There’s a lot more to Kim Soo-hyun, a household name in Korean entertainment, than his trademark “eye smile” and charming personality
Known as one of the most versatile K-drama actors of our generation, Kim Soo-hyun has time and time again swept fans off their feet with his performances, be it as the Crown Prince of Joseon or an alien that has been stranded on Earth for 400 years.
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Kim famously offers a fresh take on whatever roles in the diverse projects that he takes on and captivates audiences with his acting chops. Most, if not all of his K-dramas have been well received, earning him numerous awards including four Baeksang Arts Awards, one of the most prestigious entertainment awards in the country and often hailed as the “Oscars of South Korea”.
But there’s a lot more to Kim than just being a household name in Korean entertainment. Here are five things you need to know about the South Korean actor.
Being an entertainer runs in the family
Kim’s father, Kim Chung-hoon, was the frontman and lead singer of the 80s underground rock band Seven Dolphins. During the band’s heyday, the band made bank from their fees, often exceeding KRW5 million per performance. The elder Kim later embarked on his solo career, releasing a handful of successful singles.
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Kim’s half-sister, Kim Ju-na, is a soloist signed under Hidden Sound. She’s best known for being a contestant in the first season of the popular reality competition show, Produce 101. As an artist, she has recorded OSTs for K-dramas such as How Can I, Without You (High Society, 2015), A Move of God (Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth, 2017), and Our Tears (Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth, 2017)
In August 2021, she opened a fashion store in Seoul called N.68.
