51 years old (Born on November 07, 1973)
American actress; She is famous from Lost.
Trained at Boston University (BFA Acting), British American Drama Academy, High School of Performing Arts (N.Y.). She has been appointed to the publicity committee of the American Red Cross. She appears in a poster promoting the donation campaign 'GIVE 100, NEW YORK'. The poster will be shown at the public place such as the bus stops in New York. She has been called "The Korean Julia Roberts." Although she shares the name of Kim with her "Lost" (2004) co-star and on-screen husband, Daniel Dae Kim, they are neither related nor married. Does not drink any alcohol because she suffers from a common genetic disorder known as alcohol flush reaction, which is often referred to as "Asian red" ["Jimmy Kimmel Live!" (2003) - March 2006].Yunjin Kim's Best Moments
Fun Facts About Yunjin Kim
Goodwill Ambassador for the 2002 World Cup in Japan and Korea, representing Korea.
Spokesperson for Kanebo, a Japanese cosmetics company.
Made #98 on Maxim's "hot 100" list of 2006
Originally auditioned for the part of Kate on Lost, but the producers didn't believe she was right for the part. Instead they created the character of Sun for her.
Published a Japanese photobook called "XOXO".
Already a bankable star in Asia, she is crossing over the Pacific and gaining American fans in the hit TV show "Lost" (2004).
Recently bought a house in Hawaii
A trained dancer: Ballet, Jazz, Afro-Caribbean and Peking Opera Dance.
Although born in Korea, she was raised mostly in New York City.
Speaks fluent Korean and English.
She is also a trained fighter. Her combat skills are Unarmed, Quarter Staff, Broad Sword and Tae Kwon Do.
Was the February 2007 entry in Stuff magazine's 2006-2007 pin up calendar.
Narrated the award-winning documentary "Behind Forgotten Eyes".