Kim Yu-mi (beauty pageant titleholder)
Kim Yu-mi | |
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| Born | April 26, 1990 Seoul, South Korea |
| Other names | Yumi Kim |
| Education | Konkuk University |
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| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) |
| Beauty pageant titleholder | |
| Title | Miss Korea 2012 |
| Agency | INN Company |
| Years active | 2012–2021 |
| Hair color | Black |
| Eye color | Black |
| Major competition(s) | Miss Korea 2012 (winner) Miss Universe 2013[1] (unplaced) |
Kim Yu-mi (Korean: 김유미, born April 26, 1990), also known as Yumi Kim, is a South Korean actress and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Korea 2012, Miss Universe Korea 2013 and represented her country in the Miss Universe 2013 pageant.[2][1] Kim began her career as an actress when she made her acting debut in the television series Naeil's Cantabile (2014).
Education
Kim Yu-mi is a film major at Konkuk University in South Korea.[1]
Pageantry
Miss Korea 2012
Kim Yu-mi was crowned Miss Korea 2012 in an event held at Kyung Hee University Grand Peace Palace in Seoul on July 6, 2012, beating out 53 other contestants.[1] Since first time, HanKook Daily News, also known as Miss Korea Organization, announced the Miss Korea winner's title name as "Miss Universe Korea" during Miss Korea 2012 pageant.[1]
Miss Universe 2013
Kim Yu-mi participated in the Miss Universe 2013 representing Korea. She did not place in the semifinals.[2]
Acting career
On October 13, 2014, it was announced that Kim would make her debut as a television actress, playing Chae Do-kyung in the KBS2 Naeil's Cantabile.[3] Kim then appeared in the music videos for Toy's "Three People" and 2PM's "My House".
On October 15, 2015, Kim starred in the web series Delicious Love, co-starring alongside B1A4's Gongchan.[4] On November 10, she was cast in the MBC family-oriented television miniseries The Dearest Lady.[5]
On June 22, 2016, Kim made her film debut in the Chinese film Bounty Hunters.[6] On September 9, Kim appeared in the web series Bong Soon: A Cyborg in Love, playing the role as Super Junior's Kyuhyun ex-girlfriend.[7] In 2017, Kim was cast as Lee Hyo-ri in Radiant Office.[8]
On March 4, 2020, it was announced that Kim had signed with INN Company.[9] On September 25, Kim was a cast in the variety show Beauty and Luxury Season 5.[10][11] On October 26, Kim starred in the drama film A Song for My Dear, making return to acting after 4 years. The film was released on March 8, 2023.[12]
Cosmetic surgery controversy
Shortly after winning the 2012 Miss Korea pageant, younger photos of Ms. Kim appeared online showing a dramatic difference in her appearance before and after cosmetic surgery, causing a stir in the Korean media about the prevalence of cosmetic surgery. To which she responded in an interview "I was shocked that the papers made it out like I claimed to have been a natural beauty, I never once said that I was born beautiful."[13]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Bounty Hunters | Mei | Chinese film | [6] |
| 2023 | A Song for My Dear | Soo Kyung | [12] |
Television series
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Naeil's Cantabile | Chae Do-kyung | [3] | |
| 2015 | Persevere, Goo Hae-ra | Judy Kim | Cameo | [14] |
| Delicious Love | Kang Yu-na | [4] | ||
| 2015–2016 | The Dearest Lady | Kang Se-ran | [5] | |
| 2016 | Bong Soon: A Cyborg in Love | Choi Seo-hee | [7] | |
| 2017 | Radiant Office | Lee Hyo-ri | [15] |
Television shows
| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020–2021 | Beauty and Luxury Season 5 | Cast member | [10] |
Music videos
| Year | Song Title | Artist | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | "Three People" | Toy feat. Sung Si-kyung | [16] |
| 2015 | "My House" | 2PM | [17] |
References
- ^ a b c d e Lee, Rachel (July 6, 2012). "Kim Yu-mi crowned Miss Korea 2012". The Korea Times. Archived from the original on December 12, 2013. Retrieved March 29, 2026.
- ^ a b "Miss Korea Organization - Miss Universe Korea 2013 Kim Yu-mi". Hankooki.com. Archived from the original on August 27, 2012.
- ^ a b Kang, Min-jung (13 October 2014). '내일도 칸타빌레' 김유미, "배우로 설레는 첫 출발, 정진할 것" ['Tomorrow Cantabile' Kim Yoo-mi, "An exciting first start as an actress, I will strive forward"]. Edaily. Retrieved March 29, 2026.
- ^ a b Ko, Seung-hee (October 15, 2015). 김유미, 웹드라마 '맛있는 연애' 출연…B1A4 공찬과 호흡 [Kim Yoo-mi to star in web drama 'Delicious Love'... co-starring with B1A4's Gongchan]. Herald POP. Retrieved March 29, 2026.
- ^ a b Kang, Kyung-yoon (November 10, 2015). "미코 김유미, '최고의 연인' 합류…곽희성-강민경과 삼각관계" [Miss Korea Kim Yu-mi joins 'The Best Lover'... Love triangle with Kwak Hee-sung and Kang Min-kyung]. Seoul Broadcasting System (in Korean). Retrieved March 29, 2026.
- ^ a b Park, Seol-i (June 22, 2016). 배우 김유미, 이민호 영화 '바운티 헌터스' 출연 [Actors Kim Yoo-mi and Lee Min-ho star in the movie 'Bounty Hunters']. YTN. Retrieved March 29, 2026.
- ^ a b Kim, Jae-yoon (September 8, 2015). "김유미, 웹드라마 '사랑하면 죽는여자 봉순이' 출연…규현, 지일주와 호흡" [Kim Yoo-mi to star in web drama 'Bong-soon, the Woman Who Dies If She Loves'... Co-starring with Kyuhyun and Ji Il-joo]. Seoul Broadcasting System (in Korean). Retrieved March 29, 2026.
- ^ Ryu, Su-un (March 15, 2017). "'자체발광 오피스' 김유미, 본방사수 대본 인증 샷 공개" ['Radiant Office' Kim Yoo-mi Reveals Script Proof Shot Watching the Live Broadcast]. NSP News Agency (in Korean). Retrieved March 29, 2026.
- ^ Choi, Na-young (March 4, 2020). "2PM'우리집' 뮤비 신드롬 주인공 김유미, 유진·기태영과 한솥밥 '전속계약'[공식]" [Kim Yoo-mi, the star of the 2PM 'Our House' music video syndrome, signs exclusive contract with agency alongside Eugene and Ki Tae-young [Official]]. The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). OSEN. Retrieved March 29, 2026.
- ^ a b Jang, Ah-reum (September 25, 2020). 미코 출신 김유미, '뷰티앤부티 시즌5' MC 합류…유진·박정아와 호흡 [Former Miss Korea Kim Yu-mi joins 'Beauty & Booty Season 5' as MC… Joining Eugene and Park Jung-ah]. News1. Retrieved March 29, 2026.
- ^ Han, Ji-hyun (21 August 2020). '뷰티 앤 부티 시즌5', 뷰티여신 6명이 전하는 뷰티 노하우! ['Beauty & Booty Season 5', Beauty Know-how from 6 Beauty Goddesses!]. MAEIL. Archived from the original on August 20, 2023.
- ^ a b Yoo, Byung-chul (October 26, 2020). "미스코리아 출신 배우 김유미, 영화 '그대 어이가리' 주연 발탁" [Former Miss Korea and actress Kim Yu-mi cast as lead in film 'You're So Foolish']. Korea Economic TV (in Korean). Retrieved March 29, 2026.
- ^ Hawkins, Chelsea (July 20, 2012). "Miss Korea's Plastic Surgery Scandal After Photos Surface « KoreAm Journal – Korean America's Premier Magazine". KoreAm. Archived from the original on April 2, 2014. Retrieved May 7, 2014.
- ^ 김유미 '칠전팔기 구해라' 특별출연 '짧지만 강렬한 인상' [Kim Yu-mi's special appearance in 'Seven Battles: Goo Hae-ra', 'short but powerful impression']. Segye Ilbo (in Korean). March 28, 2015. Archived from the original on October 14, 2023.
- ^ Han, Yeon-soo (February 2, 2017). [자체발광 오피스] 배우 김유미, 촌철살인 걸크러쉬 '이효리' 출격 [[Radiant Office] Actress Kim Yoo-mi Takes on Sharp-Witted Girl Crush 'Lee Hyori' Appearance]. Entertainment Today News. Retrieved March 29, 2026.
- ^ Kwon, Hyeok-ki (November 18, 2014). 김유미, 토이 '세 사람' 뮤비 출연…웨딩드레스로 '여신' 인증 [Kim Yu-mi appears in Toy's 'Three People' music video... Proves she's a 'Goddess' in a wedding dress]. Aju Economic Daily. Retrieved March 29, 2026.
- ^ "2PM '우리집' 김유미, 신데렐라 변신 '존재감 강렬'" [2PM's 'Our House' Kim Yoo-mi Transforms into Cinderella, 'Intense Presence']. Future Korea (in Korean). June 15, 2015. Retrieved March 29, 2026.
External links
- Miss Korea 2012 profile at the Wayback Machine (archived July 8, 2013)
- Miss Universe Korea 2013 at the Wayback Machine (archived August 2, 2015)
- Kim Yu-mi at Starhaus Entertainment at the Wayback Machine (archived May 7, 2017)
- Kim Yu-mi at HanCinema
- Kim Yu-mi at IMDb