Kim Da-mi

Kim Da-mi (; born April 9, 1995) is a South Korean actress. She first gained recognition for playing the titular character in Park Hoon-jung's action-mystery film The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion and came to further prominence for starring in the television series Itaewon Class (2020) and Our Beloved Summer (2021–2022).

Career Kim made her acting debut through the independent film 2017 Project With The Same Name, an omnibus feature film produced annually, playing the role of a woman who was recently involved in a breakup in the episode "Hello, My Hard Work".

In 2018, Kim played the role of a high school student in mystery thriller film Marionette. The same year, she played the lead role of Koo Ja-yoon in the action-mystery film The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion, directed by Park Hoon-jung, where she was chosen from among 1,500 candidates who auditioned for the role. She received universal acclaim for her strong performance in a challenging role that included intense fighting scenes, and winning a large number of newcomer awards. Thanks to the success and popularity of The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion, a sequel is scheduled to be produced.

In 2020, Kim made her television debut in the JTBC television series Itaewon Class, based on the webtoon of the same title. For her performance in the drama, she won the Best New Actress (TV) Award at 56th Baeksang Arts Awards. In March 2021, Kim was confirmed to join the SBS drama Our Beloved Summer with Choi Woo-shik, which premiered in December 2021. The drama reunited Kim with Choi after The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion (2018).

In May 2022, Kim decided not to renew her contract with ANDMARQ. Later in August, Kim signed with United Artists Agency.

Kim starred in the mystery crime thriller television series Nine Puzzles in 2025 alongside Son Suk-ku. She played a criminal profiler for the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency. In the same year, she led JTBC's coming-of-age romance series A Hundred Memories as a bus hostess in the 1980s.

Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes 2018 Marionette Yoo Min-ah 2017 Project With The Same Name Omnibus film 2022 The Witch: Part 2. The Other One Special appearance 2023 Soulmate Ahn Mi-so 2025 The Great Flood Gu An-na / Dr. Anna

Television series Year Title Role 2020 Itaewon Class Jo Yi-seo 2021–2022 Our Beloved Summer Kook Yeon-su 2025 Nine Puzzles Yoon E-na A Hundred Memories Go Young-rye

Television show Year Title Role Notes 2021 Off The Grid Main Cast Episode 1-2

Music video appearances Year Song title Artist 2022 "First Love" Jukjae

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 APAN Star Awards 2021 Best New Actress Itaewon Class Popular Star Award, Actress 2022 Best Couple Kim Da-mi Our Beloved Summer Asia Artist Awards 2018 Rookie Award The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion 2020 Popularity Award (Actress) Kim Da-mi Baeksang Arts Awards 2019 Best New Actress – Film The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion 2020 Best New Actress – Television Itaewon Class Blue Dragon Film Awards 2018 Best New Actress The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion Brand Customer Loyalty Award 2022 Best Actress Kim Da-mi Buil Film Awards 2018 Best New Actress The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion Chunsa Film Art Awards 2019 Director's Cut Awards 2018 Elle Style Awards Elle Next Icon Kim Da-mi Fantasia International Film Festival Cheval Noir Award for Best Actress The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion Grand Bell Awards 2018 Best Actress Best New Actress Korea First Brand Awards 2020 Itaewon Class KOFRA Film Awards 2019 The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion 2018 Popular New Actress 2019 London Asian Film Festival 2018 Rising Star Award Marie Claire Asia Star Awards Olleh TV Movie of the Year Awards 2019 Big 6 Actor SBS Drama Awards 2021 Director's Award Our Beloved Summer Top Excellence Award, Actress in a Mini-Series (Romance/Comedy) Best Couple Award Kim Da-mi Our Beloved Summer Seoul International Drama Awards 2025 Best Actress Nine Puzzles The Seoul Awards 2018 Best New Actress The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion

Listicles + Name of publisher, year listed, name of listicle, and placement Publisher Year Listicle Placement Cine 21 2020 New Actress to watch out for in 2021 5th Actress to watch out for in 2021 4th 2024 "Korean Film NEXT 50" – Actors Placed Korean Film Council 2021Korean Actors 200