Kim Kang-hoon

Quick Facts: Who was Kim Kang-hoon?

Subject:

Kim Kang-hoon

Known for:

South Korean actor known for roles in 'Mr. Sunshine' and 'Pachinko'.

Born:

2009-06-07

Century / Era:

2009s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Kim Kang-hoon (Korean: 김강훈; born June 7, 2009) is a South Korean actor. He is known for his roles in the television series Pride and Prejudice (2014), Criminal Minds (2017), Mr. Sunshine (2018), When the Camellia Blooms (2019), and Racket Boys (2021). Currently, he is under an exclusive contract with Awesome ENT. Kim made his debut in 2013, appearing in MBC Every 1 entertainment show Mom and Dad from Today. He gained recognition for his roles in Pride and Prejudice (2014), Criminal Minds (2017), and Mr. Sunshine (2018).

Career & Major Achievements

In 2019, Kim played a notable role in KBS2 drama When the Camellia Blooms as Kang Pil-gu – son of a single mother played by Gong Hyo-jin. The drama became second highest rated mini-series aired in 2019. For his performance, Kim won Best Young Actor Award at 2019 KBS Drama Awards and was nominated for the Best New Actor – Television at 56th Baeksang Arts Awards being one of the category's youngest nominees. In 2020, Kim won Rookie Award in Variety Category at 2020 MBC Entertainment Awards for his appearances in King of Mask Singer, Those Who Cross the Line, and Omniscient Interfering View becoming the youngest recipient of the award.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

In 2021, Kim starred in SBS drama Racket Boys as Lee Yong-tae; youngest member of badminton club, marking his first major role. In February 2022, Kim signed an exclusive contract with Awesome ENT as his first agency since his debut. In 2022, he appears in TVING series Dr. Park's Clinic and JTBC drama Reborn Rich. In 2024, he played Baek Noa in the Apple TV+ series Pachinko.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 2009 (2009-06-07): Birth of Kim Kang-hoon — South Korean actor known for roles in 'Mr. Sunshine' and 'Pachinko'.
2. 2013: 2013 Milestone — Kim made his debut in 2013, appearing in MBC Every 1 entertainment show Mom and Dad from Today.
3. 2014: 2014 Milestone — He is known for his roles in the television series Pride and Prejudice (2014), Criminal Minds (2017), Mr.
4. 2018: 2018 Milestone — Sunshine (2018), When the Camellia Blooms (2019), and Racket Boys (2021).
5. 2019: 2019 Milestone — In 2019, Kim played a notable role in KBS2 drama When the Camellia Blooms as Kang Pil-gu – son of a single mother played by Gong Hyo-jin.
6. 2020: 2020 Milestone — In 2020, Kim won Rookie Award in Variety Category at 2020 MBC Entertainment Awards for his appearances in King of Mask Singer, Those Who Cross the Line, and Omniscient Interfering View becoming the youngest recipient of the award.
7. 2021: 2021 Milestone — In 2021, Kim starred in SBS drama Racket Boys as Lee Yong-tae; youngest member of badminton club, marking his first major role.
8. 2022: 2022 Milestone — In February 2022, Kim signed an exclusive contract with Awesome ENT as his first agency since his debut.
9. 2024: 2024 Milestone — In 2024, he played Baek Noa in the Apple TV+ series Pachinko.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Kim Kang-hoon

True or False: “Kim Kang-hoon won the Rookie Award at the 2020 MBC Entertainment Awards.”

Answer (TRUE ⭕): He became the youngest recipient of the award for his appearances in various variety shows that year.

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