Kim Dong-wan, 1979
Actors · November 21, 1979
Kim Dong-wan
★ HOW OLD IS KIM DONG-WAN?
Kim Dong-wan is 46 years old, born November 21, 1979 in South Korea · Scorpio.
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★ LEDE
About
Kim Dong-wan built a dual career as singer and actor across two decades. Born November 21, 1979, he rose to fame as a member of South Korean boy band Shinhwa before transitioning to solo work and television dramas like *A Farewell to Sorrow* and *Children of Heaven*. A Scorpio with life-path number 4, he embodies steady reinvention.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Kim Dong-wan is a South Korean entertainer and actor who has balanced a music and acting career since the early 2000s. Born November 21, 1979, he initially gained recognition as a member of Shinhwa, one of the country's most successful boy bands. His acting career began in 2002 and includes television dramas such as *A Farewell to Sorrow* and *Children of Heaven*. He has publicly stated a preference for acting over singing, though after releasing his debut album he revised that stance, saying he now prefers singing more. From Shinhwa, Kim became the fourth member to pursue a solo career, following Lee Min-woo, Shin Hye-sung, and Jun Jin. As an actor, he works across film and television production in South Korea. Born under Scorpio, a sign known for intensity and transformation, and holding a life-path number 4 associated with stability and structure, Kim's two-decade career reflects deliberate, grounded choices. His willingness to reassess his own priorities—initially favoring acting, then embracing singing—marks a pragmatic approach to entertainment work.
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Trivia
- He initially stated he would prefer acting over singing if given the choice, but changed his mind after his solo album debut.
- Kim was the fourth Shinhwa member to launch a solo career, following Lee Min-woo, Shin Hye-sung, and Jun Jin.
- He began acting in 2002, a significant pivot from his role in the boy band.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Builder
Disciplined and structured. Kim Dong-wan succeed where consistency beats charisma — long catalogs, repeatable craft, slow-grow audiences.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
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CHALLENGING
- Janhvi KapoorOx · 1997
- Tian Xiwei
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Kim Dong-wan?
- Kim Dong-wan is 46 years old (born November 21, 1979).
- When is Kim Dong-wan's birthday?
- Kim Dong-wan was born on November 21, 1979.
- What is Kim Dong-wan's zodiac sign?
- Kim Dong-wan is a Scorpio, born November 21, 1979.
- What is Kim Dong-wan's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Kim Dong-wan was born in 1979, the year of the Earth Goat.
- Where is Kim Dong-wan from?
- Kim Dong-wan is from South Korea.
- What does Kim Dong-wan do?
- Kim Dong-wan is a actor.
- Is Kim Dong-wan still alive?
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