. He gained recognition as a cast member of SNL Korea (Seasons 1–4, 2011–2013) for his sharp comedic delivery.</p><p>His portrayal of Master Woo‑reuk in Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth (2016–17) positioned him as a memorable figure in the popular sageuk. He also impressed in hits like Reply 1994, Misaeng, Signal, and Chief Kim, demonstrating his range from heart-tugging drama to comedic roles.</p><p>His award-worthy performances include winning Best Supporting Actor at the 2017 SBS Drama Awards (While You Were Sleeping), Best Supporting Actor at the 2018 KBS Drama Awards (for Are You Human Too? and The Ghost Detective), and again in 2023 at the SBS Drama Awards for Revenant.</p>){kind=link}
Personal Details
Born :
Height :
approximately 172 cm (5′8″–5′9″)
Parents & Relatives :
Kim Won Hae
Born on April 6, 1969 in Busanjin-gu, Busan, South Korea, Kim Won‑hae grew up with a strong passion for performance—joining his high school drama club after discovering joy in entertaining others. He graduated from the Seoul Institute of the Arts, majoring in Theater and Film, and later trained in dance at the Korea National University of Arts. He debuted on stage in 1991 with the musical The Fantasticks, joined the original ensemble of non-verbal hit show Nanta in 1997, and steadily transitioned into screen acting from 1998 onward.
Career highlights:
Kim Won‑hae is celebrated for his versatility and strong presence in supporting roles across theater, film, and television. He starred in Nanta and musicals before debuting on screen in Spring in My Hometown (1998). He gained recognition as a cast member of SNL Korea (Seasons 1–4, 2011–2013) for his sharp comedic delivery.
His portrayal of Master Woo‑reuk in Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth (2016–17) positioned him as a memorable figure in the popular sageuk. He also impressed in hits like Reply 1994, Misaeng, Signal, and Chief Kim, demonstrating his range from heart-tugging drama to comedic roles.
His award-worthy performances include winning Best Supporting Actor at the 2017 SBS Drama Awards (While You Were Sleeping), Best Supporting Actor at the 2018 KBS Drama Awards (for Are You Human Too? and The Ghost Detective), and again in 2023 at the SBS Drama Awards for Revenant.