Chae Seo-jin
A South Korean actress who has gracefully transitioned from child roles to mature performances, carving her own path in a competitive industry.
Born 1994 (age 32)·South Korean actress·Birthday: April 30·Millennials
Biography
Beginning her career as a child actress under the name Kim Ko-woon, Chae Seo-jin grew up on screen, earning early credits in the 2006 series 'Over the Rainbow.' As she matured, she made the deliberate decision to adopt a professional name, Chae Seo-jin, in 2016, a move that marked a new chapter and asserted her individual identity separate from her early work and family connections. She is the younger sister of actress Kim Ok-vin, but has steadily built her own portfolio with roles in dramas like 'My Golden Life' and 'The Secret Life of My Secretary.' Her performances often blend a natural warmth with a determined resilience, reflecting her own journey within the Korean entertainment landscape. Chae represents a generation of actors who have navigated the public eye from youth to adulthood, evolving their craft with quiet consistency.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Chae was born in 1994, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Chae Was Born
The biggest hits of 1994
#1 Movie
The Lion King
Best Picture
Forrest Gump
#1 TV Show
Seinfeld
Chae's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1994Born
Nelson Mandela elected president of South Africa
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $90,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"The Sign" — Ace of BaseBest Picture: Forrest Gump
1999Started school
Columbine shooting; Y2K panic builds
Gas: $1.17/galHome: $113,900Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Believe" — CherBest Picture: American Beauty
2007Became a teenager
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2010Could drive
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2012Could vote
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2015Turned 21
Paris climate agreement; same-sex marriage legalized in the US
Gas: $2.43/galHome: $171,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Uptown Funk" — Mark Ronson ft. Bruno MarsBest Picture: Spotlight
2024Turned 30
AI reshapes industries; Paris Olympics
Gas: $3.31/galHome: $372,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Espresso" — Sabrina CarpenterBest Picture: Anora
2026Age 32 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Played a supporting role in the popular 2017-2018 weekend family drama 'My Golden Life,' which achieved high viewership ratings.
- Landed a leading role in the romantic comedy 'The Secret Life of My Secretary' (2019) as Veronica Park.
- Successfully rebranded her career by officially changing her stage name from Kim Ko-woon to Chae Seo-jin in 2016.
Did You Know?
She is the younger sister of actress Kim Ok-vin, known for films like 'Thirst.'
She began acting as a child, with one of her first roles being in the MBC series 'Over the Rainbow.'
She is a graduate of Sungkyunkwan University, majoring in Performing Arts.
“I chose this name to define my own path as an actress.”
