Won Bin

Biographical Overview & Key Facts

Subject:

Won Bin

Role / Field:

Acclaimed South Korean actor known for his mysterious aura and powerful on-screen presence.

Born:

1977-11-10

Century / Era:

1977s Historical Era

Database Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Wikipedia CC BY-SA 4.0

Origins & Early Life

Kim Do-jin (Korean: 김도진; born November 10, 1977), known professionally as Won Bin (원빈), is a South Korean actor. He first gained wide popularity in 2000 after starring in the television series Autumn in My Heart. One of the most selective actors in the Korean entertainment industry, he has starred in only five films to date: Guns & Talks (2001), Taegukgi (2004), My Brother (2004), Mother (2009), and The Man from Nowhere (2010). He was Gallup Korea's Film Actor of the Year in 2010 and 2011. Won was born on November 10, 1977, in Jeongseon County, Gangwon Province, South Korea.

Pivotal Works & Achievements

He is the fifth and youngest child, with one brother and three sisters. His father was employed in a mine, and his mother worked on a farm. Like other children living in mountainous areas, Won spent most of his time playing with friends in the mountains and rivers. He was often shy, introspective, and quiet—traits that would follow him into adulthood. Although not talkative or outgoing, he excelled in sports.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

Won began taking taekwondo lessons and holds a black belt. He graduated from Chuncheon Mech Tech High School and initially planned to become a car mechanic due to his interest in car racing and motorcycling. In November 1995, a cable television network was looking for new actors; Won applied and was accepted in his last semester of high school. He played bit parts on cable television, where he was noticed by fashion designer André Kim, who invited him to appear in his fashion show. Afterward, Won signed with a talent agency and decided to adopt the stage name "Won Bin".

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1977 (1977-11-10): Birth of Won Bin — Acclaimed South Korean actor known for his mysterious aura and powerful on-screen presence.
2. 1995: 1995 Milestone — In November 1995, a cable television network was looking for new actors; Won applied and was accepted in his last semester of high school.
3. 2000: 2000 Milestone — He first gained wide popularity in 2000 after starring in the television series Autumn in My Heart.
4. 2001: 2001 Milestone — One of the most selective actors in the Korean entertainment industry, he has starred in only five films to date: Guns & Talks (2001), Taegukgi (2004), My Brother (2004), Mother (2009), and The Man from Nowhere (2010).
5. 2010: 2010 Milestone — He was Gallup Korea's Film Actor of the Year in 2010 and 2011.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Won Bin

True or False: “Won Bin's initial career focus after high school graduation was solely on acting roles in television dramas.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): While he did act in cable TV, his early interests included car racing and motorcycling, leading him to initially plan a career as a car mechanic.

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