Kim Sung-soo (actor)

Quick Facts: Who was Kim Sung-soo (actor)?

Subject:

Kim Sung-soo (actor)

Known for:

Versatile South Korean actor and host known for film, TV drama, and variety shows.

Born:

1975-05-23

Century / Era:

1975s Historical Era Archive

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Origins & Early Life

Kim Sung-soo (Korean: 김성수; born May 23, 1973) is a South Korean actor and television host. After beginning his career as a fashion model, Kim made his acting debut in the tokusatsu series Vectorman and the erotic film The Sweet Sex and Love. He has since appeared in the movies The Red Shoes and R2B: Return to Base, and several television series, including Full House, My Precious You, More Charming by the Day and My Lover, Madame Butterfly.

Career & Major Achievements

In 2009 he made his stage debut in the play Mom, Do You Want to Go on a Trip? More recently, Kim has expanded his career to variety shows.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

He was a regular on the popular reality show Invincible Baseball Team, and was the host of talk show Win Win in 2010. He also hosted several programs on cable, including fashion program Homme, bowling show Lucky Strike 300 and food show Noodle Myeongga.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1973: 1973 Milestone — Kim Sung-soo (Korean: 김성수; born May 23, 1973) is a South Korean actor and television host.
2. 1975 (1975-05-23): Birth of Kim Sung-soo (actor) — Versatile South Korean actor and host known for film, TV drama, and variety shows.
3. 2009: 2009 Milestone — In 2009 he made his stage debut in the play Mom, Do You Want to Go on a Trip?
4. 2010: 2010 Milestone — He was a regular on the popular reality show Invincible Baseball Team, and was the host of talk show Win Win in 2010.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Kim Sung-soo (actor)

True or False: “Kim Sung-soo's acting career began with a role in the tokusatsu series Vectorman.”

Answer (TRUE ⭕): His early filmography includes appearances in both the tokusatsu series Vectorman and the erotic film The Sweet Sex and Love.

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