Gia Kim is a South Korean actress who rose to fame after playing the role of Yuri Han in the Netflix teen drama series XO, Kitty. The series, which is actually a spin-off of Netflix’s original production of To All the Boys film series, premiered on May 18, 2023. Thanks to her captivating screen presence and charisma, she has taken the world by storm. Apart from Xo, Kitty, she was also seen in other projects like Happy Ending and Burning Questions. Here’s everything you need to know about this Korean beauty.
Gia Kim Biography
Gia Kim was born on November 4, 1992, in Seoul, South Korea. According to her birthday, she is 31 years old.
| Birth Name | Gia Kim |
| Nickname | Gia |
| Date of Birth | November 4, 1992 |
| Place of Birth | Seoul, South Korea |
| Age | 31 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
| Profession | Actress |
| Nationality | South Korean |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Ethnicity | Korean |
Family and Early Life
There isn’t enough information available in the public domain in regard to her family and childhood years, except that she was born in Seoul, South Korea. Her father was a construction worker. She has a younger brother named Sang Heon Lee, who is also an actor and model.
She spent her early years in South Korea as well as in China, where she pursued her school and college. Having grown up in a conservative Korean family, her parents didn’t allow her to follow her dreams and she worked a 9 to 5 job after graduating college even though she wanted to become an actor. After a long struggle, she convinced her parents to pursue her passion for acting as a career and moved to the United States where she attended the Art of Acting Studio in Los Angeles, California.
Personal Life
Gia Kim is known for keeping her personal life private. Her dating life has always been a subject of speculation among fans and the media. However, she is currently single and is more focused on her career.
Body Measurements
| Height | 5 feet 3½ inches or 161 cm |
| Body Build | Slim |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Sexuality | Straight |
Gia Kim Facts
While studying acting at the Art of Acting Studio in Los Angeles, she simultaneously attended auditions and worked at a restaurant to provide for herself.
Her breakthrough came with her debut role in the Netflix romantic drama series XO, Kitty, starring Yuri Han opposite Anna Cathcart and Choi Min-young. Yuri is the daughter of a wealthy businessman and the principal of KISS.
She is fluent in Korean and English.