Kim Sung-cheol

South Korean actor known for musicals, dramas like Our Beloved Summer, and historical roles.

Quick Facts: Who was Kim Sung-cheol?

Subject:
Kim Sung-cheol
Known for:
South Korean actor known for musicals, dramas like Our Beloved Summer, and historical roles.
Born:
1991-12-31
Century / Era:
1991s Historical Era Archive
Verified Source:
2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Kim Sung-cheol (Korean: 김성철; born December 31, 1991) is a South Korean actor. He achieved initial success in stage musicals before being cast in his debut television role as Kim Young-cheol (a.k.a. 'Jailbird') in Prison Playbook (2017). He is recognised for his roles in The Battle of Jangsari (2019), Do You Like Brahms? (2020), Our Beloved Summer (2021), and Hellbound (2024).

Career & Major Achievements

Kim made his debut in the musical Puberty in 2014. In the following years, he appeared in various musicals including My Bucket List, Werther and Fan Letter. For his performance as Tobias Ragg in the 2016 Korean production of Sweeney Todd, he received the award for Best Rookie Actor at the Korea Musical Awards. In 2017, Kim made his television debut in Prison Playbook. In 2018, Kim starred in the musical rom-com To.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

Jenny opposite Jung Chae-yeon. Kim also joined in the film Too Hot to Die. In October 2018, Kim joined the drama OCN Player. In 2019, Kim acted in the JTBC drama The Wind Blows as well as the tvN series Arthdal Chronicles. He also starred in the war film The Battle of Jangsari, for which he won a Best New Actor award in the 27th Korean Culture and Entertainment Awards.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

  1. 1991 (1991-12-31): Birth of Kim Sung-cheol — South Korean actor known for musicals, dramas like Our Beloved Summer, and historical roles.
  2. 2014: 2014 Milestone — Kim made his debut in the musical Puberty in 2014.
  3. 2016: 2016 Milestone — For his performance as Tobias Ragg in the 2016 Korean production of Sweeney Todd, he received the award for Best Rookie Actor at the Korea Musical Awards.
  4. 2017: 2017 Milestone — 'Jailbird') in Prison Playbook (2017).
  5. 2018: 2018 Milestone — In 2018, Kim starred in the musical rom-com To.
  6. 2019: 2019 Milestone — He is recognised for his roles in The Battle of Jangsari (2019), Do You Like Brahms?
  7. 2020: 2020 Milestone — (2020), Our Beloved Summer (2021), and Hellbound (2024).

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Kim Sung-cheol

True or False: “Kim Sung-cheol's breakthrough role in Prison Playbook was a television drama.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): While his debut was in the musical Puberty in 2014, his first TV role was in Prison Playbook in 2017.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kim Sung-cheol

Who was Kim Sung-cheol and what are their primary contributions?

South Korean actor known for musicals, dramas like Our Beloved Summer, and historical roles. Origins & Early Life: Kim Sung-cheol (Korean: 김성철; born December 31, 1991) is a South Korean actor. He achieved initial success in stage musicals before being cast in his debut television role as Kim Young-cheol (a.k.a. 'Jailbird') in Prison Playbook (2017). He is recognised for his roles in The Battle of Jangsari (2019), Do You Like Brahms? (2020), Our Beloved Summer (2021), and Hellbound (2024).

When was Kim Sung-cheol born and during which historical era did they live?

Kim Sung-cheol was born on 1991-12-31. For complete historical world events during this era, explore the 1991 Chrono-Archive.

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