Kim Seok-hun

Quick Facts: Who was Kim Seok-hun?

Subject:

Kim Seok-hun

Known for:

Veteran South Korean actor, known for his prolific career spanning several decades.

Born:

1929-06-08

Died:

2023-05-28

Century / Era:

1929s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Kim Young-hyun (Korean: 김영현; 8 June 1929 – 28 May 2023), best known as Kim Seok-hun (김석훈), was a South Korean actor. Born in Seoul, at the time a Japanese colony, Young-hyun studied at the Cheongju National University of Education.

Pivotal Works & Achievements

He made his professional acting debut on stage in 1948. Young-hyun made his film debut in 1957, in Jae-won Yu 's Unforgettable People ("잊을 수 없는 사람들") and had his breakout in 1960, appearing in Chung Changwha's hit A Sunny Field (햇빛 쏟아지는 벌판).

Enduring Legacy & Impact

One of the most requested actors of the 1960s, he appeared in over 250 films over his career. Young-hyun died on 28 May 2023, at the age of 93.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1929 (1929-06-08): Birth of Kim Seok-hun — Veteran South Korean actor, known for his prolific career spanning several decades.
2. 1948: 1948 Milestone — He made his professional acting debut on stage in 1948.
3. 1957: 1957 Milestone — Young-hyun made his film debut in 1957, in Jae-won Yu 's Unforgettable People ("잊을 수 없는 사람들") and had his breakout in 1960, appearing in Chung Changwha's hit A Sunny Field (햇빛 쏟아지는 벌판).
4. 2023 (2023-05-28): Passing & Historical Legacy — Kim Seok-hun passed away on 2023-05-28, leaving an enduring historical legacy.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Kim Seok-hun

True or False: “Kim Seok-hun's film debut occurred in the year 1960 when he starred in A Sunny Field.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): His film debut actually took place earlier in 1957 in the movie Unforgettable People.

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