Kim Woo-bin
Actor
37 years (Jul 16, 1989)Seoul, South Korea
Known for
Born in Seoul in 1989, Kim Woo-bin came out of modeling and broke through as the tall, brooding rival to Lee Min-ho in the campus drama The Heirs (2013). He confirmed his box-office pull with the coming-of-age film Twenty (2015) alongside Kang Ha-neul and Junho, and moved into serious dramatic territory with the romance Uncontrollably Fond (2016). After a hiatus for cancer treatment, he returned with Choi Dong-hoon's sci-fi epic Alienoid (2022) and the tender ensemble series Our Blues (2022). He is a hugely popular Korean leading man with a loyal international following.
Kim Woo-bin
Actor
Known for
Born in Seoul in 1989, Kim Woo-bin came out of modeling and broke through as the tall, brooding rival to Lee Min-ho in the campus drama The Heirs (2013). He confirmed his box-office pull with the coming-of-age film Twenty (2015) alongside Kang Ha-neul and Junho, and moved into serious dramatic territory with the romance Uncontrollably Fond (2016). After a hiatus for cancer treatment, he returned with Choi Dong-hoon's sci-fi epic Alienoid (2022) and the tender ensemble series Our Blues (2022). He is a hugely popular Korean leading man with a loyal international following.
8 Movies
Plays Guard / Thunder
Alienoid
2022
Plays Lee Jung-do
Officer Black Belt
2024
Plays Guard / Thunder
Alienoid: Return to the Future
2024
Plays Choi Sung-hoon
Friend: The Great Legacy
2013
Plays Park Jang-goon
Master
2016
Plays Ji-hyuk
The Con Artists
2014
Plays Chi-ho
Twenty
2015
Plays Model
Runway Cop
2012
12 TV Shows
Plays Shin Joon-young
Uncontrollably Fond
2016
Plays Choe Yeong-do
The Heirs
2013
Plays Park Jeong-jun
Our Blues
2022
Plays Kim Dong-hyub
A Gentleman's Dignity
2012
Plays Park Heung-soo
School 2013
2012
Plays Genie / Iblis
Genie, Make a Wish
2025
Plays Jeong Min-yong
Gift
2026
Plays Kang Mi-reu
White Christmas
2011
Plays Love Cell Hunter / King of romance
Love Cells
2014
Plays '5-8'
Black Knight
2023
Plays Woo Bin
This Is Living
2014
Plays John Kim
To the Beautiful You
2012
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Officer Black Belt
Full Filmography
Gift
Jeong Min-yong · 12 episodes
2026–
Genie, Make a Wish
Genie / Iblis · 13 episodes
2025–
Officer Black Belt
Lee Jung-do
2024
Alienoid: Return to the Future
Guard / Thunder
2024
Black Knight
'5-8' · 6 episodes
2023
Alienoid
Guard / Thunder
2022
Our Blues
Park Jeong-jun · 20 episodes
2022–
Master
Park Jang-goon
2016
Uncontrollably Fond
Shin Joon-young · 20 episodes
2016–
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Kim Woo-bin and where are they from?
Kim Woo-bin is 37 years old, born on July 16, 1989 in Seoul, South Korea.
What are the most famous roles of Kim Woo-bin?
Kim Woo-bin is best known for roles in Alienoid: Return to the Future, Alienoid, Officer Black Belt.
How many movies has Kim Woo-bin been in?
Over a 15-year career (since 2011), Kim Woo-bin has appeared in 8 movies and 12 TV shows.
What was Kim Woo-bin's first movie?
The career of Kim Woo-bin began with Cupid Factory (2011).
What is Kim Woo-bin's most recent movie or series?
Kim Woo-bin's most recent release is GBRB: Farm Operation - Go Go Farm, which premiered on June 19, 2026.
What TV shows has Kim Woo-bin appeared in?
On television, Kim Woo-bin has appeared in The Heirs, Black Knight, Running Man, A Gentleman's Dignity.
Kim Woo-bin
1989-07-16 · Seoul, South Korea
Kim Woo-bin (born July 16, 1989) is a South Korean actor and model who is considered one of the most popular Hallyu stars. Kim's breakout year came in 2013 with two hit dramas (School 2013) and (The Heirs) and one box office hit (Friend: The Great Legacy). Kim experienced a surge in popularity overseas and he was able to cement his name as one of the most popular and successful South Korean actors ever.