| Birth Date: | April 10, 1984 |
| Birth Place: | Republic of Korea |
| Nationality: | South Korean |
| Notable Works: | Sealed Smile / The Fancy Spirit / Eternal Golden |
| Known For: | Painter |
| Website: | https://www.kimjihee.net/sub/index.php |
| Education: | Ewha Womans University College of Art & Design, Korean Painting (BA, MA) |
Kim Jihee (; born April 10, 1984) is a South Korean artist known for her work in oriental painting. She has gained recognition for her Sealed Smile series, which often features images of smiling women, animals, and jewel-adorned glasses, conveying themes of existence and desire.[1] [2] [3] Her Sealed Smile series began in 2008.[4]
Kim's exhibitions have been held in major cities, including New York, Los Angeles, Hong Kong, Washington DC, Cologne, Miami, London, Tokyo, Osaka, Beijing, Singapore, Taipei, Shanghai, and Dubai.[5]
Some of her exhibitions include a solo exhibition in 2024 at the K11 Museum in China, a large-scale exhibition led by Adrian Cheng, and a collaboration exhibition at the D·PARK in Hong Kong.[6] Over her career, she has participated in more than 400 exhibitions both in Korea and internationally.[7]
In 2013, Kim collaborated with the Korean girl group Girls' Generation, the footwear brand Crocs, and with the Chinese cosmetics brand Limi in 2017.[8] She has also collaborated with Seoul in 2024.[9]