
Kim Soo-hyun
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Kim Soo-hyun, born on February 16, 1988, in Seoul, is a South Korean actor who first appeared on television in Kimchi Cheese Smile (2007). His breakthrough came with Dream High, followed by hits like Moon Embracing the Sun, My Love from the Star, and The Producers. H...
Kim Soo-hyun Bio
Full Name | Kim Soo-hyun |
Profession | Actor |
Height (approx.) | 5’ 11” |
Date Of Birth | Tuesday, 16 Feb 1988 |
Age | 37 |
Birthplace | Seoul, South Korea |
Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
Parents:
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Father
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Kim Chung-hoon
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Siblings: | Kim Ju-na |
Awards: |
Baeksang Arts Awards (2012)
KBS Drama Awards (2015)
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Kim Soo‑hyun FAQ
He made his TV debut in the MBC sitcom Kimchi Cheese Smile (2007) and rose to fame with Dream High (2011).
Notable roles: Moon Embracing the Sun (2012), My Love from the Star (2013), Secretly, Greatly (2013), The Producers (2015), and It's Okay to Not Be Okay (2020).
Yes, he served from October 2017 to July 2019, earning the rank of Sergeant and recognized as a Special Class Soldier.
Trained for over three months at JYP Entertainment to prepare for Dream High and even recorded songs for shows like Dream High.
With hits like My Love from the Star, he became a “CF King,” landing 35 endorsements in 2014 alone.
Trivias
- Known as “Queen of Tears”, famed for tear-jerking acting and emotional scenes
- Loves bowling, even attempted to join the national association in 2016.
- Was a shy, introverted teen—his mom urged him to try acting to help him open up.
- Nicknamed “Kim Soo-man” during youth; he tried to reinvent his image early on.
- Earned a reputation as a model taxpayer and received recognition from tax authorities.
Kim Soo-hyun was an introverted child; his mother encouraged him to take acting classes to overcome this.
He has a half-sister, Kim Ju-na, who is a singer and participated in the show Produce 101.
He completed his mandatory military service from October 2017 to July 2019.