Kim Hee-ae ( 김희애 ) Age, Height, Weight, Husband, Net Worth 2026
Kim Hee-ae (김희애) is a highly acclaimed South Korean actress and one of the most respected veteran performers in the industry. Known for her elegant presence and powerful dramatic performances, she has starred in major hits such as Sons and Daughters, Perfect Love, My Husband’s Woman, Secret Love Affair, and the global sensation The World of the Married (2020).
Kim Hee-ae was born on April 23, 1967, in Jeju Province (with family roots in Hallim, Jeju), South Korea, and later grew up in Seoul. she is 59 years old. Her zodiac sign is Taurus. She has an older sister.
Chung-Ang University (Theater & Film; MA in Communication)
Agency
KeyEast
Height
164 cm (5’4.5″)
Blood Type
B
Career
Kim Hee-ae debuted as a model in 1982 and made her acting debut in the 1983 film The First Day of the Twentieth Year. She rose to stardom in the mid-to-late 1980s and was part of the “Brown Screen Troika” of popular actresses in the 1990s alongside Choi Jin-sil and Chae Shi-ra.
Key works include Sons and Daughters (1992), Perfect Love (2003), My Husband’s Woman (2007), How Long I’ve Kissed / A Wife’s Credentials (2012), Secret Love Affair (2014), Mrs. Cop (2015), and the massive hit The World of the Married (2020). Recent projects include Queenmaker (2023), The Whirlwind (2024), and films such as Moonlit Winter (2019), Herstory (2018), and A Normal Family (2024). She has won the Baeksang Best Actress award multiple times (reportedly five times in total for television).
Kim Hee-ae Husband
Kim Hee-ae married Lee Chan-jin (former CEO of the web portal DreamWiz and entrepreneur) in 1996. The couple has two sons, born in 1998 and 2000. She took a career break after marriage to focus on family before returning successfully in the early 2000s. She maintains a private family life.
Physical Appearance
Height
164 cm (5’4.5″)
Weight
Approx. 49 kg
Eye Color
Dark brown
Hair Color
Black
Body Type
Slim
Body Measurements
Not publicly detailed
Kim Hee-ae Drama List
Format: Title (Year) – Role
Sons and Daughters (1992)
Perfect Love (2003)
My Husband’s Woman (2007) – Lee Hwa-young
How Long I’ve Kissed / A Wife’s Credentials (2012)
Secret Love Affair (2014) – Oh Hye-won
Mrs. Cop (2015) – Choi Young-jin
The World of the Married (2020) – Ji Sun-woo
Queenmaker (2023) – Hwang Do-hee
The Whirlwind (2024) – Jeong Su-jin
Kim Hee-ae Net Worth
Kim Hee ae estimated net worth is reported around $10 million USD in some sources. Her wealth comes from a long and successful acting career, high-profile endorsements (including luxury brands), and real estate investments.
Social Media Presence
Kim Hee ae maintains an official Instagram account @heeae_official, where she occasionally shares updates related to her work and personal interests.
FAQs
How old is Kim Hee-ae?
She is 59 years old.
Is Kim Hee-ae married?
Yes, she has been married to Lee Chan-jin since 1996. They have two sons.
