Kim Ran-ju

Kim Ran-ju (; born 1984) is a South Korean broadcast writer. She is known for her collaboration with acclaimed variety show directors Kim Tae-ho and Na Yeong-seok. She was also part of a writers team led by Lee Woo-jung for drama series Reply 1997 and Reply 1994.

Career Kim Ran-ju started her career as broadcast writer in MBC TV in 2007.

In 2012, Kim joined a drama writer team led by Lee Woo-jung on the drama Reply 1997. The female lead character Seong Si-won in Reply 1997 is widely considered to be based on Kim's own experiences as a fan of the group H.O.T.

Kim then became a writer on Kim Tae-ho's MBC TV show, Infinity Challenge. She gained recognition after making a special appearance on the show alongside fellow writer Kim Yun-ui on the July 26, 2014, broadcast, with Kim showcasing her Muay Thai skill.

Kim established her own company, Studio Yeoreumnal, and its debut project was Bonjour Bakery. The variety show premiered on Coupang Play on Korean Parent's Day, May 8, 2026,

Filmography

Television series +Series screenwriting creditYearTitleNetworkCredited as English Korean Assistant writer Lead writer 2012 Reply 1997 tvN 2013 Reply 1994

Television show

+Television show screenwriting creditYearTitleNetworkCredited as EnglishKoreanAssistant WriterMain Writer 2007 Show Live MBC 2009 Cheerful Hero 2009 One Night 2009–2012 Happy Sunday: 2 Days 1 Night Season 1 KBS2 2014–2018 Infinite Challenge MBC 2019 Korean Hostel in Spain tvN Three Meals a Day Mountain Village 2020 Friday Joy Package Summer Vacation 2021 Youn's Stay 2024 Fresh off the Sea 2025 Seasonal Man TV Chosun 2026 Bonjour Bakery 봉주르빵집 Coupang Play