Kim Dong Wook

Kim Dong Wook already had a notable presence since he acted in the movie A Crimson Mark (2004).

In that year, this Leo actor also appeared in the 2004 coming-of-age movie with the title of Flying Boys, which was directed by Byun Young Joo.

His popularity began when he acted in the famous romantic comedy-drama, Coffee Prince (2007) as a bubbly waiter.

Two years later, Dong Wook got another career breakthrough by starring in the movie Take Off (2009), which rewarded him with a lot of awards.

After that, he continued his acting career by starring in Five Senses of Eros (2009), Cafe Seoul (2010), and Happy Killers (2010).

In 2012, he performed in a thriller movie, The Concubine, which made him gain big attention on the big screen and positive reviews.

Dong Wook then came back into the drama series in 2015 when he portrayed the character Kim Eun Gi in More Than a Maid, which later was followed by his appearance in Three Summer Nights and Riders: Get Tomorrow.

After that, he gained another popularity by appearing in Along With the Gods: The Two Worlds (2017) and Along With the Gods: The Last 49 Days (2018) which also made her get some awards.

Those achievements were continued by his next acting project in the drama series, such as Special Labor Inspector (2019), Find Me In Your Memory (2020), and You Are My Spring (2021) with notable high achievements.

Contents

1 Profile
2 Facts
3 Movies
4 TV Movies
5 Drama Series
6 Singles
7 TV Shows
8 Awards
9 Nominations

Profile

Real Name: Kim Dong Wook (김동욱)
Stage Name: Kim Dong Wook (김동욱)
Nickname: Dong Wook
Birthday: July 29, 1983
Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Nationality: South Korean
Height: 175 cm (5’7″)
Weight: 60 kg (132 lbs)
Blood Type: B
Religion: Catholic
Profession: Actor
Education: Korea National University of Arts (Majored in Drama)
Hobbies: Scuba diving, Exercising
Parents: –
Siblings: 1 sister
Girlfriend: –
Facebook: –
Twitter: –
Instagram: @jdwkim
TikTok: –
YouTube: –

Facts

Dong Wook enlisted for military service on August 30, 2012.
He enlisted in military service at a training camp in Nonsan.
He was released from military service in May 2014.
Dong Wook once donated 50 million won to the Hope Bridge Disaster Relief Association.
He is under KeyEast.
During his spare time, he loves exercising.
Dong Wook also loves to do scuba diving.
He is a part of a scuba diving club with Shin Ha Kyun.
Dong Wook is able to sing well.
His role model is Ahn Sung Ki.
Dong Wook is envious of Cha Tae Hyun who can go to the cinema with his son very closely, like a friend.
Dong Wook has sensitive skin.
He has a baptismal name, Daniel.
His ideal type is a woman who is compatible with him and can understand each other well.

Movies

Trade Your Love (2019), as Seong Suk
The Accidental Detective 2: In Action (2018), as Police Captain Kwon Chul In
Along With the Gods: The Last 49 Days (2018), as Soo Hong
Along With the Gods: The Two Worlds (2017), as Soo Hong
Three Summer Night (2015), as Myung Seok
The Concubine (2012), as Prince / King Sungwon
Countdown (2011), as Nalpari (small fly)
The Cat (2011), as Joon-Suk
Romantic Heaven (2011), as Ji Wook
Finding Mr. Destiny (2010), as Dr. Jung
Happy Murderer (2010), as Det. Jeong Min
Cafe Seoul (2009), as supporting actor
Take Off (2009), as Hong Cheol
Five Senses of Eros (2009), as Han Ji Woon
Living Together, Happy Together (2008), as supporting actor
Lost and Found (2008), as Han Ji Hoon
APT. (2006), as Shin Jung Soo
No Regret (2006), as Ga Ram
All For Love (2005), as actor
Flying Boys (2004), as supporting actor
My Wife Is a Gangster 2 (2003), as Na Nam Ja
Tube (2003), as supporting actor
Seoul (2002), as supporting actor

TV Movies

The Great Gift (SBS | 2011), as Koo Woo Ram

Drama Series

The King of Pigs (TVING | 2022), as Hwang Kyung Min
You Are My Spring (tvN | 2021), as Ju Young-Do
Find Me in Your Memory (MBC | 2020), as Lee Jung Hoon
Special Labor Inspector Mr. Jo (MBC | 2019), as Jo Jin Gab
The Guest (OCN | 2018), as Yoon Hwa Pyung
Radiant Office (MBC | 2017), as Seo Hyun
Riders: Catch Tomorrow (E Channel-DRAMAcube | 2015-2016), as Cha Ki Joon
Cheo Yong 2: The Paranormal Detective (OCN | 2015), as Lee Cheol Gyu
More Than a Maid (JTBC | 2014-2015), as Kim Eun Gi
I Trusted Him (MBC | 2011), as Moon Hyun Soo
Like a Dandelion (MBC | 2010), as Lee Jae Ha
Korean Ghost Stories (KBS2 | 2009), as Eul Soo
The Partner (KBS2 | 2009), as Yun Jun
Unstoppable Marriage (KBS2 | 2007), as Wang Sam Baek
Coffee Prince (MBC | 2007), as Jin Ha Lim
Break (Mnet | 2006), as Yeong Hun

Singles

Fly High (2010)
You Are To Me (2009)

TV Shows

SNL Korea 1 (tvN | 2011), as host

Awards

MBC Drama Awards 2019 – Grand Prize (Daesang) – Special Labor Inspector
MBC Drama Awards 2019 – Top Excellence Award, Actor in a Monday-Tuesday Miniseries – Special Labor Inspector
Korea Drama Awards 2019 – Top Excellence Award, Actor – Special Labor Inspector
Seoul International Drama Awards 2019 – Best Actor – Special Labor Inspector
Chunsa Film Art Awards 2018 – Best Supporting Actor – Along with the Gods: The Two Worlds
Golden Cinema Film Festival 2018 – Best Supporting Actor – Along with the Gods: The Two Worlds
Korea Best Star Awards 2018 – Best Supporting Actor – Along with the Gods: The Two Worlds
Korea Cable TV Awards 2016 – Best Character – Riders: Catch Tomorrow
Max Movie Awards 2010 – Best New Actor – Take Off
Chunsa Film Art Awards 2009 – Ensemble Acting Award – Take Off
Chunsa Film Art Awards 2009 – Best New Actor – Take Off
Korea Drama Awards 2007 – Netizen Popularity Award – Coffee Prince

Nominations

MBC Drama Awards 2020 – Top Excellence Award, Actor in a Wednesday-Thursday Miniseries – Find Me In Your Memory
Baeksang Arts Awards 2018 – Best Supporting Actor (Film) – Along with the Gods: The Two Worlds
Blue Dragon Film Awards 2018 – Best Supporting Actor – Along with the Gods: The Two Worlds
MBC Drama Awards 2017 – Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries – Radiant Office

Handsome, talented, and charming, that is how his fans see Kim Dong Wook as their role model. Hopefully, he can appear in more acting projects, agree?