Kim You-jung is 27 years old as of October 2026. She was born on 22 September 1999.
South Korean actress who went from popular child star to leading lady in Love in the Moonlight and My Demon
Did you know?She ranked eighth on Forbes Korea's Power Celebrity list at seventeen, the youngest in the top ten.
Quick facts
Date of birth22 September 1999
Age27
NationalitySouth Korean
BirthplaceSeoul, South Korea
Editor's Take:
Kim You-jung grew up in front of the camera. She was cast in adverts before she started school. As a child actor she appeared in many historical dramas. The Korean press nicknamed her the Nation's Little Sister. Her first adult lead in a royal romance was a huge hit. She has since starred in comedies, fantasies and thrillers. Her warm screen presence keeps her among Korea's most sought-after actresses.
Key Milestones
2016: Stars in Love in the Moonlight
2020: Leads Backstreet Rookie
2023: Stars in My Demon
Kim You-jung (Korean: 김유정; born September 22, 1999) is a South Korean actress. She started out as a model for a confectionery brand at the age of four and after her acting debut in 2003, Kim became one of the most in-demand child actresses in South Korea leading her to be called "Nation's Little Sister".
