Kim Sang-ho

Kim Sang-ho is a South Korean actor loved for warm, funny and deeply human supporting roles. Born on 24 July 1970 in Gyeongju, he has played loyal friends, kind fathers and brave helpers in many hit dramas and films. Global fans know him as Moo-yeong in the Netflix series Kingdom.

Early life

Kim Sang-ho began his career on the theatre stage in the 1990s. Years of stage work gave him a strong voice and perfect comic timing. He moved into films and television in the 2000s and slowly built a name as an actor who makes every scene feel real.

Career and breakthrough

He became a familiar face through the drama City Hunter (2011) and the film Hope (2013), where he played Gwang-sik, a friend who helps a family in pain. The film touched millions of viewers. He kept adding rich supporting parts in dramas and movies, always bringing warmth and humour to the story.

Popular roles

His most famous role came in Kingdom (2019), the zombie historical thriller. As Moo-yeong, the loyal bodyguard and close friend of the crown prince, he gave the dark story its heart and its funniest moments. He later played the kind weapon maker Han Du-sik in Sweet Home (2020) and detective Cha Gi-ho in My Name (2021).

Recent work

Kim Sang-ho remains one of the busiest character actors in Korea, moving between historical dramas, thrillers and comedies. Younger actors praise his easy style and kind set manners. For many viewers, a drama feels safer and warmer the moment Kim Sang-ho appears on screen.