Kim Ki-hae

Quick Facts: Who was Kim Ki-hae?

Subject:

Kim Ki-hae

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South Korean actor known for roles in web series and dramas like Duty After School.

Born:

1999-09-28

Century / Era:

1999s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Kim Ki-hae (Korean: 김기해; born September 28, 1999) is a South Korean actor. He made his debut in 2020, and best known for his role in Duty After School (2023). Kim made his acting debut in the Cheeze Film's web series The Female Friend Among Guys in 2020, which was released on April 17. On the same year on September 9, he appeared in another web series Dalgona as the class president Ha Jin-hyuk. In 2022, Kim made his big screen debut after he was confirmed to appear for director Park Hoon-jung's science fiction action horror film The Witch: Part 2.

Career & Major Achievements

The Other One, which was released on June 15. On June 14, Sports Seoul reported that he was cast along with actors Shin Ye-eun, Kang Hoon, and Ryeoun for SBS drama The Secret Romantic Guesthouse. On August 23, Kim landed his first lead role as the dark hero Oh Byung-hoon in the 2022 KBS Drama Special episode 2: "Currently Offline", which aired on November 22. In 2023, Kim was confirmed to play the role of Kim Chi-yeol, an ordinary student, in TVING original Duty After School, which premiered on March 21.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

He then nominated for Best New Actor at the 2nd Blue Dragon Series Awards in July and at the 2023 APAN Star Awards in December, respectively. In 2024, Kim was announced as part of the ensemble cast of Disney+ original series Light Shop, which was released on December 4. In 2025, Kim appeared in the semi-autobiographical drama film Big Deal and was released on May 30. In 2024, SPOTV News reported that Kim would enlist in the Navy at the Naval Basic Military Training Corps on October 28, and would undergo a five-week training course as part of his mandatory military service.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1999 (1999-09-28): Birth of Kim Ki-hae — South Korean actor known for roles in web series and dramas like Duty After School.
2. 2020: 2020 Milestone — He made his debut in 2020, and best known for his role in Duty After School (2023).
3. 2022: 2022 Milestone — In 2022, Kim made his big screen debut after he was confirmed to appear for director Park Hoon-jung's science fiction action horror film The Witch: Part 2.
4. 2023: 2023 Milestone — In 2023, Kim was confirmed to play the role of Kim Chi-yeol, an ordinary student, in TVING original Duty After School, which premiered on March 21.
5. 2024: 2024 Milestone — In 2024, Kim was announced as part of the ensemble cast of Disney+ original series Light Shop, which was released on December 4.
6. 2025: 2025 Milestone — In 2025, Kim appeared in the semi-autobiographical drama film Big Deal and was released on May 30.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Kim Ki-hae

True or False: “Kim Ki-hae's first major screen appearance was in the 2023 drama, Duty After School.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): His big screen debut occurred earlier in 2022 in the film The Witch: Part 2. The Other One.

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