Karen Kim was an American actress. Born in Torrance, California, she followed her mother footsteps winning the title of Miss Korea in the late eighties. After that, Kim worked as a model and cheerleader for the Los Angeles Raiders. In the 90s, she decided to pursue acting, appearing in TV shows like On Our Own, JAG, VIP, Frasier, Sheena, 24, and many others. She also appeared in films like The Colony and U.S. Seals 2.

Kim passed away in 2012, after battling cancer for several years.