Kim Min-jae (actor, born 1979)

Quick Facts: Who was Kim Min-jae (actor, born 1979)?

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Kim Min-jae (actor, born 1979)

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South Korean actor known for roles in dramas like Reset and The Unjust.

Born:

1979-03-20

Century / Era:

1979s Historical Era Archive

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Origins & Early Life

Kim Min-jae (Korean: 김민재; born March 20, 1979) is a South Korean actor. He starred in TV series such as Reset (2014), Spy (2015), The Village: Achiara's Secret (2015), and Feel Good to Die (2018). After debuting in 2000 as part of a small theatre company in Daegu, Kim decided to try his luck in Seoul.

Career & Major Achievements

While on the set of Lee Chang-dong’s Secret Sunshine (2007), he was inspired to take the entrance exam for the Korea National University of Arts to study film directing. By the time he graduated, Kim realized directing wasn’t for him and resumed his acting career.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

After a few minor roles in A Little Pond (2010), Poetry (2010), and The Spies (2012), Kim gained recognition for his portrayal of an incorruptible detective in Ryoo Seung-wan’s crime drama The Unjust (2010). Following more supporting roles in blockbusters like Ode to My Father (2014), The King (2016), and The Battleship Island (2017), as well as appearances in critically-acclaimed films The Truth Beneath (2015) and Mothers (2018), Kim joined the main cast of first-time writer-director Kim Min-ho's crime action film Unstoppable along with Don Lee and Song Ji-hyo.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1979 (1979-03-20): Birth of Kim Min-jae (actor, born 1979) — South Korean actor known for roles in dramas like Reset and The Unjust.
2. 2000: 2000 Milestone — After debuting in 2000 as part of a small theatre company in Daegu, Kim decided to try his luck in Seoul.
3. 2007: 2007 Milestone — While on the set of Lee Chang-dong’s Secret Sunshine (2007), he was inspired to take the entrance exam for the Korea National University of Arts to study film directing.
4. 2010: 2010 Milestone — After a few minor roles in A Little Pond (2010), Poetry (2010), and The Spies (2012), Kim gained recognition for his portrayal of an incorruptible detective in Ryoo Seung-wan’s crime drama The Unjust (2010).
5. 2014: 2014 Milestone — He starred in TV series such as Reset (2014), Spy (2015), The Village: Achiara's Secret (2015), and Feel Good to Die (2018).

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Kim Min-jae (actor, born 1979)

True or False: “Kim Min-jae debuted his acting career after studying film directing at the Korea National University of Arts.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): While he studied film directing there, he realized it wasn't for him and resumed his acting career.

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