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Kim Woo-seok was born on October 27, 1996 in Daejeon, South Korea. Kim Woo-seok is credited as a singer and actor. That works out to 29 years old in 2026.
My Take
What strikes me about Kim Woo-seok is the sheer resilience of his climb. He was already grinding away as Wooshin in Up10tion before Produce X 101 thrust him into a brutal popularity contest, where he placed second and earned a spot in X1. That kind of trajectory tells me he is less a lucky breakout than a stubborn craftsman who kept showing up. His pivot into solo work and acting suggests an appetite for reinvention that I admire. I find performers who survive the survival-show machine and keep building afterward far more compelling than overnight sensations, and he fits that mold.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Kim Woo-seok
- Name (Japanese)
- キム・ウソク
- Reading
- きむ・うそく
- Born
- October 27, 1996 (age 29)
- Origin
- Daejeon, South Korea
- Occupation
- singer / actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Rat
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3. About this entry
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Frequently asked questions
When was Kim Woo-seok born?
Kim Woo-seok was born on October 27, 1996 and is 29 years old.
Where is Kim Woo-seok from?
Kim Woo-seok is from Daejeon, South Korea.
What does Kim Woo-seok do?
Kim Woo-seok works as singer, actor.
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