Kim Joo-ryoung

Kim Joo-ryoung is a South Korean actress recognized for her extensive work in film and television, including significant roles in internationally acclaimed productions. After beginning her acting career in 2000, Kim Joo-ryoung established herself in South Korean cinema with early roles in significant productions. She first appeared in the film Plum Blossom (2000) and went on to feature in Sorum (2001). Her notable early work includes playing a nurse in Bong Joon-ho’s critically acclaimed film Memories of Murder (2003).

Simultaneously, her television work gained momentum with appearances in series such as Andante (2017), portraying Imperial Consort Sunheon in the acclaimed Mr. Sunshine (2018), and a role in the popular drama SKY Castle (2018-2019), showcasing her range across both film and television. A significant turning point in Kim Joo-ryoung’s career arrived with her internationally recognized role as Han Mi-nyeo (Player No. 212) in the 2021 Netflix original series Squid Game.

This performance garnered widespread critical acclaim, leading to a prestigious Best Actor Award at the 2021 Asia Artist Awards and a nomination for Best Actress in an Action Series at the 2nd Critics’ Choice Super Awards in 2022. Capitalizing on this global success, Kim Joo-ryoung secured prominent follow-up roles, including Jin Young-Hee in the television series Big Bet (2022-2023) and Jin So-Jung in Revenge of Others (2022-2023). Her momentum continued into 2023, where she was seen as Im Ji-mi in the popular fantasy romance Twinkling Watermelon. Most recently, Kim Joo-ryoung starred as Grace Go in the highly successful television series Queen of Tears, released in 2024.

These recent projects further underscore her versatility and sustained demand as an actress, consistently delivering memorable performances across diverse characters and platforms in both film and television.