Kim Ji-won Birthday Countdown 2026
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Ji-won
Birthday Countdown 2026 โ Age, Upcoming Dramas, Latest News & More
Who is Kim Ji-won?
Kim Ji-won (๊น์ง์) is one of South Korea’s biggest and most beloved actresses. Born on October 19, 1992 in Geumcheon District, Seoul, she graduated from Dongguk University’s Department of Theatre and Film. She originally trained as a singer before choosing acting, and first entered the entertainment industry in 2010 through a commercial for LG Cyon’s Lollipop 2 featuring Big Bang โ earning her the early nickname “Lollipop Girl.”
She rose to widespread recognition through the teen drama The Heirs (2013) and the massive military romance Descendants of the Sun (2016), both penned by superstar writer Kim Eun-sook. Her first leading role came in Fight for My Way (2017) alongside Park Seo-joon, and she has since starred in Arthdal Chronicles (2019), Lovestruck in the City (2020โ21), and My Liberation Notes (2022). In 2024, she reached the pinnacle of Korean television with Queen of Tears โ the highest-rated tvN drama of all time, peaking at 24.9% nationwide viewership and spending 15 consecutive weeks in Netflix’s Global Top 10.
Following the record-breaking success of Queen of Tears, Kim Ji-won is now filming Doctor X: Age of the White Mafia for SBS โ a medical noir where she plays a genius surgeon who takes down hospital corruption. She is also confirmed as the lead for Netflix’s Detective Park Mi Ok (filming 2027), directed by Queen of Tears’ own Kim Hee Won. She is widely referred to in Korean media as the “Queen of Hallyu” and “Queen of Romantic Comedy.”
Kim Ji-won โ Upcoming Dramas 2026 & 2027
| Drama / Film | Network | Release | Genre | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctor X: Age of the White Mafia | SBS | 2026 TBA | Medical Noir | Filming |
| Detective Park Mi Ok | Netflix | Late 2027 | Crime ยท Detective | Confirmed 2027 |
| Queen of Tears | tvN / Netflix | Released 2024 | Romance ยท Comedy | Released |
| My Liberation Notes | JTBC / Netflix | Released 2022 | Slice of Life ยท Drama | Released |
| Lovestruck in the City | Kakao TV / Netflix | Released 2020โ21 | Romance | Released |
| Arthdal Chronicles | tvN / Netflix | Released 2019 | Historical Fantasy | Released |
| Descendants of the Sun | KBS2 / Netflix | Released 2016 | Military Romance | Released |
Kim Ji-won plays Gye Soo Jung โ a top-tier surgeon and “mad dog of the operating room” โ who is dispatched to a struggling hospital and uses her surgical skills to expose deep-rooted medical corruption. The SBS medical noir co-stars Lee Jung Eun, Son Hyun Joo and rising actor Kim Woo Seok. A trailer was released in January 2026 and anticipation is sky-high.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Kim Ji-won’s birthday is October 19. She was born on October 19, 1992 and will celebrate her 34th birthday on Monday, October 19, 2026. The live countdown above shows exactly how many days, hours and minutes remain until her birthday in IST.
Kim Ji-won is currently 33 years old in 2026. She turns 34 on October 19, 2026. Born in Seoul in 1992, she has built one of the most decorated careers in Korean drama history over 15+ years, including the record-breaking Queen of Tears in 2024.
Kim Ji-won’s next project is Doctor X: Age of the White Mafia on SBS, expected to air in 2026. She plays genius surgeon Gye Soo Jung, known as the “mad dog of the operating room,” who takes on hospital corruption. Following that, she is confirmed for the Netflix crime drama Detective Park Mi Ok, which begins filming in 2027.
Kim Ji-won keeps her personal life very private. In an interview with Cosmopolitan Korea, she said she deliberately separates her work and personal life. As of 2026, no confirmed relationship has been publicly announced by her or her agency HighZium Studio.
Kim Ji-won’s star sign is Libra โ she was born on October 19, which falls between September 23 and October 22. Libras are known for their charm, elegance and ability to connect with people deeply โ qualities her fans say come through in every role she plays, from the fierce army surgeon in Descendants of the Sun to the beloved heiress in Queen of Tears.
Kim Ji-won is best known internationally for Queen of Tears (2024), which became the highest-rated tvN drama of all time and a global Netflix hit. She is also celebrated for Descendants of the Sun (2016), Fight for My Way (2017), and My Liberation Notes (2022). Korean media call her the “Queen of Hallyu,” “Queen of Romantic Comedy,” and “Diction Fairy.” She is the only actress to have appeared in works written by all four of Korea’s most celebrated drama screenwriters.
Kim Ji-won was born and raised in Geumcheon District, Seoul, South Korea. She attended Seoul Onsu Elementary School and later Dongguk University, where she studied Theatre and Film. During her first year of junior high school, she spent nearly a year in Chicago, Illinois, living with relatives โ giving her early exposure to an international environment.