Kim Yoo-jung

Kim Yoo-jung (Korean: 김유정; born September 22, 1999) is a South Korean actress known for her leading roles in the historical romance drama Love in the Moonlight (2016), historical fantasy Lovers of the Red Sky (2021), teen romance film 20th Century Girl (2022), and fantasy romance My Demon (2023–2024). She has also starred in the romantic comedy film Because I Love You (2017), television drama Clean with Passion for Now (2018), romantic-comedy Backstreet Rookie (2020), and mystery thriller film The 8th Night (2021). Kim debuted as a model for a confectionery brand at the age of four. After her acting debut in 2003, she became one of the most in-demand child actresses in South Korea. She gained public attention for starring in television series Dong Yi (2010), Moon Embracing the Sun (2012), May Queen (2012), Golden Rainbow (2013), Secret Door (2014) and Angry Mom (2015). She also starred in the films Commitment (2013), Thread of Lies (2014), and Circle of Atonement (2015). She hosted the music show Inkigayo from November 2014 to April 2016. Kim has been named "Nation's Little Sister" after playing various child roles and "Sageuk Fairy" after starring in several acclaimed historical dramas in her career. She also gained the nicknames "Nation's First Love" and "Global First Love" following her well-loved performance in 20th Century Girl. In 2017, she ranked 8th on Forbes Korea Power Celebrity list, the youngest to be included in the Top 10 at the age of 17.