Kim Ok Bin

Kim Ok Bin is a South Korean actress who debuted in the movie Voice (2005). Her name became popular after starring in various legendary movies and dramas, such as Thirst (2009), The Actresses (2009), Over My Dead Body (2012), Arthdal Chronicles (2019), and Love to Hate You (2023).

Career

Kim Ok Bin started her entertainment career in 2004 by joining an online beauty contest that was hosted by Naver, a Korean web portal.

One year later, even though she didn’t have experience as an actress, she was trusted to lead in the movie Voice (2005), a Korean horror movie.

Later, Ok Bin leveled up her acting career by leading in Hanoi Bride (2005) and got a lot of praise. After that, she was cast as the main character for Dasepo Naughty Girls (2006), which was an adaptation of a popular webcomic.

In the same year, Ok Bin did an audition for the KBS drama series, Hello, God, and finally got a leading role for the drama, which was continued by her acting in Over the Rainbow.

Later, this sport-enthusiast actress was announced to be the female lead for the movie Thirst (2009) alongside Song Kang Ho, which required various adult scenes.

This movie was a massive success during the opening weekend and won the Jury Prize for the 2009 Cannes Film Festival.

In the same year, she met Teo Yoo for the first time as an acting partner in The Actresses, which later was continued by her acting in Over My Dead Body (2012) and 11 AM (2013).

She came back to television by playing in The Blade and Petal (2013), a KBS drama series.

Ok Bin then started to get more popular internationally after starring in The Villainess (2017), The Discloser (2018), and Arthdal Chronicles (2020).

Two years later, in November 2022, Ok Bin decided to sign with Ghost Studio as her agency to help her maintain her acting career.

In 2023, her name significantly became popular after starring in the Netflix original series Love to Hate You, a romantic-comedy drama, alongside Teo Yoo as her co-star.

Profile

Real Name: Kim Ok Bin (김옥빈)
Stage Name: Kim Ok Bin (김옥빈)
Nickname: Ok Bin
Birthday: January 3, 1987
Birthplace: Gwangyang, Jeollanam-do, South Korea
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Nationality: Korean
Religion: Christian
Profession: Actress
Education: Kyung Hee University
Hobbies: Sport, Self-defense training
Height: 167 cm (5’7″)
Weight: 54 kg (119 lbs)
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Black
Father: Lee Soon Hee
Sister: Chae Seo Jin
Instagram: @kimokvin

Boyfriend & Dating History

Lee Hee Joon

In the past, Kim Ok Bin was reported to have a romantic relationship with actor Lee Hee Joon. But unfortunately, the relationship didn’t last long and ended after 6 months.

Later, in November 2023, according to the Korean Sun-Times, there was a report that said she had a boyfriend and was busy shopping for engagement rings.

Net Worth

According to some sources, Kim Ok Bin has an estimated net worth of between $5 and $10 million. This amount is huge, which is predicted to come from her entertainment career.

But since this net worth is just a projection, her net worth might increase in the upcoming years because of her busy schedule and more projects in acting, modeling, and endorsements.

Facts

Many netizens notice that Ok Bin has a beautiful body because of her ballet training way before she began acting.
Ok Bin did a lot of action scenes in Love To Hate You all by herself.
Ok Bin already became the opponent actress for actor Teo Yoo before they both acted together as a couple in Love to Hate You for the movie The Actresses and drama Arthdal Chronicles.
She said that she already adores Teo Yoo’s good looks since the beginning they met each other.
Ok Bin also said that when she worked with him in Arthdal Chronicles, she thought Teo Yoo was a hot and handsome middle-aged man, even with some wrinkles around his eyes.
She never thought that she would act as a couple with Teo Yoo.
Ok Bin adores Teo Yoo because of his personality and strong will, which helps her to work harder as an actress.
She once trained in martial arts when she was a child.
During her training, she successfully attained third dan in Hapkido and second dan in Taekwondo.
Not only practiced Hapkido and Taekwondo, but she also practiced Muay Thai and boxing a lot.
Ok Bin is ambidextrous.
Ok Bin is truly interested in speed racing, cars and motorcycles, building computers, baseball, and soccer.
Her ideal type is someone who is charming, not because of his looks, but because of his character and inner personality. She also said that she wants to have a normal date with her future boyfriend.

Movies

Life Is But A Dream (2022), as Sable (short movie)
The Discloser (2018), as Kim Jung Sook
The Villainess (2017), as Sook Hee
Minority Option (2015), as Gong Soo Kyung
The Unfair (2014), as Soo Kyung (reporter)
11:00 AM (2013), as Young Eun
Behind the Camera (2013), as herself
Over My Dead Body (2012), as Han Dong Hwa
The Front Line (2011), as Cha Tae Kyung
The Actresses (2009), as Kim Ok Bin
Thirst (2009), as Tae Ju
The Accidental Gangster and the Mistaken Courtesan (2008), as Dishy (Seol Ji)
Dasepo Naughty Girls (2006), as Poor Girl
Arang (2006), as high school student (introduction)
Voice (2005), as Young Eon

Drama Series

Arthdal Chronicles: The Sword of Aramun (tvN | 2023), as Queen Taealha
Love to Hate You (Netflix | 2023), as Yeo Mi Ran
Dark Hole (OCN | 2021), as Lee Hwa Sun
Arthdal Chronicles (tvN | 2019), as Taealha
Children of A Lesser God (OCN | 2018), as Kim Dan
Steal Heart (JTBC | 2014), as Kang Yoo Na
The Blade and Petal (KBS2 | 2013), as Moo Young
War of Money (SBS | 2007), as Lee Soo Young
Over the Rainbow (MBC | 2006), as Jung Hee Soo
Hello, God (KBS2 | 2006), as Seo Eun Hye
Hanoi Bride (SBS | 2005), as Riti

Quotes

“Taelha (Ok Bin’s character in Arthdal Chronicles) is good by the sea.”

“Day I leveled up to longboard hardboard. Creating memories that will never forget. I’ll be back to work. See you next year for sure.”

“Looking for that awesome feeling when you accomplish something with a sense of accomplishment, victory, focus, and dedication.”

FAQ

Who is Kim Ok Bin?

She is an actress from South Korea.

What is Kim Ok Bin’s real name?

Her real name is Kim Ok Bin.

What makes Kim Ok Bin famous?

Her name became popular after starring in various legendary movies and dramas, such as Thirst (2009), The Actresses (2009), Over My Dead Body (2012), Arthdal Chronicles (2019), and Love to Hate You (2023).