2. Kim Jung Nan’s Background

Kim Jung Nan (Instagram.com/kim_jungnan)

Kim Jung Nan, originally known as Kim Hyun Ah, is a seasoned actress often cast in supporting roles in Korean dramas. She graduated from Dongguk University, majoring in Theater and Film. Despite her prolific career, this 52-year-old remains unmarried.

3. Kim Jung Nan’s Career Journey

Kim Jung Nan (Instagram.com/kim_jungnan)

Kim Jung Nan embarked on her acting career in 1991, debuting in dramas like “Asphalt My Hometown” and making her feature film debut in “Prophet” (2001). Besides acting, she has hosted radio programs like “Radio City with Kim Jung Nan” since 2007 and appeared on various variety shows, including “Saturday Night Love Korea” (2013) and “Tell Me” (2019). Her breakthrough came with her role as Park Min Sook in “A Gentleman’s Dignity” (2012), but it was her portrayal of Hong Beom Ja in “Queen of Tears” (2024) that truly showcased her talents.

4. Kim Jung Nan’s Filmography

Kim Jung Nan (Instagram.com/kim_jungnan)

Kim Jung Nan boasts an extensive filmography spanning from 1991 to the present, including notable roles in both films and dramas. Some of her prominent works include “Daddy-Long-Legs” (2005), “Partner” (2009), and recent hits like “Crash Landing on You” (2019) and “Queen of Tears” (2024).

Films

• Nabi (2001) as a Traveling Employee
• Daddy-Long-Legs (2005) as Lee Ji Hyun
• Tazza: The High Rollers (2006) as Se Ran
• Santamaria (2008) as Yang Ja
• Baby and I (2008) as Ms. Cho
• Beetles (2009) as Jeon Hee Soo
• Meet the In-Laws (2011) as Young Ja
• Grape Candy (2012) as Jung Eun

Dramas

• Asphalt My Hometown (1991)
• Tomorrow Love (1992) as Hwang Jin-sun
• Their Embrace (1996)
• The Mountain (1997) as Nam-hee
• The King and the Queen (1998) as Jeong Gwi-in
• Rising Sun, Rising Moon (1999)
• Now Is the Time to Love (1999)
• Fireworks (2000)
• Three Friends (2000) as Doctor/Florist
• Promise (2000) as Ji-soo
• Daddy Fish (2000) as Yeo Jin-hee
• Girls’ High School (2001) as an English teacher
• Fox and Cotton Candy (2002) as Bong In-hwa
• Album of Life (2002) as Lee Ae-rim
• On the Prairie (2003) as Na Ae-ran
• My Fair Lady (2003) as Yoon Jung-hee
• Not Divorced (2003) as Yoo Seung-hye
• Between Agasshi and Ajumma (2023) Kim Jung-nan
• My Lovely Family (2004) as Young-ran
• Love Is All Around (2004) as Park Se-mi
• Dangerous Love (2005) as Yoon Soo-wan
• That Woman (2005) as Ha Jung-sun
• Thank You Life (2006) as Han Kyung-sook
• Love Me When You Can (2006) as Jo Eun-soo
• Mermaid Story (2007) as Nam Soo-hyun
• Time Between Dog and Wolf (2007) as Yoo Kyung-hwa
• Kid Gang (2007) as Young-sook
• Why Did You Come to My House (2008) as Han Deuk-soo
• You Are My Destiny (2008) as Ban So-young
• Partner (2009) as Kim Young-suk
• Creating Destiny (2009) as Kim Yoon-hee
• Obstetrics and Gynecology Doctors (2010) as Kim Min-sun
• Grudge: The Revolt of Gumiho (2010) as Lady Yang
• Drama Special “Boy Meets Girl” (2010) as Gu Mi-young
• The President (2010) as Shin Hee-joo
• You’re Fine That Way (2011) as a Korean language teacher
• A Gentleman’s Dignity (2012) as Park Min-sook
• Bridal Mask (2012) as Lee Hwa-gyung
• Drama Special “The Flight of the Spoonbill” (2012) as Joo-hee
• All About My Romance (2013) as Go Dong-sook
• Thrice Married Woman (2013) as Jung Tae-hee
• What Happens to My Family? (2014) as Noh Young-seol
• Who Are You: School 2015 (2015) as Shin Jung-min
• Bubble Gum (2015) as Oh Se-young
• Fantastic (2016) as Choi Jin-sook
• Ms. Perfect (2017) as Na Hye-ran
• Sky Castle (2018) as Lee Myung-joo
• Doctor Prisoner (2019) as Oh Jung-Hee
• Crash Landing on You (2019) as Ma Yeong-ae
• Born Again (2020) as Jang Hye-mi
• Tale of the Nine Tailed (2020) as Taluipa
• Mouse (2021) as Seong Ji-eun
• Snowdrop (2021) as Hong Ae-ra
• Reborn Rich (2022) as Son Jeong-rae
• Tale of the Nine Tailed 1938 (2023) as Taluipa
• Queen of Tears (2024) as Hong Beom Ja

Radio DJ

• Radio City with Kim Jung Nan (2007) as DJ
• Sweet Nights in Your City (2012) as DJ

Variety Events

• Saturday Night Live Korea (2013) as host
• Veranda Show with Cultwo (2013) as host
• Housekeeping Chat Show – The Queen (2013) as host
• Some Guys, Some Girls (2015) as a permanent member
• Tell Me (2019) as a permanent member

5. Kim Jung Nan’s Achievements

Still cut Korean drama Queen of Tears (doc. Netflix/Queen of Tears)

Having had a career for 33 years, Kim Jung Nam has won a number of awards in the acting field. Here are the awards she has won!

• Best New Actress at the 1993 KBS Drama Awards – Tomorrow Love (1992)
• Best New Actress at the 1994 Baeksang Arts Awards – Tomorrow Love (1992)
• Excellence Award, Actress in a Daily Drama at the 2008 KBS Drama Awards – You Are My Destiny (2008)
• Acting Awards, Actress at the 2012 K-Drama Star Awards – A Gentleman’s Dignity (2012)
• Best Supporting Actress at the 2019 KBS Drama Awards – Doctor Prisoner (2019)
• Best Couple Award with Jang Hyun Sung at the 2019 KBS Drama Awards – Doctor Prisoner (2019)

Having such good acting skills, it’s not surprising that Kim Jung Nan can play the character of Hong Beom Ja so well neat. Come on, Aunt Tiger fans come together!