Kim Dong-hee (actor)

Quick Facts: Who was Kim Dong-hee (actor)?

Subject:

Kim Dong-hee (actor)

Known for:

South Korean actor known for roles in Sky Castle, Itaewon Class, and Extracurricular.

Born:

1999-06-13

Century / Era:

1999s Historical Era Archive

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2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Kim Dong-hee (Korean: 김동희; born June 13, 1999) is a South Korean actor under NPIO Entertainment. He is best known for his acting in hit Korean television series such as Sky Castle (2019), Itaewon Class (2020), A-Teen (2018), A-Teen 2 (2019), and Netflix's original series Extracurricular (2020). Kim was born on June 13, 1999, in Andong and is currently studying at Gachon University majoring in Acting Arts. Kim made his acting debut in 2018, playing as Ha Min-in the teen web series, A-Teen. He also starred in JTBC's hit drama Sky Castle which started airing on November 23, 2018.

Career & Major Achievements

Kim reprised his role as Ha Min-in the second season of A-Teen which aired in 2019. In 2020, Kim starred in JTBC's drama Itaewon Class, based on the webtoon of the same name. Kim then landed his first lead role in the Netflix television series Extracurricular where he played the role of a school boy named Oh Ji-soo. In February 2021, Mr. A claimed to be Kim's elementary school classmate, said, "It was a daily routine for Kim Dong-hee to hit and bully his friends", and has been posted Mr. A presented Kim's graduation photo and SNS photos along with the revelations. Netizen B, who claimed to be Kim's middle school classmate, also claimed, "Kim Dong-hee slapped a classmate who was suffering from a disability with a game that was unfavorable to him or called in a friend to give him a massage." Netizen B also said, "I was strangled by Kim Dong-hee for minor reasons and assaulted several times, and I even received death threats with a sharp weapon." On December 28, 2021 Kim's legal representative, said in an official statement that the investigation into defamation caused by the spread of false information raised to the author of the allegation of school violence was acquitted.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

The result of the investigation came out, Kim is innocent. On January 12, 2022 the Seoul Metropolitan Police has revealed that Kim has admitted to bullying one of his classmates in high-school. The plaintiff admitted that he bullied defendant 'K' during his 5th year in elementary school using verbal attacks; however, the plaintiff denied 'K's claims that he threatened 'K' with scissors or a box cutter. The plaintiff admitted that he pushed 'K' in the chest with his hands, then went on to kick 'K' in the chest with his foot, but maintained the position that 'K' raised the bullying accusations on online communities with malicious intent by making the incident seem more serious than it was. Based on the following, it is difficult to conclude that 'K's accusations against the plaintiff Kim Dong Hee are false: 1.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1999 (1999-06-13): Birth of Kim Dong-hee (actor) — South Korean actor known for roles in Sky Castle, Itaewon Class, and Extracurricular.
2. 2018: 2018 Milestone — Kim made his acting debut in 2018, playing as Ha Min-in the teen web series, A-Teen.
3. 2019: 2019 Milestone — He is best known for his acting in hit Korean television series such as Sky Castle (2019), Itaewon Class (2020), A-Teen (2018), A-Teen 2 (2019), and Netflix's original series Extracurricular (2020).
4. 2020: 2020 Milestone — In 2020, Kim starred in JTBC's drama Itaewon Class, based on the webtoon of the same name.
5. 2021: 2021 Milestone — " On December 28, 2021 Kim's legal representative, said in an official statement that the investigation into defamation caused by the spread of false information raised to the author of the allegation of school violence was acquitted.
6. 2022: 2022 Milestone — On January 12, 2022 the Seoul Metropolitan Police has revealed that Kim has admitted to bullying one of his classmates in high-school.

Notable Quotes by Kim Dong-hee (actor)

“I deeply reflect and apologize to those who were hurt by my immature words and actions as a child.” (2022)

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Kim Dong-hee (actor)

True or False: “Kim Dong-hee's acting career began with the web series A-Teen in 2018.”

Answer (TRUE ⭕): His debut role was as Ha Min-in in the teen web series A-Teen.

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