Kim Da-hyun facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Kim Da-hyun
Born	(1980-01-01) January 1, 1980 (age 45) Seoul, South Korea
Education	Dankook University – theater and film
Occupation	Actor, singer
Years active	1999–present
Agent	Imagine Asia
Spouse(s)	Kim Mi-kyung ​ (m. 2008)​
Children	3
Korean name
Hangul	김다현
Hanja	金多炫
Revised Romanization	Gim Da-hyeon
McCune–Reischauer	Kim Tahyŏn
Birth name
Hangul	김세현
Hanja	金世賢
Revised Romanization	Gim Se-hyeon
McCune–Reischauer	Kim Sehyŏn

Kim Da-hyun, born Kim Se-hyun on January 1, 1980, is a talented actor and singer from South Korea. He first started his career in 1999 as the main singer for a rock band called Yada. The band later broke up in 2004. After that, Kim Da-hyun became very active in musical theater. He has played many important roles in famous musicals like The Sorrows of Young Werther, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, and La Cage aux Folles.

Musical Theater Roles

Kim Da-hyun is well-known for his work in musical theater. He has performed in many different shows over the years.

Early Musical Career (2003-2008)

Kim Da-hyun began his musical journey in 2003. He played the role of Werther in The Sorrows of Young Werther. He also appeared in Fame that same year. In 2004, he was in Singin' in the Rain and Sonagi (Rain Shower).

One of his most famous roles is Hedwig in Hedwig and the Angry Inch. He first played this part in 2005 and returned to it many times, including in 2006, 2007, and 2008. He also performed in The Producers as Leo Bloom in 2006.

Later Musical Performances (2009-Present)

In 2009, Kim Da-hyun took on the lead role in Don Juan. He continued to appear in various musicals, such as Voyage of Life in 2010 and Alone in Love in 2011.

The year 2012 was very busy for him. He played Dong-ho in Seopyeonje and Song Liling in M. Butterfly. He also performed as Albin in La Cage aux Folles and Drew Boley in Rock of Ages.

He continued his successful musical career in 2013 and 2014. He played Arsène Lupin in the musical based on the famous character. He also starred as Lee Hwon in Moon Embracing the Sun and Sky Masterson in Guys and Dolls. In 2014, he played Bernadette in Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. His most recent musical role was Stewart in Mrs. Doubtfire in 2022.

Acting in TV Shows and Movies

Besides musicals, Kim Da-hyun has also acted in many television series and films.

Television Series Appearances

He made his TV debut in 2005 in Hello My Teacher. He later appeared in historical dramas like The King and I and Warrior Baek Dong-soo. In 2012, he was in 12 Signs of Love and The Great Seer. More recently, he acted in Rugal in 2020 and Love Scene Number in 2021. In 2023, he played Bae Jaehak in the series Moving.

Film Roles

Kim Da-hyun has also appeared in movies. In 2010, he was in the film Bloody Innocent playing the role of Seung-ho. In 2023, he acted in Shape of Tulip as Baek Seok-young.

Music Albums

Before his acting career took off, Kim Da-hyun was the lead singer of the rock band Yada. They released several albums.

Awards and Recognition

Kim Da-hyun has received awards for his talent. In 2006, he won the Best New Actor award at the 12th Korea Musical Awards for his role in Fall in Love.

See also

In Spanish: Kim Da-hyun (actor) para niños