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
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
| Title | Rating |
|---|---|
|
Knock Off Season 2
Korean Drama, 0000, 9 eps
Kim Seong Jun
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Knock Off
Korean Drama, 0000, 9 eps
Kim Seong Jun
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Queen of Tears
Korean Drama, 2024, 16 eps
Baek Hyeon U
(Main Role)
|
8.7
|
|
One Ordinary Day
Korean Drama, 2021, 8 eps
Kim Hyeon Su
(Main Role)
|
8.4
|
|
It's Okay to Not Be Okay
Korean Drama, 2020, 16 eps
Moon Gang Tae
(Main Role)
|
8.8
|
|
Crash Landing on You
Korean Drama, 2019, 16 eps
Bang Dong Gu [North Korea Spy] (Ep. 10, 15)
(Guest Role)
|
9.0
|
|
Hotel del Luna
Korean Drama, 2019, 16 eps
[Hotel Blue Moon's owner] (Ep. 16)
(Guest Role)
|
8.5
|
|
The Producers
Korean Drama, 2015, 12 eps
Baek Seung Chan
(Main Role)
|
7.5
|
|
My Love from the Star
Korean Drama, 2013, 21 eps
Do Min Jun
(Main Role)
|
8.5
|
|
Dream High Season 2
Korean Drama, 2012, 16 eps
Song Sam Dong
(Guest Role)
|
6.9
|
|
Moon Embracing the Sun
Korean Drama, 2012, 20 eps
Yi Hwon
(Main Role)
|
8.4
|
|
Dream High
Korean Drama, 2011, 16 eps
Song Sam Dong
(Main Role)
|
8.0
|
|
Giant
Korean Drama, 2010, 60 eps
Lee Seong Mo [Teen]
(Support Role)
|
8.1
|
|
Father's House
Korean Drama, 2009, 2 eps
Kang Jae Il
(Main Role)
|
7.3
|
|
Will It Snow for Christmas?
Korean Drama, 2009, 16 eps
Cha Gang Jin [Teen]
(Guest Role)
|
6.8
|
|
Jungle Fish
Korean Drama, 2008, 1 eps
Han Jae Ta
(Main Role)
|
6.5
|
|
Kimchi Cheese Smile
Korean Drama, 2007, 121 eps
Kim Su Hyeon [Hyeon Jin's junior]
(Support Role)
|
6.5
|
Movie
| Title | Rating |
|---|---|
|
Real
Korean Movie, 2017,
Jang Tae Yeong
(Main Role)
|
6.2
|
|
Miss Granny
Korean Movie, 2014,
Mr. Park [Young]
(Guest Role)
|
8.3
|
|
Secretly Greatly
Korean Movie, 2013,
Won Ryu Hwan / Bang Dong Gu
(Main Role)
|
8.3
|
|
The Thieves
Korean Movie, 2012,
Zampano
(Main Role)
|
7.8
|
|
Cherry Blossom
Korean Movie, 2009,
Han Hyeon Jun
(Main Role)
|
6.6
|
|
Worst Friends
Korean Movie, 2009,
Kim Jun Gi / "Chun Gi"
(Main Role)
|
6.4
|
Special
| Title | Rating |
|---|---|
|
You Who Came from the Stars: Epilogue
Korean Special, 2014, 1 eps
Do Min Jun
(Main Role)
|
8.3
|
|
You Who Came from the Stars: The Beginning
Korean Special, 2014, 1 eps
Do Min Jun
(Main Role)
|
8.2
|
|
Dream High Special Concert
Korean Special, 2011, 1 eps
Song Sam Dong
(Main Role)
|
7.9
|
|
Seven Years of Love
Korean Special, 2009, 1 eps
Chun Jae
(Main Role)
|
7.4
|
TV Show
| Title | Rating |
|---|---|
|
Good Day
Korean TV Show, 2025, 8 eps
(Ep. 1-3)
(Guest)
|
8.1
|
|
Queen of Tears Special
Korean TV Show, 2024, 2 eps
[Himself]
(Main Role)
|
7.9
|
|
Salon Drip Season 2
Korean TV Show, 2023, 150 eps
(Ep. 32)
(Guest)
|
8.2
|
|
Yoo Quiz on the Block Season 4
Korean TV Show, 2022, 250 eps
(Ep. 235)
(Guest)
|
7.5
|
|
The Producers Special
Korean TV Show, 2015, 1 eps
Baek Seung Chan
(Main Role)
|
7.2
|
|
Super Brain
Chinese TV Show, 2014, 12 eps
(Ep. 11)
(Guest)
|
7.6
|
|
Running Man
Korean TV Show, 2010, 850 eps
(Ep. 102, 147)
(Guest)
|
9.2
|
|
Live Talk Show Taxi
Korean TV Show, 2007, 501 eps
(Ep. 233-234, 255)
(Guest)
|
7.7
|
|
Happy Together Season 3
Korean TV Show, 2007, 557 eps
(Ep. 177)
(Guest)
|
7.6
|
|
Infinite Challenge
Korean TV Show, 2005, 616 eps
(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
Kim Sae Ron's representatives disclose information in attempt to prove Kim Soo Hyun's alleged crimes
News - May 7, 2025
Details inside
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Editorials - Apr 19, 2025
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'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.







