Kim Hyun-jin

Quick Facts: Who was Kim Hyun-jin?

Subject:

Kim Hyun-jin

Known for:

South Korean actor and model known for roles in dramas like Can You Deliver Time?

Born:

1996-08-24

Century / Era:

1996s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Kim Hyun-jin (Korean: 김현진; born August 24, 1996) is a South Korean actor and model. He is known for his roles in dramas such as Can You Deliver Time? (2020), Sugar Coating (2020), Peach of Time (2021), Peng (2021) and Cheer Up (2022) Kim was born on August 24, 1996, and attended an all-boys high school. Kim joined YG KPlus and made his debut as a model in 2015, making appearances as a runway model in a number of modeling shows for Kimseoryon, D.Gnak, Caruso, Sling Stone and SongGzio Homme, Ordinary People.

Career & Major Achievements

He also appeared in magazines Go Korea and Dazed Korea. He also appeared in commercials for Subway and Banila Co. Kim worked with WM Company to pursue a career in acting, citing Park Seo-joon as his role model. Kim was cast in the web series Sugar Coating and Can You Deliver Time?

Enduring Legacy & Impact

In 2021, he appeared in drama Peach of Time and he also appeared in drama Peng starring with actress Yoon So-hee. In April 2025, after YG Entertainment announced it would end its actor management division, Kim signed an exclusive contract with AER Entertainment, a subsidiary of Story J Company. Kim completed his mandatory military service when he was 21 years old.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1996 (1996-08-24): Birth of Kim Hyun-jin — South Korean actor and model known for roles in dramas like Can You Deliver Time?
2. 2015: 2015 Milestone — Kim joined YG KPlus and made his debut as a model in 2015, making appearances as a runway model in a number of modeling shows for Kimseoryon, D.
3. 2020: 2020 Milestone — (2020), Sugar Coating (2020), Peach of Time (2021), Peng (2021) and Cheer Up (2022) Kim was born on August 24, 1996, and attended an all-boys high school.
4. 2021: 2021 Milestone — In 2021, he appeared in drama Peach of Time and he also appeared in drama Peng starring with actress Yoon So-hee.
5. 2025: 2025 Milestone — In April 2025, after YG Entertainment announced it would end its actor management division, Kim signed an exclusive contract with AER Entertainment, a subsidiary of Story J Company.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Kim Hyun-jin

True or False: “Kim Hyun-jin debuted his modeling career with YG KPlus in 2015.”

Answer (TRUE ⭕): The provided text explicitly states that Kim joined YG KPlus and made his debut as a model in 2015.

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