Kim Seon-ho

Quick Facts: Who was Kim Seon-ho?

Subject:

Kim Seon-ho

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Acclaimed South Korean actor known for his dramatic range in theater and television.

Born:

1986-05-08

Century / Era:

1986s Historical Era Archive

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Origins & Early Life

Kim Seon-ho (Korean: 김선호; pronounced [kim.sʰʌnho̞]; born May 8, 1986) is a South Korean actor. He had his breakthrough role as Han Ji-pyeong from Start-Up (2020) and gained further attention with his role as Hong Du-sik in the romantic comedy Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha (2021). For the latter, he was named Gallup Korea's Television Actor of the Year. He also stars as Joo Ho-jin in the Netflix series Can This Love Be Translated? (2026), for which he received a Best Actor nomination at the 5th Blue Dragon Series Awards.

Career & Major Achievements

In 2005, Kim began studying acting at the Seoul Institute of the Arts. While still in college, he launched his acting career as a theater actor in Daehangno in 2009. After graduating with his bachelor's degree in 2011, he continued gaining recognition through his stage performances and earned the moniker "theater idol". He made his television debut in KBS drama Good Manager (2017). After auditioning for supporting roles in Strongest Deliveryman (2017) and Two Cops (2017), he was upgraded to the second male lead in both dramas, winning two MBC Drama Awards for the latter.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

His first leading role came in the four-episode MBC drama special You Drive Me Crazy (2018), followed by secondary lead roles in tvN's 100 Days My Prince (2018), before he transitioned to full miniseries leads in JTBC's Welcome to Waikiki 2 (2019) and tvN series Catch the Ghost (2019). In 2023, he received top billing for his feature film debut in Park Hoon-jung's action noir The Childe (2023), for which he won several Best New Actor awards. The pair subsequently collaborated again on their first streaming series, Disney+ The Tyrant (2024). Alongside his screen career, he continues to perform in stage productions. Beyond acting, he ventured into variety programming as a main cast member on the KBS show 2 Days & 1 Night (2019–2021), winning the Rookie Award at the KBS Entertainment Awards.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1986 (1986-05-08): Birth of Kim Seon-ho — Acclaimed South Korean actor known for his dramatic range in theater and television.
2. 2005: 2005 Milestone — In 2005, Kim began studying acting at the Seoul Institute of the Arts.
3. 2009: 2009 Milestone — While still in college, he launched his acting career as a theater actor in Daehangno in 2009.
4. 2011: 2011 Milestone — After graduating with his bachelor's degree in 2011, he continued gaining recognition through his stage performances and earned the moniker "theater idol".
5. 2017: 2017 Milestone — He made his television debut in KBS drama Good Manager (2017).
6. 2018: 2018 Milestone — His first leading role came in the four-episode MBC drama special You Drive Me Crazy (2018), followed by secondary lead roles in tvN's 100 Days My Prince (2018), before he transitioned to full miniseries leads in JTBC's Welcome to Waikiki 2 (2019) and tvN series Catch the Ghost (2019).
7. 2019: 2019 Milestone — Beyond acting, he ventured into variety programming as a main cast member on the KBS show 2 Days & 1 Night (2019–2021), winning the Rookie Award at the KBS Entertainment Awards.
8. 2020: 2020 Milestone — He had his breakthrough role as Han Ji-pyeong from Start-Up (2020) and gained further attention with his role as Hong Du-sik in the romantic comedy Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha (2021).
9. 2023: 2023 Milestone — In 2023, he received top billing for his feature film debut in Park Hoon-jung's action noir The Childe (2023), for which he won several Best New Actor awards.
10. 2024: 2024 Milestone — The pair subsequently collaborated again on their first streaming series, Disney+ The Tyrant (2024).
11. 2026: 2026 Milestone — (2026), for which he received a Best Actor nomination at the 5th Blue Dragon Series Awards.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Kim Seon-ho

True or False: “Kim Seon-ho's initial interest in acting stemmed from a positive experience at an acting academy with friends.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): His initial spark of interest came after witnessing his mother being stabbed during a home invasion when he was in the second grade.

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