Inside Article
Kim Soo-Hyun is a South Korean actor best known for his roles in TV series like Dream High, It’s Okay to Not Be Okay, and Moon Embracing the Sun. He is one of the highest-paid actors in South Korea, having been placed in the Forbes Korea Power Celebrity in 2013, 2015, and 2016.
Originally from Seoul, South Korea, Kim Soo Hyun was born on 16 February 1988 under the star sign Aquarius. The 33-year-old actor is South Korean by nationality and belongs to Asian ethnicity. He studied at Chung-Ang University and later joined the Film and Theatre Department in 2009.
Net Worth, Salary, and Income
Hyun landed his first major acting role in a stage play of Shakespeare’s comedy A Midsummer Night’s Dream, where he played the character of Puck. He made his first TV debut in the 2007 family sitcom Kimchi Cheese Smile. A year later, he bagged a lead role in KBS’s award-winning drama Jungle Fish.Â
Hyun then appeared in several films and TV series, including Worst Friends, Father’s House, Will It Snow for Christmas?, and Giant. In 2011, he played the role of Song Sam-dong in the teen musical drama Dream High, which made him a household name. He earned widespread attention after starring as King Leehwon in the hit period drama Moon Embracing the Sun.Â
Hyun has since appeared in several hit TV series and films such as My Love from the Star, The Producers, ‘Secretly, Greatly,’ The Thieves, Real, It’s Okay to Not Be Okay. Aside from acting, he has also served in the military for two years from October 2017 to July 2019.
The Thieves actor has bagged millions of net worth from his acting profession. As of December 2020, he has raked a net worth of nearly 50 million.
Dating, Girlfriend, and Affairs
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As of February 2021, the dashing South Korean actor is reportedly single. However, he was once allegedly dating the former member of Wonder Girls, Ahn So Hee. There was also a rumor that the alleged couple got married to each other in February 2017. However, the news of their marriage later turned out to be fake.
Family, Parents, and Siblings
The Dream High actor has a complicated family background. He is the only child of his parents, raised solely by his mother. His father, Kim Chung Hoon, served as a lead singer in the 80’s band Seven Dolphins. His father left him and wife alone when Kim Soo Hyun was still very young.
The actor has a paternal half-sister named Kim Joo Na. His sister debuted as a singer in 2016.
Body Measurements: Height and Weight
Hyun stands tall at the height of 5 feet 11 inches. He has a fit, healthy body that weighs around 65 kg. His black eyes and black hair provide a perfect complement to his fair complexion.
