Kim Eun-hee
Kim Eun-hee in 2019
Born (1972-01-07) January 7, 1972 (age 52)
Cheongun-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Alma materDepartment of Literature Seoul Institute of the Arts
Occupation(s)Screenwriter, Playwright
Years active2010 to present
AgentMedia Lab Seeso
Spouse
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(m. 1998)​
ChildrenJang Yeon-soo (daughter)
Korean name
Hangul
Hanja
Revised RomanizationGim Eun-hui
McCune–ReischauerKim Ŭn-hŭi

Kim Eun-hee (Korean: 김은희; born January 7, 1972) is a South Korean playwright and screenwriter.[1][2][3][4] She has been working on the Netflix series Kingdom since 2011.[5]

Career

In the early 1990s, Kim began her career as a writer at the SBS entertainment department, working as an assistant writer. During that time, she crossed paths with Jang Hang-jun, who was also working as an entertainment writer. They eventually got married in 1998. Prior to their marriage, Jang transitioned from being an entertainment writer to focusing on writing movie scenarios. In 1996, he achieved recognition in the film industry with the script for 'The Case of Park Bong-gon's Runaway from Home,' which marked the beginning of his career as a screenwriter and director. As Kim assisted Jang in translating his written scripts into words, her interest in movies grew.[6]

She debut as film scriptwriter in film Once in a Summer that was released in 2006.[6]

In 2010, She debuted in television with tvN drama Golden House, co-writing with Jang Hang-jun, director Jang directed until the 10th episode, and writer Kim participated in the script and co-wrote 11th episode.[7]

In 2011, she delved into the genre more seriously by writing the SBS drama Sign. Sign was recognized for its fresh approach in unearthing the truth behind a murder case by incorporating the unfamiliar subject of forensic science. It also gained attention due to the outstanding performance of Park Shin-yang, considered a virtuoso actor. Each episode of 'Sign' received favorable reviews, culminating in a record-breaking 24.9% viewer rating for the final episode.[6]

Building on this success, writer Kim Eun-hee gained prominence by consistently delivering suspenseful genres. Phantom (2012), an SBS drama starring So Ji-sub that explores cybercrime and murder cases, and Three Days (2014), another SBS drama starring Son Hyun-joo that revolves around the kidnapping and assassination of the president, introduced genres rarely seen in mini-series and garnered a dedicated fan base. It was said that the appearance of Kim Eun-hee marked a significant turning point in the landscape of Korean dramas.[6]

On March 5, 2017, Kim was announced as the creator and screenwriter for the Netflix political period horror thriller series Kingdom.[8][9][10] The series debuted on January 25, 2019, to critical acclaim.[11] The series was renewed for a second season which was released on March 13, 2020.[12][13][14][15] A special feature-length episode of the series, titled Kingdom: Ashin of the North was announced in November 2020.[16] It was released on July 23, 2021, and focused on the supporting character Ashin played by Jun Ji-hyun.[17]

On June 15, the agency Media Lab Seeso reported the news of an exclusive contract with Kim Eun-hee, who is called the 'Master of Genre'.[18]

Philanthropy

On March 4, 2022, Kim donated 30 million won to the Children's Fund in Ukraine, along with her husband, Jang Hang-jun, to help Ukrainian victims in Russian invasion.[19]

Personal life

Kim is married to director Jang Hang-jun since 1998. They met when Kim was an assistant writer at SBS Entertainment Bureau.[20][21][22][23] They have a daughter named Jang Yeon-soo.[24]

Writings

Film

Year Title Credited as Ref.
Writer Creator
2006 Once in a Summer Yes No [25]
2021 Signal the Movie Co-writer Yes [26]
2023 Rebound Co-writer No [27]

Television series

Year Title Network Credited as Ref.
Writer Creator
2010 Golden House tvN Co-writer No [28]
2011 Sign SBS Co-writer No
2012 Phantom Yes No [29]
2014 Three Days Yes No [30]
2016 Signal tvN Yes No [31]
2021 Jirisan Yes No [32]
2023 Revenant SBS Yes No [33][34]

Web series

Year Title Network Credited as Ref.
Writer Creator
2019–2020 Kingdom Netflix Yes Yes [35]
2021 Kingdom: Ashin of the North Yes Yes [36]

Webcomic

Year Title Credited as Ref.
Writer Creator Webtoon Artist
2020–present The Kingdom of the Gods Yes Yes Yang Kyung-il

Accolades

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref.
2016 Baeksang Arts Awards Best Screenplay Signal Won [37]
APAN Star Awards Best Writer Won [38]
Korea Drama Awards Best Screenplay Nominated [39]
2020 Asia Contents Awards Best Writer Kingdom Won [40]
15th A-Awards: The Best Black Collar Workers of 2020[note 1] Drama Kim Eun-hee Won [41][42][43]
Visionary Awards[note 2] 2020 Visionary Won [45]

State honor

Name of country, year given, and name of honor
Country Award Ceremony Year Honor Ref.
South Korea Korea Content Awards[note 3] 2016 Presidential Commendation [46][47]
Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards[note 4] 2020 Presidential Commendation [51][52]

Listicles

Name of publisher, year listed, name of listicle, and placement
Publisher Year Listicle Placement Ref.
Sisa Journal 2015 Next Generation Leader—Culture and Arts 1st [53]
2023 10th [54]

Notes

  1. ^ Hosted by Arena Homme Plus
  2. ^ Visionary Awards, which started in 2020, selects and awards people who lead roles in the Korean entertainment industry. It highlights the meaning and achievements of a person whose chosen trend keywords penetrated the entertainment industry, including broadcasting, movies, music, and performances, and presents the next vision of the cultural sector with outstanding achievements and influence.[44]
  3. ^ Honors are given at the Korean Content Awards (대한민국 콘텐츠 대상) arranged by the Korea Creative Content Agency and hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. The 2022 Korea Content Awards Ceremony , which started in 2009 and celebrated its 14th this year, aims to inspire pride in the content industry and develop the Korean cultural content industry by discovering and awarding contributors and excellent content that have contributed to the development of the content industry in 2022. It is a place to promote. The winners (works) of honor, which are recommended through the website of the Korea Creative Content Agency (www.kocca.kr) and announced through careful examination by experts and three-step verification, play a leading role in shining the Korean content industry in the world.
  4. ^ Honors are given at the Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards, arranged by the Korea Creative Content Agency and hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.[48][49] They are awarded to those who have contributed to the arts and South Korea's pop culture.[50]

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