Photo: 티비텐 TV10 / CC BY 3.0 (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
Kim Jae-young reads to me as a patient, dependable craftsman rather than an overnight sensation. Born in 1988, this South Korean actor and model has stacked up a resume any K-drama fan recognizes: Yong-pal, Master – God of Noodles, My Secret Romance, and the breakout warmth of 100 Days My Prince. He came up through modeling but clearly refused to coast on looks, building credibility role by role and holding his own in ensemble pieces like Entourage. I value performers who earn trust on set over those who chase hype, and watching steady talents like him climb is one of my favorite things to follow.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Kim Jae-young
- Name (Japanese)
- キム・ジェヨン
- Reading
- きむ・じぇよん
- Born
- September 30, 1988 (age 37)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Dragon
- Origin
- South Korea
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / film 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
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Iron Man | — | |
| Notable work | Hello Monster | — | |
| Notable work | Yong-pal | — | |
| Notable work | Master – God of Noodles | — | |
| Notable work | Entourage | — | |
| Notable work | My Secret Romance | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Kim Jae-young born?
Born September 30, 1988 (age 37).
Where is Kim Jae-young from?
Kim Jae-young is from South Korea.
What does Kim Jae-young do?
Kim Jae-young works as actor, film actor.
What is Kim Jae-young known for?
Notable works include Iron Man, Hello Monster, Yong-pal.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
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.