Kim Soo-hyun Height, Age, Girlfriend, Family, Biography

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Height: 5' 11"

Age: 37 Years

Hometown: Seoul, South Korea

Bio/Wiki
Profession	Actor
Physical Stats
Height (approx.)	5' 11" (180 cm)
Eye Colour	Black
Hair Colour	Black
Career
Debut	TV: Kimchi Cheese Smile (2007) as a college swimmer Film: The Thieves (2012) as 'Zampano'
Awards, Honours	2010 • New Star Award for the television series 'Giant' at the SBS Drama Awards 2011 • Song of the Month (February) award for 'Dreaming' from the television series Dream High at the Cyworld Digital Music Awards • New Icon Award at the 4th Style Icon Asia Awards • 3 Awards: Best New Actor Award, Best Couple Award (shared with actress Bae Suzy), and Popularity Award - Actor for 'Dream High' at KBS Drama Awards • Best New Actor and Most Popular Actor awards for 'Dream High' at the 4th Korea Drama Awards • Best Dresser Male Artist Award at the 27th Korea Best Dresser Swan Awards • Hallyu Award at the Sky PerfecTV! Awards 2012 • Excellence Award - Best Actor for the television series 'Moon Embracing the Sun' at the APAN Star Awards • Best Actor - Television Award for 'Moon Embracing the Sun' at the 48th Baeksang Arts Awards • Popular Star Award for the film 'The Thieves' at the 33rd Blue Dragon Film Awards • Best Actor award for 'Moon Embracing the Sun' at the Korea Broadcasting Awards • Popular New Actor Award for 'The Thieves' at the Korea Youth Film Festival • Top Excellence Award - Actor in a Miniseries and Popularity Award - Actor awards at MBC Drama Awards • 20's Drama Star – Male and 20's Blue Carpet Popularity Award at Mnet 20's Choice Awards • Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Commendation at the Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards • Ranked 39th in Forbes' Korea Power Celebrity 40 list 2013 • Dream Icon Award at the Cosmo Beauty Awards • Best New Actor award for the film 'Secretly, Greatly' at the 50th Grand Bell Awards • Men's Fantasia Award for 'Secretly, Greatly' at the 17th Puchon Fantastic Film Festival • Model of the Year Award at TVCF Awards • Ranked 4th in Forbes' Korea Power Celebrity 40 list 2014 • Hallyu Star Award and Top Excellence Award (Actor in a Miniseries) for the television series 'My Love from the Star' at the APAN Star Awards • Best New Actor – Film and Most Popular Actor - Film awards for 'Secretly, Greatly' and Most Popular Actor – Television award for 'My Love from the Star' at the 50th Baeksang Arts Awards • Asia Star Award at the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) with Marie Claire Asia Star Awards • Style Icon Award at the 7th Style Icon Asia Awards • Best Actor in Asia award at the 7th International Drama Festival Awards • Grand Prize (Daesang) and Hallyu Star Award for 'My Love From the Star' at the 7th Korea Drama Awards • 4 Awards: Top Excellence Award - Actor in a Mid-length Drama, Netizen Popularity Award, Best Couple Award (shared with actress Jun Ji-hyun), and Top 10 Stars awards at SBS Drama Awards • Best Korean Actor and People's Choice Popular Actor awards for 'My Love from the Star' at Seoul International Drama Awards • Best Actor award for 'My Love from the Star' at Sseoljeon Awards • Prime Minister's Commendation at the Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards • Ranked 17th in Forbes' Korea Power Celebrity 40 list 2015 • Grand Prize (Daesang) for the television series 'The Producers' at the 4th APAN Star Awards • Best Korean Spokesmodel in China Award at the Busan International Advertising Festival • South Korean Entertainment Influencer Award at the China the Wind from the East Entertainment Awards • Popularity Award at the 52nd Grand Bell Awards • Global Best TV Actor award for 'My Love From the Star' at the Huading Awards • Grand Prize (Daesang) and Hallyu Star Award for 'The Producers' at the 8th Korea Drama Awards • 3 Awards: Best Couple Award (shared with actors Gong Hyo-jin and Cha Tae-hyun), Grand Prize (Daesang), and Netizen Award - Actor for 'The Producers' at KBS Drama Awards • Most Popular Star Award at the Korea Film Actors' Association Awards • National Brand Award Grand Prize – Culture Sector from the Institute of National Brand Promotion • Exemplary Taxpayer Commendation by the National Tax Service • Ranked 2nd in Forbes' Korea Power Celebrity 40 list 2016 • China's Favourite Korean Advertising Model Award at the Busan International Advertising Festival • Best Actor (Drama) Award and Fashionista Award at InStyle Awards • Ranked 5th in Forbes' Korea Power Celebrity 40 list 2019 • Global Ten Outstanding Young Persons award at the Big Ben Awards 2020 • Popular Star Award, Actor for the television series 'It's Okay to Not Be Okay' • AAA Hot Issue Award for 'It's Okay to Not Be Okay' and Grand Prize (Daesang) at Asia Artist Awards 2021 • Ranked 20th in Forbes' Korea Power Celebrity 40 list 2022 • Ranked 21st in Forbes' Korea Power Celebrity 40 list 2023 • Presidential Commendation by the National Tax Service 2024 • (4 Awards): Grand Prize (Daesang) Artist of the Year - Actor, Best Artist Award - TV/Film, Fabulous Award, and Hot Trend Award at the 9th Asia Artist Awards • Prizm Popularity Award (Male) at the 60th Baeksang Arts Awards • Actor of the Year (Drama) - Domestic Category and Actor of the Year (Drama) – Vietnam Category awards for the television series 'Queen of Tears' at Brand of the Year Awards • Best Couple Award (shared with actress Kim Ji-won) and Global Star Award for 'Queen of Tears' at the 15th Korea Drama Awards • Netizen Actor Star Award at the 16th Seoul Success Awards • Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism Award at the 6th Newsis Hallyu Expo • Gallup Korea's Television Actor of the Year (ranked 1st) 2025 • Best Actor – Vietnam Award for 'Queen of Tears' at the Korea First Brand Awards
Personal Life
Date of Birth	16 February 1988 (Tuesday)
Age (as of 2025)	37 Years
Birthplace	Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea
Zodiac sign	Aquarius
Signature
Nationality	South Korean
Hometown	Seoul
School	Joongdong High School, Seoul (2006)
College/University	Chung-Ang University, Seoul (2009)
Educational Qualification	A degree in Film and Theater
Blood Group	AB
Food Habit	Non-vegetarian
Controversies	Backlash Over Chinese Bottled Water Ad: In 2014, Kim Soo-hyun faced criticism in South Korea after appearing in a commercial for Chinese bottled water brand 'Hengda Bingquan' along with actress and model Jun Ji-hyun. The advertisement upset many Koreans because the company used the Chinese name 'Changbai Mountain' instead of the Korean name 'Paektu Mountain' for the water source. Since Paektu Mountain is an important symbol in Korean history and culture, using the Chinese name was seen as disrespectful. Both actors tried to end their contracts, but Kim eventually continued with the advertisement, which disappointed many fans. check sources The Korea Herald The Dating Scandal: In March 2025, Kim Soo-hyun became the center of a major controversy after a YouTube channel, Hoverlab, claimed he had a six-year romantic relationship with actress Kim Sae-ron starting when she was just 15 years old, a minor. The channel shared photos and alleged messages as "evidence," which soon went viral and caused public outrage, leading loss of brand deals. Kim, however, later denied allegations and stated that their relationship began after she became an adult. In May 2025, it was revealed that one of the key audio clips used as evidence had been fabricated using AI. In response, Kim's agency Gold Medalist then took legal steps to seize assets from the head of Hoverlab. check sources CNN
Social Media	Instagram
Relationships & More
Marital Status	Unmarried
Affairs/Girlfriends	• Ahn So hee (actor, former singer) (2015) (rumoured) • Bae Suzy (actor, singer) (2011) (rumoured) • Im Yoon-ah (aka Yoona) (actor, singer) (2011) (rumoured) • IU (actor, singer) (rumoured) • Nana (actor, singer) (2014) (rumoured) • Kim Sae-ron (actor) (deceased) (2019-2020)
Family
Parents	Father- Kim Chung-hoon (former singer of the 80's band "Seven Dolphins")
Siblings	Half-Sister- Kim Joo Na (singer)
Style Quotient
Car Collection	• BMW i8 • Mercedes-Benz SL 63 AMG
Money Factor
Assets/Properties	• An apartment in Galleria Forêt, Seongsu-dong, Seoul (bought in October 2013 for ₩4.02 billion) • A property in Seoul Forest Trimage, Seoul (bought in May 2014 for ₩3.02 billion) • A penthouse in Seoul (bought in January 2024 for ₩8.8 billion)
Net Worth (approx.)	$116 million USD (as of 2025)

Some Lesser Known Facts About Kim Soo-hyun

Kim Soo-hyun grew up in Seoul, South Korea.
Kim’s parents separated when he was very young. His father later remarried and had another child, Kim Juna. Soo-hyun, however, still often refers to himself as an only child, out of respect for the mother who raised him alone.

A childhood picture of Kim Soo-hyun
As a child, Kim was timid and quiet. To help him open up, his mother enrolled him in acting classes. Over time, he developed an interest in acting, and by the time he reached high school, he had grown a desire to become an actor.
Kim began his career in theatre with his first major role as ‘Puck’ in Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. He went on to play Kenickie in the musical ‘Grease’ and portray the lead character in ‘Hamlet.’
Kim has worked in a few short films, including ‘Cherry Blossom’ (2008) and ‘Worst Friends’ (2009), in which he played the roles of ‘Han Hyun-joon’ and ‘Kim Joon-ki’ respectively.

Kim Soo-hyun as ‘Han Hyun-joon’ in a still from the short film ‘Cherry Blossom’ (2008)
In 2008, he played the role of ‘Han Jae-ta’ in ‘Jungle Fish,’ a KBS2 teen drama inspired by real events. The show highlighted the struggles and academic pressure that students face to get into elite universities.

Kim Soo-hyun (left) as ‘Han Jae-ta’ in the television series ‘Jungle Fish’ (2008)
In 2009, he appeared in a few television series, including SBS’s ‘Will It Snow for Christmas?’ and ‘Father’s House.’

Kim Soo-hyun as ‘Cha Kang-jin’ in a still from the television series ‘Will It Snow for Christmas?’ (2009)
In 2011, Kim Soo-hyun was appointed as an ambassador for the 16th Korea Goyang International Flower Festival along with singer Bae Suzy.
Kim Soo-hyun gained recognition through his performance as ‘Song Sam-dong’ in the television series ‘Dream High’ (2011), which aired on KBS2.
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Kim Soo-hyun and actor Bae Suzy were rumoured to be dating after starring together in the 2011 drama Dream High. Their chemistry sparked speculation, but in 2013, Kim clarified they were just close friends.
In 2011, Kim Soo-hyun and actor Yoona were rumoured to be dating after working on a commercial together. Reports claimed that they met at a church and became close. Since neither of them denied the rumours, fans continued to speculate about their relationship.
In 2012, he made a special appearance as ‘Song Sam-dong’ in ‘Dream High 2.’

Kim Soo-hyun in a still from the television series ‘Dream High 2’ (2012)
That same year, he played the role of ‘King Lee Hwon’ in MBC TV’s series ‘Moon Embracing the Sun.’
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Kim Soo-hyun has become a top choice for advertisers and has often been called the ‘King of Endorsements.’ He has promoted a wide variety of products, including food, fashion, electronics, telecom services, and automobiles.
His popularity grew with ‘Moon Embracing the Sun’ so much that he became the face of 17 brands at once, breaking figure skater Yuna Kim’s previous record of 15 endorsements.
Kim has appeared in many films, such as Zampano in ‘The Thieves’ (2012), Won Ryu-hwan/Bang Dong-gu in ‘Secretly, Greatly’ (2013), Mr. Park (young) in ‘Miss Granny’ (2014), and Jang Tae-yeong in ‘Real’ (2017).

Kim Soo-hyun in a still from the film ‘Secretly, Greatly’ (2013)
In 2012, Kim began donating rice to those in need. He has continued providing rice every year since.
On 18 April 2012, Kim was appointed as the Honorary Ambassador for Korean tourism by the Korea Tourism Organization.

Kim Soo-hyun at an event where he was appointed as an Honorary Ambassador for the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO)
On 3 December 2012, he was named the Public Relations Ambassador for Lotte Hotel Busan.
Kim Soo-hyun’s work as ‘Do Min-joon’ in the romantic comedy series ‘My Love from the Star’ (2013-2014) was praised by both viewers and critics. He also lent his voice to the songs ‘In Front of Your House’ and ‘Promise.’

Kim Soo-hyun and Jun Ji-hyun in a still from the series ‘My Love from the Star’ (2013-2014)
After the success of ‘My Love from the Star,’ Kim became one of the popular commercial models, appearing in over 30 ads, including 10 shown in China and other Asian countries.
On 20 May 2014, Kim Soo-hyun was appointed as one of the Public Relations Ambassadors for Chung-Ang University in Seoul.
In 2014, Kim attended the opening ceremonies of two global sports events. He sang ‘Light up the Future’ at the Summer Youth Olympics in China and later participated in the Asian Games in South Korea, promoting the message of ‘One Asia’ with others.

Kim Soo-hyun, while performing at the 2014 Summer Youth Olympic Games held in Nanjing, China
During his 2014 Asia tour, Kim Soo-hyun donated nearly ₩200 million to the China Children and Teenagers’ Fund (CCTF) through a Gucci event.
He later contributed ₩300 million to support the young victims of the Sewol ferry disaster as part of the Yellow Ribbon Campaign.
In 2014, Kim Soo-hyun was rumoured to be dating actor and singer Nana after reports claimed that they had called each other their “ideal type.” Nana, however, later denied rumours on the talk show ‘Mnet’s Beatles Code 3D’ and clarified that the speculation was based on false claims by a reporter.
In 2015, Kim was romantically linked to actor Ahn So hee after she signed with his agency, KeyEast Entertainment. Reports claimed they met secretly at her Yongsan apartment and were planning to marry. However, both KeyEast and Ahn’s agency, BH Entertainment, denied the rumours and warned of legal action against false reports.
His appearance as ‘Baek Seung-chan’ in KBS2’s series ‘The Producers’ (2015) earned him more recognition.
On 3o July 2015, Kim’s wax figure was unveiled at Musée Grévin in Seoul, making him one of the first Korean actors featured at the museum.

Kim Soo-hyun’s wax statue at Musée Grévin in Seoul
That same year, he was appointed as the Honorary Ambassador for Incheon International Airport.

Kim Soo-hyun with Incheon International Airport Corp. CEO Park Wan-su after being named an honorary ambassador for the airport
Kim Soo-hyun was named Seoul’s Goodwill Ambassador on 25 October 2015. Over the next two years, he participated in several cultural events to help promote the city.

25 October 2015: Kim Soo-hyun, after being named Seoul’s Goodwill Ambassador
In 2015, he became the face of Jeju Air, and in 2016, he was featured as the main character in a Chinese video game.

Kim Soo-hyun as the face of Jeju Air
In April 2016, Kim was chosen as the face of Paradise City and Paradise Casino to boost the resort’s global appeal, especially in China and Japan.

Kim Soo-hyun as the Ambassador of Paradise City and Paradise Casino
In January 2017, Kim Soo-hyun participated in an online campaign called ‘Give Love’ alongside other leading South Korean celebrities. The initiative aimed to raise funds for NGOs working to protect and support children’s rights.
In 2017, he appeared in a music video for the song ‘Ending Scene’ sung by IU .

Kim Soo-hyun and IU in a still from the music video of the song ‘Ending Scene’ (2017)
Kim was once rumoured to be involved with singer and actor IU. Both, however, later denied the rumours, calling each other close friends.

Kim Soo-hyun and IU
That same year, Kim took a break from acting to complete his 21-month mandatory military service.
He made a comeback with special appearances in tvN’s ‘Hotel del Luna’ (2019) and ‘Crash Landing on You’ (2019-2020).

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Kim Soo-hyun in ‘Hotel del Luna’ (2019)
In December 2019, Kim left KeyEast and co-founded the entertainment agency ‘Gold Medalist’ with his cousin, director Lee Sa-rang, and producer Kim Mi-hye.
Kim Soo-hyun worked in many other series, including tvN’s ‘It’s Okay to Not Be Okay’ (2020), Coupang Play’s ‘One Ordinary Day’ (2021), and tvN’s ‘Queen of Tears’ (2024).

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Kim Soo-hyun as ‘Moon Gang-tae’ in ‘It’s Okay to Not Be Okay’ (2020)
In February 2020, Kim Soo-hyun offered financial support to low-income families struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic by donating ₩100 million.
In July 2021, Kim Soo-hyun became a product endorser for the Philippine retail brand ‘Bench.’ On 13 September 2021, he was named a global ambassador for the fashion brand Tommy Hilfiger.

Kim Soo-hyun as the face of ‘Bench’
In 2022, Kim became the product endorser for Dunkin’ Donuts. On 17 August 2023, he was chosen as the brand ambassador for the outdoor fashion brand Eider.

Kim Soo-hyun as the product endorser for Dunkin’ Donuts
In January 2025, Kim Soo-hyun was named a brand ambassador for Prada and attended the brand’s Fall/Winter 2025 show at Milan Fashion Week. His partnership with Prada, however, ended in March due to allegations that he had dated actress Kim Sae-ron when she was a minor.

Kim Soo-hyun at the 2025 Milan Fashion Week
The controversy intensified after YouTuber Kim Se-ui held a press conference on 7 May 2025, where he played an audio recording that allegedly proved Soo-hyun had a romantic relationship with Kim Sae-ron, which supposedly began when she was still in middle school.
During the same event, Kim Se-ui accused Soo-hyun of physical assault and claimed he refused to pay 4 billion won (approximately Rs 25.3 crore) to suppress the audio. He further alleged that Kim had violated South Korea’s Child Welfare Act by allegedly engaging in a romantic relationship with Kim Sae-ron while she was still a minor.
In response, Kim Soo-hyun’s legal team at LKB & Partners dismissed all the accusations, stating that the voice recording was AI-generated.
On 23 June 2025, Kim Soo-hyun and his agency, Gold Medalist, filed a criminal complaint and additional lawsuits against Kim Se-ui and Kim Sae-ron’s family for defamation and false accusations.
His legal team labelled it a “serious case of false accusation” and made it clear they would hold both parties fully accountable for the damage to Soo-hyun’s reputation.
The controversy traced back to May 2022, when Kim Sae-ron was involved in a DUI incident, which reportedly led to financial issues and disputes with her agency, Gold Medalist, owned by Kim Soo-hyun.
Reports claim that during this period, Kim Sae-ron reached out to Kim Soo-hyun multiple times, asking for help with her debts, but he allegedly distanced himself from her.
Kim Sae-ron committed suicide on 16 February 2025. After her death, speculations began to surface about Kim Soo-hyun’s possible involvement.
Kim Soo-hyun is an avid traveller and often shares his travel experiences on social media.

A picture of Kim Soo-hyun from one of his vacations
He loves animals and often posts pictures with them on social media.

Kim Soo-hyun with cats
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