Kim Woo-bin is a South Korean actor and model. He started out as a runway model before landing his first acting role in the television drama White Christmas. Following that, he achieved notoriety with A Gentleman’s Dignity (2012), and then with School 2013 and The Heirs (2014). In 2022, he starred in “Our Blues“.
In 2016, he landed his first major television role in Uncontrollably Fond.
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Kim Woo Bin Profile
- Name: Kim Woo-bin
- Birth Name: Kim Hyun-joong
- Birthday: July 16, 1989
- Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
- University: Jeonju University
- Years Active: 2009-present
- Profession: Actor, Model
- Agency: AM Entertainment
- Marital Status: Unmarried
- Zodiac Sign: NA
- Latest Show: Our Blues
Kim Woo Bin Age
He is 32 years old, as he was born on July 19, 1989.
Kim Woo Bin Height
He is 188 cm (6 feet and 2 inches) tall.
Kim Woo Bin Career
He had dreamed of becoming a model since he was in high school. At the age of 20, he made his runway debut in 2009, appearing in prêt-à-porter and Seoul Fashion Week shows.
He began filming commercial films and studying acting under the guidance of acting teacher Moon Won-Joo as his modelling career progressed.
He made his acting debut in 2011 as Kim Woo-bin, appearing in the mystery-thriller White Christmas.
He appeared in the romantic comedy-drama A Gentleman’s Dignity, penned by renowned playwright Kim Eun-sook, in 2012.
After starring opposite Lee Min Ho and Park Shin Hye in “Heirs” in 2013, Kim Woo Bin’s popularity skyrocketed, allowing him to branch out into films and achieve global acclaim.
Kim made his first leading role in the melodrama Uncontrollably Fond, penned by playwright Lee Kyung-hee, in 2015.
In 2022, he starred in the drama ‘Our Blues‘ portraying the role of a ship captain, Park Jung Jun.
Kim Woo Bin Girlfriend
He has been in a relationship with model-actress Shin Min-ah since May 2015.
Kim Woo Bin Net Worth 2022
According to some sources, Kim Woo-Bin’s net worth is estimated to be between $2 million to $5 million. His major source of income is through his acting and modelling. He also earns quite handsomely through brand endorsement.
Kim Woo Bin Dramas
- Our Blues (2022) as Park Jeong-Jun
- Uncontrollably Fond (2016) as Shin Joon-Young
- The Heirs (2013) as Choi Young-Do
- School 2013 (2013) as Park Heung-Soo (student)
- To The Beautiful You (2012) as John Kim (ep.9 & 10)
- Gentleman’s Dignity (2012) as Kim Dong-Hyun
- Vampire Idol (2012) as Woo-Bin
- Drama Special Series: White Christmas (2011) as Kang Mi-Reu
Some Interesting Facts About Kim Woo Bin
- He has been friends with Lee Jong-suk, a fellow model-actor and School 2013 co-star, since their modelling days.
- He was also designated Calvin Klein’s first East Asian model.
- He is more than 6 feet tall.
- His real name is Kim Hyun Joong. Kim Woo Bin is his stage name.
- He was named honorary ambassador for Jeonju University, from where he studied.
- He has been named an honorary ambassador for the Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea.