Continuously proving her worth through the years, Kim Ji Won has been challenging her range as an actress.
A chameleon in her own right, she has brought life to characters that viewers can relate to all the while gifting sensible lessons in life.
From the success of Queen of Tears this year, she embarks on her first fan meeting tour to connect with her fans. For the Manila stop, the 2024 KIM JI WON 1ST FANMEETING: BE MY ONE will be held on August 3 at the New Frontier Theater.
This beautiful event is brought to you by HighZium Studio, TONZ Entertainment, and PULP Live World, with Samsung and Union Bank of the Philippines ready to join the party.
Chameleon Actress Kim Ji Won
Kim Ji Won started out as a model, but it wasn’t long before she decided to give acting a shot. Her big break came when she played the spoiled Rachel Yoo in the hit teen drama, The Heirs. This role skyrocketed her to fame, and she quickly followed up with another standout performance as the strong-willed Yoon Myung-ju in Descendants of the Sun.
Paving the way for her lead roles, the actress soared navigating her drama characters with precision and charm. She also made sure to capture different roles that showcase her range.
Looking for a K-drama marathon? Dive into Kim Ji-Won’s impressive filmography and discover a world of emotions. Her versatility will keep you entertained and wanting more.
Fight For My Way
Pacing a vibrant tone, Fight For My Way features characters who miss their chances to work on their young love and dreams but find the passion to pursue the goals they once gave up.
Portraying Choi Ae-ra, she presents a cheerful character, who channels honest storytelling into a good-humored spectacle with Park Seo Jun. Their love story started at different intervals in their lives, but it was always there subconsciously. It progresses from platonic, to one-sided, and finally to a reciprocated love.
The narrative beautifully captured how all their memories of being together in good and bad times validate the expected romance they overlooked – when they were both not courageous enough to cross the friendship line.
Arthdal Chronicles
Overwhelming with its scenic setting, warring clans, and a prophecy connecting the main characters of the story, Arthdal Chronicles gravitates its followers to seek more of what it can offer.
Kim Ji Won embraced the role of Tanya whose love for the Wahan tribe evoked empathy showing her brilliance in restraining emotions as an actress.
Lovestruck in the City
More than the romance it could offer, Lovestruck in the City delivers hearty messages about accepting one’s self.
In the drama, Kim Ji Won embodies the character of Lee Eun-o who has experienced pain both in life and in love. Due to that baggage of emotions, she escapes the city to live a new life as Yoon Seon-a by the beach. Her character gives strength to people who may have been hurt by similar painful experiences. Seeing how she was able to pick herself up by the end of the series, hope is given to those who relate to her character.
My Liberation Notes
Silence speaks thousands of words and can communicate a lot of thoughts. To those who feel exhausted like the characters, My Liberation Notes reassures that liberation, although not instant, is open to all.
Providing a unique kind of healing, Kim Ji Won’s iconic “worship me” line in this series speaks of how the change we hope for can only happen if we claim it.
Queen of Tears
In a modern fairytale setup, our Cinderella man, Baek Hyun-woo, marries chaebol heiress, Hong Hae-in, at a grand wedding party. But three years into their marriage, their romance is long lost. It isn’t completely hopeless though, and soon our leads find themselves shocked at the fact that they are still in love with each other.
Projecting a memorable heiress character, Kim Ji Won captured the emotion of Hae-in with conviction plus ample lessons on love, life, and self-worth in Queen of Tears.
Kim Ji Won’s ability to effortlessly transition between different genres and character types has made her a sought-after actress in the Korean entertainment industry. And we can’t wait to see her future works.
Photos from respective networks and production companies of Kim Ji Won dramas
