Kim Dong-Wook (Actor)

Kim Dong-Wook (Korean: 김동욱) is a South Korean actor born on July 29, 1983. He studied at the Korea National University of Arts and has built an extensive career spanning film and television.

Kim Dong-Wook attending the screening of Three Summer Night — Kim Dong-Wook at the screening of Three Summer Night.

Early Life and Education

Kim was born in South Korea on July 29, 1983. He pursued professional acting training by attending the Korea National University of Arts.

Career

Kim gained widespread recognition through his supporting role in the popular television drama Coffee Prince (2007). Over the following decades, he transitioned into leading roles across both film and television. His notable film credits include the fantasy blockbuster series Along with the Gods: The Two Worlds (2017) and Along With the Gods: The Last 49 Days (2018), as well as the action thriller Hijack 1971 (2024). On television, he starred in critically acclaimed series such as Special Labor Inspector Mr. Jo (2019), Find Me in Your Memory (2020), Delightfully Deceitful (2023), and Seoul Busters (2024).

Awards

In 2019, Kim received the Grand Prize (Daesang) and Best Actor award at the MBC Drama Awards for his performance in the television series Special Labor Inspector Mr. Jo.