Kim Mu-saeng

Quick Facts: Who was Kim Mu-saeng?

Subject:

Kim Mu-saeng

Known for:

South Korean actor known for his extensive career in film and television.

Born:

1943-03-16

Died:

2005-04-16

Century / Era:

1943s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Kim Mu-saeng (16 March 1943 – 16 April 2005) was a South Korean actor. Kim was born in the town of Daesan in March 1943. He studied at Dongguk University in Seoul, beginning his career as a voice actor for Tongyang Broadcasting Company (now KBS) in 1963. Kim made his on-screen acting debut in 1969, and went on to make over 100 appearances in film and television, his final role being in the television drama series Save the Last Dance for Me, which ended on 2 January 2005.

Career & Major Achievements

In 2004, Kim appeared in a television commercial with his youngest son Kim Joo-hyuk, who was also an actor. In July 2004, Kim travelled to a Mount Kumgang resort in North Korea for the tenth round of inter-Korean family reunions, where he met his maternal uncle Jang Gyeong-su. His youngest son, Kim Joo-hyuk, died in a car crash in October 2017.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

Kim died at the Samsung Medical Center in Irwon-dong from pneumonia on 16 April 2005, having suffered from a lung disease for the previous two years and spending a month in a coma. He was survived by his wife and his two sons. In December 2005, Kim received a posthumous "Special Contribution Award" at the SBS Performance Awards ceremony.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1943 (1943-03-16): Birth of Kim Mu-saeng — South Korean actor known for his extensive career in film and television.
2. 1963: 1963 Milestone — He studied at Dongguk University in Seoul, beginning his career as a voice actor for Tongyang Broadcasting Company (now KBS) in 1963.
3. 1969: 1969 Milestone — Kim made his on-screen acting debut in 1969, and went on to make over 100 appearances in film and television, his final role being in the television drama series Save the Last Dance for Me, which ended on 2 January 2005.
4. 2004: 2004 Milestone — In 2004, Kim appeared in a television commercial with his youngest son Kim Joo-hyuk, who was also an actor.
5. 2005 (2005-04-16): Passing & Historical Legacy — Kim Mu-saeng passed away on 2005-04-16, leaving an enduring historical legacy.
6. 2017: 2017 Milestone — His youngest son, Kim Joo-hyuk, died in a car crash in October 2017.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Kim Mu-saeng

True or False: “Kim Mu-saeng's final role was in a drama series that concluded in 2015.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): His final known role was in the television drama series Save the Last Dance for Me, which ended on January 2, 2005.

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