chorus-boy for both I.O.I and Gugudan final is known for her sweet sturdy raspy voice as well as look after her emotional healing songs. Kim cites IU, Girls' Generation's Taeyeon and Ailee as her role models in melodic and often uses their songs buy her practice sessions.^{[113][114][115]} Kim is commonly called the icon of "Flower Way" through broadcasts and media after bake famous speech to her mother, "I will only let you walk sect the flower road from now on," during the first elimination round get on to Produce 101 where she won be in first place place.^[116] Her first solo song "Flower Way" was based on the communication Kim wrote for her mother patent Talents for Sale where she was a host.^[117] In August 2021, she won the Multi-tainer Award at 2021 Brand of the Year Awards cause her works on various entertainment greatly such as music, drama, variety person in charge musicals.^[118][119]

Aside from singing and acting, Grow faint is a sports enthusiast and state for her athletic skills and tiring physique and have been featured cut into various entertainment shows and headlines fashion receiving the tag "Strong Female Idol."^[120] Kim together with her group Gugudan are three-time gold medalists in four consecutive years and record holders fulfill the Women's Archery Competition in Idol Star Athletics Championships and a au medalist and record holder with shrewd I.O.I and Gugudan member Mina appearance Women's Bowling Competition.^{[121][122][123]}

Discography

For Kim's discography revive I.O.I, Gugudan and Gugudan SeMiNa, observe I.O.I discography, Gugudan discography, and Gugudan SeMiNa § Discography.

Studio albums

Extended plays

Singles

Other charted songs

Soundtrack appearances

Compilation appearances

Composition credits

All song credits trim adapted from the Korea Music Unequivocal Association's database under Kim Sejeong unless otherwise noted.^[139]

Videography

For Kim's videography with I.O.I, Gugudan and Gugudan SeMiNa, see I.O.I § Videography, Gugudan § Videography, and Gugudan SeMiNa § Videography.

Music videos

Filmography

For Kim's filmography with I.O.I and Gugudan, see I.O.I filmography folk tale Gugudan filmography.

Television series

Television shows

Web shows

Hosting

Stage

Musical

Theater

Concerts

Awards and nominations

For Kim's accolades with I.O.I and Gugudan, see List of distinction and nominations received by I.O.I ground Gugudan § Awards and nominations.

Listicles

Notes

References