Kim Myung-min debuted as an actor when he won the 6th SBS public talent audition in 1996. Over the next five years, he appeared in a number of television series in various supporting roles. Kim’s first lead role came in the critically appraised 2001 horror film Sorum, the feature debut of the director Yoon Jong-chan, telling the story of a taxi driver moving into a decrepit building that hides several dark secrets. For this part, Kim received a Best New Actor award at the 2001 Busan Film Critics Awards and Director’s Cut Awards Building on his new status as a lead actor, Kim started to work on several film projects, many of which ended unfinished however, mostly due to financial problems. At that time, he also suffered from injuries that were incurred while he was shooting theaction scenes.
Kim Myung-min’s TV Shows and Dramas
Movies
Monstrum | Moolgwoe (2018) – Yoon Gyeom Detective K: Secret of the Living Dead | Joseon Myungtamjung: Heubhyeolgwimaui Bimil (2018) – Detective Kim Min V.I.P. (2017) – Chae Yi-Do A Day | Haroo (2017) – Kim Joon-Young Pandora (2016) – South Korean President Proof of Innocence | Teukbyeolsusa: Sahyoungsuui Pyeonji (2016) – Choi Pil-Jae The Great Actor | Daebaewoo (2016) – (cameo) Detective K: Secret of the Lost Island | Joseon Myungtamjung : Nobui Ddal (2015) – Detective Kim Min Kang Ho’s Childbirth Story | Kanghochoolsanki (2014) The Spies | Ganchub (2012) – Section Chief Kim Deranged | Yeongashi (2012) – Jae-Hyuk Pacemaker (2012) – Joo Man-Ho Detective K: Secret Of Virtuous Widow | Joseon Myungtamjung : Gakshituku Ggotui Biil (2011) – Detective Kim Man of Vendetta | Pagwidwon Sanai (2010) – Joo Young-Soo Closer to Heaven | Nae Sarang Nae Gyeote (2009) – Jong-Woo Open City | Mobangbi Doshi (2008) – Detective Jo Dae-Young Wide Awake | Riteon (2007) – Ryoo Jae-Woo Into the Mirror | Geoul sokeuro (2003) – Huh Hyun-Soo Sorum (2001) – Yong-Hyun
Drama Series
The Miracle We Met | Wooriga Mannan Kijeok (KBS2 / 2018) – Song Hyun-Cheol A Six Flying Dragons | Yookryongi Nareusha (SBS / 2015-2016) – Jeong Do-Jeon A New Leaf | Gaegwachunsun (MBC / 2014) – Kim Seok-Joo The Lord of Dramas | Deuramaui Jaewang (SBS / 2012-2013) – Anthony Kim Beethoven Virus (MBC / 2008) Behind The White Tower | Hayeon Keotap (MBC / 2007) – Jang Joon-Hyuk Fake Family Service | Bulryang Gajok (SBS / 2006) Her Beautiful Story | Kkotboda Areumdawo (KBS2 / 2004) Immortal Admiral Yi Sun Shin | Bulmyeolui Yi Sun Shin (KBS / 2004) Look Back in Anger | Seongnan Eolgullo Dolabola (KBS2 / 2000) – Kim Suk-Kyu Like It Hot | Ddeukeowoon Keoti Jonga (MBC / 2000)
Kim Myung-Min’s Awards
“Best Actor” (Closer to Heaven) – 2009 (46th) Daejong Film Awards – Nov. 6th “Popularity Award” (Closer to Heaven) – 2009 (46th) Daejong Film Awards – Nov. 6th “Best Actor” (Closer to Heaven) – 2009 (30th) Blue Dragon Film Awards – Dec. 2nd
Kim Myung-Min’s Weight Loss
Kim Myung-min lost drastic weight (more than 20kg) after shooting for his movie, My Love by My Side. Fans were shocked by his image in movie posters and his figure from the movie. Kim Myung-min is cast as Jong Woo, who has Lou Gehrig’s disease (progressive, fatal, neuro-degenerative disease) and his drastic weight loss during the course of filming, made fans highly worried about his physical health. Kim Myung-min, who is 1.80m tall and weighs around 72kg, is known by many to have a tall, strong figure. But on this movie picture,it was showing Kim Myung-min’s shriveled body frame, has led to fans feeling sad for him. The picture showed Kim Myung-min lying on a bed, and you can clearly see his ribs protruding from his body. This picture was an effect of Kim Myung Min losing over 20kg for the movie, without the use of any CG.
Kim Myung-min’s Family Life
Born and raised in South Korea, he attended the Seoul Institute of the Arts. In 2004, he and his wife, Lee Kyung-mi, welcomed a son named Jae Ha.
