Kim Dajung was born in Busan and studied visual design and illustration. From early childhood, Kim would draw cartoons in her notebook whenever she had spare time and soon became fond of painting. Kim still wants to communicate with people with her paintings and touch the hearts of readers. Books illustrated by Kim include I Am Not a Coward, but a Man of Carefulness, The Boys and Girls on Weightless Flight, We Will Let You Order Your Family and The Stars.