On Kim Soo-hyun's birthday, here's tracing how he emerged as one of the highest-paid stars in South Korea.
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He doesn’t play the same character twice–he is determined to prove that he is just as capable of playing a ruthless mercenary in one film, and a sensitive nurse in another. So, it isn’t really much of a surprise that after several hit successful shows và films, he is now among the highest paid Korean stars, & took home around 500 million ((423,000 dollars) won for each episode in his latest outing, One Ordinary Day.
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After a handful of small comedies và show, he somehow made a strong impact on fans with the drama, Is it Going to lớn Snow Today? He became an instant online sensation for his matinee-idol looks. In an interview to lớn Esquire years later, he admitted that he enjoyed ‘walking the steep path’. He said, “When people see my choice of works, they might feel that I’m weird person. I’m not someone who walks the easy path in acting; rather I’m someone who walks the narrow, steep paths. I only wish to lớn walk the path that I want to walk towards. Even if I don’t have money or reputation, because I am still young. I might not be that famous in the future anymore. As compared to shows that is more suited to my age, I want khổng lồ act in shows that only Kim Soo Hyun is able khổng lồ do.”
Kim Soo-hyun established himself with the 2011 series Dream High, which also featured Bae Suzy. He played the role of a country bumpkin who is shocked by his own musical genius. Real and rustic, his delivery was earnest and almost flawless, and he knew how to lớn tug at the heartstrings of his fans. One of the most memorable scenes was when he learns that his hearing has been damaged forever. The confusion & frustration showed in each word that he uttered. His tears never seemed excessive. He’s always been a master at crying silently. Shortly after Dream High, he played the role of a king in Moon Embracing the Sun, which was another resounding success, though critics considered the show khổng lồ be rather mediocre. Yet, the consensus around him was always glowing; he was praised for his intense and nuanced portrayal of a harrowed king, & some went so far as to điện thoại tư vấn it a ‘one-man show’.
In My Love From the Star, he played the role of an alien who has lived on Earth long enough lớn be sick of it. Just as he plans to leave, he falls for a cynical and washed-up actress, played by the exemplary Jun Ji-jyun. Battling the unnatural feelings of love and desire as well as his own will to return lớn his home planet, he finds himself embroiled in traps laid by wicked men, & has khổng lồ constantly find a way lớn save the love of his life. The show was quirky and enjoyable, but Kim Soo-hyun’s performance was a highlight.
After his military service, he returned with Netflix’s psychological drama It’s Okay lớn Not Be Okay, featuring Soo Yea-ji. The show brought him international fame and further raised his star value. The series focussed on mental health and the overwhelming nature of unresolved grief. He played the role of Gang-Tae, a man who has never lived for himself, & has just looked after his autistic brother Sang-Tae. The character of Gang-Tae was disturbingly relatable, & Kim Soo-hyun ensured that the viewers felt each and every painful aspect of the his existence.
A brutal confrontation between him & Sang-Tae was almost triggering lớn watch. The scene was a heart-breaking masterpiece, one of the best in South Korean shows, as a sobbing Gang-Tae crouches in the corner while his brother accuses him of abandoning him.
In an interview with Vogue, Soo-hyun said that he approached the show with a ‘comfortable’ attitude. “I took a step back và approached it with a more contemplative mood. I didn’t need to be super dramatic or dynamic. In a competition full of professionals, trying khổng lồ stand out only makes you look lượt thích more of an amateur. If you only focus on results, then you feel lonely during the flow of the race, so it’s better to finish at your own pace. I approached the drama with that attitude and it went well.” After It’s Okay to Not Be Okay, Soo-hyun didn’t follow the ‘narrow’ path as he promised. He delved straight into One Ordinary Day, in which he played the role of a college student who is framed for a murder.
Analysing Kim Soo Hyun’s lead roles: Dream High, My Love From the Star và It's Okay lớn Not Be Okay & more
Kim Soo Hyun- an astonishing flagbearer of the Hallyu wave celebrates his 34th birthday today. Being the leading man of the K-drama world, one can only marvel at the career he has built so far- charging a whopping 500 million won & above for his every appearance as reports suggest. & if we are lớn believe them, the actor becomes anywhere between a good 2 to 5 million USD richer each time he decides on okay-ing a script.
Monetary benefits aside, Kim Soo Hyun has been applauded for his artistry- his above par acting skills, time and again and one can only admire the skill mix he’s shown with each character. Today, we run through some of his most talked-about roles.
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Dream High:Though Kim Soo Hyun made his acting debut in 2007, it was his portrayal of the talented & ambitious teen, Song Sam Dong in ‘Dream High’ that brought him under the spotlight. Acting as a naive and passionate young man whose hairstyle became a fad, he received praise from all around. Now, the radar of the casting directors finally shifted khổng lồ him landing him some fantastic following gigs.
Moon Embracing the Sun:His fame knew no bounds when Kim Soo Hyun donned the royal robes as Lee Hwon, the intelligent Crown Prince. Through his fastidious methods, Kim Soo Hyun’s character won hearts all over his homeland as the ratings shot through the roof, earning him multiple accolades.
My Love From the Star:But the ace thẻ awaited as the world was met with vị Min Joon, an alien living in the human world for hundreds of years. Kim Soo Hyun was every bit the lover in distress và reluctant but drop-dead handsome in this role that skyrocketed his fame internationally.
It"s Okay to Not Be Okay:Making a return khổng lồ the small screen after 5 years và with his military service now behind him, the fans waited with bated breath và Kim Soo Hyun delivered another gem of a portrayal as Moon Gang Tae. His chemistry with actress Seo Ye Ji & the essence of a delicate topic dealt so beautifully, he was back in action.
One Ordinary Day:While the avid watchers were skeptical of the release, Kim Soo Hyun left no stone unturned to bring out a fear-lurking Kim Hyun Soo charged with murder. Innocent, alarmed acting topped off with an unexpected peek of his abs had the fans reeling throughout the eight-episode show. Another banger in his pocket.
What is your favourite role of the actor? Let us know below.
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