Kim Soo-hyun

Kim Soo-hyun (; born February 16, 1988) is a South Korean actor. One of the highest-paid actors in South Korea in 2020, his accolades include five Baeksang Arts Awards, two Grand Bell Awards and one Blue Dragon Film Award. He has been featured by ''Forbes'' in their Power Celebrity 40 and 30 Under 30 Asia lists. He was also selected as Gallup Korea's Television Actor of the Year in 2014.

Following a few theatrical performances, Kim made his television debut in 2007 with the family sitcom ''Kimchi Cheese Smile''. He went on to establish himself with starring roles in the television dramas ''Dream High'' (2011), ''Moon Embracing the Sun'' (2012), as well as in the top-grossing films ''The Thieves'' (2012) and ''Secretly, Greatly'' (2013). His performance as King Lee Hwon in ''Moon Embracing the Sun'' won him the Baeksang Arts Award for Best Actor – Television.

Kim became a top Hallyu star as he gained further success with the fantasy series ''My Love from the Star'' (2013–14), and the variety drama ''The Producers'' (2015), which earned him several accolades. He enlisted to complete his mandatory military service in October 2017, and marked his return to acting with the romantic comedy ''It's Okay to Not Be Okay'' (2020). Following that, he starred in ''One Ordinary Day'' (2021) and ''Queen of Tears'' (2024).

In March 2025, Kim faced grooming allegations involving late actress Kim Sae-ron, whom he later admitted to have dated, leading to widespread public and industry backlash. Provided by Wikipedia