Kim Kap-soo
Biography
Kim Kap-soo is a South Korean actor born in Seoul, South Korea on April 7, 1957. Known for his work in acting, he has built a long career spanning the stage, television dramas, and film following his acting debut in 1977. In addition to his full-time acting career, he operates his own master class acting studio. His stage name is written in Korean as 김갑수, and he is also known by alternative name spellings including Kim Kap Soo, GapSu Kim, and Kapsoo. According to available records, he has ninety-three known credits in the industry.
Career overview
Kim Kap-soo is a South Korean actor born in Seoul, South Korea on April 7, 1957. Since making his acting debut in 1977, he has maintained a long career spanning the stage, television dramas, and film. He is known for his work in acting and has accumulated ninety-three known credits in the industry.
In addition to his work as a full-time actor, Kim runs his own master class acting studio, contributing to his ongoing presence in the performing arts field.
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93 titles- Pro Bono (2025) as Oh Gyoo-jang
- Splash Splash Love: The Movie (2025) as Dan-bi's Father / Hwang Hui
- Queen of Tears (2024) as Hong Man-dae
- Love Your Enemy (2024) as Yoon Jae-ho
- Today's Webtoon (2022) as Baek Eo-jin
- Hot Blooded (2022) as Elder Son
- I Have Not Done My Best (2022) as Nam Dong-jin
- Godfather (2021)
- Sweet Home (2020) as An Gil-seop
- Hospital Playlist (2020) as Ju Jong-su
- Delayed Justice (2020) as Kim Hyeong-Chun
- Chief of Staff (2019) as Song Hee-Seob
- Designated Survivor: 60 Days (2019) as President Yang Jin-man
- Mr. Sunshine (2018) as Hwang Eun-san
- Just Dance (2018) as Lee Kyu-Ho
- Man Who Sets The Table (2017) as Lee Shin-mo
- Whisper (2017) as Choi Il-Hwan
- Steel Rain (2017) as Ri Tae-han
- The K2 (2016) as Park Gwan-Soo
- Mrs. Cop (2015) as Park Dong-Il
- All About My Mom (2015) as Lee Dong-Chool
- Divorce Lawyer in Love (2015) as Bong In-jae
- Love Forecast (2015) as Joon-soo's Father
- Inspiring Generation (2014) as Denkai
- Maids (2014) as Kim Chi Gwon
- Blade Man (2014) as Joo Jang Won
- Marriage, Not Dating (2014) as Gong Soo-hwan
- My Brilliant Life (2014) as Dae-soo's Father
- You Are The Best (2013) as Shin Dong-hyuk
- Birth Secret (2013) as Choi Gook
- Blood and Ties (2013) as Jeong Sunman
- Jeon Woo Chi (2012) as Ma Sook
- Just Like Today (2011) as Jang Choon-Bok
- Miracle Audition (2011)
- The Last Blossom (2011) as Cheol
- I Saw the Devil (2010) as Planning Team Deputy Head
- All My Love For You (2010) as Director Kim
- Secret Investigation Record (2010) as Ji Seung
- 몽땅내사랑 (2010)
- Sungkyunkwan Scandal (2010) as Left State Minister Lee Jung-moo
- Chuno (2010) as King Injo
- Cinderella's Sister (2010) as Goo Dae-sung
- The Great Merchant (2010) as Kang Kye-man
- Home Sweet Home (2010) as Sung Eunpil
- Possessed (2009) as Baek Do-shik
- Where Are You Going? (2009)
- King Sejong the Great (2008) as Prime Minister Hwang Hui
- Worlds Within (2008) as Kim Min-chul
- Tazza (2008) as Agwi
- When It's At Night (2008) as Heo Tae-soo
- Extreme Job (2008) as 내레이션
- Tazza (2008) as Ah Gwi
- Time Between Dog and Wolf (2007) as Jung Hak Soo
- Get Karl! Oh Soo Jung (2007) as Oh Byung-jik
- When Spring Comes (2007)
- Stand By Me (2007) as Seo Jun-suk
- Yeon Gaesomun (2006) as King Soo Yang Je
- Alone in Love (2006) as Yoo Ki-young
- Detective Mr. Gong (2006) as Chief Jo
- Resurrection (2005) as Lee Tae-joon
- She's on Duty (2005) as Cha Young-jae
- Typhoon (2005) as NIS Agent
- A Tale of Two Sisters: 'Making Of' (2005) as Self
- Emperor of the Sea (2004) as Lee Do-hyeong
- The Land (2004) as Cho Joon-Goo
- Flying Boys (2004) as Teacher
- Age of Heroes (2004)
- Drama City: Blue Skies of Jeju Island (2004) as [Homeless Man]
- He Was Cool (2004) as Ye-won's Dad
- Spin Kick (2004) as Principal
- Age of Warriors (2003) as Choi Chung Heon
- A Tale of Two Sisters (2003) as Moo-hyeon
- Merry Go Round (2003) as Eun Kyo and Jin Kyo's father
- Mutt Boy (2003) as Leader Cha
- Age of Innocence (2002) as Father
- 4 Toes (2002) as Bacchus
- KT (2002) as Kim Cha-woon
- Bungee Jumping of Their Own (2001) as Professor of Sculpture
- Orient Theatre (2001)
- This Is Law (2001) as Park Shi-jong
- 동양극장 (2001)
- 새엄마 (2001)
- The Clinic for Married Couples: Love and War (1999) as Judge
- End of the Century (1999) as Choi Du-sup
- Sad Temptation (1999)
- Do the Right Thing (1997)
- He Asked Me If I Knew Zither (1997)
- Their Last Love Affair (1996) as Young-min
- My Dear Keum-hong (1995) as Lee Sang
- The Taebaek Mountains (1994) as Yeom Sang-gu
- The 3rd Republic (1993) as Hwang Tae-sung
- Love And Friendship (1993)
- Blue Skies of Jeju Island
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Kim Kap-soo best known for?
Kim Kap-soo is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Queen of Tears (2024), Sweet Home (2020), Hospital Playlist (2020), Mr. Sunshine (2018).
When and where was Kim Kap-soo born?
Kim Kap-soo was born on April 7, 1957 in Seoul, South Korea.
How many credits does Kim Kap-soo have?
Kim Kap-soo has accumulated over 93 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1993 to 2025.
What is Kim Kap-soo's background in cinema and television?
Kim Kap-soo is a South Korean actor born in Seoul, South Korea on April 7, 1957. Known for his work in acting, he has built a long career spanning the stage, television dramas, and film following his acting debut in 1977. In addition to his full-time acting career, he operates his own master class acting studio. His st...