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My Take
Kim Gap-su represents the kind of actor I value most: the dependable backbone of an entire industry. Working steadily since his 1977 debut across stage, film, and television, he brings a gravity that immediately anchors any scene, whether he is playing a villain, a father, or a king. While younger stars chase viral moments, performers like him quietly hold the structure together. Running his own master class studio shows a generosity toward the craft, a willingness to pass it forward. Nearly half a century at the top is itself a quiet achievement. He is, to me, the spine of Korean drama.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Kim Gap-su
- Name (Japanese)
- キム・ガプス
- Reading
- きむ・がぷす
- Born
- April 7, 1957 (age 69)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Rooster
- Origin
- Seoul, South Korea
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / stage actor / television actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Official sitehttp://www.kapsoo.com
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/iamkksoo/
- Xhttps://x.com/kapsookim
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%AD%E3%83%A0%E3%83%BB%E3%82%AC%E3%83%97%E3%82%B9
Frequently asked questions
When was Kim Gap-su born?
Born April 7, 1957 (age 69).
Where is Kim Gap-su from?
Kim Gap-su is from Seoul, South Korea.
What does Kim Gap-su do?
Kim Gap-su works as actor, film actor, stage actor, television actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-23
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.