Kim Ka Yeon
- Name: Kim Ka Yeon
- Native name: 김가연
- Also Known as: Kim Ga Yeon
- Nationality: South Korean
- Gender: Female
- Born: September 9, 1972
- Age: 53
She made her debut in 1994 as part of the 5th open recruitment for comedians at MBC. Her dream was to become an actress but took the first opportunity to join the entertainment industry. She switched to full-time acting in 1999 when she debuted in the drama "Did We Really Love?" (우리가 정말 사랑했을까) and has steadily appeared in movies and dramas ever since.
She is also the former CEO of the StarCraft 2 professional gaming team SlayerS.
She married in 1995 and had a daughter the following year but divorced in 1998. In 2011, she married pro-gamer Im Yo Hwan despite many objections from his family as he is 10 years younger and was marrying a woman who had previously divorced and had a daughter. The couple welcomed a child in 2015.
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Drama
| Title | Rating |
|---|---|
|
Woman in a Veil
Korean Drama, 2023, 103 eps
Seo Kyung Sook [Woman who kidnapped So Yi] (Ep. 14-15, 47-52, 56-57)
(Guest Role)
|
6.8
|
|
Young Lady and Gentleman
Korean Drama, 2021, 52 eps
Ms. Kim (Ep. 38)
(Guest Role)
|
7.2
|
|
Brilliant Heritage
Korean Drama, 2020, 122 eps
Shin Ae Ri
(Support Role)
|
7.3
|
|
What's Wrong with Secretary Kim
Korean Drama, 2018, 16 eps
[Staff talked behind Kim Mi So's back] (Ep. 14)
(Guest Role)
|
8.5
|
|
There Is a Blue Bird
Korean Drama, 2014, 3 eps
Department Head Yoo's wife (Ep.2)
(Support Role)
|
6.3
|
|
Ruby Ring
Korean Drama, 2013, 93 eps
Bae Se Ra
(Support Role)
|
6.9
|
|
Queen Insoo
Korean Drama, 2011, 60 eps
[Prince Gye Yang's wife]
(Support Role)
|
7.4
|
|
Enjoy Life
Korean Drama, 2009, 133 eps
Ji Sook
(Support Role)
|
6.7
|
|
Princess Ja Myung
Korean Drama, 2009, 39 eps
Yeo Rang [Ho Dong's aunt]
(Support Role)
|
7.8
|
|
Working Mom
Korean Drama, 2008, 16 eps
Park In Hye
(Support Role)
|
7.0
|
|
Cruel Love
Korean Drama, 2007, 20 eps
Kang Joo Ran
(Support Role)
|
7.0
|
|
Queen of the Game
Korean Drama, 2006, 20 eps
Samantha
(Support Role)
|
7.2
|
|
Youth In Barefoot
Korean Drama, 2005, 63 eps
Uhm Mi Sun [Sister]
(Support Role)
|
7.1
|
|
Lovers in Paris
Korean Drama, 2004, 20 eps
[CSV Cinema employee]
(Support Role)
|
7.3
|
|
Heaven's Fate
Korean Drama, 2004, 174 eps
Han Ok Jin
(Support Role)
|
7.0
|
|
Jang Hee Bin
Korean Drama, 2002, 100 eps
Ja Gyeong [Hui Bin's court maid]
(Support Role)
|
7.2
|
|
Life Is Beautiful
Korean Drama, 2001, 16 eps
[Yu Hee Jung's sister - taught music at school]
(Support Role)
|
7.0
|
|
Did We Really Love?
Korean Drama, 1999, 44 eps
Kyoung Hee
(Guest Role)
|
6.9
|
|
Soonpoong Clinic
Korean Drama, 1998, 682 eps
(Support Role)
|
7.1
|
|
The Barefoot Youth
Korean Drama, 1998, 16 eps
(Support Role)
|
6.3
|
|
Star in My Heart
Korean Drama, 1997, 16 eps
(Support Role)
|
7.4
|
|
LA Arirang
Korean Drama, 1995, 265 eps
Kim So Yeon [KRB
(Support Role)
|
8.0
|
Movie
| Title | Rating |
|---|---|
|
Bugging Heaven; Listen to Her
Korean Movie, 2011,
Ju Eun Ae
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Fantastic Parasuicides
Korean Movie, 2007,
[Teacher]
(Main Role)
|
6.3
|
|
Cracked Eggs and Noodles
Korean Movie, 2005,
[Watermelon eating granddaughter]
(Support Role)
|
7.4
|
|
Mr. Hong
Korean Movie, 2004,
Mi Seon
(Support Role)
|
7.1
|
|
Pisces
Korean Movie, 2000,
(Support Role)
|
6.6
|
|
The Foul King
Korean Movie, 2000,
Ms. Jo
(Support Role)
|
7.2
|
TV Show
| Title | Rating |
|---|---|
|
Study and Play
Korean TV Show, 2025, 10 eps
(Ep. 8)
(Guest)
|
0.0
|
|
Gag Concert Season 2
Korean TV Show, 2023, 150 eps
(Ep. 1087)
(Guest)
|
0.0
|
|
Best Friend Documentary: Table for 4
Korean TV Show, 2023, 118 eps
(Ep. 41, 63)
(Guest)
|
0.0
|
|
The House Detox
Korean TV Show, 2020, 50 eps
(Ep. 36)
(Guest)
|
8.1
|
|
Don't Be the First One!
Korean TV Show, 2020, 65 eps
[Special MC] (Ep. 51)
(Guest)
|
8.0
|
|
Player 7
Korean TV Show, 2019, 21 eps
(Ep. 16)
(Guest)
|
7.9
|
|
Where Is My Home
Korean TV Show, 2019, 375 eps
(Ep. 37-38)
(Guest)
|
7.5
|
|
Leaving the Nest Season 2
Korean TV Show, 2017, 9 eps
(Main Host)
|
7.5
|
|
Singing Battle
Korean TV Show, 2016, 29 eps
(Ep. 12-13)
(Guest)
|
8.0
|
|
Thanks for the Food
Korean TV Show, 2016, 26 eps
(Ep. 19)
(Guest)
|
8.1
|
|
Video Star
Korean TV Show, 2016, 90 eps
(Ep. 8)
(Guest)
|
7.6
|
|
Knowing Bros
Korean TV Show, 2015, 600 eps
(Ep. 502)
(Guest)
|
8.6
|
|
King of Mask Singer
Korean TV Show, 2015, 525 eps
[Panelist] (Ep. 157–158) | [Contestant] (Ep. 171)
(Guest)
|
8.0
|
|
Saturday Night Live Korea Season 6
Korean TV Show, 2015, 32 eps
(Ep. 2)
(Guest)
|
8.0
|
|
Wednesday Gourmet
Korean TV Show, 2015, 223 eps
(Ep. 88)
(Guest)
|
7.6
|
|
Please Take Care of My Refrigerator
Korean TV Show, 2014, 254 eps
[Host] (Ep. 5-6)
(Guest)
|
7.8
|
|
The Genius: Black Garnet
Korean TV Show, 2014, 12 eps
(Ep. 9)
(Guest)
|
8.3
|
|
Saturday Night Live Korea Season 5
Korean TV Show, 2014, 35 eps
(Ep. 4)
(Guest)
|
7.0
|
|
Queen of Home Cooking
Korean TV Show, 2013, 52 eps
(Ep. 7-8, 27-28)
(Guest)
|
0.0
|
|
Barefooted Friends
Korean TV Show, 2013, 31 eps
(Ep. 30)
(Guest)
|
7.1
|
|
Hello Counselor
Korean TV Show, 2010, 431 eps
(Ep. 223)
(Guest)
|
7.9
|
|
Running Man
Korean TV Show, 2010, 850 eps
(Ep. 286)
(Guest)
|
9.2
|
|
Strong Heart
Korean TV Show, 2009, 166 eps
(Ep. 3)
(Guest)
|
7.7
|
|
8 vs 1
Korean TV Show, 2008, 13 eps
(Ep. 10)
(Guest)
|
0.0
|
|
Infinite Girls Pilot
Korean TV Show, 2007, 1 eps
(Regular Member)
|
0.0
|
|
Live Talk Show Taxi
Korean TV Show, 2007, 501 eps
(Ep. 344)
(Guest)
|
7.7
|
|
Radio Star
Korean TV Show, 2007, 975 eps
(Ep. 387, 627)
(Guest)
|
7.6
|
|
Happiness In ￦10,000
Korean TV Show, 2003, 238 eps
(Ep. 211-212)
(Guest)
|
10.0
|
|
Vitamin
Korean TV Show, 2003, 664 eps
(Ep. 541, 583)
(Guest)
|
7.9
|
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