Kim Dong-wook, 1983
Actors · July 29, 1983
Kim Dong-wook
★ HOW OLD IS KIM DONG-WOOK?
Kim Dong-wook is 42 years old, born July 29, 1983 in South Korea · Leo.
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About
Kim Dong-wook broke through South Korean TV with a supporting role in Coffee Prince (2007), then built a career spanning box-office films and prestige dramas. Born July 29, 1983, he earned critical acclaim for his tormented king in The Concubine (2012) and the fantasy action films Along with the Gods. A Leo with life-path number 3, he balances intensity with creative versatility [F1, enrichments].
★ FEATURE
Biography
Kim Dong-wook is a South Korean actor born July 29, 1983. After early appearances in student shorts and minor roles, he became a star through his supporting performance in the popular TV series Coffee Prince (2007), followed by the box-office hit Take Off (2009). He then appeared in Happy Killers (2010), Romantic Heaven (2011), and built momentum toward career-defining work in the period drama The Concubine (2012), where he played an obsessed and tormented king to widespread critical praise.
His subsequent roles in the fantasy action films Along with the Gods 1 and 2 cemented his status as a major talent, bringing him some of the best reviews of his career. He later starred in The Guest (2018) and The King of Pigs (2022), further diversifying his range. As an actor, Kim works across television, film, and period drama—genres that demand emotional depth and sustained character work. A Leo born in late July, his zodiac sign reflects the intensity and command he brings to conflicted, high-stakes roles. His life-path number 3 suggests a natural creative communicator, evident in how he sustains complex dramatic performances across multiple mediums [F1, enrichments].
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Trivia
- Coffee Prince (2007) was the breakthrough role that shifted Kim from minor parts to leading-man status.
- The Concubine (2012) earned him critical acclaim for portraying an obsessed, tormented monarch—described as bringing out the best reviews of his career at that time.
- He appeared in both Along with the Gods films, spanning the fantasy action franchise that elevated his profile internationally.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Communicator
Expressive and creative. Kim Dong-wook gravitate to performance, writing, and social platforms where personality compounds the work.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Isa BrionesRabbit · 1999
- RockyRabbit · 1999
- Rob KardashianRabbit · 1987
- Pop SmokeRabbit · 1999
- An Yu-jinGoat · 2003
CHALLENGING
- PinkPantheressSnake · 2001
- Taylor Swift
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Kim Dong-wook?
- Kim Dong-wook is 42 years old (born July 29, 1983).
- When is Kim Dong-wook's birthday?
- Kim Dong-wook was born on July 29, 1983.
- What is Kim Dong-wook's zodiac sign?
- Kim Dong-wook is a Leo, born July 29, 1983.
- What is Kim Dong-wook's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Kim Dong-wook was born in 1983, the year of the Water Pig.
- Where is Kim Dong-wook from?
- Kim Dong-wook is from South Korea.
- What does Kim Dong-wook do?
- Kim Dong-wook is a actor.
- Is Kim Dong-wook still alive?
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