Soo Hyun Kim

Kim Soo Hyun

  • Name: Kim Soo Hyun
  • Native name: 김수현
  • Also Known as: Kim Su Hyeon, 金秀賢
  • Nationality: South Korean
  • Gender: Male
  • Born: February 16, 1988
  • Age: 38
Kim Soo Hyun is a South Korean actor managed by GoldMedalist. He debuted in the drama "Kimchi Cheese Smile" (김치 치즈 스마일) in 2007. His paternal half-sister is singer Kim Ju Na.

He is the most awarded actor of his generation, winning countless awards, including six Daesang (Grand Prize), five Baeksang Arts Awards, two Grand Bell Awards, and one Blue Dragon Film Award.

A passionate bowling enthusiast, Soo Hyun even applied to become a professional bowler in 2016. He ranked 10th out of 114 participants in his first tryout tournament but fell short of the 200 points needed to qualify on his second attempt.

One of the highest-paid actors in South Korea, he has been regarded as the "King of product endorsements" by media outlets and earned the esteemed nickname of “CF King," with an astounding 35 commercials in one year. He also set the record of being the face of 17 products simultaneously, overtaking figure skater Yuna Kim, who had set the record back in 2009 by amassing 15 endorsements.

After completing his mandatory military service, he returned to acting with the drama "It's Okay to Not Be Okay."

Since March 2025, he and his agency, Gold Medalist, have been involved in public controversy following allegations regarding a past relationship with the late actress Kim Sae Ron.

(Source: MyDramaList) Edit Biography
Drama
Year Title # Role Rating
TBA
Knock Off Season 2
Knock Off Season 2
Korean Drama, 0000, 9 eps
Kim Seong Jun (Main Role)
9
Kim Seong Jun
Main Role
0.0
TBA
Knock Off
Knock Off
Korean Drama, 0000, 9 eps
Kim Seong Jun (Main Role)
9
Kim Seong Jun
Main Role
0.0
2024
Queen of Tears
Queen of Tears
Korean Drama, 2024, 16 eps
Baek Hyeon U (Main Role)
16
Main Role
8.7
2021
One Ordinary Day
One Ordinary Day
Korean Drama, 2021, 8 eps
Kim Hyeon Su (Main Role)
8
Main Role
8.4
2020
It's Okay to Not Be Okay
It's Okay to Not Be Okay
Korean Drama, 2020, 16 eps
Moon Gang Tae (Main Role)
16
Main Role
8.8
2019
Crash Landing on You
Crash Landing on You
Korean Drama, 2019, 16 eps
Bang Dong Gu [North Korea Spy] (Ep. 10, 15) (Guest Role)
16
Bang Dong Gu [North Korea Spy] (Ep. 10, 15)
Guest Role
9.0
2019
Hotel del Luna
Hotel del Luna
Korean Drama, 2019, 16 eps
[Hotel Blue Moon's owner] (Ep. 16) (Guest Role)
16
[Hotel Blue Moon's owner] (Ep. 16)
Guest Role
8.5
2015
The Producers
The Producers
Korean Drama, 2015, 12 eps
Baek Seung Chan (Main Role)
12
Main Role
7.5
2013
My Love from the Star
My Love from the Star
Korean Drama, 2013, 21 eps
Do Min Jun (Main Role)
21
Main Role
8.5
2012
Dream High Season 2
Dream High Season 2
Korean Drama, 2012, 16 eps
Song Sam Dong (Guest Role)
16
Guest Role
6.9
2012
Moon Embracing the Sun
Moon Embracing the Sun
Korean Drama, 2012, 20 eps
Yi Hwon (Main Role)
20
Main Role
8.4
2011
Dream High
Dream High
Korean Drama, 2011, 16 eps
Song Sam Dong (Main Role)
16
Main Role
8.0
2010
Giant
Giant
Korean Drama, 2010, 60 eps
Lee Seong Mo [Teen] (Support Role)
60
Lee Seong Mo [Teen]
Support Role
8.1
2009
Father's House
Father's House
Korean Drama, 2009, 2 eps
Kang Jae Il (Main Role)
2
Main Role
7.3
2009
Will It Snow for Christmas?
Will It Snow for Christmas?
Korean Drama, 2009, 16 eps
Cha Gang Jin [Teen] (Guest Role)
16
Cha Gang Jin [Teen]
Guest Role
6.8
2008
Jungle Fish
Jungle Fish
Korean Drama, 2008, 1 eps
Han Jae Ta (Main Role)
1
Main Role
6.5
2007
Kimchi Cheese Smile
Kimchi Cheese Smile
Korean Drama, 2007, 121 eps
Kim Su Hyeon [Hyeon Jin's junior] (Support Role)
121
Kim Su Hyeon [Hyeon Jin's junior]
Support Role
6.5
Movie
Year Title Role Rating
2017
Real
Real
Korean Movie, 2017,
Jang Tae Yeong (Main Role)
Main Role
6.2
2014
Miss Granny
Miss Granny
Korean Movie, 2014,
Mr. Park [Young] (Guest Role)
Mr. Park [Young]
Guest Role
8.3
2013
Secretly Greatly
Secretly Greatly
Korean Movie, 2013,
Main Role
8.3
2012
The Thieves
The Thieves
Korean Movie, 2012,
Zampano (Main Role)
Main Role
7.8
2009
Cherry Blossom
Cherry Blossom
Korean Movie, 2009,
Han Hyeon Jun (Main Role)
Main Role
6.6
2009
Worst Friends
Worst Friends
Korean Movie, 2009,
Main Role
6.4
Special
Year Title # Role Rating
2014
You Who Came from the Stars: Epilogue
You Who Came from the Stars: Epilogue
Korean Special, 2014, 1 eps
Do Min Jun (Main Role)
1
Main Role
8.3
2014
You Who Came from the Stars: The Beginning
You Who Came from the Stars: The Beginning
Korean Special, 2014, 1 eps
Do Min Jun (Main Role)
1
Main Role
8.2
2011
Dream High Special Concert
Dream High Special Concert
Korean Special, 2011, 1 eps
Song Sam Dong (Main Role)
1
Main Role
7.9
2009
Seven Years of Love
Seven Years of Love
Korean Special, 2009, 1 eps
Chun Jae (Main Role)
1
Main Role
7.4
TV Show
Year Title # Role Rating
2025
Good Day
Good Day
Korean TV Show, 2025, 8 eps
(Ep. 1-3) (Guest)
8
(Ep. 1-3)
Guest
8.1
2024
Queen of Tears Special
Queen of Tears Special
Korean TV Show, 2024, 2 eps
[Himself] (Main Role)
2
[Himself]
Main Role
7.9
2023
Salon Drip Season 2
Salon Drip Season 2
Korean TV Show, 2023, 150 eps
(Ep. 32) (Guest)
150
(Ep. 32)
Guest
8.2
2022
Yoo Quiz on the Block Season 4
Yoo Quiz on the Block Season 4
Korean TV Show, 2022, 250 eps
(Ep. 235) (Guest)
250
(Ep. 235)
Guest
7.5
2015
The Producers Special
The Producers Special
Korean TV Show, 2015, 1 eps
Baek Seung Chan (Main Role)
1
Main Role
7.2
2014
Super Brain
Super Brain
Chinese TV Show, 2014, 12 eps
(Ep. 11) (Guest)
12
(Ep. 11)
Guest
7.6
2010
Running Man
Running Man
Korean TV Show, 2010, 850 eps
(Ep. 102, 147) (Guest)
850
(Ep. 102, 147)
Guest
9.2
2007
Live Talk Show Taxi
Live Talk Show Taxi
Korean TV Show, 2007, 501 eps
(Ep. 233-234, 255) (Guest)
501
(Ep. 233-234, 255)
Guest
7.7
2007
Happy Together Season 3
Happy Together Season 3
Korean TV Show, 2007, 557 eps
(Ep. 177) (Guest)
557
(Ep. 177)
Guest
7.6
2005
Infinite Challenge
Infinite Challenge
Korean TV Show, 2005, 616 eps
(Ep. 533, 535-536) (Guest)
616
(Ep. 533, 535-536)
Guest
8.1
Articles
Kim Soo Hyun comeback possibility rises as court issues arrest warrant for Kim Se Ui
News - May 27, 2026

Kim Soo Hyun's agency, Gold Medalist, released an official statement following the South Korean police's statement, which stated that Kim Se Ui, the operator of the YouTube channel Garo Sero Research Institute (HoverLab), committed defamation against the

Kim Soo Hyun-Kim Sae Ron controversy takes another turn as police call allegations false
News - May 21, 2026

South Korean police have concluded that the allegations claiming actor Kim Soo Hyun dated the late Kim Sae Ron while she was a minor were false

Kim Soo Hyun's agency refutes claims by Kim Sae Ron's representatives in new statement
News - May 7, 2025

Read the official statement from Gold Medalist

Travel Korea: Historical TV Series
Editorials - Apr 19, 2025

Do you like Korean historical series? If the answer is yes, check out this article, where we're going to look at real historical sites!

'Hospital Playlist' actors Ha Yoon Kyung and Moon Tae Yu will also make cameo appearances in 'Reside
News - Apr 16, 2025

Actors Ha Yoon Kyung and Moon Tae Yu are also joining Resident Playbook.

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  • First Name: Soo Hyun
  • Family Name: Kim
  • Native name: 김수현
  • Also Known as: Kim Su Hyeon, 金秀賢
  • Nationality: South Korean
  • Gender: Male
  • Born: February 16, 1988
  • Age: 38

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