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My Take
Kim Dong-wook is one of those Korean actors who earned his place the slow, honest way. He went from student short films and minor parts to breaking out in Coffee Prince, then proved his range across Take Off, The Guest and The King of Pigs. Trained at Korea National University of Arts, he brings a grounded discipline to his work that I admire. What I like most is his willingness to chase edgier, riskier roles rather than coast on safe leading-man parts. Now in his forties, he strikes me as an actor entering his richest stretch, and I am genuinely curious where he heads next.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Kim Dong-wook
- Name (Japanese)
- キム・ドンウク
- Reading
- きむ・どんうく
- Born
- July 29, 1983 (age 42)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Boar
- Origin
- South Korea
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / film score composer / television actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Korea National University of Arts
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Kim Dong-wook born?
Born July 29, 1983 (age 42).
Where is Kim Dong-wook from?
Kim Dong-wook is from South Korea.
What does Kim Dong-wook do?
Kim Dong-wook works as actor, film actor, film score composer, television actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.