Since high school, Kim Woo Bin has wanted to be a model. He got his chance to realize his dream in 2009. At the time, he became a runway model for Seoul Fashion Week collections.
As years went by, this model began to take interest in acting. He started out by doing commercials while also taking acting lesson.
Woo Bin made his acting debut in 2011. He starred on the mystery drama White Christmas.
He was also on several other shows, such as Vampire Idol, A Gentleman’s Dignity, and guest appearance in To the Beautiful You.
In 2013, the man from Seoul began to gain recognition. This is due to his role in The Heirs.
This teen drama gained success both domestically and internationally. It helped Woo Bin get more acting jobs and advertising offers.
Following his success in 2013, this actor starred in the big screens. He appeared in The Con Artist (2014) and Twenty (2015). He also had his first leading role in drama series Uncontrollably Fond.
In May 2017, Woo Bin was diagnosed with cancer. He paused all of his activities to get treatments.
By December, it was announced that he had completed all of his treatment. This talented man made a return to the big screen in 2020 with Alien.
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Profile
- Real Name: Kim Hyunjoong (κΉνμ€) changed into Kim Woobin (κΉμ°λΉ)
- Stage Name: Kim Woo Bin (κΉμ°λΉ)
- Nickname: –
- Birthday: July 16, 1989
- Birthplace:Β Seoul, South Korea
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer
- Nationality: Korean
- Height: 190 cm (6β2β³)
- Weight: 70 Kg (154 lbs)
- Blood Type: A
- Religion: β
- Profession: Actor
- Education: Jeonju University
- Hobbies: –
- Parents: β
- Siblings: β
- Girlfriend: Shin Min Ah
- Facebook: β
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- Instagram: @____kimwoobin
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- Daum Cafe: @kimwoobinfanclub
Facts
- Kim Woo Bin loves walking down the Han River.
- He likes eating ramen.
- He was a very good student at school.
- This Actor became the honorary ambassador for his alma mater Jeonju University in 2013.
- He was the host of M! Countdown from August 2013 to February 2014.
- He was in the Kiss music video by 2NE1 Dara.
- The man from Seoul is close to Kim Young Kwang and Lee Jong Suk.
- He has been in a relationship with actress Shin Min Ah since July 2015.
- He is the ambassador of CGV ARTHOUSE.
- Woo Bin enjoys spending his time by watching movies.
- He is known to be very charismatic and patient person.
- He can sing.
- Some of his favorite foods are jajjangmyeon, deokbokki, and pizza.
- He often drinks 1,5 to 2 bottles of Soju.
- He thinks that T-rex is the animal that best describe him.
- This Model is really polite to the seniors, juniors, and even the filming crews.
- He is the first East Asian to model for Calvin Klein’s jewelry and watches.
- He is a bit of a crybaby.
- Woo Bin was the honorary ambassador for 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea.
- He was exempted from military duty due to cancer.
- He has said that the left side of his face is more gentle while the right is sharper.
- The most important thing to him is to be a good and considerate person.
- He does lots of exercise.
- He would like to go on a date while holding hands down the MyeongDong Street.
- This Actor prefers sexy girl over cute ones.
- His ideal type is someone who he can have nice conversations with.
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Pics of Kim Woo Bin
1. Woo Bin looks good in dark colors
2. Loving the soft look with the sweater
3. Classic suit also fits him well
4. Love a bit of countryside feels in the photo-shoot
5. Woo Bin really has gorgeous face with intense eyes
Kim Woo Bin has worked really hard since the beginning of his career as a model. His switch into acting also came really naturally. He is truly one of the best in the industry.