Kim Jung-eun (Korean: 김정은; born March 4, 1974) is a South Korean actress. She is best known for her roles in the films and television series Marrying the Mafia (2002), Lovers in Paris (2004), Lovers (2006), Forever the Moment (2008), I Am Legend (2010), Make a Woman Cry (2015), and Strong Girl Nam-soon (2023).
In 2008, Kim hosted her own music TV show, Kim Jung-eun's Chocolate on SBS.
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Career
In 2002, Kim had her major breakthrough in film for her debut film, Marrying the Mafia, which earned a nomination for Best New Actress and won Popular Star Award at the 2002 Blue Dragon Film Awards. In 2004, Kim had her major breakthrough in television for the drama, Lovers in Paris which earned her awards and accolades including Grand Prize (Daesang) at the 2004 SBS Drama Awards. In 2008, she hosted her own music talk show, Kim Jung-eun's Chocolate and aired until 2011. It earned her award as a Best MC at the SBS Entertainment Awards in 2009. In 2021, she co-hosted a MBC network reality/variety show, DNA Mate (Family Register Mate) until 2023.
Filmography
Music video appearances
Jo Sung-mo - Immortal Love (1998)
Jo Sung-mo - Mr. Flower (2005)
Variety shows
Family Register Mate (MBC, 2022) – Host
Family Register Mate (MBC, 2021) – Host
Legend Music Class - Lalaland (Channel A, 2021) – Cast
Something (SBS, 2014) -MC
Miracle Audition (SBS, 2011) – Judge
Kim Jung-eun's Chocolate (SBS, 2008–2011) – MC
TV Entertainment Tonight (SBS, 2001–2002) – MC
Web shows
Alive (TVING, 2022) – Host
Documentary narration
SBS Special: "Symphony of Dreams" (SBS, 2013)
MBC Special: 도시의 개 (MBC, 2010)
Wednesday Special: 금메달을 향해 뛰어라: 대륙의 올림픽 꿈나무들 (KBS1, 2008)
Radio
To You Who Forget the Night (KBS Happy FM, 1999–2000) – DJ
Discography
Sad Fate – Kim Jung-eun (Ohlala Couple OST, 2012)
In Heaven – JYJ, narration by Kim Jung-eun (2011)
Reminiscence – Kim Jung-eun (I Am Legend OST, 2010)
You (Duet ver.) – Kim Jung-eun & Lee Joon-hyuk (I Am Legend OST, 2010)
To You, Dear Music – Kim Jung-eun (I Am Legend OST, 2010)
Comeback Madonna Band
