Kim Eun-hee
South Korean playwright and screenwriter (born 1972) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Kim Eun-hee (Korean: 김은희; born January 7, 1972) is a South Korean playwright and screenwriter,[1][2][3][4] known internationally for writing the tvN series Signal (2016) and creating and writing the Netflix series Kingdom (2019–2021).[5]
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| Born | January 7, 1972 |
| Alma mater | Department of Literature Seoul Institute of the Arts |
| Occupation(s) | Screenwriter, Playwright |
| Years active | 2010 to present |
| Agent | Media Lab Seeso |
| Spouse | |
| Children | Jang Yeon-soo (daughter) |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 김은희 |
| Hanja | 金銀姬 |
| Revised Romanization | Gim Eunhui |
| McCune–Reischauer | Kim Ŭnhŭi |
Career
Summarize
Perspective
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, 2023, 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
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] | ||
| 2024 | Baeksang Arts Awards | Best Screenplay | Revenant | Nominated | [46] |
State honor
Listicles
Notes
- Hosted by Arena Homme Plus
- 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]
- 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.
- 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.[49][50] They are awarded to those who have contributed to the arts and South Korea's pop culture.[51]
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