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: 36
He is the most awarded actor of his generation, winning a total of 71 awards and counting, 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 try-out 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 made a successful return to acting with the drama "It's Okay to Not Be Okay." He later starred in "Queen of Tears" (눈물의 여왕), a drama that broke the record for highest tvN viewership of all time.
(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, 2025, 9 eps
Kim Seong Jun
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
Queen of Tears
Korean Drama, 2024, 16 eps
Baek Hyun Woo
(Main Role)
|
8.8
|
One Ordinary Day
Korean Drama, 2021, 8 eps
Kim Hyun Soo
(Main Role)
|
8.4
|
It's Okay to Not Be Okay
Korean Drama, 2020, 16 eps
Moon Gang Tae
(Main Role)
|
8.9
|
Crash Landing on You
Korean Drama, 2019, 16 eps
Bang Dong Goo [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)
|
8.6
|
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 (Ep. 1)
(Guest Role)
|
6.9
|
Moon Embracing the Sun
Korean Drama, 2012, 20 eps
Lee 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 Sung Mo [Teen]
(Support Role)
|
8.2
|
Father's House
Korean Drama, 2009, 2 eps
Kang Jae Il
(Main Role)
|
7.4
|
Will It Snow for Christmas?
Korean Drama, 2009, 16 eps
Cha Kang Jin [Teen]
(Guest Role)
|
6.9
|
Jungle Fish
Korean Drama, 2008, 1 eps
Han Jae Ta
(Main Role)
|
6.5
|
Kimchi Cheese Smile
Korean Drama, 2007, 121 eps
Kim Soo Hyun [Hyeon Jin's junior]
(Support Role)
|
6.9
|
Movie
Title | Rating |
---|---|
Real
Korean Movie, 2017,
Jang Tae Yeong
(Main Role)
|
6.4
|
Miss Granny
Korean Movie, 2014,
Mr. Park [Young]
(Guest Role)
|
8.4
|
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 Hyun Joon
(Main Role)
|
6.9
|
Worst Friends
Korean Movie, 2009,
Kim Joon Ki / "Choon Ki"
(Main Role)
|
7.1
|
Special
Title | Rating |
---|---|
Queen of Tears Special
Korean Special, 2024, 2 eps
[Himself]
(Main Role)
|
7.9
|
The Producers Special
Korean Special, 2015, 1 eps
Baek Seung Chan
(Main Role)
|
7.3
|
You Who Came from the Stars: Epilogue
Korean Special, 2014, 1 eps
Do Min Joon
(Main Role)
|
8.4
|
You Who Came from the Stars: The Beginning
Korean Special, 2014, 1 eps
Do Min Joon
(Main Role)
|
8.3
|
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, 0 eps
(Guest)
|
0.0
|
Salon Drip Season 2
Korean TV Show, 2023, 90 eps
(Ep. 32)
(Guest)
|
8.4
|
Yoo Quiz on the Block Season 4
Korean TV Show, 2022, 125 eps
(Ep. 235)
(Guest)
|
7.8
|
Super Brain
Chinese TV Show, 2014, 12 eps
(Ep. 11)
(Guest)
|
7.7
|
Running Man
Korean TV Show, 2010, 750 eps
(Ep. 102, 147)
(Guest)
|
9.2
|
Live Talk Show Taxi
Korean TV Show, 2007, 501 eps
(Ep. 233-234, 255)
(Guest)
|
8.1
|
Happy Together Season 3
Korean TV Show, 2007, 557 eps
(Ep. 177)
(Guest)
|
7.7
|
Infinite Challenge
Korean TV Show, 2005, 616 eps
(Ep.533, 535-536)
(Guest)
|
8.2
|
Articles
Kwak Dong Yeon Reveals He Hesitated to Join the Cast of "Queen of Tears"
News - May 1, 2024
Yoo Jae Myung to meet Kim Soo Hyun in a new Disney+ K-drama
News - May 1, 2024
Actor Yoo Jae Myung's sixth upcoming K-drama will be with Kim Soo Hyun.
"Queen of Tears" Jeon Bae Soo confirmed for his first ever Disney+ K-drama
News - Apr 30, 2024
Kim Soo Hyun and Park Eun Bin's K-drama father Jeon Bae Soo confirms his next work.
Kim Ji Won and Kim Soo Talk About Their Experience Acting in "Queen of Tears"
News - Apr 29, 2024