Kim Min-seok (actor) explained

Kim Min-seok
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Birth Date:24 January 1990
Birth Place:Busan, South Korea[1]
Occupation:Actor
Yearsactive:2011–present
Agent:Respect
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Child:yes
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Hangul:김민석
Rr:Gim Minseok
Mr:Kim Minsŏk

Kim Min-seok (born January 24, 1990)[2] [3] is a South Korean actor. He played the role of the main character in Shark: The Beginning (2021). He had supporting roles in television series such as Flower Band (2012), Descendants of the Sun, The Doctors (2016), Innocent Defendant (2017), Because This Is My First Life (2017), and Lovestruck in the City (2020–2021)

Career

Kim participated in Superstar K 3, a survival audition show for singers on Mnet. He showed up at the preliminary regional audition in Daegu but never made it to the group of 11 contestants that actually competed in the show.[4] Shortly after, Kim made his debut in tvN's music youth series Flower Band, playing an ambitious keyboard player.[5]

He gained recognition with his role in the pan-Asia hit drama Descendants of the Sun.[6] [7] The same year, he starred in SBS' medical drama The Doctors and won the Best New Actor award at the 53rd Baeksang Arts Awards.[8]

In 2017, Kim played supporting roles in SBS' legal thriller Innocent Defendant, JTBC's coming-of-age drama Hello, My Twenties! 2 and tvN's romantic comedy series Because This Is My First Life.[9] On November 16, 2017, it was reported that Kim's contract with Woollim Entertainment had expired and he had not renewed with the company.[10] It was later reported that he had signed to Respect Entertainment.[11]

In 2018, Kim played his first lead role in the drama special Almost Touching. In December 2018, Kim enlisted in the military to serve his conscripted duty.[12]

In September 2020, Kim joined the cast of multi-season rom-com web series City Couple's Way of Love of Kakao TV, which will depict the real love stories of young people who live fiercely with "another me" in a complex city. The first series Lovestruck in the City is set to air on December 8, 2020 and it will be available for streaming on Netflix also.

In 2021, Kim's upcoming film Shark: The Beginning will be released on Original Film TVING, which will premiere in June 2021. and Kim will be Cameo appearing in the drama Racket Boys. In June 2021, Kim confirmed to appear in Engine On From Today, airing on KakaoTV with a total of four episodes.

In 2022, Kim renewed his contract with Respect Entertainment.[13]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2013MoebiusThug 1cameo
2017A Special LadyJoo-hwan[14]
2018Monstrum[15]
2019Pal-poong[16]
Man of MenJeong Gicameo[17]
2021 Shark : The Beginning Cha Woo-solOriginal Film TVING[18] [19]
1+1Cha Ji-cheonDocumentary film[20]

Television series

YearTitleRoleNotes
2012Flower BandSeo Kyung-jong
2014Park Byung-wook
2015Min-suk
2015–2016Imaginary CatYook Hae-gong
2016Descendants of the SunKim Gi-beom
The DoctorsChoi Kang-soo
2017Innocent DefendantLee Sung-gyu[21]
Hello, My Twenties! 2Seo Jang-hoon[22]
Because This Is My First LifeSim Won-seok[23]
2018The Beauty InsideHan Se-gyeCameo (Episode 5–6)[24]
Drama Special – Almost TouchingKang Seong-chanOne act-drama[25]
Heart SurgeonsSurgeonCameo (Episode 32)[26]
Drama Stage – Withdrawal PersonByung DooOne act-drama; Season 2[27]
2021Racket BoysHun-hoonCameo (Episode 2)[28]
2023Delivery ManDo Gyu-jin[29]
2023–2024A Good Day to Be a DogKang Eun-hwanSpecial appearance[30]
2024My Military ValentineLloyd[31]

Web series

YearTitleRoleNotes
2014AftermathJo In-ho
2020–2021Lovestruck in the CityChoi Kyeong-jun[32] [33]
2021Engine On From TodayCha Dae-hyun[34]
2023Shark : The StormCha Woo-solFollow-up drama to the movie Shark: The Beginning[35] [36]
2024Mr. PlanktonYoon Gi-ho/"kkari"

Television shows

YearTitleRoleNotes
2011Superstar K 3ContestantAudition, appeared in the semi-finals
2016Celebrity BromanceMain castSeason 6 with L (Infinite)[37]
King of Mask SingerContestantas "The Sun's Junior", episodes 59–60[38]
Flower CrewMain cast[39]
2017Law of the Jungle in Kota ManadoEp. 252 – 255 along with Infinite's Sungyeol[40]
2018It's Dangerous Beyond the BlanketsEp. 1–2 & 6–7 (Season 2)[41]
2021Long Live Independence[42]
2023Empty Nesters - Suri Suri Village SuriHostSeason 3[43]

Music video appearances

YearSong titleArtist
2017"One Late Morning"Joo[45]
2022"Lovender"Han Seung-yoon[46]

Discography

Title! scope="col"
YearAlbum
"Somehow you (Korean: 어쩌다 널)"2012Flower Band OST

Awards and nominations

Award ceremony! scope="col"
YearCategoryNominee / WorkResult
APAN Star Awards2016Best New ActorDescendants of the Sun
Baeksang Arts Awards2017Best New Actor – TelevisionThe Doctors[47]
Grime Awards2016Best New ActorDescendants of the Sun
Korea Drama Awards2016Best New Actor
KBS Drama Awards2016Best New Actor
SBS Entertainment Awards2016Best Entertainer AwardInkigayo[48]
SBS Drama Awards2016New Star AwardThe Doctors[49]
2017Excellence Award, Actor in a Monday-Tuesday DramaInnocent Defendant[50]
Soompi Awards2017Breakout ActorDescendants of the Sun[51]
2018Best Supporting ActorBecause This Is My First Life
The Seoul Awards2017Best New Actor (Drama)Innocent Defendant[52]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 김민석. Cinefox (씨네폭스). ko. October 19, 2024.
  2. Web site: Kim Min-suk (김민석, Korean actor). HanCinema. en-US. July 13, 2018. April 23, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220423034215/https://www.hancinema.net/korean_Kim_Min-suk.php. live.
  3. Web site: 김민석 :: 네이버 인물검색. Naver. ko. July 13, 2018. November 11, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201111190636/https://people.search.naver.com/search.naver?where=nexearch. live.
  4. Web site: '슈스케3' 김민석, CJ E&M과 계약...연예계 데뷔 발판. Oh My Star. ko. October 17, 2011. January 31, 2018. January 31, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180131081110/http://star.ohmynews.com/NWS_Web/OhmyStar/at_pg.aspx?cntn_cd=A0001641766. live.
  5. Web site: Drama made to promote struggling singers. The Korea Times. January 29, 2012. August 11, 2017. August 11, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170811182855/http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/art/2012/01/201_103652.html. live.
  6. Web site: Kim Min Suk Opens Up About Newfound Fame. enewsWorld. May 28, 2016. August 11, 2017. July 10, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170710232935/http://mwave.interest.me/en/kpop-news/article/105619/kimminsuk-opens-up-about-newfound-fame-korean-actors-news. live.
  7. Web site: [bnt interview] 'Descendant of the Sun' Kim Min Suk, a Simple, a Big Person]. BNT News. August 11, 2017. April 2, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160402191159/http://www.bntnews.co.uk/app/news.php?nid=29694. dead.
  8. Web site: Kim Min-suk to join Park Shin-hye in 'Doctors'. Kpop Herald. May 19, 2016. August 11, 2017. July 30, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170730201254/http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201605191313324298301_2&ACE_SEARCH=1. live.
  9. Web site: Kim Min-suk, "Descendants of the Sun" to "Defendant" to "Age of Youth 2"?. Hancinema. ET News. May 11, 2017. January 31, 2018. January 31, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180131081040/https://www.hancinema.net/kim-min-suk-descendants-of-the-sun-to-defendant-to-age-of-youth-2--105871.html. live.
  10. News: 울림 측 "김민석과 전속계약 만료..재계약 NO"(공식). ko. July 13, 2018. July 20, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190720125202/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=112&aid=0002975770. live.
  11. Web site: [단독] 김민석, 리스펙트액터스로 이적...동거인 이다윗과 한솥밥]. My Daily. ko. November 17, 2017. July 13, 2018. July 13, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180713174355/http://www.mydaily.co.kr/new_yk/html/read.php?newsid=201711171022248522&ext=na. live.
  12. Web site: Major stars begin military service. Korea JoongAng Daily. December 11, 2018. December 11, 2018. December 12, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181212013227/http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/Article.aspx?aid=3056726. live.
  13. Web site: 김민석, 리스펙트엔터와 재계약... "전폭 지원할 것. Kim Min-seok renewed his contract with Respect Entertainment... "I will fully support you. Naver. Newsis. ko. Hwang Ji-hyang. July 1, 2022. July 1, 2022. November 12, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201112032647/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=003&aid=0011280234. live.
  14. Web site: [근황]'미옥' 김민석, 인터뷰 촬영하면서 멋진 남자로 변신]. TopStarNews. ko. September 9, 2017. September 5, 2018. April 17, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230417131929/https://www.topstarnews.net/news/articleView.html?idxno=323450. live.
  15. Web site: [단독] 김민석, 영화 '물괴' 합류..혜리 상대역으로 호흡]. Osen. ko. February 27, 2017. September 5, 2018. April 17, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230417131959/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0003487233. live.
  16. Web site: [공식]'광대들' 조진웅→김민석, 손현주X박희순까지 캐스팅 완료]. Sports Chosun. ko. April 2, 2018. September 5, 2018. November 11, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201111191854/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=076&aid=0003235968. live.
  17. Web site: 퍼펙트맨' 조진웅 "김민석 직접 추천...이번에도 안 되면 안 봐. news1. ko. October 14, 2020. October 14, 2020. April 17, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230417131929/https://www.news1.kr/articles/?3720520. live.
  18. Web site: 김민석, 영화 '샤크' 출연 확정...군 제대 후 스크린 복귀작 [공식]]. theceluv. ko. September 19, 2020. September 19, 2020. September 26, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200926023724/http://theceluv.com/article.php?aid=1600323098343353011&naver=1#rs. live.
  19. News: 김민석 주연 '샤크 더 비기닝', 극장 아닌 티빙으로...6월 17일 공개. Naver. sbs. ko. Kim Ji-hye. May 18, 2021. May 18, 2021. May 18, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210518101803/https://entertain.naver.com/movie/now/read?oid=416&aid=0000271189. live.
  20. Web site: 김민석X박경혜, '1+1' 캐스팅...티격태격 현실 남매 호흡 [공식입장]]. Kim Min-seok X Park Kyung-hye cast for '1+1'... [Official position]. Naver. EXports News. ko. Hwang Soo-yeon. October 22, 2021. October 22, 2021. April 12, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230412115435/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=311&aid=0001363311. live.
  21. Web site: [떴다! 케미] '피고인', 지성이 불지피고 김민석이 기름 부은 미친 엔딩]. My Daily. ko. February 8, 2017. August 11, 2017. February 19, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230219081545/http://www.mydaily.co.kr/new_yk/html/read.php?newsid=201702080924991112&ext=na. live.
  22. Web site: '청춘시대2' 측 "김민석, 남주 확정...극중 서장훈 役" [공식]]. TV Report. ko. May 11, 2017. August 11, 2017. February 19, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230219081746/https://www.tvreport.co.kr/983988. live.
  23. Web site: <이번 생은 처음이라> 김민석, 천재 공대남에서 센스 갖춘 남친으로 변화 예고. iMBC. ko. September 25, 2017. January 31, 2018. February 19, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230219081828/https://enews.imbc.com/News/RetrieveNewsInfo/216415. live.
  24. Web site: [단독] 김민석, JTBC '뷰티 인사이드' 특별출연.."이민기와 친분"]. Osen. ko. September 5, 2018. September 5, 2018. July 24, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180724155707/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0003857763. live.
  25. Web site: Kim Min-suk is Tsundere Lead of "Drama Special - Almost Touching". Hancinema. Nate. September 26, 2018. September 27, 2018. September 27, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180927095002/https://www.hancinema.net/kim-min-suk-is-tsundere-lead-of-drama-special--almost-touching-122610.html. live.
  26. Web site: 종영 '흉부외과' 모든 것은 제자리로..김민석 깜짝 카메오 등장[★밤TView]]. Sportal Korea. ko. November 15, 2018. January 1, 2019. February 1, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230201185128/https://www.sportalkorea.com/butterfly/view.php?gisa_uniq=2018111522014396418. live.
  27. Web site: 걸크러쉬?"...'인출책' 김민석, 여장 연기 '파격 변신. sports.chosun. ko. December 1, 2018. December 13, 2020. February 1, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230201183456/https://sports.chosun.com/news/ntype.htm?id=201812010100003120000112&servicedate=20181201. live.
  28. News: 김민석, '라켓소년단' 의리의 특별출연 [공식]]. Kim Min-seok, 'Racquet Boys' Loyalty's Special Appearance [Official]. My Daily. naver. ko. Lee Seung-Gil. May 24, 2021. May 24, 2021. November 12, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201112003207/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=117&aid=0003499331. live.
  29. Web site: 윤찬영x방민아x김민석 '딜리버리맨', 듣도 보도 못한 귀신 전용 택시..오는 3월 첫 방송 [공식]]. Yoon Chan-young x Bang Min-ah x Kim Min-seok 'Delivery Man', an unheard-of ghost taxi... First broadcast in March [Official]. Naver. Osen. ko. Kim Chae-yeon. January 11, 2023. January 11, 2023. November 12, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201112003057/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=109&aid=0004771987. live.
  30. Web site: ko:김민석, '오늘도 사랑스럽개' 특별출연..차은우 동창 역으로 긴장감 부여. Kim Min-seok makes a special appearance in 'I'm Lovely Dog Today'..Adds tension as Cha Eun-woo's classmate. https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=112&amp;aid=0003664360. Naver. Herald Pop. ko. Kang Ga-hee. November 14, 2023. November 14, 2023. November 14, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231114132131/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=112&aid=0003664360. live.
  31. Web site: 김민석, '피타는 연애' 출연..월드스타 '로이드' 변신[공식]]. Kim Min-seok, appeared in 'Peeta's Romance'..Transformed into world star 'Lloyd' [Official]. Naver. Star News. ko. Han Hae-sun. September 6, 2021. September 6, 2021. November 12, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201112040803/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=108&aid=0002986352. live.
  32. Web site: Kim Min Seok Joins Ji Chang Wook And Kim Ji Won In His 1st Drama Since Military Discharge. soompi.. en. September 25, 2020. September 25, 2020. September 25, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200925070151/https://www.soompi.com/article/1427625wpp/kim-min-seok-joins-ji-chang-wook-and-kim-ji-won-in-his-1st-drama-since-military-discharge. live.
  33. Web site: 김민석, 카카오TV '도시남녀의 사랑법' 출연 확정..전역 후 첫 작품[공식]]. Osen. ko. Sun Mi-kyung. December 13, 2020. December 13, 2020. April 12, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230412120030/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004279367. live.
  34. News: 김민석 '오늘부터 엔진 온' 천재 정비사 役 출연...임현주와 호흡(공식입장). Kim Min-seok's 'Engine On From Today' appears as a genius mechanic... Breathing with Lim Hyun-joo (official position). naver. Newsen. ko. Kim Myung-mi. June 21, 2021. June 21, 2021. November 12, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201112002154/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=609&aid=0000457124. live.
  35. Web site: 김민석 '샤크 시즌2' 주인공 차우솔 역 확정 [공식]]. Kim Min-seok confirmed the role of Cha Woo-sol, the main character of 'Shark Season 2' [Official]. Naver. MT Star News. ko. Kim Soo-jin. May 12, 2022. May 12, 2022. April 17, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230417094229/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=108&aid=0003053133. live.
  36. Web site: 이현욱, '샤크2' 빌런입니다...김민석과 맞대결. newsis. ko. NEWSIS. June 28, 2022. July 5, 2022. April 4, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230404084353/https://www.newsis.com/view/?id=NISX20220628_0001922469. live.
  37. Web site: [단독] 인피니트 엘·김민석, '꽃미남 브로맨스' 뜬다.."촬영중"]. Osen. ko. May 4, 2016. October 30, 2018. July 24, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180724155707/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0003311700. live.
  38. Web site: Watch: Contestant With "Descendants Of The Sun" Mask Shocks Audience On "King of Mask Singer". Soompi. Insight. ko. May 22, 2016. October 30, 2018. May 23, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160523105000/https://www.insight.co.kr/newsRead.php?ArtNo=62626. live.
  39. Web site: Fate of 'Flower Crew' cast in hands of fans. Kpop Herald. June 6, 2016. October 30, 2018. October 31, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181031052524/http://www.kpopherald.com/view.php?ud=201606061333415933158_2. live.
  40. Web site: Gong Myung, Sungyeol, Jin, Kim Min-seok cast in 'Laws of Jungle'. Kpop Herald. December 4, 2016. January 31, 2018. November 5, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20161105133007/http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201611041804169395699_2. live.
  41. Web site: [SBS Star] Kang Daniel and the New Casts of the Upcoming Variety Show!]. SBS News. March 15, 2018. March 15, 2018. March 16, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180316152036/https://news.sbs.co.kr/news/endPage.do?news_id=N1004667860&plink=COPYPASTE&cooper=SBSNEWSEND. live.
  42. News: 독립만세' 송은이→김민석 독립기 [DA:투데이](종합)]. Long live independence' Song Eun-i → Kim Min-seok Independence Day [DA: Today] (General). V.daum. sports.donga. ko. Hong Se-young. February 22, 2021. February 21, 2021. January 19, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240119133433/https://v.daum.net/v/20210222000110765. live.
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  45. Web site: 울림 측 "김민석, 소속사 동료 주 MV 출연"[공식입장] : 스포츠동아]. sports.donga.com. ko. May 22, 2017. May 22, 2017. October 13, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171013124146/http://sports.donga.com/3/all/20170522/84504996/1. live.
  46. Web site: 김민석X서지수, 한승윤의 'Lovender' 뮤비출연...이별 서사 기대. Kim Min-seok X Seo Ji-soo, Han Seung-yoon's 'Lovender' music video appearance... Expectation for farewell narrative. Naver. MK Sports. ko. Son Jin-ah. February 12, 2022. February 12, 2022. November 12, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201112020337/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=410&aid=0000848633. live.
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