Kim Hak-sun (actor)

Quick Facts: Who was Kim Hak-sun (actor)?

Subject:

Kim Hak-sun (actor)

Known for:

South Korean actor known for roles in dramas like Fight for My Way and Signal.

Born:

1970-12-24

Century / Era:

1970s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

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Origins & Early Life

Kim Hak-sun (Korean: 김학선; born on 24 December 1970) is a South Korean actor. He made his acting debut in 2000 in theaters, since then, he has appeared in number of plays, films and television series. He got recognition for his supporting roles in Fight for My Way (2017), Black Dog: Being A Teacher (2019), Do You Like Brahms? (2020), Voice (2021) and Crazy Love (2022). He has acted in films such as: Vanishing Time: A Boy Who Returned (2016), Winter's Night (2018), Juror 8 (2019) among others.

Career & Major Achievements

Kim Hak-sun is affiliated to artist management company Star Weave Entertainment since February 2022, which has acquired Entertainment O, to which he was originally affiliated. After his compulsory military service, Kim Hak-sun joined a pungmul troupe as a manager. Later he attended the Performing Arts Academy and began to perform as an actor with Yeonwoo Theater. He debuted in 2002 in films with a role in Hong Sang-soo’s On the Occasion of Remembering the Turning Gate, and appeared in The Magicians (2005).

Enduring Legacy & Impact

He got recognition by playing roles in A Million (2009), Juror 8 (2019), Moonlit Winter (2019) and #ALIVE (2020). He has also appeared in TV series such as Signal (2016), Fight for My Way (2017), Something in the Rain (2018) and in the second season of Stranger (2020). He also did some roles alongside his actress wife Kim Jung-young in Merry Christmas Mr. Mo and Oh! My Gran, and as a couple in TV series Heard It Through the Grapevine (2015).

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1970 (1970-12-24): Birth of Kim Hak-sun (actor) — South Korean actor known for roles in dramas like Fight for My Way and Signal.
2. 2000: 2000 Milestone — He made his acting debut in 2000 in theaters, since then, he has appeared in number of plays, films and television series.
3. 2002: 2002 Milestone — He debuted in 2002 in films with a role in Hong Sang-soo’s On the Occasion of Remembering the Turning Gate, and appeared in The Magicians (2005).
4. 2009: 2009 Milestone — He got recognition by playing roles in A Million (2009), Juror 8 (2019), Moonlit Winter (2019) and #ALIVE (2020).
5. 2015: 2015 Milestone — My Gran, and as a couple in TV series Heard It Through the Grapevine (2015).
6. 2016: 2016 Milestone — He has acted in films such as: Vanishing Time: A Boy Who Returned (2016), Winter's Night (2018), Juror 8 (2019) among others.
7. 2017: 2017 Milestone — He got recognition for his supporting roles in Fight for My Way (2017), Black Dog: Being A Teacher (2019), Do You Like Brahms?
8. 2020: 2020 Milestone — (2020), Voice (2021) and Crazy Love (2022).
9. 2022: 2022 Milestone — Kim Hak-sun is affiliated to artist management company Star Weave Entertainment since February 2022, which has acquired Entertainment O, to which he was originally affiliated.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Kim Hak-sun (actor)

True or False: “Kim Hak-sun debuted his acting career in a film role in 2000.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): While he made his initial theatrical debut in 2000, his documented film roles began later, with notable appearances recorded around 2002.

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