Kim Jung-hyun (actor, born 1990)

Quick Facts: Who was Kim Jung-hyun (actor, born 1990)?

Subject:

Kim Jung-hyun (actor, born 1990)

Known for:

Acclaimed South Korean actor known for roles in Crash Landing on You and Mr. Queen.

Born:

1990-04-05

Century / Era:

1990s Historical Era Archive

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Origins & Early Life

Kim Jung-hyun (Korean: 김정현; born April 5, 1990) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his lead roles in popular television series School 2017 (2017), Welcome to Waikiki (2018), and Time (2018). He gained international recognition by starring in the dramas Crash Landing on You (2019–2020) and Mr. Queen (2020–2021), which rank amongst the highest-rated Korean dramas in cable television history. Kim was born in Busan in South Korea. He majored in acting at the Korea National University of Arts.

Pivotal Works & Achievements

After having acted in several musical theatre plays, Kim made his silver screen debut in the film Overman, which premiered at the 2015 Busan International Film Festival. This earned him Best New Actor nominations at 25th Buil Film Awards and 22nd Chunsa Film Art Awards. Kim made his small screen debut in 2016 and gained attention with his role as Gong Hyo-jin's younger brother in the romance comedy Don't Dare to Dream. He then starred in historical drama The Rebel. The series was a critical and commercial success, and Kim won the Best New Actor award at the 2017 MBC Drama Awards.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

The same year, he was cast in MBC's two-episode series, Binggoo, alongside Han Sun-hwa. He also played the male lead in KBS2's teen drama School 2017 alongside Gugudan's Kim Se-jeong. The series was very popular among the youth leading to his increased popularity. Kim's portrayal of a troubled and rebellious student was praised by critics and audiences. The series earned him Best New Actor nominations at the 54th Baeksang Arts Awards, the 2017 KBS Drama Awards and the 1st The Seoul Awards.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1990 (1990-04-05): Birth of Kim Jung-hyun (actor, born 1990) — Acclaimed South Korean actor known for roles in Crash Landing on You and Mr. Queen.
2. 2015: 2015 Milestone — After having acted in several musical theatre plays, Kim made his silver screen debut in the film Overman, which premiered at the 2015 Busan International Film Festival.
3. 2016: 2016 Milestone — Kim made his small screen debut in 2016 and gained attention with his role as Gong Hyo-jin's younger brother in the romance comedy Don't Dare to Dream.
4. 2017: 2017 Milestone — He is best known for his lead roles in popular television series School 2017 (2017), Welcome to Waikiki (2018), and Time (2018).
5. 2019: 2019 Milestone — He gained international recognition by starring in the dramas Crash Landing on You (2019–2020) and Mr.
6. 2020: 2020 Milestone — Queen (2020–2021), which rank amongst the highest-rated Korean dramas in cable television history.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Kim Jung-hyun (actor, born 1990)

True or False: “Kim Jung-hyun's initial breakthrough recognition came from his role in the drama School 2017.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): His initial major recognition and nominations were earned through his film debut in Overman at the 2015 Busan International Film Festival.

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