Kim Soo-hyun

Kim Soo-hyun established himself as a prominent actor in East Asia following his breakthrough in the 2011 musical drama ‘Dream High,’ where he contributed songs to the soundtrack. Prior to this, he began his television career with a supporting role in the 2007 family sitcom ‘Kimchi Cheese Smile’ and earned a lead role in KBS’s 2008 youth drama ‘Jungle Fish,’ which received a Peabody Award. He further developed his craft playing younger versions of male leads in dramas such as 2009’s ‘Will It Snow for Christmas?’ and 2010’s ‘Giant,’ for which he won the Best New Actor award at the SBS Drama Awards. His popularity surged in 2012 with the historical drama ‘Moon Embracing the Sun,’ which achieved over 42% viewer ratings and earned him the Best Actor (TV) award at the 48th Baeksang Arts Awards.

In 2016, his significant influence was recognized with a listing in Forbes’ ’30 Under 30 Asia list’. Following his role in the 2017 film ‘Real’ and his subsequent mandatory military service, Kim Soo-hyun returned to screen with special appearances in the popular dramas ‘Hotel del Luna’ (2019) and ‘Crash Landing on You’ (2020). He then took on a starring role in the critically acclaimed 2020 drama ‘It’s Okay to Not Be Okay,’ which further solidified his international appeal. In 2021, he expanded his global reach by becoming a global ambassador for Tommy Hilfiger, and later that year, starred in the series ‘One Ordinary Day.’ Most recently, in 2024, Kim Soo-hyun captivated audiences in the hit drama ‘Queen of Tears,’ for which he received the Most Popular Actor award at the 60th Baeksang Arts Awards.

He is next confirmed to star in the upcoming 2024 series ‘Knock-Off.’