Kim Soo‑hyun — Full Biography | Nazaara Box

🧬 Early Life & Education

• Born: February 16, 1988, in Seoul, South Korea
• Only son raised by his mother; father Kim Chung-hoon was a singer in the '80s band Seven Dolphins
• A shy child, he discovered acting through school theatre (played Puck in A Midsummer Night's Dream, Kenickie in Grease)
• Studied Film and Theater at Chung-Ang University, graduating in 2009
• Pursued advanced acting training at Korea National University of Arts in 2010

🎬 Career

2007–2010: Early Roles & Musical Theatre

• Debuted in Kimchi Cheese Smile (2007)
• Earned a lead role in Jungle Fish (2009), a critically acclaimed youth drama
• Balanced acting with stage work and short films from 2007–2010

2011–2014: Rise to Fame

• Breakout: Dream High (2011), playing Song Sam-dong—a role that showcased both his acting and singing
• Cemented his star status with Moon Embracing the Sun (2012) and My Love from the Star (2013–14), the latter becoming a global phenomenon

2015–2019: Continued Success & Military

• Leading roles in projects like Secretly, Greatly (2013 film) and Real (2017)
• Entered military service in October 2017 (initially public service due to asthma but later combat); promoted to sergeant; discharged July 2019

2020–Present: Return and Expansion

• Made a powerful comeback in Netflix's It's Okay to Not Be Okay (2020), playing Moon Gang-tae
• Continued acclaim with One Ordinary Day (2021) and Queen of Tears (2024)

🌟 Awards & Recognition

• Numerous honours, including Baeksang Arts Awards, APAN Star Awards, KBS/SBS Drama Awards, and Blue Dragon Film Awards
• Globally acknowledged—won "Asia Star" at APAN (2014), and awarded for popularity in China

💼 Other Activities

• Endorsements & Philanthropy: Multiple charity contributions; noted as a model taxpayer (2015)
• Founded Goldmedalist agency in 2020, managing himself and other actors

⚙️ Personal Life & Hobbies

• Embraced his workforce: passionate bowler aiming for pro qualification (ranked 10th)
• Kept personal life private, deeply values family; balanced duties and fans' support during military stint

📊 Snapshot