Kim Tae-hun

Kim Tae-hun is a South Korean actor known for deep, realistic performances. He started in theatre and independent films, where he played many leading roles, before becoming a familiar face in big dramas. Viewers know him as the cold Noh Suk-min in My Demon (2023) and as a brave commander in Kingdom (2019).

Kim Tae-hun is about 182 cm (6 ft 0 in) tall, according to his published profile.

Early life

Kim Tae-hun was born on May 26, 1975, in Seoul, South Korea. He studied theatre at Hanyang University and joined the Hanyang Repertory Theatre in 1997. Years of stage and indie work taught him the natural acting style that directors praise.

Career and breakthrough

He played leading roles in indie films such as When Winter Screams and built a strong name among film fans. Wider audiences noticed him as detective Kim Chi-gon in the hit action film The Man from Nowhere (2010) and in the sea epic The Admiral: Roaring Currents (2014). Television roles then brought him to drama viewers around the world.

Popular roles

In Kingdom, he plays Lee Kang-yoon, a military commander facing a terrifying plague. In My Demon, he plays Noh Suk-min, the cold and ambitious head of a rich family group. Even a short Reply 1988 appearance as a heart surgeon showed his range in one scene.

Recent work

Kim Tae-hun also played a father in the teen thriller Night Has Come (2023). He chooses roles with care and gives even quiet characters a full inner life. Fans love his calm voice and the trust he creates on screen. On Oxfea you can follow his drama roles and find the stories where he shines.