Kim Kap-soo
Kim Kap-soo (김갑수) is a South Korean actor with HUNUS Creative, best known as Chairman Hong in Queen of Tears and Hwang Eun-san in Mr. Sunshine.
Beyond the screen.
Kim Kap-soo is one of South Korea's most respected senior actors, with a career that began in 1977, and is known as Chairman Hong Man-dae in Queen of Tears (2024).
Kim Kap-soo is about 173 cm tall and weighs 64 kg, according to his published profile.
Early life
Born on April 7, 1957, in Seoul, he loved theatre from a young age, and long stage training gave him his strong voice.
Career and breakthrough
He debuted in 1977 and became one of Korea's trusted character actors. He is remembered for A Tale of Two Sisters (2003) and I Saw the Devil (2010).
Popular roles
In Mr. Sunshine (2018), he plays Hwang Eun-san, a potter who helps independence fighters. In Hospital Playlist (2020), he plays Ju Jong-su.
Recent work
He still works in major dramas in his late sixties. Fans love his calm power.
A career, chapter by chapter.
Selected drama roles
- Mr. Sunshine — Hwang Eun-san
- Queen of Tears — Hong Man-dae
- Hospital Playlist — Ju Jong-su
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