Uee Biography: Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Parents, Height, Ethnicity, Movies, Boyfriend

Kim Yun-jin, professionally known as Uee, is a South Korean singer, actress, and model. She gained prominence as a member of the girl group After School, in which she was active from 2009 to 2017.

Before joining After School, she was initially set to debut with the group Five Girls but later signed with Pledis Entertainment and officially debuted with After School in April 2009.

Uee debuted in 2009 with the historical drama Queen Seondeok and has since built a successful acting career.

She has starred in various popular dramas, including Ojakgyo Family, Marriage Contract, and My Only One. Lucky Company represents her currently.

Profile

• Full Name: Kim Yu-jin
• Stage Name: Uee
• Born: 9 April 1988
• Age: 36 years old
• Birthplace: Jung-gu, Daejeon, South Korea
• Nationality: South Korean
• Occupation: South Korean singer, actress, and model
• Height: 1.73 m
• Parents: Kim Sung Kap
• Siblings: Kim Yoo-Na
• Boyfriends: Lee Sang-yoon (2016–2017), Kangnam
• Children: Unknown
• Relationship: Unmarried
• Net Worth: Unknown

Early Life And Education

Kim Yu-jin was born in Daejeon, South Korea on April 9, 1988. She is the daughter of Kim Sung-kap, a retired professional baseball player and former head coach of the Nexen Heroes and SK Wyverns. While details about her mother remain unknown, Uee has an older sister named Kim Yu-na.

Uee attended Guwol Girls’ Middle School and Incheon Physical Education High School, where she was an active swimmer and competed in the Korean National Sports Festival. She later graduated from Sungkyunkwan University’s School of Art with a degree in Performing Arts. She is of South Korean ethnicity, though her religious beliefs have not been publicly disclosed.

Career

Uee initially pursued a career in acting but began her journey in the entertainment industry as a member of the girl group Five Girls in 2007. However, the group disbanded before its official debut due to financial difficulties.

She first gained public attention in 2008 when she was introduced as the daughter of baseball coach Kim Sung-kap during a televised game, earning the nickname “Mok-dong Girl.” This exposure helped her build recognition before officially debuting in the K-pop industry.

In 2009, Uee joined After School with their single Diva, quickly becoming one of the most popular members due to her distinct visuals and charisma. That same year, she made her acting debut in the historical drama Queen Seondeok and appeared in You’re Beautiful.

She also participated in the project group 4Tomorrow and gained further recognition by appearing on the reality show We Got Married. Her growing popularity placed her eighth on Forbes Korea’s list of hardworking idols in 2009-2010. Uee’s acting career flourished with lead roles in Birdie Buddy (2011) and Ojakgyo Family (2011), earning her Best New Actress awards.

She later starred in dramas such as Jeon Woo-chi (2012), Golden Rainbow (2013), Hogu’s Love (2015), and High Society (2015), showcasing her versatility as an actress. In 2016, she received critical acclaim for portraying a terminally ill single mother in Marriage Contract, further solidifying her acting credibility.

After leaving After School and Pledis Entertainment in 2017, Uee shifted her focus entirely to acting, with notable roles in My Only One (2018) and subsequent projects. She remains active in the industry under Lucky Company, establishing herself as a prominent figure in K-pop and Korean television.

Awards and Nominations

• 2011 KBS Drama Awards: Best New Actress (Ojakgyo Family)
• 2012 (48th) BaekSang Arts Awards: Best New Actress (Ojakgyo Family)
• 2013 MBC Drama Awards: Excellence Award (Golden Rainbow)
• 2016 MBC Drama Awards: Best Actress (unique project) (Marriage Contract)
• 2016 Grimae Awards: Best Actress (Marriage Contract)
• 2018 KBS Drama Awards: Excellent Actress (long-length drama) (My Only One)
• 2018 KBS Drama Awards: Best Couple Award (My Only One)

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @kim_uieing49

Personal Life

Uee previously dated actor Lee Sang-Yoon in 2016, but the couple ended their relationship after one year. In July 2017, she confirmed that she was dating singer Kangnam, her Law of the Jungle co-star; however, they parted ways after three months. Currently, no publicly available information about Uee being married or in a relationship exists.

Discography

Singles

• Sok Sok Sok (2011)
• Insa – Yeon·Ae·Byeol (2009) – Collaboration with Jun Jin and SUKI

Group Discography with After School

• Diva (2009)
• Because of You (2009)
• Bang! (2010)
• Shampoo (2010)
• Virgin (2011)
• Blue (2011)
• Flashback (2012)
• First Love (2013)
• Shh (2014)

Filmography

Dramas

• Queen Seondeok (2009)
• You’re Beautiful (2009)
• My Girlfriend is a Nine-Tailed Fox (2010, cameo)
• Do Me a Favor (2011, cameo)
• Birdie Buddy (2011)
• Ojakgyo Family (2011)
• Jeon Woo-chi (2012)
• Golden Rainbow (2013)
• High Society (2015)
• Hogu’s Love (2015)
• Marriage Contract (2016)
• Night Light (2016)
• Maintenance hole: Feel So Good (2017)
• My Husband Oh Jak-doo (2018)
• My Only One (2018)
• Ghost Doctor (2022)
• Live Your Own Life (2023)

Reality Shows

• We Got Married (2009)
• Barefooted Friends (2013)
• Law of the Jungle (2014)
• Fists of Shaolin Temple (2015)

Music Videos

• Jo Sung Mo – Geunyeoreul Jal Butak Hamnida (2009)
• Mighty Mouth – Yeonaeteukgang (2009)
• After School: Heaven (2013)
• After School: Shh (2014)
• After School: Shine (2015)

Net Worth

Uee’s exact net worth and financial status are not publicly disclosed. However, she has likely accumulated wealth through her successful career in acting, endorsements, and past music activities. Her work in commercials and brand partnerships also contributes to her overall earnings.