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Kim Sung-kyun
South Korean actor
South Korean actor
| Field | Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| name | Kim Sung-kyun | ||
| image | 제19회 부천국제판타스틱영화제 폐막식 레드카펫 19.jpg | ||
| caption | Kim in July 2015 | ||
| birth_date | |||
| birth_place | Daegu, South Korea | ||
| agent | UL Entertainment | ||
| occupation | Actor | ||
| years_active | 2003 to present | ||
| spouse | Kim Hye Jung | ||
| children | 3 | ||
| module | {{Infobox Korean name/auto | child=yes | headercolor=transparent |
| hangul | %김성균 | ||
| hanja | 金成均 |
Kim Sung-kyun (; born May 25, 1980) is a South Korean character actor. He began his career in theater in 2003, remaining active as a theater actor in Daehangno (akin to Off-Broadway) from 2004 to 2012. In 2012, he transitioned to film, making his Chungmuro debut in a series of formidable villain roles. These included a gangster in Nameless Gangster: Rules of the Time, a serial killer in The Neighbor, a National Intelligence Service agent in Secretly, Greatly, and a knifeman in Hwayi: A Monster Boy. He ventured into television with supporting roles in Reply 1994 (2013), Reply 1988 (2015–2016), and Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo (2016), as well as leading roles in series D.P. (2021–2023) and Divorce Attorney Shin (2023).
Career
Kim Sung-kyun was born on May 25, 1980 and spent his childhood in Daegu. He debuted in the 2003 play Romeo and Juliet. His acting career truly commenced in Daehangno after he moved to Seoul in 2004, where he dedicated a decade to theater, starring in productions like Liar, Room Number 13, and I Miss You. He attended Gaya University's Department of Theater and Film for two years before dropping out and marrying in 2010.
Kim made his film debut in 2012 with Yoon Jong-bin's gangster film starring Choi Min-sik and Ha Jung-woo. He appeared as Park Chang-woo, the right-hand man of Ha Jung-woo's character. His performance garnered praise from the lead actors, leading him to be dubbed a "Chungmuro blue chip." He received nominations for Best New Actor at seven awards ceremonies, winning three: at the Baeksang Arts Awards, the Buil Film Awards, and the Korean Culture and Entertainment Awards.
His second film, the thriller The Neighbor, centers on a serial killer residing in the same apartment building as his victims, one of whom is a murdered girl, and the neighbors who become aware of his presence. In the film, Kim portrays Seung-hyeok, a deep-sea fishing boat crew member and the serial killer. His portrayal earned him the Best New Actor award from the Busan Film Critics Awards in 2012, as well as the Grand Bell Awards and the Korean Association of Film Critics Awards in the same year.
In 2013, Kim successfully broadened his scope to television, taking on a comedic role in tvN's Reply 1994. This unexpected comedic turn, marked by his innocent expressions and dialect acting, garnered him significant popularity and the nickname 'Pobely' (Samcheonpo + Lovely).
Personal life
Kim Sung-kyun met his wife as college classmate and later married her in 2010. They have two sons and one daughter. He enjoys carpentry, having built a handmade swing for each child.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nameless Gangster: Rules of the Time | Park Chang-woo | |||||||||||||||
| The Neighbor | Ryu Seung-hyuk | |||||||||||||||
| 577 Project | Himself | documentary | ||||||||||||||
| Man on the Edge | Choon-bong | |||||||||||||||
| South Bound | Bong Man-deok | |||||||||||||||
| Secretly, Greatly | Seo Soo-hyuk | |||||||||||||||
| Hwayi: A Monster Boy | Dong-beom | |||||||||||||||
| Fasten Your Seatbelt | Jo-rong | |||||||||||||||
| The Suspect | Ri Kwang-jo | |||||||||||||||
| Kundo: Age of the Rampant | Mr. Jang | |||||||||||||||
| We Are Brothers | Park Ha-yeon | |||||||||||||||
| Chronicle of a Blood Merchant | Geun-ryong | |||||||||||||||
| The Deal | Seung-hyun | |||||||||||||||
| Summer Snow | Seo-jung's manager | |||||||||||||||
| The Chosen: Forbidden Cave | Jin-myeong | |||||||||||||||
| Phantom Detective | Kang Sung-il | |||||||||||||||
| The Prison | Doctor Kim | |||||||||||||||
| The Sheriff in Town | Duk-man | |||||||||||||||
| The Poet and the Boy | Friend | Special appearance | ||||||||||||||
| The Preparation | In-gyoo | |||||||||||||||
| Wretches | Detective Kang | |||||||||||||||
| Golden Slumber | Geum-chul | |||||||||||||||
| Feng Shui | Kim Byeong-gi | |||||||||||||||
| The Witness | Hyung Gyun | |||||||||||||||
| I Have a Date with Spring | Adidas man | |||||||||||||||
| Story of Villains | ||||||||||||||||
| The Divine Move 2: The Wrathful | Heo Il-do | |||||||||||||||
| Waiting for Rain | Academy lecturer | Cameo | ||||||||||||||
| Sinkhole | Park Dong-won | |||||||||||||||
| Hansan: Rising Dragon | Kato | |||||||||||||||
| Seoul Vibe | Director Lee Hyun Kyun | |||||||||||||||
| Don't Buy the Seller | Detective Joo | |||||||||||||||
| 12.12: The Day | Kim Jun-yeop | |||||||||||||||
| Officer Black Belt | Kim Sun-min |
Television series
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2019–2024 | 2020 | 2023 | 2021–2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I Can Hear Your Voice | Detective | Cameo (episode 1) | ||||||||||||||
| Reply 1994 | Sam Cheon-po | |||||||||||||||
| Cunning Single Lady | Head of IT security | Cameo (episode 3) | ||||||||||||||
| Reply 1988 | Kim Sung-kyun | |||||||||||||||
| Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo | Choi Ji-mong | |||||||||||||||
| Entourage | Himself | Cameo (episode 4) | ||||||||||||||
| Untouchable | Jang Ki-seo | |||||||||||||||
| The Fiery Priest | Gu Dae-young | Season 1–2 | ||||||||||||||
| Hospital Playlist | Jung-won's second eldest brother | Cameo (episode 1) | ||||||||||||||
| Divorce Attorney Shin | Jang Hyeong-geun | |||||||||||||||
| D.P. | Park Bum-gu | Season 1–2 | ||||||||||||||
| Grid | Kim Man-ok / Lee Si-won | |||||||||||||||
| Weak Hero Class 1 | Gyu-jin | Special appearance | ||||||||||||||
| Moving | Lee Jae-man | |||||||||||||||
| Karma | Jang Gil-ryong | |||||||||||||||
| Nine Puzzles | Yang Jeong-ho |
Web series
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| After School: Lucky or Not | himself | Cameo (episode 6) |
Television show
| Year | Title | Role | Ref. | 2023 | 2025–2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Follow Hyung to Maya | Cast member | ||||
| Reply 1988 10th Anniversary |
Stage
Concert and musical
| Year | Title | Role | Venue | Date | Ref. | English | Korean | 2007 to 2008 | 2008 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dugeun Dugeun "Thumping Heart" | 두근두근 | Lonely man | ||||||||
| Muscular Famous Acapella Singer of | Daehakro Danmak Theater | November 15, 2007 – May 12, 2008 | ||||||||
| Daehakro Danmak Theater | June 19, 2008 – April 30, 2009 | |||||||||
| 2nd Busan Summer Musical Festival - Dugeun Dugeun | 제2회 부산썸머뮤지컬페스티벌 - 두근두근 | Kyungsung University Yeno Small Theater | July 26 – August 17 | |||||||
| Dugeun Dugeun (Heartbeat) | 두근두근 | Dongbang Arts Theater | December 24 – December 25 | |||||||
| Reply 1994 Drama Concert | 응답하라 1994 드라마 콘서트 | Expert | Grand Peace Palace, Kyung Hee University | February 15 – February 15 |
Theater
| Year | Title | Role | Venue | Date | Ref. | English | Korean | 2005 | 2005 | 2006 | 2008 | 2008 | 2009 | 2009 to 2010 | 2010 | 2010 to 2013 | 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kang Full's Pure Love Comic | 순정만화 | colspan="2" | |||||||||||||||
| Room No. 13 | 룸넘버13 | colspan="2" | |||||||||||||||
| Suspense Hamlet | 서스펜스 햄릿 | Theater Actor | Former Daehakro Dongsung Stage Small Theater | June 15 – September 3 | |||||||||||||
| Liar 1 Shot | 라이어 1탄 | Bobby Franklin | Gangnam Dongyang Art Hall | April 11, 2008 – January 1, 2012 | |||||||||||||
| I Want to See You, Missing You | 보고싶습니다 | Dok-hee | Kyungsung University Yeno Small Theater | December 22, 2008 – December 31, 2008 | |||||||||||||
| Yeollim Hall | November 28, 2008 – January 4, 2009 | ||||||||||||||||
| Mudis Hall | January 9 – April 19 | ||||||||||||||||
| Kyungsung University Yeno Small Theater | February 6 – March 1 | ||||||||||||||||
| Culture and Arts Exclusive Theater CT | May 8 – June 14 | ||||||||||||||||
| Talk During the Last 20 Minutes | 마지막 20분 동안 말하다 | Haphazard Multi-man | Lemon Art Hall (formerly Arts Play Theater Hall 2) | October 9, 2009 – January 3, 2010 | |||||||||||||
| I Want to See You, Missing You | 보고싶습니다 | Dok-hee | KBS Suwon Art Hall | January 16 – February 28 | |||||||||||||
| Liar 1 Shot | 라이어 1탄 | Bobby Franklin | Happy Theater | April 1, 2010 – January 20, 2013 | |||||||||||||
| Gyeongnam Culture and Arts Center (Jinju Culture and Arts Center) | April 1 – April 3 |
Awards and nominations
| Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee / Work | Result | Ref. | Asian Film Awards | Baeksang Arts Awards | Blue Dragon Film Awards | Blue Dragon Series Awards | Buil Film Awards | Busan Film Critics Awards | Grand Bell Awards | Korea Drama Awards | Korean Association of Film Critics Awards | Korean Culture and Entertainment Awards | SBS Drama Awards | tvN10 Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Best Newcomer | Nameless Gangster: Rules of the Time | |||||||||||||||
| 2012 | Best New Actor | ||||||||||||||||
| 2014 | Best New Actor (TV) | Reply 1994 | |||||||||||||||
| 2012 | Best New Actor | Nameless Gangster: Rules of the Time | |||||||||||||||
| 2024 | Best Supporting Actor | Moving | |||||||||||||||
| 2012 | Best New Actor | Nameless Gangster: Rules of the Time | |||||||||||||||
| 2012 | The Neighbor | ||||||||||||||||
| 2012 | The Neighbor | ||||||||||||||||
| Best Supporting Actor | Nameless Gangster: Rules of the Time | ||||||||||||||||
| Best New Actor | |||||||||||||||||
| 2014 | Best Couple Award | Kim Sung-kyun with Min Do-hee | |||||||||||||||
| Reply 1994 | |||||||||||||||||
| 2023 | Excellence Award, Actor | D.P. | |||||||||||||||
| 2012 | Best New Actor | The Neighbor | |||||||||||||||
| 2012 | Nameless Gangster: Rules of the Time | ||||||||||||||||
| 2016 | Special Acting Award, Actor in a Fantasy Drama | Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo | |||||||||||||||
| 2019 | Excellence Award, Actor in a Mid-Length Drama | The Fiery Priest | |||||||||||||||
| 2016 | Scene-Stealer, Actor | Reply 1988 |
Listicles
| Publisher | Year | Listicle | Placement | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Korean Film Council | 2021 | Korean Actors 200 |
Notes
References
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