, born April 7, 1957 in Seoul, South Korea, began his career in 1977 with Hyundai Theater and quickly rose to prominence through stage performances—most notably in the 1984 play The Silence of the Master—before branching into TV and film. An acclaimed method actor, he's starred in landmark movies like The Taebaek Mountains and A Tale of Two Sisters, and leads his own master-class acting studio.</p>
<h5>Career highlights:</h5>
<p>Kim has had an illustrious career across theater, film, and television. On screen, he's celebrated for roles in The Taebaek Mountains (1994), Mutt Boy (2003), Mr. Sunshine (2018), Designated Survivor: 60 Days (2019), and Sweet Home (2020). In Queen of Tears (2024), he portrayed Hong Man‑dae, the patriarch of Queens Group, earning praise for his memorable, impactful death scene and being dubbed the "man who must die" again—continuing a signature style of leaving strong impressions even in brief appearances.</p>){kind=link}
Personal Details
Born :
Height :
5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Parents & Relatives :
Hyun Geum‑suk (Spouse) , Kim Ari (Daughter)
Kim Kap‑soo
Kim Kap‑soo (김갑수), born April 7, 1957 in Seoul, South Korea, began his career in 1977 with Hyundai Theater and quickly rose to prominence through stage performances—most notably in the 1984 play The Silence of the Master—before branching into TV and film. An acclaimed method actor, he's starred in landmark movies like The Taebaek Mountains and A Tale of Two Sisters, and leads his own master-class acting studio.
Career highlights:
Kim has had an illustrious career across theater, film, and television. On screen, he's celebrated for roles in The Taebaek Mountains (1994), Mutt Boy (2003), Mr. Sunshine (2018), Designated Survivor: 60 Days (2019), and Sweet Home (2020). In Queen of Tears (2024), he portrayed Hong Man‑dae, the patriarch of Queens Group, earning praise for his memorable, impactful death scene and being dubbed the "man who must die" again—continuing a signature style of leaving strong impressions even in brief appearances.