Gia Kim: Age, height and facts about the XO, Kitty actress

1. Who is Gia Kim?

Gia Kim is an icon, she's a legend and she is the moment. Now, come on now. Thanks to Gia's starring role in XO, Kitty fans can't get enough of her. How long has Gia been acting though? Here's everything you need to know about the rising star. [Elyse Jankowski/Getty Images]

2. How old is Gia Kim?

Gia Kim is 29 years old. She was born in 1994 and her birthday is April 29th. This makes Gia a Taurus on the zodiac calendar. According to star sign experts, Tauruses are loyal, down-to-earth and friendly. [@thisisgiakim via Instagram]

3. How tall is Gia Kim?

Gia Kim is 5 feet and 4 inches tall. In terms of the metric system, she's 1.63 metres. Gia is the same height as her XO, Kitty co-star Anna Cathcart. [@thisisgiakim via Instagram]

4. Where is Gia Kim from?

Gia Kim was born in Seoul, South Korea and she has two flags in her Instagram bio: South Korea and Hong Kong. Gia lives in both LA/Seoul and often spends time between both for her acting work. Gia is fluent in Korean and English. [@thisisgiakim via Instagram]

5. Who plays Yuri in XO, Kitty?

Gia Kim stars as Yuri in XO, Kitty on Netflix. Yuri is a social media star and the wealthy daughter of a business man and the principal of KISS. Kitty and Yuri bond when they first meet but Kitty later finds out that Yuri is dating her boyfriend Dae and their relationship takes many twists and turns throughout the show. This is Gia's first time acting in a Netflix series. [Netflix]

6. Gia Kim plays a gay character in XO, Kitty

In episode 2 of XO, Kitty we learn that Gia Kim's character Yuri is gay. She's in a secret relationship with her best friend Juliana. Scared of how her parents will react to her sexuality, Yuri enters a fake relationship with Dae. Discussing Yuri's journey with Popternative, Gia said: "I think it's a story that a lot of people can resonate with, especially teenagers and people who are still trying to figure themselves out. Like, what is my identity? What is my voice?" [Netflix]

7. Gia Kim and Sang Heon Lee are brother and sister in real life

In an interview with Teen Vogue, Gia Kim and Sang Heon Lee's XO, Kitty co-star Minyeong Choi let slip that Gia and Sang Heon are sibilings. Minyeong told Teen Vogue that Sang Heon asked if he could add his sister to their cast group chat at the start of filming. Minyeong said: "I was like, 'What?' Of course, I want to meet my cast's family too, but not on the first day and not in our first meeting. [Then] Sang Heon was like, 'Oh, actually, she's playing Yuri.' And then I was like, 'What?!'" [Steve Granitz/FilmMagic]

8. What movies and TV shows has Gia Kim been in?

Yuri in XO, Kitty is Gia Kim's first time playing a credited role on television. In 2021, Gia played a character called Gia in a short film called Happy Ending but XO, Kitty is her breakthrough role. In the past, Gia has acted on stage in Beijing, Seoul and LA. Considering how popular Yuri is, we imagine that Gia will be acting on screen for many years to come. [Netflix]

9. Who is Gia Kim dating?

Gia Kim is yet to share many details about her personal life online. She currently appears to be single but she could be seeing someone in private. [@choi_minyeong via Instagram]

10. What is Gia Kim’s net worth?

There are currently no accurate figures regarding Gia Kim's net worth online. Cast salaries for actors in previous Netflix teen dramas like On My Block started at $20,000 per episode. Based on XO, Kitty’s popularity, we imagine that Gia has a pretty impressive salary and net worth. [@choi_minyeong via Instagram]

11. Is Gia Kim on Instagram?

Yes. You can follow Gia Kim on Instagram. Her username is @thisisgiakim and she often posts stunning selfies and behind the scenes pictures from XO, Kitty on her page. Gia's bio reads: "Be the change. Be the light. Be you. Magic is everywhere." [@choi_minyeong via Instagram]

12. Is Gia Kim on TikTok?

Gia Kim is on TikTok! Her handle is @thisisgiakim and she often posts funny clips as well as videos of her acting on the platform. Gia sings as well and occasionally does duets with people on TikTok. In January, 2023, Gia posted a cover of Justin Bieber's 'Love Yourself' on her page. [@thisisgiakim via TikTok]