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Kim Dong-hwi

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In this Korean name, the family name is Kim.
Kim Dong-hwi
Kim in January 2021
Born (1995-12-26) December 26, 1995 (age 28)
South Korea
EducationSeoul Institute of the Arts
OccupationActor
Years active2014–present
AgentAce Factory
Korean name
Hangul
김동휘
Hanja
Revised RomanizationGim Dong-hwi
McCune–ReischauerKim Tonghwi

Kim Dong-hwi (Korean: 김동휘; born December 26, 1995) is a South Korean actor. He started his career in film The Royal Tailor (2014). He gained recognition for film In Our Prime (2022) where he received critical acclaim.

Early life

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Kim Dong-hwi was born on December 26, 1995 as the only child. In high school, he was actively involved in the dance club, exploring various genres like K-pop and street dance. Recognizing his son's talent, such as forming a street dance team with friends and participating in competitions, Kim's father first encouraged him to pursue acting.[1][2]

In his third year of high school, Kim Dong-hwi started acting in plays. In his first play, he was cast in a multi-role performance, which is typically reserved for the most skilled actors. However, at the time, it was the only role left, and Kim portraying a homeless person, a nail salon owner, and the youngest member of the theater troupe across three acts. Before taking on the multi-role, Kim already decided to properly learn the craft of acting. The teacher advised him to start with physical training, so he would run, crawl on the floor, and engage in various exercises. Kim felt both awkward and exhilarated as he expanded his physical and emotional range to embody the diverse characters.[3]

Career

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Kim Dong-hwi quickly developed a passion for acting, appreciating "the joy of working together as a team for a long time" on stage. Driven by a desire to "experience real-life situations," he auditioned for The Royal Tailor (2014) at the age of 19. He was selected for a role as a younger version of the character acted by Yoo Yeon-seok. After demonstrating his potential, the production company Bidangil Pictures later offered him another role, as a younger version of the character acted by Yoo Yeon-seok in Perfect Proposal (2015).[1]

Kim applied for the audition independently, without an agency, and overcame a highly competitive selection process with a 250:1 ratio to secure the lead role in In Our Prime, acting alongside veteran actor Choi Min-sik.[1] Kim acted as high school student Han Ji-woo in the film.[4] He prefers paper scripts to reading them on wearable devices, and analyzes characters by scribbling them with his hands instead of using a keyboard. "When I was filming In Our Prime, I bought a notebook to analyze characters. Even after using up that notebook, I still buy the same kind of notebook every time. I write about my character research, as well as my daily diary, reviewing the shooting conditions."[5] For his role, Kim won the Best New Actor award at the 43rd Blue Dragon Film Awards.[6]

In film Christmas Carol, Kim Dong-hwi plays Hwan, another boy who is bullied by Ja-hoon (Song Gun-hee), the revenge target of the twin brothers played by actor Park Jin-young.[7]

Personal life

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Kim's role models include acclaimed actors Choi Min-sik, Lee Byung-hun, Cho Seung-woo, and Park Jung-min.[8]

Kim Dong-hwi’s hobby is film camera photography. He is so passionate about film cameras that he runs a separate account for film camera uploads, in addition to his main Instagram account.[7]

Military service

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In November 2023, Kim told the media that he had applied for mandatory military service. He is now awaiting the official summons for enlistment.[9]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Ref.
English Korean
2014 The Royal Tailor 상의원 The Great Prince [10]
2015 Perfect Proposal 은밀한 유혹 Seong-yeol
2016 Phantom Detective 탐정 홍길동: 사라진 마을 Student
2018 Where To Go 노마드 Sang Woo
2019 My First Time Min-Su
2020 Journey to the Shore 하고 싶은 아이 Hwang Min Ha
Honest Candidate 정직한 후보 Choi Seulgi
2022 In Our Prime 이상한 나라의 수학자 Han Ji-woo [11]
Christmas Carol 크리스마스 캐럴 Son Hwan [12]
2024 Troll Factory 댓글부대 Chattatkat [13]

Television series

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
English Korean
2020 Stranger 2 비밀의 숲 Kim Hu-jung Season 2 [4]
2022–2023 Missing: The Other Side 2 미씽: 그들이 있었다 2 Oh Il-yong Season 2 [14]
2023 KBS Drama Special 오버랩 나이프, 나이프 Shin Su-ho Episode: "Overlap Knife, Knife" [10]

Web series

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Year Title Role Ref.
English Korean
2023 The Deal 거래 Song Jae-hyo [15]

Accolades

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Awards and nominations

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Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremony Year Category Nominee / Work Result Ref.
Baeksang Arts Awards 2022 Best New Actor – Film In Our Prime Nominated [16][17]
Blue Dragon Film Awards 2022 Best New Actor Won [18][19]
Buil Film Awards 2022 Best New Actor Nominated [20]
Busan Film Critics Awards 2022 Won [21]
Chunsa Film Art Awards 2022 Won[A] [22]
Director's Cut Awards 2023 Best New Actor in film Nominated [23]
Global Film & Television Huading Awards 2023 Best Global Newcomer Nominated [24]
Grand Bell Awards 2022 Best New Actor Nominated [25]
APAN Star Awards 2023 Best New Actor The Deal Won [26][27]

Listicles

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Name of publisher, year listed, name of listicle, and placement
Publisher Year Listicle Placement Ref.
Cine21 2020 Five rising stars that Cine21 is paying attention to Shortlisted [1]

Notes

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  1. ^ Joint win with Mu Jin-sung

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Cine 21 Rising Star
    • "[스페셜] 극장에서 만나요 ①~⑤" [[Special] See you at the theatre. ①~⑤]. Cine21 (in Korean). 2020-03-12. Retrieved 2024-08-03.
    • "[라이징 스타⑤] <이상한 나라의 수학자> 김동휘 - 맑고 조용한 뚝심" [[Rising star⑤] <Mathematician in Wonderland> Kim Dong-hwi - Clear and quiet perseverance]. Cine21 (in Korean). 2020-03-12. Retrieved 2024-08-03.
  2. ^ Chosun Interview 2022
  3. ^ "[WHO ARE YOU] '이상한 나라의 수학자' 김동휘, 조윤서". 씨네21 (in Korean). 2022-03-07. Retrieved 2024-08-05.
  4. ^ a b honeybee@busan.com, 남유정 기자. "250대 1 뚫고 캐스팅…영화 '이상한 나라의 수학자'의 김동휘를 만나다". 부산일보 (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-08-05.
  5. ^ "[인터뷰] '거래' 김동휘, 못다 한 이야기". 씨네21 (in Korean). 2023-11-09. Retrieved 2024-08-05.
  6. ^ ""소속사 없이 두려웠던 도전"..김동휘 신인남우상[2022청룡]". 스타투데이 (in Korean). 2022-11-25. Retrieved 2024-08-05.
  7. ^ a b "[트위터 스페이스] '크리스마스 캐럴' 트위터 블루룸 라이브". 씨네21 (in Korean). 2022-12-09. Retrieved 2024-08-05.
  8. ^ "[TEN인터뷰] `수학자` 김동휘 `최민식 앞 오디션, 250대 1 뚫은 비결이요? 멈추지 않고 쏟아냈죠`". ZUM 뉴스 (in Korean). 2022-03-03. Retrieved 2024-08-05.
  9. ^ Kim, Ji-hye (November 6, 2023). ""춤 못추는데…" 김동휘, 숨겨진 반전 매력이 궁금하다면 [IS인터뷰]" ["I can't dance..." Kim Dong-hwi on the hidden charm of reversal [IS Interview]]. Ilgan Sports (in Korean). Retrieved November 7, 2023 – via Naver.
  10. ^ a b "김동휘 — TAG LIST" [Kim Dong-hwi — TAG LIST]. 마리끌레르 코리아 | Marie Claire Korea (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-08-05.
  11. ^ Jo Ji-young (February 8, 2022). "[공식] 최민식 컴백 '이상한 나라의 수학자' 3월 9일 개봉 확정" [[Official] Choi Min-sik's comeback 'Mathematicians in Wonderland' is confirmed for release on March 9th] (in Korean). Sports Chosun. Retrieved February 8, 2022 – via Naver.
  12. ^ Jo, Ji-young (October 24, 2022). "[공식] '장르대가' 김성수 감독X박진영 주연 '크리스마스 캐럴' 12월 개봉 확정" [[Official] 'A Genre Master' Director Kim Seong-soo X Park Jin-young Starring 'A Christmas Carol' confirmed for December release] (in Korean). Sports Chosun. Retrieved December 5, 2022 – via Naver.
  13. ^ Kim, Bo-young (March 7, 2023). "손석구·김성철·김동휘·홍경 '댓글부대', 6일 크랭크인 [공식]" [Son Seok-gu·Kim Seong-cheol·Kim Dong-hui·Hong Kyung 'comment unit', crank-in on the 6th [Official]] (in Korean). E-Daily. Retrieved March 7, 2023 – via Naver.
  14. ^ Shin, Young-eun (June 24, 2022). "'미씽2' 고수·허준호·이정은·안소희·김동휘·하준, 캐스팅 확정" [Go Soo, Heo Jun-ho, Lee Jung-eun, Ahn So-hee, Kim Dong-hwi, Ha Jun, cast confirmed for 'Missing 2'] (in Korean). Star Today, Maeil Business News. Retrieved June 24, 2022 – via Naver.
  15. ^ Choi, Na-young (October 28, 2022). "유승호X김동휘X유수빈 '거래' 캐스팅 확정..'10억 납치극' [공식]" [Yoo Seung-ho X Kim Dong-hwi X Yoo Soo-bin's 'Deal' Casting Confirmed...'About 1 Billion Kidnapping' [Official]] (in Korean). Osen. Retrieved October 28, 2022 – via Naver.
  16. ^ "제 58회 백상예술대상" [58 Nominees · Works]. Baeksang Arts Awards (in Korean). April 11, 2022. Retrieved April 11, 2022.
  17. ^ Ahn Byung-gil (April 11, 2022). "58회 백상예술대상 후보 공개…영광의 주인공은?" [58th Baeksang Arts Awards nominations revealed... Who is the hero of glory?]. Sports Kyunghyang (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved April 11, 2022.
  18. ^ Park Ha-na (November 25, 2022). "'헤어질 결심' 최우수 작품·주연·감독상까지…43회 청룡영화상 싹쓸이" ['Decision to Break Up' Best Picture, Lead Actor, Director... Swept the 43rd Blue Dragon Film Awards]. News1 (in Korean). Retrieved November 26, 2022.
  19. ^ "Winners of the 43rd Blue Dragon Film Awards 2022". HanCinema. November 25, 2022. Retrieved November 26, 2022.
  20. ^ Nam, Yoo-jung (August 28, 2022). "헤어질 결심 브로커 둘 다 8개 부문 후보 올라" [Decision to break up and Broker both nominated for 8 categories] (in Korean). Busan Ilbo. Retrieved August 28, 2022 – via Naver.
  21. ^ Lee Jung-min (November 29, 2022). "제23회 부산영화평론가협회상 대상에 '당신얼굴 앞에서" ['In front of your face' at the 23rd Busan Film Critics Association Awards] (in Korean). Yonhap News Agency. Retrieved November 29, 2022 – via Naver.
  22. ^ "무진성·김동휘, 신인남우상 공동 수상 "지켜봐주길" [27th 춘사영화제]". News 1 (in Korean). 2024-01-14. Retrieved 2024-08-03.
  23. ^ Kim, Bo-young (February 9, 2023). "제21회 '디렉터스컷 어워즈', 3년 만에 오프라인 개최 [공식]" [The 21st 'Director's Cut Awards' held offline for the first time in 3 years [Official]] (in Korean). E-Daily. Retrieved February 17, 2023 – via Naver.
  24. ^ "The Shortlist of the 36th Huading Awards Global Unit Announced, 10 Films Including "All Quiet on the Western Front" Shortlisted for Best Picture". Business Wire. March 22, 2023. Retrieved March 23, 2023.
  25. ^ Park, Jae-hwan (October 12, 2022). "제 58회 대종상 영화제 내달 9일 개최... '헌트' 12개, '헤어질 결심' - '한산' 11개 부분 노미네이트" [The 58th Daejong Film Festival to be held on the 9th of next month... 12 nominations for 'Hunt', 'Decision to break up' - 11 parts for 'Hansan'] (in Korean). KBS Media. Retrieved October 12, 2022 – via Naver.
  26. ^ "'King The Land' couple Lee Junho and YoonA lead the way at the 2023 APAN star awards - see complete list of winners". The Times of India. December 31, 2023. Archived from the original on December 31, 2023. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
  27. ^ Hwang Jae-ha (December 31, 2023). 이준호, 2023 APAN 어워즈 대상…"많은 분 대표해 받은 것" (in Korean). Yonhap News. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
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