Kim Ka Yeon

Name: Kim Ka Yeon
Native name: 김가연
Also Known as: Kim Ga Yeon
Nationality: South Korean
Gender: Female
Born: September 9, 1972
Age: 54

Kim Ka Yeon is a South Korean actress, businesswoman and former comedienne. She graduated from Donga Girls’ High School and later obtained a bachelor's degree in Dance from Hanyang University.

She made her debut in 1994 as part of the 5th open recruitment for comedians at MBC. Her dream was to become an actress but took the first opportunity to join the entertainment industry. She switched to full-time acting in 1999 when she debuted in the drama "Did We Really Love?" (우리가 정말 사랑했을까) and has steadily appeared in movies and dramas ever since.

She is also the former CEO of the StarCraft 2 professional gaming team SlayerS.

She married in 1995 and had a daughter the following year but divorced in 1998. In 2011, she married pro-gamer Im Yo Hwan despite many objections from his family as he is 10 years younger and was marrying a woman who had previously divorced and had a daughter. The couple welcomed a child in 2015.

(Source: MyDramaList) Edit Biography

Year	Title	#	Role	Rating
2023	Woman in a Veil Korean Drama, 2023, 103 eps Seo Kyung Sook [Woman who kidnapped So Yi] (Ep. 14-15, 47-52, 56-57) (Guest Role)	103	Seo Kyung Sook [Woman who kidnapped So Yi] (Ep. 14-15, 47-52, 56-57) Guest Role	6.8
2021	Young Lady and Gentleman Korean Drama, 2021, 52 eps Ms. Kim (Ep. 38) (Guest Role)	52	Ms. Kim (Ep. 38) Guest Role	7.2
2020	Brilliant Heritage Korean Drama, 2020, 122 eps Shin Ae Ri (Support Role)	122	Shin Ae Ri Support Role	7.3
2018	What's Wrong with Secretary Kim Korean Drama, 2018, 16 eps [Staff talked behind Kim Mi So's back] (Ep. 14) (Guest Role)	16	[Staff talked behind Kim Mi So's back] (Ep. 14) Guest Role	8.5
2014	There Is a Blue Bird Korean Drama, 2014, 3 eps Department Head Yoo's wife (Ep.2) (Support Role)	3	Department Head Yoo's wife (Ep.2) Support Role	6.3
2013	Ruby Ring Korean Drama, 2013, 93 eps Bae Se Ra (Support Role)	93	Bae Se Ra Support Role	6.9
2011	Queen Insoo Korean Drama, 2011, 60 eps [Prince Gye Yang's wife] (Support Role)	60	[Prince Gye Yang's wife] Support Role	7.4
2009	Enjoy Life Korean Drama, 2009, 133 eps Ji Sook (Support Role)	133	Ji Sook Support Role	6.7
2009	Princess Ja Myung Korean Drama, 2009, 39 eps Yeo Rang [Ho Dong's aunt] (Support Role)	39	Yeo Rang [Ho Dong's aunt] Support Role	7.8
2008	Working Mom Korean Drama, 2008, 16 eps Park In Hye (Support Role)	16	Park In Hye Support Role	7.0
2007	Cruel Love Korean Drama, 2007, 20 eps Kang Joo Ran (Support Role)	20	Kang Joo Ran Support Role	7.0
2006	Queen of the Game Korean Drama, 2006, 20 eps Samantha (Support Role)	20	Samantha Support Role	7.2
2005	Youth In Barefoot Korean Drama, 2005, 63 eps Uhm Mi Sun [Sister] (Support Role)	63	Uhm Mi Sun [Sister] Support Role	7.1
2004	Lovers in Paris Korean Drama, 2004, 20 eps [CSV Cinema employee] (Support Role)	20	[CSV Cinema employee] Support Role	7.3
2004	Heaven's Fate Korean Drama, 2004, 174 eps Han Ok Jin (Support Role)	174	Han Ok Jin Support Role	7.0
2002	Jang Hee Bin Korean Drama, 2002, 100 eps Ja Gyeong [Hui Bin's court maid] (Support Role)	100	Ja Gyeong [Hui Bin's court maid] Support Role	7.2
2001	Life Is Beautiful Korean Drama, 2001, 16 eps [Hui Jeong's sister / Music teacher] (Support Role)	16	[Hui Jeong's sister / Music teacher] Support Role	7.0
1999	Did We Really Love? Korean Drama, 1999, 44 eps Kyoung Hee (Guest Role)	44	Kyoung Hee Guest Role	6.9
1998	Soonpoong Clinic Korean Drama, 1998, 682 eps (Support Role)	682	Support Role	7.1
1998	The Barefoot Youth Korean Drama, 1998, 16 eps (Support Role)	16	Support Role	6.3
1997	Star in My Heart Korean Drama, 1997, 16 eps (Support Role)	16	Support Role	7.5
1995	LA Arirang Korean Drama, 1995, 265 eps Kim So Yeon [KRB (Support Role)	265	Kim So Yeon [KRB Support Role	8.0

Year	Title	Role	Rating
2011	Bugging Heaven; Listen to Her Korean Movie, 2011, Ju Eun Ae (Main Role)	Ju Eun Ae Main Role	0.0
2007	Fantastic Parasuicides Korean Movie, 2007, [Teacher] (Main Role)	[Teacher] Main Role	6.3
2005	Cracked Eggs and Noodles Korean Movie, 2005, [Watermelon eating granddaughter] (Support Role)	[Watermelon eating granddaughter] Support Role	7.4
2004	Mr. Hong Korean Movie, 2004, Mi Seon (Support Role)	Mi Seon Support Role	7.1
2000	Pisces Korean Movie, 2000, (Support Role)	Support Role	6.6
2000	The Foul King Korean Movie, 2000, Ms. Jo (Support Role)	Ms. Jo Support Role	7.2

Year	Title	#	Role	Rating
2026	Stuck with This House?! Korean TV Show, 2026, 10 eps (Ep. 5) (Guest)	10	(Ep. 5) Guest	0.0
2025	Study and Play Korean TV Show, 2025, 10 eps (Ep. 8) (Guest)	10	(Ep. 8) Guest	0.0
2023	Gag Concert Season 2 Korean TV Show, 2023, 150 eps (Ep. 1087) (Guest)	150	(Ep. 1087) Guest	0.0
2023	Best Friend Documentary: Table for 4 Korean TV Show, 2023, 118 eps (Ep. 41, 63) (Guest)	118	(Ep. 41, 63) Guest	0.0
2020	The House Detox Korean TV Show, 2020, 50 eps (Ep. 36) (Guest)	50	(Ep. 36) Guest	8.1
2020	Don't Be the First One! Korean TV Show, 2020, 65 eps [Special MC] (Ep. 51) (Guest)	65	[Special MC] (Ep. 51) Guest	8.0
2019	Player 7 Korean TV Show, 2019, 21 eps (Ep. 16) (Guest)	21	(Ep. 16) Guest	7.9
2019	Where Is My Home Korean TV Show, 2019, 375 eps (Ep. 37-38) (Guest)	375	(Ep. 37-38) Guest	7.5
2017	Leaving the Nest Season 2 Korean TV Show, 2017, 9 eps (Main Host)	9	Main Host	7.5
2016	Singing Battle Korean TV Show, 2016, 29 eps (Ep. 12-13) (Guest)	29	(Ep. 12-13) Guest	8.0
2016	Thanks for the Food Korean TV Show, 2016, 26 eps (Ep. 19) (Guest)	26	(Ep. 19) Guest	8.1
2016	Video Star Korean TV Show, 2016, 90 eps (Ep. 8) (Guest)	90	(Ep. 8) Guest	7.6
2015	Knowing Bros Korean TV Show, 2015, 600 eps (Ep. 502) (Guest)	600	(Ep. 502) Guest	8.6
2015	King of Mask Singer Korean TV Show, 2015, 525 eps [Panelist] (Ep. 157–158) \| [Contestant] (Ep. 171) (Guest)	525	[Panelist] (Ep. 157–158) \| [Contestant] (Ep. 171) Guest	8.0
2015	Saturday Night Live Korea Season 6 Korean TV Show, 2015, 32 eps (Ep. 2) (Guest)	32	(Ep. 2) Guest	8.0
2015	Wednesday Gourmet Korean TV Show, 2015, 223 eps (Ep. 88) (Guest)	223	(Ep. 88) Guest	7.6
2014	Please Take Care of My Refrigerator Korean TV Show, 2014, 254 eps [Host] (Ep. 5-6) (Guest)	254	[Host] (Ep. 5-6) Guest	7.8
2014	The Genius: Black Garnet Korean TV Show, 2014, 12 eps (Ep. 9) (Guest)	12	(Ep. 9) Guest	8.3
2014	Saturday Night Live Korea Season 5 Korean TV Show, 2014, 35 eps (Ep. 4) (Guest)	35	(Ep. 4) Guest	7.0
2013	Queen of Home Cooking Korean TV Show, 2013, 52 eps (Ep. 7-8, 27-28) (Guest)	52	(Ep. 7-8, 27-28) Guest	0.0
2013	Barefooted Friends Korean TV Show, 2013, 31 eps (Ep. 30) (Guest)	31	(Ep. 30) Guest	7.1
2010	Hello Counselor Korean TV Show, 2010, 431 eps (Ep. 223) (Guest)	431	(Ep. 223) Guest	7.9
2010	Running Man Korean TV Show, 2010, 850 eps (Ep. 286) (Guest)	850	(Ep. 286) Guest	9.2
2009	Strong Heart Korean TV Show, 2009, 166 eps (Ep. 3) (Guest)	166	(Ep. 3) Guest	7.8
2008	8 vs 1 Korean TV Show, 2008, 13 eps (Ep. 10) (Guest)	13	(Ep. 10) Guest	0.0
2007	Infinite Girls Pilot Korean TV Show, 2007, 1 eps (Regular Member)	1	Regular Member	0.0
2007	Live Talk Show Taxi Korean TV Show, 2007, 501 eps (Ep. 344) (Guest)	501	(Ep. 344) Guest	7.7
2007	Radio Star Korean TV Show, 2007, 975 eps (Ep. 387, 627) (Guest)	975	(Ep. 387, 627) Guest	7.6
2005	Infinite Challenge Korean TV Show, 2005, 616 eps (Ep. 174) (Guest)	616	(Ep. 174) Guest	8.1
2003	Happiness In ￦10,000 Korean TV Show, 2003, 238 eps (Ep. 211-212) (Guest)	238	(Ep. 211-212) Guest	10.0
2003	Vitamin Korean TV Show, 2003, 664 eps (Ep. 541, 583) (Guest)	664	(Ep. 541, 583) Guest	7.9