Kim Kwang-kyu (actor)

Quick Facts: Who was Kim Kwang-kyu (actor)?

Subject:

Kim Kwang-kyu (actor)

Known for:

South Korean actor known for supporting roles in film and television.

Born:

1967

Century / Era:

1967s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Kim Kwang-kyu (Korean: 김광규; born December 8, 1967) is a South Korean actor. He made his acting debut in 1999 in Dr. K, and its director fellow Busan native Kwak Kyung-taek later cast him in a small but memorable role as a physically abusive teacher in the 2001 box-office hit Friend.

Career & Major Achievements

Kim continued acting in both television and film as a supporting actor, notably in Couple or Trouble (2006), The Secret of Coocoo Island (2008), Scent of a Woman (2011), and I Can Hear Your Voice (2013).

Enduring Legacy & Impact

He also appears on the reality shows I Live Alone (since 2013) and Three Meals a Day (2015).

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1967: Birth of Kim Kwang-kyu (actor) — South Korean actor known for supporting roles in film and television.
2. 1999: 1999 Milestone — He made his acting debut in 1999 in Dr.
3. 2001: 2001 Milestone — K, and its director fellow Busan native Kwak Kyung-taek later cast him in a small but memorable role as a physically abusive teacher in the 2001 box-office hit Friend.
4. 2006: 2006 Milestone — Kim continued acting in both television and film as a supporting actor, notably in Couple or Trouble (2006), The Secret of Coocoo Island (2008), Scent of a Woman (2011), and I Can Hear Your Voice (2013).
5. 2013: 2013 Milestone — He also appears on the reality shows I Live Alone (since 2013) and Three Meals a Day (2015).

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Kim Kwang-kyu (actor)

True or False: “Kim Kwang-kyu made his acting debut in the 2001 box-office hit Friend.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): He actually made his acting debut earlier, in 1999, in the film Dr. K.

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