Kim Da-mi

In this Korean name, the family name is Kim.

Kim Da-mi (Korean: 김다미; born April 9, 1995) is a South Korean actress. She first gained recognition for playing the title role in director Park Hoon-jung's action-mystery film The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion (2018)^[3] and came to further prominence for starring in the television series Itaewon Class (2020) and Our Beloved Summer (2021–2022).^[4]

Kim Da-mi
Kim in April 2024
Born	(1995-04-09) April 9, 1995 (age 30) Seoul, South Korea[1]
Education	Incheon National University (Performing Arts)[2]
Occupation	Actress
Years active	2018–present
Agent	United Artists Agency
Korean name
Hangul	김다미
RR	Gim Dami
MR	Kim Tami

Career

Kim made her acting debut through the independent film 2017 Project With The Same Name, an omnibus feature film produced annually, playing the role of a woman who was recently involved in a breakup in the episode "Hello, My Hard Work".^[5]

Kim in August 2018

In 2018, Kim played the role of a high school student in mystery thriller film Marionette.^[6] The same year, she played the lead role of Koo Ja-yoon in the action-mystery film The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion, directed by Park Hoon-jung, where she was chosen from among 1,500 candidates who auditioned for the role. She received universal acclaim for her strong performance in a challenging role that included intense fighting scenes, and winning a large number of newcomer awards.^[7] Thanks to the success and popularity of The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion, a sequel is scheduled to be produced.^[8]

In 2020, Kim made her television debut in the JTBC television series Itaewon Class, based on the webtoon of the same title.^[9] For her performance in the drama, she won the Best New Actress (TV) Award at 56th Baeksang Arts Awards.^[10] In March 2021, Kim was confirmed to join the SBS drama Our Beloved Summer with Choi Woo-shik, which premiered in December 2021. The drama reunited Kim with Choi after The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion (2018).^[11]

In May 2022, Kim decided not to renew her contract with ANDMARQ.^[12] Later in August, Kim signed with United Artists Agency.^[13]

Filmography

Film

Year	Title	Role	Notes	Ref.
2018	Marionette	Yoo Min-ah		[14]
	2017 Project With The Same Name	—	Omnibus film	[5]
	The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion	Koo Ja-yoon		[15]
2022	The Witch: Part 2. The Other One		Cameo	[16]
2023	Soulmate	Ahn Mi-so		[17]
TBA	The Great Flood	Anna		[18]

Television series

Year	Title	Role	Ref.
2020	Itaewon Class	Jo Yi-seo	[19]
2021–2022	Our Beloved Summer	Kook Yeon-su	[20]
2025	Nine Puzzles	Yoon Ena	[21]

Television show

Year	Title	Role	Notes	Ref.
2021	Off The Grid	Main Cast	Episode 1-2	[22][23]

Music video appearances

Year	Song title	Artist	Ref.
2022	"First Love" (처음 사랑해)	Jukjae	[24]

Awards and nominations

Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination

Award ceremony	Year	Category	Nominee / Work	Result	Ref.
APAN Star Awards	2021	Best New Actress	Itaewon Class	Nominated	[25]
		Popular Star Award, Actress		Nominated	[26]
	2022	Best Couple	Kim Da-mi with Choi Woo-shik Our Beloved Summer	Nominated	[27]
Asia Artist Awards	2018	Rookie Award	The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion	Won	[28]
	2020	Popularity Award (Actress)	Kim Da-mi	Nominated	[29]
Baeksang Arts Awards	2019	Best New Actress – Film	The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion	Nominated	[30]
	2020	Best New Actress – Television	Itaewon Class	Won	[31][32]
Blue Dragon Film Awards	2018	Best New Actress	The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion	Won	[33]
Brand Customer Loyalty Award	2022	Best Actress	Kim Da-mi	Won	[34]
Buil Film Awards	2018	Best New Actress	The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion	Won	[35]
Chunsa Film Art Awards	2019			Nominated	[36]
Director's Cut Awards	2018			Won	[37]
Elle Style Awards		Elle Next Icon	Kim Da-mi	Won	[38]
Fantasia International Film Festival		Cheval Noir Award for Best Actress	The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion	Won	[39][40]
Grand Bell Awards	2018	Best Actress		Nominated	[41]
		Best New Actress		Won	[42]
Korea First Brand Awards	2020		Itaewon Class	Won	[43][44]
KOFRA Film Awards	2019		The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion	Won	[45]
Korea Youth Film Festival [ko]	2018	Popular New Actress		Won	[46]
	2019			Won	[47]
London Asian Film Festival	2018	Rising Star Award		Won	[48]
Marie Claire Asia Star Awards				Won	[49][unreliable source?]
Olleh TV Movie of the Year Awards	2019	Big 6 Actor		Won	[50]
SBS Drama Awards	2021	Director's Award	Our Beloved Summer	Won	[51]
		Top Excellence Award, Actress in a Mini-Series (Romance/Comedy)		Nominated	[52]
		Best Couple Award	Kim Da-mi with Choi Woo-shik Our Beloved Summer	Nominated	[53]
The Seoul Awards	2018	Best New Actress	The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion	Won	[54]

Listicles

Name of publisher, year listed, name of listicle, and placement

Publisher	Year	Listicle	Placement	Ref.
Cine 21	2020	New Actress to watch out for in 2021	5th[a]	[55]
		Actress to watch out for in 2021	4th
	2024	"Korean Film NEXT 50" – Actors	Placed	[56]

Notes

1. Tied with Go Min-si, Kim Se-jeong, Park Gyu-young, Park Hye-su, and Jeong Su-jeong