Kim Hye-eun

Kim Hye-eun (; born March 1, 1973) is a South Korean actress. Kim began working as an announcer for the MBC network in 1997, first at a local affiliate in Cheongju, then later as a weathercaster of the main news desk in Seoul. After eight years, she resigned from MBC in 2004. Kim pursued acting in earnest in 2007, and has since starred in films and television series, notably Nameless Gangster: Rules of the Time, Secret Love Affair (2014), and Encounter (2018–19), and Family by Choice (2024).

Personal life Kim is the cousin of writer Min Jin Lee, who wrote the book Pachinko.

Filmography Film Year Title Role 1998 Scent of a Man Beautician 2005 Heaven's Soldiers Female announcer 2012 Nameless Gangster: Rules of the Time Miss Yeo 2014 Man in Love Mi-young 2016 Pandora First Lady 2017 Yes, Family Soon-im The Mayor Seoul debate moderator The Sheriff in Town Mi-sun 2020 Okay! Madam Flight attendant 2024 Revolver Shaman 2025 Family Secret Yeon-jeong

Television series

Variety shows Year Title Notes2006 우리 말 우리 글 Host Culture and Art 36.5 2007 Living IQ

Awards and nominations Year Award Category Nominated work Result2012 48th Baeksang Arts Awards Best New Actress Nameless Gangster: Rules of the Time 21st Buil Film Awards Best New Actress 5th Korea Drama Awards Excellence Award, Actress Man from the Equator 2014 3rd APAN Star Awards Best Supporting Actress Secret Love Affair SBS Drama Awards Special Award, Actress in a Miniseries My Lovely Girl