Kim Soo-hyun, 1988
Writers · February 16, 1988
Kim Soo-hyun
★ HOW OLD IS KIM SOO-HYUN?
Kim Soo-hyun is 38 years old, born February 16, 1988 in South Korea · Aquarius.
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About
Kim Soo-hyun turned fantasy romance into a hallyu phenomenon with My Love from the Star, cementing himself as one of South Korea's most awarded actors. Born February 16, 1988, he debuted on television in 2007 and earned five Baeksang Arts Awards, two Grand Bell Awards, and a Blue Dragon Film Award. An Aquarius known for balancing intensity with emotional depth, he enlisted for mandatory military service in October 2017 before returning to acclaimed dramas like It's Okay to Not Be Okay and Queen of Tears.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Kim Soo-hyun is a South Korean actor and screenwriter born February 16, 1988. He emerged as a top hallyu star through the 2013–14 fantasy series My Love from the Star, which cemented his international profile. Before that breakthrough, he appeared in the family sitcom Kimchi Cheese Smile, the school drama Dream High (2011), the historical romance Moon Embracing the Sun (2012), and the top-grossing films The Thieves (2012) and Secretly, Greatly (2013). His accolades include five Baeksang Arts Awards, two Grand Bell Awards, and one Blue Dragon Film Award. After enlisting in mandatory military service in October 2017, he returned to acting with the mental-health drama It's Okay to Not Be Okay (2020), followed by One Ordinary Day (2021) and the melodrama Queen of Tears (2024). Gallup Korea named him Television Actor of the Year in 2014. As an Aquarius born in February, he carries the water-bearer's signature blend of detachment and humanistic depth. His work spans television drama and film, a dual career path common among major Korean actors.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Kim Soo-hyun performed in theatrical productions before his television debut in 2007 with the family sitcom Kimchi Cheese Smile. He built his early resume through television, starring in Dream High (2011) and Moon Embracing the Sun (2012), as well as the box-office films The Thieves (2012) and Secretly, Greatly (2013), which positioned him for his breakthrough.
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Trivia
- My Love from the Star (2013–14) was the series that made him a top hallyu star across Asia.
- He served mandatory military service from October 2017 before returning to acting in 2020.
- Gallup Korea selected him as Television Actor of the Year in 2014.
- He has won five Baeksang Arts Awards, two Grand Bell Awards, and one Blue Dragon Film Award.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Powerhouse
Driven and business-minded. Kim Soo-hyun extend their craft into ownership: labels, production companies, brand lines.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Seol In-ahRat · 1996
- Rae Lil BlackRat · 1996
- IsaacMonkey · 2004
- Yung GravyRat · 1996
- Robbie UreMonkey · 2004
CHALLENGING
- Alexander GouldDog · 1994
- Jean-Carl Boucher
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Kim Soo-hyun?
- Kim Soo-hyun is 38 years old (born February 16, 1988).
- When is Kim Soo-hyun's birthday?
- Kim Soo-hyun was born on February 16, 1988.
- What is Kim Soo-hyun's zodiac sign?
- Kim Soo-hyun is a Aquarius, born February 16, 1988.
- What is Kim Soo-hyun's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Kim Soo-hyun was born in 1988, the year of the Earth Dragon.
- Where is Kim Soo-hyun from?
- Kim Soo-hyun is from South Korea.
- What does Kim Soo-hyun do?
- Kim Soo-hyun is a writer.
- Is Kim Soo-hyun still alive?
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