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My Take
Kim Sung-cheol is the kind of actor I trust to elevate any project he joins. Trained at the Korea National University of Arts and seasoned in musical theatre before television, he brings a grounded craftsmanship that reads in every scene. His breakout as the so-called Jailbird in Prison Playbook showed range, and roles in Do You Like Brahms?, Our Beloved Summer, and Hellbound confirm he can shift the temperature of a story whether leading or supporting. I value performers who build steadily rather than chase visibility, and his Capricorn-like patience in widening his range is exactly why I keep watching for his name.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Kim Sung-cheol
- Name (Japanese)
- キム・ソンチョル
- Reading
- きむ・そんちょる
- Born
- December 31, 1991 (age 34)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Goat
- Origin
- South Korea
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / 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 Sung-cheol born?
Born December 31, 1991 (age 34).
Where is Kim Sung-cheol from?
Kim Sung-cheol is from South Korea.
What does Kim Sung-cheol do?
Kim Sung-cheol works as actor, film actor, television actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
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.