Loving Jin Ki Joo? 5 Things You Must Know About ‘My Perfect Stranger’ Star
Jin Ki Joo successfully changes her status as a rising star to the next leading lady of the Hallyu scene as she dominates prime time with her performance in "My Perfect Stranger"!
She's an actress who can pull off different acting roles with her versatility and hard work. Check out these five things you might not know about the actress! Keep on reading!
1. Jin Ki Joo boasts an impressive resume.
Before coming to the limelight as an actress, Jin Ki Joo worked in a competitive industry as a corporate worker at Samsung SDS, a multi-billion company that hires only effective employees.
She also worked as a reporter for SBS regional channels, beating thousands of applicants who aspired to take on the prestigious job.
However, after being in front of the camera for years, she then realized that she wanted to pursue acting, which is where she is now. Thankfully, she succeeded as a great star.
2. She learned sign language.
Jin Ki Joo shows her dedication for her work in various ways that can make her fans proud.
For her role in the 2020 thriller series "Midnight," she plays the role of a deaf woman, a challenge that not many actresses will be able to take on with confidence.
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The 34-year-old star attended a private sign language academy to learn more about deaf people, how they communicate and how they express their thoughts and feelings.
Although challenging, Jin Ki Joo is proud of her performance in the drama. In particular, "Midnight" remains one of her most notable works as of this writing.
3. Jin Ki Joo is a dedicated actress.
If it's not obvious with her performance as a deaf woman, Jin Ki Joo once again proves her passion for acting as she endured eating three to four portions of spicy ramen for a role.
In "Splash Splash Love," her role is deeply in love with spicy food. The catch is that Jin Ki Joo is not so good with spicy delicacies in real life.
This was a huge problem for her but thankfully, she was able to give justice to her character. Despite the spiciness in her tongue, she still showcased professionalism and delivered her lines with ease.
4. She's multitalented.
Apart from being an actress, Jin Ki Joo can also sing well. Talk about being multitalented.
She has an angelic voice that surprised her fans. Jin Ki Joo lent her voice and sang "Spring" for her 2017 romance drama "Wednesday 3:30 PM" OST with Ahn Bo Hyun.
5. Jin Ki Joo is a rebel.
From being an office worker to a reporter, Jin Ki Joo paved her own way into becoming a big star in the Hallyu scene.
Unbeknownst to many, she had a hard time before as her own father was against it. She then lied about becoming an actress and auditioned in various dramas in secret.
However, when she began her career, Jin Ki Joo's father was the most thrilled. Whenever she appears on TV, her father is the first one to search the Internet for feedback and reviews.
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Though her career, she gained a much healthier relationship with her family especially now that she's one of the most sought-after stars in the industry.
