Kim Soo Hyun – Profile

Full Name: Kim Soo-hyun (김수현)

Date of Birth: February 16, 1988

Place of Birth: Seoul, South Korea

Nationality: South Korean

Occupation: Actor

Years Active: 2007 – Present

Agency: Gold Medalist Entertainment

Biography

Kim Soo Hyun is one of South Korea’s highest-paid and most acclaimed actors, known for his versatility and powerful on-screen presence. He gained widespread recognition for his roles in hit dramas such as Dream High (2011), Moon Embracing the Sun (2012), My Love from the Star (2013), and It’s Okay to Not Be Okay (2020).

His breakthrough came with Moon Embracing the Sun, a historical drama that became a massive hit in South Korea, earning him the Baeksang Arts Award for Best Actor. His fame skyrocketed internationally with My Love from the Star, where he played an alien who falls in love with a top actress.

Kim Soo Hyun has also made a mark in films, starring in Secretly, Greatly (2013) and Real (2017). After completing his mandatory military service in 2019, he returned with It’s Okay to Not Be Okay, further proving his acting prowess.

Notable Works

Dream High (2011)

Moon Embracing the Sun (2012)

My Love from the Star (2013)

The Producers (2015)

It’s Okay to Not Be Okay (2020)

One Ordinary Day (2021)

Queen of Tears (2024)

Awards & Recognition

Kim Soo Hyun has won multiple Baeksang Arts Awards, Grand Bell Awards, and KBS Drama Awards, making him one of the most decorated actors in South Korea. He has also been named one of the highest-paid actors in the industry.