Kim Sun-bin (actor)

Quick Facts: Who was Kim Sun-bin (actor)?

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Kim Sun-bin (actor)

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South Korean actor known for historical dramas and web series roles.

Born:

2001-05-07

Century / Era:

2001s Historical Era Archive

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2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Kim Sun-bin (Korean: 김선빈; born May 7, 2001) is a South Korean actor under Golden Moon. He made his acting debut in 2020, and is best known for his roles in historical dramas Korea–Khitan War (2023–2024) and The Haunted Palace (2025). Kim made his acting debut in the web series Let Me Off the Earth (2020) as Yeongjun. In 2022, Kim signed an exclusive contract with Major9.

Career & Major Achievements

He then had his first leading role in the web series New Love Playlist (2022), and was also later cast in the 2022 KBS Drama Special: Prism as the lead. In 2023, Kim was cast in Korea–Khitan War (2023–2024) as Choe Chung, marking his historical drama debut. In 2024, Kim signed with Golden Moon and has appeared in two dramas, Coupang Play's Cinderella at 2 AM (2024) and JTBC's historical drama The Tale of Lady Ok (2024–2025).

Enduring Legacy & Impact

Kim won his first Best New Actor Award for portraying Choi Chung in Korea–Khitan War at the 6th Daejeon Special FX Festival's DFX OTT Awards, which was held on September 21, 2024. In 2025, Kim has been cast in the SBS TV's romantic fantasy historical drama The Haunted Palace. He then joined the cast for the 2026 KBS2 weekend drama Recipe for Love.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 2001 (2001-05-07): Birth of Kim Sun-bin (actor) — South Korean actor known for historical dramas and web series roles.
2. 2020: 2020 Milestone — He made his acting debut in 2020, and is best known for his roles in historical dramas Korea–Khitan War (2023–2024) and The Haunted Palace (2025).
3. 2022: 2022 Milestone — In 2022, Kim signed an exclusive contract with Major9.
4. 2023: 2023 Milestone — In 2023, Kim was cast in Korea–Khitan War (2023–2024) as Choe Chung, marking his historical drama debut.
5. 2024: 2024 Milestone — In 2024, Kim signed with Golden Moon and has appeared in two dramas, Coupang Play's Cinderella at 2 AM (2024) and JTBC's historical drama The Tale of Lady Ok (2024–2025).
6. 2025: 2025 Milestone — In 2025, Kim has been cast in the SBS TV's romantic fantasy historical drama The Haunted Palace.
7. 2026: 2026 Milestone — He then joined the cast for the 2026 KBS2 weekend drama Recipe for Love.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Kim Sun-bin (actor)

True or False: “Kim Sun-bin's first major role was in the 2022 KBS Drama Special: Prism.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): His acting debut occurred earlier in 2020 in the web series Let Me Off the Earth.

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