Kim Soo Hyun is a skilled actor from the South Korean film and drama industry. He was born in South Korea and his ethnicity is Korean Asian. Soo Hyun is one of the names in the industry with the highest salary because of their immense popularity.
Not only is he a master in the craft of acting, Soo Hyun has exceptional looks and he has won the hearts of millions of women worldwide.
Kim recently starred in a high-profile drama, Queen of Tears alongside Kim Ji Won. The pair left the audience in awe due to their amazing portrayal of the characters.
Due to an increase in Soo Hyun’s popularity, we have compiled a brief biography of this heartthrob for our readers.
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Kim Soo Hyun Biography
| Date of Birth | February 16, 1988 |
| Age | 36 years old (as of 2024) |
| Height | 1.82 m (5’ 11 ft) |
| Weight | 65 kg~ |
| Girlfriend | Kim Sae Ron |
| Net Worth | $100 million |
| Zodiac | Aquarius |
| Hometown | Seoul, South Korea |
| Nationality | Korean |
| Religion | Protestant Christian |
Education
Kim was a very shy but intelligent child in school. He was a student at JoongDong High School in Gangnam District. After attending classes to work on his shy personality, Soo Hyun was confident enough to audition for the industry and he succeeded.
Kim has already debuted as an actor when he was admitted to Chung-Ang University. Many other actors are also alumni of the same university such as Choi Woo Shik and Lee Do Hyun.
Physical Appearance
Soo Hyun is considered one of the most good-looking men in South Korea. He stands 5’11 feet tall and weighs about 65 kg. At the start of his career, he has a trendy long-haired look. The pictures of Kim’s glow-up often circulate the internet. Soo Hyun not only has handsome features, he also possesses a hot body making him very attractive among the female population.
Career
As the trend goes in South Korea, Soo Hyun was just a teenager when he started working towards his dream of becoming an actor. He officially debuted in 2007 with a side role in a famous sitcom. Kim’s lead era soon started when he was selected as the male lead in the 2008 drama Jungle’s Fish.
After appearing in a short film, hosting MNet’s awards and a reality show, Soo Hyun signed with the KeyEast and started working with them.
For the next few years, Kim starred in many dramas, turning him into a Hallyu star. Moon Embracing The Sun, Dream High, and My Love From Star are the most notable dramas of that era.
Just like every other actor, Kim also enlisted in his mandatory military from 2017 until 2019.
His comeback was huge when he starred in the drama, It’s Okay Not To Be Okay. The show became internationally popular as a Netflix series.
Soo Hyun has won hearts again in Queen Of Tears and his fan following reached a new level.
A list of all his projects is provided below.
Television
- Kimchi Cheese Smile – 2007
- Jungle Fish – 2008
- Will It Snow For Christmas – 2009
- Father’s House – 2009
- Giant – 2010
- Dream High – 2011
- Moon Embracing The Sun – 2012
- Dream High Season 2 – 2012
- My Love From Stars – 2013
- The Producers – 2015
- Hotel Del Luna – 2019
- Crash Landing On You – 2019
- It’s Okay To Not Be Okay – 2020
- One Ordinary Day – 2021
- Queen Of Tears – 2024
Films
- Cherry Blossom – 2009
- Worst Friends – 2009
- The Thieves – 2012
- Secretly Greatly – 2013
- Miss Granny – 2014
- Real – 2017
Net Worth
Soo Hyun is not any ordinary actor. He is known as the King Of Product Endorsements. At one point in his career, Kim was the model for as many as 17 products of all types. He also leverages his social media fan following in the best way possible for brand sponsorships. According to various sources, Soo Hyun’s net worth is claimed to be as high as $117 million. The correct value of his assets is still unknown but it is a fact that Kim is one of the richest actors in the K-Drama industry.
Family And Relationship
This handsome hunk was born in the Gangnam District of Seoul, South Korea in a middle class home. Unfortunately, his parents separated due to known reasons and he was raised by a single mother. Kim is the son of the famous singer, Kim Chung Hoon. Soo Hyun always thought he was the only son but he found out about a half-sister, Kim Ju Na who is also a singer.
This amazing actor always had the love and support of his kind mother.
Soo Hyun has been a part of dating rumors for many years. His chemistry with his co-stars is so great that fans often end up shipping them. Currently, many fans are speculating that Soo Hyun is dating Kim Sae Ron. However, his agency has denied all such rumors.
Social Media
To many fans’ disappointment, Kim is only present on Instagram with an official account. His single social media account has a whopping 18.1 million followers on just 381 posts.
Soo Hyun mostly posts photos of himself and sometimes behind the scenes from his shoots.
Social Media Handles
- Instagram – soohyun_k216
Hobbies
Kim is an introvert by nature and enjoys his own company the most. His favorite hobby is hiking. Kim often posts photos from various hikes. He has a sweet tooth and loves deserts of various kinds. The secret of his success is working with passion and he is a happy man on the sets.
To maintain his good looks and health, Kim works out regularly and flaunts six packs.
Some Interesting Facts
- He has won more than 7 prominent awards so far for various roles.
- Kim was mentioned in the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia List.
- He is a well-known philanthropist and often donated to various causes.
