Famous Korean actor Kim Goo rose to fame mainly for his outstanding performance in the 2016 hit drama “Descendants of the Sun.”
In the play, he plays Seo Daying, a dedicated soldier with a complicated love story. Although Kim Goo had a long acting career before this, including roles in films such as “Mother” (2009) and “Dirty Carnival” (2006), his role in “Descendants of the Sun” cementing his popularity in Korea and internationally.
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- Full name: Jin Jiu
- Date of birth: July 20, 1980
- Age: 44 years old
- Gender: Male
- Place of birth: South Korea
- Nationality: South Korea
- Occupation: Actor
- Height: 177 cm
- Parents: Not applicable
- Siblings: Not applicable
- Spouse: married
- Children: two (one son born in June 2015, one daughter born in November 2016)
- Relationship status: Married
- Religion: Not applicable
- Ethnicity: Korean
- Net worth: $5 million
early life and education
Jin Goo, 44, was born on July 20, 1980 in South Korea. Little is known about his early family life.
Jin Goo began his acting career in the early 2000s and has steadily developed through various supporting roles in television and movies.
His early roles gave him experience in dramatic and action-packed storylines, showcasing his versatility. There is limited information about his educational background, but it is known that Jin Goo started his career at an early age and mainly focused on working in the entertainment industry.
personal life
Jin Goo married his girlfriend on September 21, 2014, and the couple welcomed their first child, a son, in June 2015.
In November 2016, they had a daughter. Jin Goo has always kept a low profile about his personal life, preferring to keep his family away from the public eye.
There have been no reports of divorce or any extramarital affairs, and he is known to live a private life centered around his family and acting career.
Profession
Jin Goo started his acting career in 2003, playing supporting roles in TV series such as “All In” (2003).
However, his role in the critically acclaimed 2009 film Mother, directed by Bong Joon Ho, brought him recognition as an actor.
In this film, Jin Goo played a delinquent young man, which won him several Best Supporting Actor awards.
His film career continues to flourish, with roles in Carnival of Dirty (2006), Bittersweet Life (2005) and MasterChef 2: Pickle Fight (2010).
However, his defining moment came in 2016’s Descendants of the Sun, where he played Seo Dae-young.
His on-screen chemistry with co-star Kim Ji-won has earned them numerous accolades, including the Best Couple Award at the 30th KBS Drama Awards. The success of the show made Kim Goo famous internationally.
He has continued to develop his career with roles in Lawsuit (2019), Mr. Sunshine (2018), and most recently the Disney+ series Shadow Detective (2022-2023).
Awards
- 2009: Best Supporting Actor “Mother” at the 30th Blue Dragon Film Awards
- 2009: Best Supporting Actor “Mother” at the 46th Grand Bell Awards
- 2016: Best Couple Award (with Kim Ji-won) at the 30th KBS Drama Awards (*Descendants of the Sun)
- 2016: Best Supporting Actor “Descendants of the Sun” at the 5th APAN Star Awards
- 2016: The 1st Asian Entertainer Award for Best Celebrity (TV Category) (“Descendants of the Sun”)
- 2016: The 11th Asian Model Festival Popular Star Award “Descendants of the Sun”
net worth
Jin Goo’s net worth is estimated at $5 million.
His wealth comes primarily from a successful acting career, including roles in blockbusters and popular TV series such as “Descendants of the Sun.”
He has also secured endorsement deals and business projects, which contribute to his earnings.
social media
- Instagram: @actor_jingoo
- Twitter: N/A
film chronology
- Bittersweet Life(2005)
- Dirty Carnival(2006)
- Mother(2009)
- Chef 2: Kimchi Wars (2010)
- Descendants of the Sun(2016)
- First Line(2017)
- The Witches: Part 2: The Other (2022)
