Kong Hyo-Jin
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- Name: Kong Hyo-Jin
- Hangul: 공효진
- Birthdate: April 4, 1980
- Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
- University: Sejong University
- Height: 173cm
- Blood Type:
Bio
Kong Hyo-Jin. born April 4, 1980 in Seoul, South Korea, is a popular actress. She first became interested in fashion design while in her teens and flew to Australia with her mother and brother to pursue that goal. She then found Australia wasn't the proper place for her to nurture those dreams and returned to South Korea. While attending school in South Korea she then started modeling and quickly expanded into acting with her debut in the 1999 horror film “Memento Mori”.
Since that time, Hyo-jin has appeared in a diverse range of roles showcasing her acting talents. In "Guns and Talks" (2001), "No Manners" (2002), and "Taekwon Girl" (2002) Hyo-jin portrayed tougher characters, while in Family Ties she portrayed a rebellious youth but with warm character, while "M" (2007) & "Happiness" (2008) revealed her sexier side with Hyo-jin portraying women who were in control. Hyo-jin more recently stepped into more divergent roles with her slapstick comedy performance in "Dachimawa Lee" (2008) and her portrayal of a social misfit in "Crush and Blush" (2008).
Her personal life has also been frequently talked about as she first dated actor Ryoo Seung-Bum following their work together in the 2001 SBS drama “Beautiful Days” (Hwaryeohan Shijeol) and the 2001 film "No Manners". The couple then broke up sometime in 2003, with rumors slowly sprouting out in the following years that the couple were back together again. In 2008, the couple officially announced that they were once again romantically involved.
Trivia
- Hyo-jin's nickname is "Olive".
- She has a habit of shaking her legs.
- Favorite pastime activities include singing, tennis, swimming, and bowling.
Filmography
- Beautiful 2012 (2012) - segment "You Are More Than Beautiful"
- Love Fiction | Leobeu Pikseon (2012) - Hee-Jin
- Rolling Home with a Bull | Sowa Hamgge Yeonghaenghaneun Beom (2010)
- Sisters on the Road (2008) - Myung-Joo
- Crush and Blush | Hongdangmu (2008)
- Dachimawa Lee (2008)
- Happiness (2007)
- M (2007)
- My Son | Adeul (2007)
- Family Ties | Gajokeui tansaeng (2006) - Sun-kyung
- Heaven's Soldiers | Cheon gun (2005) - Kim Su-yeon
- Taekwon Girl | Cheoleobtneun anaewa paramanjanhan nampyeon geurigo taekwon sonyeo (2002) - Keum-sook
- No Manners | Pumhaeng zero (2002) - Na-young
- Emergency 19 | Gimgeubjochi 19ho (2002) - Min-ji
- Surprise Party | Seopeuraijeu (2002) - In-ju
- Volcano High | WaSanGo (2001) - So, Yo-seon
- Guns and Talks | Killerdeului suda (2001) - Female Office Worker
- Last Present | The Gift | Sun Mool (2001) - Female MC
- Memento Mori | Yeogo goedam II (1999) - Ji-won
TV Dramas
- Flower Boy Ramen Shop | Ggotminam Ramyeongage (tvN / 2011) - employee at record shop (ep.9) - cameo
- The Greatest Love | Choigowei Sarang (MBC / 2011) - Ku Ae-Jung
- Pasta (MBC /2010) - Seo Yoo-Kyung
- Thank You | Gomap seupnida (MBC / 2007) - Lee Young-Shin
- Biscuit Teacher and Star Candy | Keonbbang seonsaengkwa byeolsatang (SBS / 2005) - Na Bo-Ri
- Snow Flakes | Nun saram (MBC / 2003)
- Sangdoo, Let's Go to School! | Sangduya, Hakgyogaja! (KBS2 / 2003) - Chae Eun-Hwan
- Ruler of Your Own World | Ne meotdaero haera (MBC / 2002)
- Beautiful Days | Hwaryeohan Shijeol (SBS / 2001)
Trailers
Awards
- 2012 (48th) PaekSang Arts Awards - April 26, 2012
- Best Actress ("The Greatest Love")
- 2011 MBC Drama Awards - December 30, 2011
- Best Actress (mini series) ("The Greatest Love")
- Popularity Actress Award ("The Greatest Love")
- Best Couple Award with Cha Seung-Won ("The Greatest Love")
varirie Says:
Feb 16 2012 10:41 am
PAsTA...
<3<3<3
varirie Says:
Feb 16 2012 10:39 am
i really like your acting ......
Cristina Says:
Feb 11 2012 11:56 pm
Hi... I loveeeeeee you....I'm your fan from Iran...Hwaiting ;)
pistachione Says:
Oct 31 2011 5:08 pm
I so love her. She's one of the best actresses in Korea. taking different roles to improve her skills.
It's amazing how you could turn yourself into another person when you act. As you can see, the real hyo jin is quite edgy and eccentric in terms of her fashion, but when she acts she could be anyone and portray it well, be funny. girly, scary..etc..
I hope I'll be able to watch all of her dramas and films. I'll take it one at a time.
More projects to come for you!! ♥♥♥
sya Says:
Oct 25 2011 4:11 am
u are so cute..i like your acting...
u are the best couple with chef...go go chaiyoooo
LK drama Says:
Jul 24 2011 6:32 am
I AM YOUR FAN. YOUR ACTING SUPERB.WAITING FOR YOUR COMING PROJECT.FIGHTING
ika Says:
Jul 17 2011 4:07 am
I love, when u say : "yes chef..!" You look spoiled n cute. N because of that too, the chef really love u. You're so cute, plain, without sin, n you have a kind heart. Both of you are excellent. I love both of u..
ika Says:
Jul 17 2011 3:57 am
Romantic love drama. So amazing. N your acting with lee sun gyun very2 good n I really like it. The story is so interesting, good, n touched. I love u n lee sun gyun :).. Both of you are my idol.:)
essa putri Says:
Jun 19 2011 11:23 pm
anyeong!
hy Iam your fans from indonesia
when you come to indonesia??
do you know?
in indonesia you have much fans , spesialy from pasta film!
i like your acting in pasta cause you are look funny girl,, :)
ema Says:
Jun 17 2011 7:23 am
i love ur acting.....it's very nice....
evi Says:
Jun 17 2011 5:28 am
Hai Olive ,
Your acting in Pasta was excellent , hope many girls & women inspire they live to see your acting be the one with out sell the body .......................to man.............! and respect about love ...................in pasta.
Yes chef ..........!!!!!!!!!!!! I watch this drama when I'm down in my job............ha.....mantap
Sri Says:
Jun 15 2011 8:25 pm
I love your acting in pasta in love so much... You are so cute, pretty... Gong hyo jin... You have a genuine beauty and so natural... I love chef n you very much in pasta, you are the best couple ever... Gong hyo jin... Wish u all the best. ^_^
aldo Says:
Jun 13 2011 6:33 am
i order 1 pasta with full love..!!!!!
ziya Says:
Jun 06 2011 7:08 am
PASTAA !!! :D :D
AngGa PrayoGa Says:
Jun 06 2011 3:05 am
oh yea... i think PASTA drama is a ferfect drama for me... only this all...
Thanks.
AngGa PrayoGa Says:
Jun 06 2011 2:55 am
wow... so amazing.. i like PASTA story....so cool
Marwan Says:
Jun 06 2011 2:18 am
beautifull as Seo yoo kyung sweety girl I loved..PASTA LOVE drama
alex Says:
May 27 2011 10:28 pm
"you fire" its so funny
EGLC Says:
May 20 2011 4:59 pm
Although she has the ahjumma's look, she is very cute and her acting is superb. Don't miss her out in the Greatest Love drama :) the male lead is cute too :)
dindin Says:
Mar 29 2011 4:11 am
I like Cha Seung Won and at first I thought I'll watch his next drama (discovery of affection)..
But when I knew the actress was her (Kong Hyo Jin), maybe I won't watch it.. I don't like her.. don't know why??
Sigh~ I have to wait for Cha Seung Won's next drama, after "discovery of affection".. (>.<)
Xmada Says:
Jan 31 2011 9:16 am
ur are so cute in pasta,"Yes, chef"
sheena ba-al Says:
Dec 11 2010 8:00 pm
hi!! you know your one of my favorites of korean actress..iloveyour"biscuitteacherandstarcandymovie"keepitup!
Yu_lee Says:
Nov 05 2010 10:17 am
. I really love your acting in thank you
. And you're my idol in korea
Pasta Says:
Apr 10 2010 2:06 pm
ah... the sound of "Yes, chef" in Pasta
taburetto Says:
Aug 10 2009 11:09 pm
I liked ery much her acting in "Let's Go to School, Sang Doo" with Rain. Since then she is one of my favourite korean actresses^^
RamenLover Says:
Sep 27 2008 10:24 pm
I first saw Hyo-jin Kong in the 1999 film "Memento Mori." Although she didn't have the typical Korean movie star look, she was still able to hold stage presence with her (at the time) more popular co-stars. Then watching her again in more recent films like "Family Ties" and especially "Happiness" really opened my eyes to her and talents. Her choice in movies is pretty impressive, can't wait to watch her in the big budget "Dachimawa Lee" as well as low budget films "Crush and Blush" and "Sisters on the Road." I will just pretend I never saw "M" and not mention that film - everything about it stank.
JL Says:
Sep 27 2008 11:49 am
Liked her acting since watching her in Biscuit Teacher and Star Candy, Volcanos High, Thank you, etc. Looking forward to watching more of her movies. ;-)