Kim Soo-hyun

Actor

South Korean Seoul, South Korea

Quick Info

ProfessionActor
NationalitySouth Korean
Date of Birth16/02/1988
Age38 years
BirthplaceSeoul, South Korea

Latest News about Kim Soo-hyun

03/2025

Since March 2025, Kim Soo-hyun and his co-owned agency Gold Medalist have been embroiled in controversy over allegations of a past romantic relationship with the late actress Kim Sae-ron when she was a minor. The claims emerged following her death and have sparked significant public debate and media scrutiny. Kim Soo-hyun has not publicly confirmed the relationship, but the agency has addressed some aspects amid ongoing discussions.

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Bio/Wiki

OverviewKim Soo-hyun is a prominent South Korean actor known for his compelling performances across television and film. He gained significant recognition through roles in hit dramas including Dream High, Moon Embracing the Sun, My Love from the Star, It's Okay to Not Be Okay, and Queen of Tears. He has consistently received accolades for his work and is regarded as one of the most versatile actors in K-dramas today.

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 11"
Weight65 kg
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

High SchoolGangnam District, Seoul
UniversityChung-Ang University, Seoul, degree in Film and Theater

Personal Life

Blood GroupAB
Food HabitNon-vegetarian

Relationships & More

Marital StatusSingle
Affairs/Girlfriends
  • Ahn So hee (2015, rumored)
  • Bae Suzy (2011, rumored)
  • Im Yoon-ah (2011, rumored)
  • IU (rumored)
  • Nana (2014, rumored)
  • Kim Sae-ron (2019-2020, deceased)

Family

FatherKim Chung-hoon
Siblings
  • Kim Ju-
  • (sister)

Career

OverviewKim Soo-hyun debuted in 2007 with the drama Kimchi Cheese Smile. He achieved widespread recognition with Dream High (2011) and solidified his stardom with the historical series Moon Embracing the Sun (2012). His international fame soared with the romantic fantasy series My Love from the Star. He is one of the highest-paid actors in South Korea and has been regarded as the King of Product Endorsements, setting a record by being the face of 17 products simultaneously and earning 35 endorsement deals in a single year. After completing his mandatory military service from October 23, 2017 to July 1, 2019, he returned to acting with It's Okay to Not Be Okay and has since continued to lead acclaimed dramas including Queen of Tears.
Debut Year2007
Notable Works
  • Dream High (2011)
  • Moon Embracing the Sun (2012)
  • My Love from the Star (2013)
  • It's Okay to Not Be Okay (2020)
  • Queen of Tears (2024)
Awards
  • Six Daesang (Grand Prize)
  • Five Baeksang Arts Awards
  • Two Grand Bell Awards
  • One Blue Dragon Film Award
  • Gallup Korea's Television Actor of the Year

Style Quotient

Car Collection
  • BMW i8
  • Mercedes-Benz SL 63 AMG
Assets/Properties
  • An apartment in Galleria Forêt, Seongsu-dong, Seoul (â‚©4.02 billion)
  • A property in Seoul Forest Trimage, Seoul (â‚©3.02 billion)
  • A penthouse in Seoul (â‚©8.8 billion)
Net Worth$117 million USD

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. As a child, Kim was shy, but acting classes helped him gain confidence.
2. He began his career in theater, playing roles in classics like 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'.
3. His rise to popularity was marked by groundbreaking endorsements, becoming known as the 'King of Endorsements'.
4. Kim has a strong philanthropic side, frequently donating rice to those in need.
5. He took a break from acting to complete his mandatory military service before making a successful return to the screen.
6. As a child, Kim was shy and introverted, but his mother encouraged him to take acting classes to overcome this, which sparked his early interest in performance.
7. He began his career in theater, performing in various stage productions during his university years.
8. When he starred in Moon Embracing the Sun, he had his face on 17 different products ranging from restaurants to beer to electronics devices at the same time.
9. He was stationed at the DMZ during his military training.
10. He is the most awarded actor of his generation.
11. He had cardiac issues during junior high school but underwent surgery in 2010 and recovered.
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