Kim Kang-woo

Kim Kang-woo (born July 11, 1978) is a South Korean actor. He is best known from his roles in The Taste of Money and The Missing.

In this Korean name, the family name is Kim.
Kim Kang-woo
Born (1978-07-11) July 11, 1978
Seoul, South Korea
EducationChung-Ang University - Theater and Film
OccupationActor
Years active1998–present
AgentKing Entertainment
Spouse(s)
Han Mu-young
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(m. 2010)​
Children1
Korean name
Hangul
Hanja
Revised RomanizationGim Gang-u
McCune–ReischauerKim Kang'u

Career

Kim Kang-woo majored in Theater and Film at Chung-Ang University,[1] and made his acting debut in Kim Ki-duk's 2002 film The Coast Guard while still a senior, later commenting that the role of a soldier was the only one he could get without any prior experience. Subsequent roles in the drama series Breathless and Three Leafed Clover earned Kim the nickname "Mr. Right" as he became known for his portrayal of honest and diligent characters.[2] His first leading film role was in Jeong Jae-eun's 2005 sophomore feature The Aggressives, for which he and co-star Chun Jung-myung were the co-recipients of the "Best New Actor" award at the 6th Busan Film Critics Awards.[3]

In 2007, Kim starred in Park Heung-sik's The Railroad, which told the story of two strangers who reveal their inner pain to each other when they are stranded at the last railway station before the Korean Demilitarized Zone. Kim was upset when the film was only released in ten theaters, and went to screenings by himself in an effort to promote the film, where he greeted and conversed with members of the audience.[4][5] In spite of its poor box office performance, The Railroad found favour with critics, and Kim won the "Best Actor" award at the 25th Torino Film Festival. Although happy to win the award, Kim found it more gratifying to observe Italian audiences responding to the film in the same way as Korean audiences, recognizing the power of film to transcend national borders.[4][6] He also admitted to being anxious because of the increased expectations people would have over his future performances.[2]

Kim found commercial success with his next film, Le Grand Chef, which despite opening during a slow season sold more than three million tickets to become the fourth biggest selling South Korean film of 2007.[4][7] Based on a popular manhwa, the film focused on the conflict between two rival chefs, played by Kim and Im Won-hee. To prepare for his role, Kim attended cooking classes for one and a half months, and for one crucial scene in particular he visited a slaughterhouse, receiving a big shock as he knew nothing about the slaughtering process.[8][9] In addition, he was required to film a number of scenes with a cow, and spent some ten days acquainting himself with it—grooming it, feeding it and taking it for walks—remarking that it was "like working with a very sensitive actress".[5] He next starred in the crime thriller Rainbow Eyes the same year, portraying a tough detective who is also a homosexual.[2]

In 2008, Kim took on the lead role in Marine Boy, portraying a former professional swimmer who falls into a debt trap.[10] The same year, he starred in the short film I'm Right Here as part of the omnibus Five Senses of Eros.[11]

Kim returned to the small screen in 2009, playing a psychopath in the action thriller The Slingshot.[12]

Following a supporting role in Hong Sang-soo's comedy drama Hahaha, Kim starred in the remake of the 1986 Hong Kong film A Better Tomorrow.[13]

Kim was then cast in the Japanese film Black Dawn, playing a Korean agent.[14] He then starred in the short film The Heavenly Creature as part of Kim Jee-woon's science-fiction anthology film Doomsday Book; and played the lead role in erotic thriller The Taste of Money by Im Sang-soo.[15][16] Kim returned to the small screen in the romantic comedy action drama Lovers of Haeundae.[17]

The same year, Kim published a travel book titled Two Men’s Unstoppable Thailand Trip, which recorded his Thailand experience with his close friend and filmmaker, Lee Jung-sub.[18]

Making 2013 a busy year; Kim starred in three films: fantasy thriller The Gifted Hands, romantic comedy film Marriage Blue and 3D sports comedy film Mr. Go.[19][20][21]

Kim then starred in thriller Tabloid Truth as a talent manager, a film focusing on the tabloid culture of South Korea.[22] He next featured in the ensemble drama Cart, a film depict a story about contract workers in a large discount store who are faced with wrongful dismissals.[23] Meanwhile on the small screen, Kim took on the lead role in the revenge thriller Golden Cross.[24][25]

In August 2014, Kim left his previous management agency Namoo Actors, and signed with C-JeS Entertainment.[26]

In 2015, Kim starred in the period film The Treacherous, playing a tyrant king who exploits the populace for his own carnal pleasures.[27][28] He then starred in his first cable television series; mystery thriller The Missing;[29][30] followed by another thriller Goodbye Mr. Black, taking on a villainous role.[31]

In 2017, Kim starred in the science fiction drama Circle alongside Yeo Jin-goo.[32][33] In June 2017, Kim's contract with C-JeS Entertainment expired and he decided to sign with new management agency King Entertainment.[34]

In 2018, Kim starred in the psychological thriller The Vanished, a remake of the 2012 film The Body.[35][36] The same year, he starred in the weekend drama My Contracted Husband, Mr. Oh together with Uee.[37][38]

In 2019, Kim starred in the fantasy drama Item as the antagonist.[39] and as an ex-detective in Woman of 9.9 Billion.

Personal life

On June 18, 2010, Kim married his longtime girlfriend Han Mu-young, the elder sister of actress Han Hye-jin.[40][41] Their son was born in 2011.[42]

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role
2002The Coast GuardPrivate Jo
2003SilmidoMin-ho
2004SpringtimeJu-ho
2005The AggressivesMogi
The Beast and the BeautyTak Joon-ha
2007The RailroadKim Man-soo
Le Grand ChefSeong-chan
Rainbow EyesCho Kyung-yoon
2008Hello, SchoolgirlGyu-cheol (cameo)
2009Marine BoyCheon-soo
Five Senses of ErosKang Hyeon-woo
2010Ha Ha HaKang Jeong-ho
A Better TomorrowKim Chul
2012Doomsday BookPark Do-won
The Taste of MoneyJoo Young-jak
Black DawnYoo Dae-ha/An Min-cheol
2013The Gifted HandsYang Choon-dong
In My End Is My BeginningJung-ha's younger brother (cameo)[43]
Mr. GoDoosan Bears general manager Kim
Marriage BlueTae-kyu
2014Tabloid TruthLee Woo-gon
CartDong-joon
2015The TreacherousPrince Yeonsan
2016Clocking Out (Short film)Kim Hyo-chan[44]
2018The VanishedPark Jin-han
High SocietyBaek Kwang-hyun

Television series
Year Title Role Network
2003BreathlessShin Moo-chulMBC
2005Three Leafed CloverYoon Seong-wooSBS
2008BichunmooShi Jun[45]
2009The SlingshotChae Do-wooKBS2
2012Lovers of HaeundaeLee Tae-sung/Nam Hae
2014Golden CrossKang Do-yoon
2015The MissingGil Soo-hyunOCN
2016Goodbye Mr. BlackMin Seon-jaeMBC
2017CircleKim Joon-hyuktvN
2018My Contracted Husband, Mr. OhOh Jak-doo/Oh-HyukMBC
2019ItemCho Se-hwang
2019–2020Woman of 9.9 Billion[46]Kang Tae-wooKBS2
2021Sabotage CityTBAJTBC

Variety show
Year Title Network Role Notes Ref.
2016 수상한휴가 KBS 2 Cast member with Im Hyung-joon
2018 4 Wheeled Restaurant Season 2 tvN Cast member With Lee Yeon-bok , Seo Eun-soo , Heo Kyung-hwan [47][48][49]
2020 Law of the Jungle – Hunter and Chef SBS Cast member with Kim Byung-man, Im Ji-ho, Kim Gu-ra, Gong Seung-yeon, Lee Yong-jin [50]
Law of the Jungle –Tribe Chief and Granny Cast member with Kim Byung-man, Kim Soo-mi , Park Mi-sun, Jessi, Kangnam, Yang Ji- il [51]

Discography
Album information Track listing
가디안 (Guardian)
  • Album
  • Artist: Guardian (Jo Hyun-jae, Kim Kang-woo, 2 others)
  • Released: May 1, 1998
  • Label:
Track listing
  1. Intro
  2. 슬픈 인연 (Sad Fate)
  3. 아르바이트 (Part-time job)
  4. 세상이 가르쳐준 이별
  5. 수호천사 (Guardian Angel)
  6. 빨라 빨라 (Hurry, Hurry)
  7. 애상 (Aesang)
  8. 미스터 플라워 (Mister Flower)
  9. 죄와 벌 (Crime and Punishment)
  10. 일요일 아침같은 그대
  11. 혼돈 (Chaos)
  12. Outro
괜찮아요 (I'm Okay)
  • Track from Three Leaf Clover OST
  • Artist: Kim Kang-woo
  • Released: January 28, 2005
  • Label: DSP Entertainment
Track listing
11. 괜찮아요 (I'm Okay)
한 사람 (One Person)
  • Track from Love Tree Project: Namoo Actors Charity Project
  • Artist: Kim Kang-woo
  • Released: January 8, 2010
  • Label: Ode Music/KT Music
Track listing
1. 한 사람 (One Person)
그게 맞다면
  • Single
  • Artist: Kim Kang-woo
  • Released: March 25, 2010
  • Label: Star East Entertainment/Digital Records
Track listing
  1. 그게 맞다면
  2. 그게 맞다면 (Inst.)
위험한 소문 (Dangerous Rumors)
Track listing
  1. 위험한 소문 (Dangerous Rumors)
  2. 위험한 소문 (Dangerous Rumors) (Inst.)

Awards and nominations
Year Award Category Nominated work Result
2004 MBC Drama Awards Best New Actor Breathless Nominated
3rd Korean Film Awards Best New Actor Springtime Nominated
2005 6th Busan Film Critics Awards Best New Actor[52] The Aggressives Won
2007 25th Torino Film Festival Best Actor The Railroad Won
2009 KBS Drama Awards Excellence Award, Actor in a Mid-length Drama The Slingshot Nominated
2010 3rd Korea Jewelry Awards Sapphire Award N/A Won
2012 KBS Drama Awards Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries Haeundae Lovers Nominated
Netizen Award, Actor Nominated
Best Couple Award with Cho Yeo-jeong Nominated
2014 KBS Drama Awards Excellence Award, Actor in a Mid-length Drama Golden Cross Nominated
Netizen Award, Actor Nominated
Best Couple Award with Lee Si-young Nominated
2016 MBC Drama Awards Top Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries Goodbye Mr. Black Nominated
2018 6th APAN Star Awards[53] Excellence Award, Actor in a Serial Drama My Contracted Husband, Mr. Oh Nominated
MBC Drama Awards[54] Top Excellence Award, Actor in a Weekend Drama Won
Selfish Motive Award – Organic Parody Award with Uee Won
KBS Drama Awards Best Actor in a One-Act/Special/Short Drama After the Rain Nominated
2019 KBS Drama Awards Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries Woman of 9.9 Billion Nominated
Netizen Award, Actor Nominated

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