Kim cut her teeth as the business owner and founder of The Studio, Inc., a St. Louis dance school in its 31st year that has produced dozens of professional dancers. She also runs Hanson Entertainment Industries, Inc. as a casting director and is one of the most respected in the business. Kim takes pride in adopting and rehabilitating adult shelter dogs at risk of being euthanized. Her current canine companion is Lotus, who is also the dog in the Shunu logo.