Kim Jung-tae (born Kim Tae-wook on December 13, 1972) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his supporting roles on film and television.

Career

He made his acting debut in 1999 with the film ''The Uprising'' under his birth name Kim Tae-wook. In 2006 he started going by his current

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Kim Jung-tae. Best known as a supporting actor, Kim was often typecast in antagonistic roles, mostly as gangsters, loan sharks, and other such villains. Kim drew praise in 2010 when he played the leading role in the 25-minute

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''Remember O Goddess'', a

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involving memory loss. That same year, audiences first got a taste of Kim's comical side in '' He's on Duty''. In 2014, he and his son Kim Ji-hoo appeared on '' The Return of Superman'', a reality show that follows celebrity fathers who take over caring for their children for a few days while their wives are away. They were originally guest stars in his friend Jang Hyun-sung's segment on episodes 20 and 21, but

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s liked Ji-hoo for his bright and happy personality and asked to see more of him. On episode 21, Kim said that he calls Ji-hoo by the nickname "Yakkung" because while playing

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( in Korean) with him as a baby, Ji-hoo would not answer to , but to . They officially became cast members on episode 25. Kim was later heavily criticized for bringing Ji-hoo while publicly campaigning for Na Dong-yeon of the

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, who ran for

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city mayor in

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in the June 4, 2014 local elections. His wife, Jeon Yeo-jin responded that the family was just on a "picnic," and that she and her son had just stopped by to say hello to Na, who is an old friend of her husband. Yet due to mounting criticism that a child had seemingly been exploited for political means, Kim's agency announced a week after the incident that Kim and his son had chosen to leave the program ''The Return of Superman''.

Personal life

In 2009, Kim married his girlfriend of 19 years, Jeon Yeo-jin; the two have known each other since they were teenagers. Jeon has a

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in Engineering and teaches at Pukyong National University. The couple currently reside in

Busan Busan (), officially Busan Metropolitan City, is South Korea's second list of cities in South Korea by population, most populous city after Seoul, with a population of over 3.3 million as of 2024. Formerly romanized as Pusan, it is the economi ...

with their two children, Kim Ji-hoo and Kim Si-hyun. Kim suffers from

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and almost died from it on multiple occasions. He was cared for by his mother, who ultimately died of the same disease (which is not infectious, but may be hereditary). If he had not become an actor, Kim has said that he would most likely have become a poet. He has penned over 200 poems since the age of 17 and plans to publish them in a book.

Filmography

Film

* '' Air Murder'' (2022) *'' Chasing'' (2016) *'' Salut d'Amour'' (2015) *''The Trip Around the World'' (2015) *''Granny's Got Talent'' (2015) *'' Shoot Me in the Heart'' (2015) *'' Mourning Grave'' (2014) *'' Queen of the Night'' (2013) *'' Tough as Iron'' (2013) *'' Mr. Go'' (2013) *''

How to Use Guys with Secret Tips ''How to Use Guys with Secret Tips'' (; lit. "A Manual on How to Use Men") is a 2013 South Korean romantic comedy film starring Lee Si-young and Oh Jung-se, and directed by Lee Won-suk. Cast * Lee Si-young as Choi Bo-na * Oh Jung-se as Lee Seung ...

'' (2013) *'' Miracle in Cell No. 7'' (2013) *'' Man on the Edge'' (2013) *'' The Neighbor'' (2012) *''Superstar'' (2012) *''

All About My Wife ''All About My Wife'' () is a 2012 South Korean romantic comedy film directed by Min Kyu-dong, about a timid husband who hires a professional Casanova to seduce his seemingly perfect but fearsome wife, hoping this will make her divorce him.Jung, H ...

'' (2012) *'' The Scent'' (2012) *'' Wonderful Radio'' (2012) *'' S.I.U.'' (2011) *''My Secret Partner'' (2011) *''Officer of the Year'' (2011) *'' He's on Duty'' (2010) *''Remember O Goddess'' (

, 2010) *''Hearty Paws 2'' (2010) *'' I Came from Busan'' (2010) *'' City of Fathers'' (2009) *'' Insadong Scandal'' (2009) *''

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'' (2008) *''

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'' (2006) *''Never to Lose'' (2005) *'' Duelist'' (2005) *'' My Brother'' (2004) *'' Fighter in the Wind'' (2004) *'' Windstruck'' (2004) *''

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'' (2004) *'' Low Life'' (2004) *'' Mutt Boy'' (2003) *'' The Classic'' (2003) *'' Ardor'' (2002) *''Bet on My Disco'' (2002) *''The Exam Is Over'' (

, 2001) *''

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'' (2001) *''Black Honeymoon'' (2000) *''The Bird Who Stops in the Air'' (1999) *''Rush'' (1999) *''The Uprising'' (1999)

Television series

* '' Jinxed at First'' (KBS, 2022) - Cameo * '' Sponsor'' (IHQ, 2022) * '' Show Window: The Queen's House'' ( Channel A, 2021–2022) * ''

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'' (MBC, 2018) *''

Bad Thief, Good Thief ''Bad Thief, Good Thief'' () is a 2017 South Korean television series starring Ji Hyun-woo, Seohyun, Kim Ji-hoon, Lim Ju-eun and others. It replaced '' Father, I'll Take Care For You'' and aired on MBC on Saturdays and Sundays at 22:00 ( KST ...

'' (MBC, 2017) *'' The Rebel'' (MBC, 2017) *'' Oh My Venus'' (KBS2, 2015-2016) *''

Goddess of Marriage ''Goddess of Marriage'' () is a 2013 South Korean romantic comedy-drama series starring Nam Sang-mi, Kim Ji-hoon, Lee Sang-woo, Lee Tae-ran, Kim Jung-tae, Jo Min-su, Kwon Hae-hyo, Jang Young-nam and Jang Hyun-sung. It premiered on SBS on ...

'' (SBS, 2013) *'' Dream High 2'' (KBS2, 2012) *''

Drama Special ''KBS Drama Special'' () is a South Korean anthology series created and broadcast by KBS2, with each episode having a different story, cast, director and scriptwriter. The format is based on its predecessor ''Drama City'' and MBC's Best Theater. ...

'' "Human Casino" (KBS2, 2011) *''Girl K'' (CGV, 2011) *''

Can't Lose ''Can't Lose'' (, lit. "Can't Live With Losing") is a 2011 South Korean romantic comedy television series, starring Choi Ji-woo and Yoon Sang-hyun, who play two bickering, married divorce lawyers who take out their frustrations on each other ...

'' (MBC, 2011) *'' Miss Ripley'' (MBC, 2011) *''

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'' (SBS, 2011) (

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, ep 11-13) *'' Bad Guy'' (SBS, 2010) *'' Swallow the Sun'' (SBS, 2009) *''Alibi Inc.'' (Dramax, 2008) *''

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'' (SBS, 2008) *'' H.I.T'' (MBC, 2007) *'' Dr. Kkang'' (MBC, 2006)

Variety show

*'' Mr. House Husband'' (KBS2, 2016-2017) *'' The Return of Superman'' (KBS2, 2014) *''Nine to Six 2'' (MBC Every 1, 2014 – present) *''Funny TV Rollercoaster: Hongdae Jung-tae'' (tvN, 2011) *''

King of Mask Singer ''The King of Mask Singer'' () is a South Korean singing competition program presented by Kim Sung-joo, with introductions by voice actor . It airs on MBC on Sunday, starting from April 5, 2015 as a part of MBC's '' Sunday Night'' programming ...

'' ( MBC, 2015) (Episode 33, Contestant with the stage name "Wandering Poet Kim Sattgat") *'' Real Men'' (MBC, 2016) (Cast member, Navy NCO special)

Discography

*"잊어줘 (Forget)" (track from ''Girl K'' OST, 2011) *"날개 (Wings)", "찬찬찬 (Chan Chan Chan)" (digital single, 2011)

Awards

*2013 21st Korean Culture and Entertainment Awards: Excellence Award, Actor in Film *

2011 MBC Drama Awards The 2011 MBC Drama Awards () is a ceremony honoring the outstanding achievement in television on the Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation, Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) network for the year of 2011. It was held on December 30, 2011 and hosted ...

: PD Award ('' Miss Ripley,

'')

References

External links

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Kim Jung-tae Fan Cafe
at Daum * * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Kim, Jung-tae Male actors from Busan South Korean male film actors South Korean male television actors South Korean male stage actors Kyungsung University alumni 1972 births Living people