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Kim Soo-hyun

Acting Born Feb 16, 1988 Seoul, South Korea 30 credits
30
Total Credits
2025
21 Years Career Span
16
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Kim Soo-hyun is a South Korean actor born on February 16, 1988, in Seoul, South Korea. He made his television debut in 2007 with the family sitcom Kimchi Cheese Smile. Kim Soo-hyun has appeared in various theatrical works and television shows, including Dream High, Moon Embracing the Sun, My Love from the Star, and others. He is known for his roles in films such as Dotkni se mých ran, Láska padá z nebe, and Milenec z vesmíru. Kim Soo-hyun has received several accolades, including four Baeksang Arts Awards, two Grand Bell Awards, and one Blue Dragon Film Award. He has been featured in Forbes Korea Power Celebrity 40 list multiple times and was selected as Gallup Korea's Television Actor of the Year in 2014.

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Career

Career overview

Kim Soo-hyun is a South Korean actor born on February 16, 1988, in Seoul. He began taking acting classes during his school years, which helped him overcome his introverted personality. He made his television debut in 2007 with the family sitcom Kimchi Cheese Smile.

Kim Soo-hyun has appeared in numerous television shows and films, including Dream High, Moon Embracing the Sun, My Love from the Star, and several other titles. He has been recognized for his performances, being selected as Gallup Korea's Television Actor of the Year in 2014.

Kim Soo-hyun has established himself as one of the highest-paid actors in South Korea, appearing in the Forbes Korea Power Celebrity 40 list from 2012 to 2016 and in 2021. He was also featured in Forbes' 30 Under 30 Asia list of 2016. Throughout his career, he has received several accolades, including four Baeksang Arts Awards, two Grand Bell Awards, and one Blue Dragon Film Award.

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Career timeline

Good Day
Queen of Tears
Salon Drip
One Ordinary Day
It's Okay to Not Be Okay
Crash Landing on YouHotel Del Luna
You Quiz on the Block
Real
The Producers
Super BrainMiss Granny
My Love from the StarSecretly, Greatly
The Moon Embracing the SunThe Thieves
Dream HighDream HighDream High Special Concert
Running ManGiant
Will It Snow For Christmas?Father's HouseWorst Friends7 Years of Love
Jungle FishCherry Blossom
Kimchi Cheese Smile
Infinite Challenge

Full Filmography

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Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Kim Soo-hyun best known for?

Kim Soo-hyun is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Queen of Tears (2024), Salon Drip (2023), It's Okay to Not Be Okay (2020), Crash Landing on You (2019).

When and where was Kim Soo-hyun born?

Kim Soo-hyun was born on February 16, 1988 in Seoul, South Korea.

How many credits does Kim Soo-hyun have?

Kim Soo-hyun has accumulated over 30 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2005 to 2025.

What is Kim Soo-hyun's background in cinema and television?

Kim Soo-hyun is a South Korean actor born on February 16, 1988, in Seoul, South Korea. He made his television debut in 2007 with the family sitcom Kimchi Cheese Smile. Kim Soo-hyun has appeared in various theatrical works and television shows, including Dream High, Moon Embracing the Sun, My Love from the Star, and oth...