Interesting Facts About South Korean Actor Kim Woo-bin

Kim Woo-bin is one of the most popular actors in the South Korean entertainment industry. ‘A Gentleman's Dignity’ brought him to the public's attention, and School 2013 and the hugely successful Korean drama ‘The Heirs’ marked his debut. The actor is currently seen in the sci-fi action Korean drama ‘Black Knight’ which was released on 12 May 2023.

His deep, penetrating eyes, which are so highlighted in how he communicates and connects with viewers, are a contributing factor to Kim Woo-bin's dominating presence on camera. In addition to his flawless acting skills, he also has a perfect height, which adds a distinctive impact and makes him the attractive Korean star that he is. Not to mention how well he portrays characters in subtle ways, which puts him on par with skilled actors. He can play with that in a variety of ways.

1. Kim Woo-bin Started Career As A Runway Model

He started walking on the runway in 2009 and was featured in the Seoul Fashion Week. He eventually made his way to the small screen and debuted in ‘White Christmas’ starring Kim Sang Kyung and Baek Sung Hyun. However, he got his breakthrough only after bagging prominent roles in ‘School 2013’ and ‘The Heirs’. His first drama in lead was ‘Uncontrollably Fond’ which became a nationwide hit.

2. Hidden Singer

Kim Woo Bin has said that he’s not a good singer, but it's not true, he likes singing. In one of his Shanghai fan meetings, we saw the actor singing ‘I Didn't Know That Time’.

3. Battled With Nasopharynx Cancer

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In 2017, Kim Woo bin’s agency released a statement stating that the actor was diagnosed with nasopharyngeal cancer. Kim Woo Bin's disease and the following break for treatment alarmed and saddened his fans and the Korean entertainment industry. He began his therapy and medication at the time and was able to recover from it successfully.

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4. Kim Woo Bin Is Dating Shin Min-ah

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Kim Woo-bin and Shin Min-ah have been dating since 2015. It all started when they did a campaign for the brand Giordano, and they soon developed feelings for each other. The two have also worked together in the popular Korean drama ‘Our Blues’ which was released in 2022.

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5. Special Bond With Top South Korean Actor Lee Jong-suk

Lee Jong-suk and Kim Woo-bin have always been close friends, from their initial days in the modelling industry to the K-drama (‘School 2013’) that both appeared in. Fans love the bromance that exists between Kim Woo-bin and Lee Jong-suk both on-screen and off-screen.

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