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My Take
What draws me to Kim Ji-seok is the quiet authority he brings to the screen. Born in Seoul in 1981 and educated at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, he never struck me as someone chasing flashy leading-man stardom. Instead, he belongs to that valuable breed of actor who anchors a scene from its edges, the kind whose face you recognize instantly even when the spotlight is elsewhere. I tend to trust performers like that more than the obvious headliners. There's a discipline and steadiness to his presence that quietly earns my respect, and I find myself rooting for the understated craftsman every time.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Kim Ji-seok
- Name (Japanese)
- キム・ジソク
- Reading
- きむ・じそく
- Born
- April 21, 1981 (age 45)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Rooster
- Origin
- Seoul, South Korea
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- film actor / actor / television actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Kyungbock High School
- University
- Hankuk University of Foreign Studies
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Kim Ji-seok born?
Born April 21, 1981 (age 45).
Where is Kim Ji-seok from?
Kim Ji-seok is from Seoul, South Korea.
What does Kim Ji-seok do?
Kim Ji-seok works as film actor, actor, television actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-24
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.