Kim Hye-eun, 1973
Actors · March 1, 1973
Kim Hye-eun
★ HOW OLD IS KIM HYE-EUN?
Kim Hye-eun is 53 years old, born March 1, 1973 in South Korea · Pisces.
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About
Kim Hye-eun transitioned from eight years as an MBC announcer and weathercaster to become a South Korean actress with a string of acclaimed dramas. Born March 1, 1973, she stepped away from broadcasting in 2004 and pursued acting seriously from 2007 onward. Her breakout roles came through Secret Love Affair (2014) and Encounter (2018–19), establishing her as a fixture in prestige television. A Pisces, she balances emotional depth with professional precision across screen work.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Kim Hye-eun began her career as an on-air personality, working for MBC starting in 1997 at a local Cheongju affiliate before advancing to the main Seoul news desk as a weathercaster. After eight years in broadcasting, she resigned in 2004 to pursue a different path. Acting became her focus from 2007 onward, and she has since appeared in a diverse range of film and television projects. Her filmography includes Nameless Gangster: Rules of the Time (2012), the critically acclaimed Secret Love Affair (2014), Encounter (2018–19), and the recent ensemble piece Family by Choice (2024). Born in South Korea on March 1, 1973, Kim operates as a Pisces, a sign associated with intuition and emotional nuance—qualities that translate into her work as an actor. Actors typically balance character development with script interpretation, performing across multiple mediums and genres. Her career arc reflects a deliberate reinvention, moving from the factual precision demanded by broadcast journalism to the interpretive flexibility required in dramatic roles.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Kim Hye-eun spent the first phase of her career in broadcasting rather than entertainment. Starting in 1997, she worked as an announcer for MBC, South Korea's major network, beginning at a regional station in Cheongju before securing a position as weathercaster on the flagship Seoul news program. She remained in this role for eight years until her 2004 resignation, establishing herself as a familiar on-air presence before pivoting to acting.
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Trivia
- Kim began her on-air career at MBC's Cheongju affiliate in 1997, later becoming a main news desk weathercaster in Seoul before leaving broadcasting altogether in 2004.
- She delayed her acting pursuit until 2007, giving herself a full three years between her MBC departure and her formal shift into dramatic roles.
- Family by Choice (2024) represents one of her most recent major television projects, maintaining her presence in contemporary Korean drama.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Caretaker
Responsible and family-oriented. Kim Hye-eun often anchor a fandom community and lean into projects with social or emotional weight.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Taylor SwiftSnake · 1989
- PinkPantheressSnake · 2001
- Khvicha KvaratskheliaSnake · 2001
- Milo ManheimSnake · 2001
- Josie TotahSnake · 2001
CHALLENGING
- Brian GutiérrezGoat · 2003
- An Yu-jin
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Kim Hye-eun?
- Kim Hye-eun is 53 years old (born March 1, 1973).
- When is Kim Hye-eun's birthday?
- Kim Hye-eun was born on March 1, 1973.
- What is Kim Hye-eun's zodiac sign?
- Kim Hye-eun is a Pisces, born March 1, 1973.
- What is Kim Hye-eun's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Kim Hye-eun was born in 1973, the year of the Water Ox.
- Where is Kim Hye-eun from?
- Kim Hye-eun is from South Korea.
- What does Kim Hye-eun do?
- Kim Hye-eun is a actor.
- Is Kim Hye-eun still alive?
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