Kim Gyu Ri

Kim Gyu Ri landed her first job in the acting industry back in 1995 when she appeared in an SBS drama, LA Arirang, as a minor role.

Four years after that, this Leo actress then made a pretty notable comeback for School 1 (1999) and the popular movie Memento Mori (1999).

Her career then was followed by some acting projects in the early 2000s, such as her role in Like Father Unlike Son (2001), Hyeon-jeong, I Love You (2002), and The Nymph and The Con Artist (2003).

Later, Gyu Ri then acted for different roles in various dramas, Han River Ballad (2004) and Young-Jae’s Golden Days (2005).

In 2008, she got her career breakthrough after starring in the movie Portrait of a Beauty, which later rewarded her with some nominations and recognitions.

Two years later, she appeared in Five Senses of Eros (2009) and The Weird Missing Case of Mr. J with some pretty big success.

She came back to the drama industry after starring in God of War (2012) and Scandal (2013).

After that, Gyu Ri then appeared in other dramas, such as Cunning Single Lady (2014), Our Gab Soon (2016), and About Time (2018).

Later, her career then was continued by Designated Survivor: 60 Days (2019) and Green Mothers’ Club (2022).

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Profile

Real Name: Kim Min Sun (김민선)
Stage Name: Kim Gyu Ri (김규리)
Nickname: Gyu Ri
Birthday: August 16, 1979
Birthplace: Anyang, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Nationality: South Korean
Height: 168 cm (5’5″)
Weight: 48 kg (106 lbs)
Blood Type: AB
Religion: Buddhism
Profession: Actress
Education: Dongduk Women’s University (Majored in Broadcasting and Entertainment)
Hobbies: Swimming, Painting
Parents: Park Jong Nam (mother)
Sibling: –
Boyfriend: Kim Joo Hyuk (ex)
Facebook: –
Twitter: –
Instagram: @kimqri
TikTok: –
YouTube: –

Facts

Gyu Ri changed her original name, Kim Min Sun, to Kim Gyu Ri in November 2009.
She changed her name because she got the nickname “Gyu Ri” at home in her childhood days.
Gyu Ri is under MBK Entertainment.
For her, changing her name was a fresh new start.
Gyu Ri once was involved in the 2008 controversy about eating beef imported from the United States.
Her ex-boyfriend, Kim Joo Hyuk, was her co-star in God of War.
Her ideal type is…

Movies

The Gangster, The Cop, The Devil (2019), as Cha Seo Jin
Revivre (2014), as Choo Eun Joo
Another Family (2014), as Yoo Nan Joo
My Dear Girl, Jin-Young (2013), as Kim Jin Young
Doomsday Book (2012), as Bodhisattva Hye Joo
Poongsan (2011), as In Ok
Shotgun Love (2011), as So Yeon
HaHaHa (2010), as No Jung Hwa
Looking For My Wife (2010), as Yoo Young Shim (cameo)
The Weird Missing Case of Mr. J (2009), as Yu Mi Seon
Five Senses of Eros (2009), as Kim Mi Jin
Antique (2008), as Jin Hyuk’s 4th girlfriend
Portrait of a Beauty (2008), as Shin Yun Bok / Shin Yun Jeong
Rainbow Eyes (2007), as Eun Ju
For Eternal Hearts (2007), as Pippi
Low Life (2004), as Park Hye Ok
My Beautiful Days (2002), as Hyun Ji
2009: Lost Memories (2002), as Kindergarten teacher
Afrika (2002), as Min Sun
Bloody Beach (2000), as Doyeon
Summer Story (2000), as Han Yeo Reum
Memento Mori (1999) – Min Ah

TV Movies

Drama Special: Hurry Up and Tell Me (KBS2 | 2010), as Choi Yeong Hui

Drama Series

Green Mothers’ Club (JTBC | 2022), as Jin Ha
Designated Survivor: 60 Days (tvN | 2019), as Choi Kang Yeon
About Time (tvN | 2018), as Kim Joon A
Our Gab-Soon (SBS | 2016-2017), as Heo Da Hae
The King’s Face (KBS2 | 2014-2015), as Gwiin Kim
Cunning Single Lady (MBC | 2014), as Kook Yeo Jin
Scandal: A Shocking and Wrongful Incident (MBC | 2013), as Jang Joo Ha
God of War (MBC | 2012), as Choi Song Yi
Loveholic (KBS2 | 2005), as Lee Yool Joo
Young-Jae’s Golden Days (MBC | 2005), as Joo Young Jae
Han River Ballad (MBC | 2004), as Yoon Na Young
The Nymph and the Con Artist (SBS | 2003), as Song Kyung Sook
Glass Slippers (SBS | 2002), as Woo Seung Hee
Hyeon-jeong, I Love You (MBC | 2002), as Lee Hyeon Jeong
Like Father Unlike Son (KBS2 | 2001-2002), as Lee Soo Jin
Morning Without Parting (SBS | 2000), as Han Jung Seo
Medical Center (SBS | 2000), as Jo Soo Ahn
School 1 (KBS2 | 1999), as Park Na Ri
LA Arirang (SBS | 1995)

TV Shows

Law of the Jungle in Solomon Islands (SBS | 2014), as cast member
Dancing with the Stars Season 2 and 3 (MBC | 2012), as host
Dancing with the Stars Season 1 (MBC | 2011), as contestant

Music Video Appearances

It Hurts (2011) – Yangpa
I’ll Hure More (2010) – Hwanhee
Love… That Guy (2009) – Bobby Kim
Sunflower (2004) – Park Sang Min
Love Is More Beautiful When You Can’t Have It (2004) – Tony An
Elevator (2002) – Park Jin Young

Awards

MBC Entertainment Awards 2012 – Popularity Award, MC category – Dancing with the Stars
MBC Drama Awards 2004 – Excellence Award, Actress – Ode to the Han River
SBS Drama Awards 2002 – Best Supporting Actress – Glass Slippers
MBC Drama Awards 2002 – Best New Actress – I Love You, Hyun-jung
KBS Drama Awards 2001 – Best New Actress – Like Father, Unlike Son
Korean Association of Film Critics Awards 2000 – Best New Actress – Memento Mori
Baeksang Arts Awards 2000 – Best New Actress – Memento Mori

Nominations

MBC Drama Awards 2013 – Excellence Award, Actress in a Special Project Drama – The Scandal
MBC Drama Awards 2012 – Top Excellence Award, Actress in a Serial Drama – God of War
Grand Bell Awards 2009 – Best Actress – Portrait of a Beauty
Baeksang Arts Awards 2009 – Best Actress – Portrait of a Beauty

Kim Gyu Ri is a really talented entertainer. She can act really well, host really well, and perform really well. Good job!