ArtistShinhwa Company
Kim Dong-wan
Kim Dong-wan (김동완), born November 21, 1979, in Seoul, South Korea, is a vocalist and actor in Shinhwa, South Korea's longest-running boy band. He has built a substantial acting career alongside his music work, becoming one of Shinhwa's most prolific members in screen entertainment.
Debuting with Shinhwa in March 1998 under SM Entertainment, Kim launched his solo music career in 2004 and has released albums across Korean and Japanese markets. On the acting side, he starred in the MBC drama A Thousand Days' Promise (2011), the KBS2 romantic comedy 20th Century Boy and Girl (2017), and the stage musical A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder (2018), earning a reputation as one of the more versatile performer-actors of his generation.
Kim Dong-wan completed his mandatory military service as a social service worker from 2007 to 2009, during which time Shinhwa temporarily suspended group activities. The group reunited in 2012 and has continued performing together since.
1 articles4 creditsDebut: March 24, 1998South Korean
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Kim Dong-wan, promo photo for stage musical 'A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder', 2018 / Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 4.0
Discography
2004
Hate You / Love YouAlbum
Solo Artist
Filmography
2017
20th Century Boy and GirlK-Drama
Lead
2011
A Thousand Days' PromiseK-Drama
Lead
Other Credits
2018
A Gentleman's Guide to Love and MurderStage Musical
Lead
Fans Also Ask
Has Kim Dong-wan done acting work?
Yes. Kim Dong-wan has built an extensive acting career alongside his music work with Shinhwa. Notable roles include A Thousand Days' Promise (MBC, 2011), 20th Century Boy and Girl (KBS2, 2017), and the stage musical A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder (2018).
What is Kim Dong-wan's role in Shinhwa?
Kim Dong-wan is a vocalist in Shinhwa and has been with the group since their March 1998 debut. He is one of the group's main contributors on the acting side and has released solo music in both Korean and Japanese markets alongside group activities.
When did Kim Dong-wan serve in the military?
Kim Dong-wan fulfilled his mandatory military service as a social service worker from 2007 to 2009. During this period, Shinhwa temporarily suspended group activities. The group reunited in 2012 and has maintained activity as a unit since.
Has Kim Dong-wan released solo music?
Yes. Kim Dong-wan debuted as a solo artist in 2004 and has released music in both Korean and Japanese markets throughout his career. His solo work runs parallel to his Shinhwa group activities and his screen acting projects.
What stage musical did Kim Dong-wan star in?
Kim Dong-wan starred in the Korean staging of A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder in 2018. The production demonstrated his range as a performer beyond his TV drama and K-pop careers.
