Kim Ok-vin

 ( 1987 Births ) 

She next starred as the lead actress in Hanoi Bride, a two-part SBS Korean drama aired during the Chuseok holidays to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Vietnam War. Her performance as Vietnamese girl Lý Thị Vũ caught the attention of film director E J-yong, who cast her as the main character in his 2006 film Dasepo Naughty Girls, based on a popular webcomic. E commented, "Not many young actresses would be mature enough to completely understand the heroine who has to support the family by selling herself as a prostitute... But Kim seemed like an actress who had the ability to understand the character." She was initially reluctant to take the part, as the original comic had some explicit scenes, but decided to trust the director based on his previous work.Kim, Tae-jong (6 August 2006). " Popular Internet Comic Is Made Into Film ". Hancinema; originally published by The Korea Times. Retrieved 24 January 2008.

Kim auditioned for a part in the 2006 KBS drama series Hello, God, and after impressing director Ji Yeong-soo with her "intense determination," was handed a leading role as confidence trickster Seo Eun-hye. During filming she expressed self-doubts, saying, "I used to cry two or three times when the shooting began because I felt that I was a rubbish actress," and with a tight schedule that allowed her less than two hours of sleep per day, was reported to have collapsed on set. Later that year, she appeared in MBC drama Over the Rainbow as aspiring K-pop singer Jeong Hee-su, a part which required her to sing and master difficult breakdance moves. Series producer Han Hee complimented Kim, saying, "She is a bold actress. She's very enthusiastic about her role with an almost perfectionist attitude." However, she caused some concern when she admitted to only eating one meal per day while filming the drama.Bae, Ji-sook (25 October 2006). " Excessive Diet Leads to Anorexia ". Nate; originally published by The Korea Times. Retrieved 26 January 2008.

In her next film, The Accidental Gangster and the Mistaken Courtesan, she starred alongside Lee Jung-jae as a Joseon-era kisaeng. She said she had found it difficult performing a historical role, but was helped by consultations with director Yeo Gyoon-dong and studied traditional Korean dance for two months. The film opened in South Korea in December 2008.Yi, Ch'ang-ho (20 November 2008). " LEE Jung-jae fights over KIM Ok-vin ". Korean Film Council. Retrieved 20 November 2009.

Kim was reunited with director E J-yong for Actresses, a low-budget film in which she and five other leading Korean actresses portray themselves at a special Vogue magazine shoot. Like her co-stars, Kim agreed to take part with no guarantee and shared writing credits. The film opened on 10 December 2009." Six Actresses Get Together for Film ". KBS Global. 18 November 2009. Retrieved 21 November 2009.Lee, Hyo-won (17 November 2009). " Actresses to Present Off-Screen Personas Onscreen ". The Korea Times. Retrieved 21 November 2009.

In 2011, Kim was to star opposite Eric Mun in KBS's action drama Poseidon, set for broadcast in July 2011. However they dropped out when production was halted after the Bombardment of Yeonpyeong incident in November 2010. "Choi Si-won, Lee Si-young embark Poseidon" . Asiae. 2 August 2011. Retrieved 5 April 2012. Then Kim appeared in the war film The Front Line, playing a sharpshooter.

Then Kim once again worked with E J-yong for the short film How to Fall in Love in 10 Minutes, as part of the Samsung Galaxy Note-sponsored film Cine Note. E J-yong had contacted actors that he's personally close to and offered them the roles, and most of them accepted without pay based on their friendship and loyalty to him, Kim included. The filmmaking process was later depicted in Behind the Camera, E's 2013 mockumentary with a similar concept as Actresses.

Kim then dyed her hair pink for the 2012 comedy Over My Dead Body, which she said she greatly enjoyed filming, being a fan of the genre.Oh, Mi-jung (31 March 2012). Interview: Kim Ok Bin Didn't Want to be Locked Up Like a Celebrity . enewsWorld. Retrieved 2 April 2012. This was followed by a leading role in the science fiction-thriller film 11 A.M., which was released in the second half of 2013.

Kim returned to television in 2013 in the KBS period epic The Blade and Petal set in the Goguryeo dynasty, her first Korean drama in seven years. In 2014, Kim played a pickpocket in the jTBC cable comedy series Steal Heart. Minority Opinion, her courtroom drama alongside Yoon Kye-sang and Yoo Hae-jin which had wrapped filming in 2013, was released in theaters in 2015.

In 2017, Kim starred in action thriller film The Villainess. The film was invited to the Cannes Film Festival, where it had its world premiere.

In 2018, Kim starred in military thriller The Discloser. The same year, she returned to the small screen in OCN's fantasy thriller drama Children of a Lesser God.

In 2020, Kim starred in the historical fantasy drama Arthdal Chronicles, alongside Song Joong-ki, Kim Ji-won and other notable names.

In November 2022, Kim signed with Ghost Studio.