Kim debuted in the 1986 film “Ggambo” when she was a first year high school student. She starred in many telelvision dramas, as well as numerous films playing both lead and supporting roles. But it was in 2005-2006 when she reinvented her image as a femme fatale in films “Hypnotized” and “Tazza: The High Rollers” that she entered the Korean A-list. Kim has hosted many awards ceremonies and TV variety shows, including the SBS talk show “Plus You”.