Kim Hee Sun exclusive photos then and now

Kim Hee Sun was born in 1977, in Seoul, South Korea. Kim Hee Sun was a Electrical Engineering college student in the early 90's.

Kim's acting career started when she enrolled into the acting class in South Korea at Chung Ang University.

In 1997, Kim Hee Sun became a household name in Korea. She played a role in a popular Korean drama along side Jang Dong Gun "Repechage"

In South Korea, people say that her beauty represents the beauty of the traditional korean female. She was also known for her active involvement in promoting Korean culture to the world.

Although her acting ability have not earn praises from film critics her beauty however were flawless in the Korean's eyes.

In 2001, in an attempt to change her image and to gain recognition in the industry, Kim cropped her beautiful long hair for her role in the movie "Wanee and Junah". The film failed to rake in at the box office but Kim's performance in the film was highly praised by experts.

In 2005, Kim collaborated with Jacky Chan, a well know HongKong martial art actor in the movie 'The Myth".

From 2006, Kim participate in less film and dramas. Most of her income are generated from advertisement for Korean make-up and fashio labels. Some reports her estimate income from advertisement were US $7 million.

In 2007, Kim married the son of one of South Korea's richest and powerful corparation.

Kim is no longer active with filming, in fact she's enjoying her life and content with a handsome husband and a lare bank account balance.

In summer 2008, Kim announced to the Korean public that she was pregnant and in Spring 2009 she gave birth to a baby girl.

In April 2009, Kim made a public appearance to promote the book that advise people about motherhood and pregancy.

Kim said that she has no immediate plans to return to filming as she now have a family to take care of.