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Kim Young-dae
Kim Young-dae (김영대) spent his first two years in Korean entertainment accruing web drama credits before MBC's Extraordinary You (2019) put him in national conversation. Playing sharp antagonist Baek Kyung, he showed a range that his prior work had barely hinted at. The real turning point was SBS's The Penthouse: War in Life (2020-2021), three seasons of compulsive psychological thriller that dominated Korean television. Kim played Joo Seok-hoon across all three runs and took home the Netizen Award at the 2020 KBS Drama Awards. His first leading role came with tvN's Shooting Stars (2022), followed by the historical comedy The Forbidden Marriage. He moved into his most prolific stretch in 2024-2025: No Gain No Love (2024), then To the Moon on MBC and the TVING psychological thriller Dear X (2025). He closed the period with a cameo in Netflix's Boyfriend on Demand (2025-2026) alongside Jisoo. Born March 2, 1996, he enlisted for mandatory military service in April 2026, with discharge expected around October 2027. Managed by OUTERUNIVERSE.
1 articles9 creditsDebut: January 1, 2017South Korean
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Official promotional poster for Dear X (TVING, 2025). Photo: TVING / OUTERUNIVERSE
Filmography
2026
Boyfriend on DemandK-Drama
2025
Dear XK-Drama
2025
To the MoonK-Drama
2024
No Gain No LoveK-Drama
2023
Moon in the DayK-Drama
LeadOUTERUNIVERSE
2022
Shooting StarsK-Drama
2022
The Forbidden MarriageK-Drama
2021
The Penthouse: War in LifeK-Drama
2019
Extraordinary YouK-Drama
Fans Also Ask
When will Kim Young-dae be discharged from the military?
Kim Young-dae enlisted for mandatory military service in April 2026. Based on the standard 18-month service period for South Korean male citizens, his discharge is expected around October 2027. The exact date of his enlistment was confirmed by his agency OUTERUNIVERSE in March 2026.
What dramas is Kim Young-dae known for?
Kim Young-dae is best known for The Penthouse: War in Life (SBS, 2020-2021), where he played Joo Seok-hoon across all three seasons. His first leading role was in tvN's Shooting Stars (2022). He starred in two dramas in 2025 (To the Moon on MBC and Dear X on TVING) and had a cameo in Netflix's Boyfriend on Demand opposite Jisoo.
Who is Kim Young-dae's agency?
Kim Young-dae is managed by OUTERUNIVERSE (아우터유니버스), a Seoul-based actor management agency. He signed with the agency in 2017. OUTERUNIVERSE has managed his career through his rise from supporting villain roles to lead actor status across multiple major K-dramas on SBS, tvN, MBC, and TVING.
What is Kim Young-dae's role in Boyfriend on Demand?
Kim Young-dae appears in Boyfriend on Demand (Netflix, 2025-2026) as a virtual boyfriend in a cameo role. The drama stars Jisoo of BLACKPINK and Seo In-guk as the main leads, following a woman who signs up for a virtual boyfriend service.
Did Kim Young-dae win any awards?
Yes. Kim Young-dae won the Netizen Award at the 2020 KBS Drama Awards for his role in Cheat on Me If You Can. He was also a main cast member of The Penthouse: War in Life, one of the most-watched dramas on SBS in 2020-2021, which earned the cast widespread recognition at year-end award ceremonies.
