I first noticed her in Glass Slipper 'cos she look almost exactly like my aunt. I didn't watch many of her projects since then. The second and also latest was BOF and must say, it was very disappointing watching her portraying my beloved character. I don't know how about other films of hers? Anyway, I give her my favour for her strong resemblance to my dear aunt :D At least, she's admirable for being able to do nice handiwork while I utterly can't (T_T)

I like this luminous beauty.

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She is wonderful in Partner tho the drama could have been better but so much time was wasted on showcasing Honey Lee.

@ isabella: you should watch "In-Soon is Pretty". She's awesome in it. and the drama itself is very good (at least as far as my taste in kdramas goes ^_^ )
http://nikai-cafe.blogspot.com/search/label/In-soon%20is%20Pretty

@ Nikai, i hate to play a spoil spot but i got to be honest, i really did not like "In Soon is Pretty" at all, i was force to watch it since i bought the DVD and to top it all it was the first Korean drama that i watch. I like her in Partner though and she look pretty in Marrying a Millionaire, but ohhh Go Soo was so wasted.

i dropped Partner - i still do not know why cos it has my Wookie...

i hardly register her bof (totally blinded by LMH - my ICOMYM entry) but i totally absolutely love her in 'In-Soon is Pretty'.. too bad the drama doesn't get as much love as it deserves

@ niKai & emeldy

i believe 'In-soon is Pretty' is an acquired taste. either you like it or not...

reminds me of its thread in soompi, it has one of the best discussion ever (other than "Lee-wan is SOOO HOT" squeal from fangirls, LOL!!)

to date it's in my all time top 10 fav K-dramas but i'd never really recommend it to to other ppl

Oh, I remember needlework. I used to be good at it...until subtitles took over my life! ;-)

That scarf is gorgeous.

Ever since Glass Slippers, I want her to be with So- Ji-Sub

I thought she was awesome in BOF. She definitly had the look & attitude (not meant in a bad way!) And as a minor character her acting was good unlike a certain Korean barbie, hehe.

I always love her and the diversity of her roles.

In soon is pretty as well as Partner require some taste, it's not for popular audience.
I love "In soon" soompi thread, it's the best thread I've ever joined.

@Kate, me too!!! :)

I agree, she was great as InSoon! She's a really talented actress!!
Though I like the fun, light-hearted dramas a lot, this was the first sort-of-melodrama I watched and liked. The subjects touched in the drama aren't for everyone, I thought it was a general critique of modern Korean society and the media. All of the characters were well acted and sincere. A little depressing, but it's worth checking out for something not involving a chaebol family.

i love kim hyun joo, she is so beautiful and such a great actress. altho, i think she and go soo were wasted in marrying a millionaire. love her black & white outfit in the above photos - cute without being tacky, but she managed to look elegant.

I first saw KHJ in Glass Slippers and to be honest, I liked her older sister (the character) better - yes my second lead syndrome started way back then - but I found her performance strong.

She's one of my more admired and loved actresses for her great chemistry with her co-stars. KHJ had amazing chemistry with LDW in Partners - considering there was a lack of kissing and skinship in the drama and they still managed to make it sizzling. Simply fantastic and admirable.

Hehe...em...hahaha...is she a cook in Ritz Carlton? She looks like someone just walking out from a kitchen!! ^__________^

I first saw KHJ in one million dollar quest.. shes very funny there..
shes a beautiful as always , versatile , and talented actress.

shes always brought us a surprise everytime she have a new project.

KHJ is certainly looking youthful. Love her hairdo! Does anybody think she looks like Hong Ah Reum (the young Insoon) in those photos?

Anyway she portrayed Insoon really well and the drama was a beautiful piece of art. It can be read like a book! That's how much I enjoyed the writing. While subtlety was its strength, it could have been a little too subtle for most audiences- I'd only managed to catch certain parts on a second viewing (with an increased understanding of Korean though ;) Characters grow (i.e. develop) through the course of the drama and are definitely not cookie cutter kdrama protagonists. Great stuff there :)

@AgentDarwin I'll have to disagree and say that the white pinafore's unique and fits KHJ well :P

I like her in Partner than in BOF. Her beauty are different with Honey Lee. She has a nature look in Partner.

Love her acting and cute.

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Where we can buy The book of Kim Hyun Joo?

I am from the philippines and i instantly became a fan of hyun joo. I love her personality,talent and being grounded. I'd love to have her handcrafted book but i failed to search for one. I don't know if it'a still available knowing it was quite a long time now. I hope she can still publish more in the future or that it would then be available in our country. I know she would love to share it with us filipino fans because she was once here during one of her charity works way back 2010 . Hoping this wish would be possible.