Kim Hyang Gi is among Korean celebrities who started as a child star. From age 6 up to now that she's 22, this stunning actress has an impressive list of series and movies under her name.
One of which is her current K-drama "Poong, the Joseon Psychiatrist" with Kim Min Jae.
In the historical-medical series, Kim Hyang Gi plays Lady Seo Eun Woo, who belongs to a noble family but is forced to marry someone whom she never met.
Her life changed when her soon-to-be husband died right before their wedding. After this, she experienced mistreatment from her mother-in-law that prompted her to kill herself.
Thankfully, the young physician, Yoo Se Poong, and the people at Gyesoo Clinic helped her recover and eventually let her stay with them.
Viewers get to see Kim Hyang Gi's versatility as an actress through "Poong, the Joseon Psychiatrist." The 22-year-old star has appeared in several projects and won various awards.
Kim Hyang Gi's Achievements
Kim Hyang Gi had her first-ever award through the television drama "The Queen's Classroom" in 2013. Then child star bagged several recognitions such as Best Young Actress at MBC Drama Awards and APAN Star Awards.
From then on, she continued to score trophies and awards from various ceremonies. It includes the Baeksang Arts Awards for Best New Actress for the movie "Thread of Lies."
In addition, she also took home two recognition at the 2018 Blue Dragon Film Awards as Best Supporting Actress and Popular Star Award in the film "Along with the Gods: The Two Worlds."
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Interestingly, the project that skyrocketed her fame is the film with Jung Woo Sung for "Innocent Witness."
Kim Hwang Ji played the role of Im Ji Woo, the sole witness of a crime but had to prove she could take a stand and provide valid evidence in court despite her Asperger's syndrome.
Kim Hyang Gi Net Worth
With her years-long career as an actress, the 22-year-old has solidified her name in both K-drama and movies.
According to a report, Kim Hyang Gi's net worth this 2022 is around 175 million USD.
Kim Hyang Gi's Upcoming Projects
While "Poong, the Joseon Psychiatrist" is her K-drama comeback since the 2019 series "Moment at Eighteen," Kim Hyang Gi is set to headline a life drama under JTBC titled "Flying Butterflies." She takes the role of Gi Bbeum, a 20-something intern who works at a salon named Fly High, Butterfly. Despite her determination to learn the ins and outs of the beauty industry, she struggles to deal with customers.
Joining Kim Hyang Gi in "Flying Butterflies" are Choi Daniel, Oh Yoon Ah, and more.
As for movies, the 22-year-old actress is among the cast of the blockbuster movie "Hansan: Rising Dragon," which stars Park Hae Il.
