Biography of Kim Ji-hoon
Early Life and Education
Career
Although he has been appearing in television series since 2002, he was cast in a lead role in the South Korean television series, ‘Golden Apple’ as Kyung-gu, co-starring Park Sol-mi, Ji Hyun-woo, Go Eun-ah and Jung Chan in 2005.
In 2006, he played the role of Choi Shi-wan in the South Korean television drama, ‘Great Inheritance’, co-starring Kim Jaewon and Han Ji-min. His prominent role in the South Korean drama, ‘Daughters-in-Law’, co-starring Lee Pil-mo, Lee Soo-kyung and Seo Young-hee gained him popularity and prominence in the entertainment industry. In this series, he played the role of Bok-su, the only son among four sisters and also in the eyes of his mother.
Ji-hoon was cast in the South Korean series, ‘Why Did You Come to My House?’ in the role of Jo Gi-dong and in ‘Love Marriage’ in the role of Park Hyun-soo in 2008.
In 2009, he appeared in a supporting role as Prince Daeryangwon in the South Korean period television series, ‘Empress Cheonchu’.
Next year, he played a role in the series, ‘Stars Falling From the Sky’ with Choi Jung-won. In the same year, Ji-hoon appeared in a historical drama, ‘Joseon X-Files’, based on cases detailed in the Annals of the Joseon Dynasty while incorporating mysterious and supernatural elements, co-starring Im Jung-eun, Kim Kap-soo and Jo Hee-bong.
In 2013, Kim Ji-hoon appeared in two television series; ‘Goddess of Marriage’ with actors Nam Sang-mi, Lee Sang-woo, Lee Tae-ran, Kim Jung-tae, Jo Min-su, Kwon Hae-hyo, Jang Young-nam and Jang Hyun-sun and in ‘My Cute Guys’, costarring with Park Shin-hye and Yoon Shi-yoon.
The very next year, he appeared in the South Korean weekend television drama series, ‘Jang Bo-ri Is Here!’, starring alongside Oh Yeon-seo, Lee Yu-ri and Oh Chang-seok.
In 2016, Ji-hoon co-acted with stars Soo Ae, Kim Young-kwang, Lee Soo-hyuk and Jo Bo-ah in the South Korean television series, ‘Sweet Stranger and Me’ based on the 2015 webtoon of the same name, in the role of Jo Dong-jin.
In 2017, Ji-hoo appeared in the series, ‘Bad Thief, Good Thief’, co-starring Ji Hyun-woo, Seohyun and Lim Ju-eun.
He co-starred with the South Korean actors Kim Ju-hyeon, Lee Kyu-han, and Hong Soo-hyun in the 2018 television series, ‘The Rich Son’. In 2019, he appeared again in a supporting role in the television series, ‘Babel’ starring Park Si-hoo and Jang Hee-jin.
As of 2023, the South Korean television series, ‘Flower of Evil’ starring Lee Joon-gi, Moon Chae-won, Jang Hee-jin, and Seo Hyun-woo is the latest drama of Kim Ji-hoon. In this series, he plays an extended role as Baek Hee-sung. Whereas the South Korean action thriller film ‘Ballerina’ stars Jeon Jong-seo, Kim Ji-hoon and Park Yu-rim in the lead roles is his latest film.
Achievements
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Ji-hoon won the Top Excellence Actor award at the MBC Drama Awards in 2014.
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At the 22nd Korea Culture and Entertainment Awards, Kim Ji-hoon won the Top Excellence Award for Actor in a Serial Drama in 2014.
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In 2007, Ji-hoon won the Best Couple Award at the KBS Drama Awards with Lee Soo Kyung.
Military Life
Kim Ji-hoon is a South Korean actor who has been active in the entertainment industry since 2002. There is no information available about his military life, as of 2023.
Personal Life
Net Worth and Lifestyle
Awards
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MBC Drama Awards 2014 Top Excellence Award, Actor in a Serial Drama – ‘Jang Bo-ri is Here!’ (2014)
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22nd Korea Culture and Entertainment Awards 2014 Top Excellence Award, Actor in a Drama – ‘Jang Bo-ri is Here!’ (2014)
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3rd APAN Star Awards 2014 Excellence Award, Actor in a Serial Drama – ‘Jang Bo-ri is Here!’ (2014)
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SBS Drama Awards 2013 Excellence Award, Actor in a Weekend/Daily Drama – ‘Goddess of Marriage’ (2013)
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KBS Drama Awards 2007 Best Couple Award with Lee Soo-kyung – ‘The Golden Age of Daughters-in-Law’ (2007)
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KBS Drama Awards 2007 Best New Actor – ‘The Golden Age of Daughters-in-Law’ (2007)
Interesting Facts about Kim Ji-hoon
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Kim Ji-hoon was born on 9 May 1981 in Seoul, South Korea.
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Kim Ji-hoon is also known as Kim Ji-hun.
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Ji-hoon entered the entertainment industry in 2002.
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The estimated net worth of Ji-hoon is around 20 million US dollars.
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Ji-hoon was with SM Entertainment and was supposed to debut as a K-pop idol.
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Ji-hoon worked as a video jockey before he entered the acting industry.
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Kim Ji-hoon became a plantation expert during the Covid pandemic.
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Ji-hoon cooks and he even has an airfryer.
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Ji-hoon has long hair and he likes it very much.
FAQs
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What is the Instagram ID of Kim Ji-hoon?
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How old is South Korean actor Kim Ji-hoon?
As of 2023, Ji-hoon is 42 years old. -
What is the marital status of Kim Ji-hoon?
As of 2023, the marital status of South Korean actor Ji-hoon is single. -
When did Kim Ji-hoon begin his acting career?
Kim Ji-hoon began his acting career in 2002.
