 as Queen Jiso, the regent who founded the order of Hwarang warriors.</p><p>Beyond Hwarang, her notable works include TV dramas like Flowing River, Women of the Sun (2008), Love (1998), Angel in My Heart (1997), and films such as Gangnam Blues (2015), Come Rain, Come Shine (2011), Solace (2006), and her award-winning This Charming Girl (2004).</p>){kind=link}
Personal Details
Born :
Height :
167 cm
Parents & Relatives :
Kim Joo‑hyuk (Spouse)
Kim Jee Soo
Kim Ji‑soo is a decorated actress known for her strong presence in both TV and film. With education grounded in acting, she steadily built her career from the early ’90s, achieving major recognition with This Charming Girl in 2005 and securing her place in K-drama history with Hwarang. While her personal life remains private, she has been acknowledged through numerous awards and maintains a respected profile via IOK Company. She graduated from Kyung Hee University, majoring in acting. Before university, she attended Kaywon Art High School.
Career highlights:
Kim Ji‑soo began her acting journey in 1992, focusing primarily on TV roles for over a decade. In 2005, she transitioned to film with a starring role in This Charming Girl, directed by Lee Yoon‑ki. That role earned her multiple accolades—including Best Actress at the Singapore International Film Festival—and several Best New Actress awards in Korea. She later joined the cast of Hwarang (2016–2017) as Queen Jiso, the regent who founded the order of Hwarang warriors.
Beyond Hwarang, her notable works include TV dramas like Flowing River, Women of the Sun (2008), Love (1998), Angel in My Heart (1997), and films such as Gangnam Blues (2015), Come Rain, Come Shine (2011), Solace (2006), and her award-winning This Charming Girl (2004).