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'Thirst' Star Kim Ok-bin Marries Non-Celebrity Partner
1 Oct
Summary
- Korean actress Kim Ok-bin to wed in private ceremony on Nov. 16
- Debuted in mid-2000s, rose to global fame with 'Thirst' in 2009
- Versatile performer with acclaimed roles across genres
On November 16, 2025, Korean actress Kim Ok-bin will tie the knot with her non-celebrity partner in a private ceremony attended by family and close friends. The 38-year-old performer, who rose to international prominence a decade ago with her acclaimed performance in Park Chan-wook's 'Thirst,' has built an impressive career spanning auteur projects and mainstream titles.
Kim's breakthrough came in 2009 when she played the intense and transformative role of Tae-ju in 'Thirst,' which earned her the Best Actress award at the Sitges Film Festival and helped the film win the Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival. This performance cemented her status as one of the most daring and versatile actors of her generation.
In the years since, Kim has continued to showcase her range, appearing in a variety of films and television shows, from the battlefield drama 'The Front Line' to the comedy 'The Accidental Detective 2.' She has also reinvented herself as an action star, earning praise for her physical commitment in the 2017 thriller 'The Villainess,' which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival.
As Kim embarks on this new chapter of her life, fans and industry observers alike can expect her to continue delivering compelling and memorable performances in the years to come.
