Claudia Kim

Kim Soo-hyun (; born 25 January 1985), better known by the stage name Claudia Kim , is a South Korean actress and model. She has appeared in Western films such as Avengers: Age of Ultron, The Dark Tower (2017), and Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (2018), as well as in Korean dramas such as Queen of the Game (2006–2007), Gyeongseong Creature (2023–2024), and The Atypical Family (2024).

Early life Kim was born as Kim Soo-hyun in South Korea, on 25 January 1985. She spent six years of her childhood in the United States before returning to South Korea. Her dream in middle school was to become an international lawyer, and in high school she hoped to become a TV anchor. She was inspired by watching CNN's headline news anchor Karuna Shinsho in Asia. She completed her studies abroad to continue her dream of becoming an anchor and entered Ewha Womans University as an International Studies (DIS) major. While enrolled, she worked as a reporter and announcer for three years in the school's English-language newspaper, Ewha Voice. She also worked as an intern reporter for The Korea Times and Arirang TV. which she won top prize in. Kim was the first winner of the award who had never worked as a model.

Producer Oh Se-kang saw Kim on a morning talk show, which led to her acting debut in the television series Queen of the Game (2006). Kim plays Park Joo-won, a friend of Lee Shin-jeon (Joo Jin-mo) and a law firm's international lawyer who loves him.

Kim went on to appear in supporting roles in medical drama Brain (2011) and spy comedy 7th Grade Civil Servant (2013), as well as a leading role in the sitcom Standby (2012). Kim gained international attention for her roles in Marco Polo (2014) and Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015).

Kim portrays Nagini in the 2018 film Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald.

In 2019, Italian fashion house Max Mara invited her to attend the annual "Women in Film Gala", which has advocated for women and gender equality in the entertainment industry since 1973. Hence, she became the first Korean actress to attend that event.

In March 2021, Kim signed with new agency YG Entertainment.

In 2023, Kim appeared in the 1945 historical drama Gyeongseong Creature, which aired on Netflix.

In May 2025, Kim signed with new agency Saram Entertainment. In September she hosted the closing ceremony of 30th Busan International Film Festival.

Personal life Kim is a pescetarian.

Kim married Korean-American businessman Matthew Shampine on 14 December 2019, at the Hotel Shilla in Seoul. They have a daughter, born on 1 October 2020. Kim announced her divorce after five years of marriage on 23 September 2024.

Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes 2015 Avengers: Age of Ultron Dr. Helen Cho Equals The Collective (voice) 2017 The Dark Tower Arra Champignon 2018 Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald Nagini 2023 A Normal Family Jisoo

Television Year Title Role Notes 2006–2007 Queen of the Game Park Joo-won 2010 The Fugitive: Plan B Sophie 2011 Romance Town Hwang Joo-won 2011–2012 Brain Jang Yoo-jin 2012 Standby Kim Soo-hyun 2013 7th Grade Civil Servant Kim Mi-rae 2014–2016 Marco Polo Khutulun 2016 Monster Yoo Sung-ae 2021 Chimera Yoo-jin 2022 Behind Every Star herself Cameo 2023–2024 Gyeongseong Creature Yukiko Maeda Season 1-2 2024 The Atypical Family Bok Dong-hee

Awards and nominations + Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination Award ceremony Year Category Nominee / Work Result Baeksang Arts Awards 2025 Best Supporting Actress – Film A Normal Family Blue Dragon Series Awards 2025 Best Supporting Actress Gyeongseong Creature 2 Buil Film Awards 2025 A Normal Family MBC Entertainment Awards 2012 Excellence Award, Actress in a Comedy/Sitcom Standby SBS Drama Awards 2006 New Star Award Queen of the Game