Kim Sung-soo (born May 23, 1973) is a South Korean actor and television host. After beginning his career as a fashion model, Kim made his acting debut in the

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series ''Vectorman'' and the erotic film ''

The Sweet Sex and Love ''The Sweet Sex and Love'' () is a 2003 South Korean erotic romance film. It was directed by Bong Man-dae and starred Kim Sung-soo and Kim Seo-hyung. The entire score was based on a digitally remastered recording of the works of Bedřich Smetana. ...

''. He has since appeared in the movies '' The Red Shoes'' and '' R2B: Return to Base'', and several television series, including ''

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'', ''

My Precious You ''My Precious You'' () is a 2008 South Korean television series. It aired on KBS2 on Saturdays to Sundays at 19:55 for 54 episodes beginning October 4, 2008. Cast Main * Hong Ah-reum as Kim Bo-ri * Kim Sung-soo as Lee In-ho / Jun Sul *Lee Tae-ra ...

'', ''More Charming by the Day'' and ''

My Lover, Madame Butterfly ''My Lover, Madame Butterfly'' () is a South Korean romantic comedy television series starring Yum Jung-ah, Park Yong-woo, Kim Sung-soo, and Yoon Se-ah. It aired on SBS from October 16, 2012 to April 7, 2013 on Saturdays and Sundays at 20:40 fo ...

''. In 2009 he made his stage debut in the play ''Mom, Do You Want to Go on a Trip?'' More recently, Kim has expanded his career to variety shows. He was a regular on the popular reality show ''

Invincible Baseball Team ''Invincible Baseball Team'' () is a South Korean TV baseball-variety show that debuted on 25 April 2009 on KBS2. ''Invincible Baseball Team'' ended in December 2010. Cast Players and coaches * Lee Ha-neul * Kim Sung-soo * Kim Dong-he ...

'', and was the host of talk show ''Win Win'' in 2010. He also hosted several programs on

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, including fashion program ''Homme'', bowling show ''Lucky Strike 300'' and food show ''Noodle Myeongga''.

Filmography

Film

* ''Hero Vectorman: Counterattack of the Evil Empire'' (1999) * ''

'' (2003) * '' The Red Shoes'' (2005) * ''Monopoly'' (2006) * ''

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'' (2008) * ''California High Noon'' (

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, 2010) * '' R2B: Return to Base'' (2012) * '' Fasten Your Seatbelt'' (2013) - cameo * ''The Black Hand'' (2015)

Television series

* '' Vectorman: Warriors of the Earth 2'' (

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, 1999) * ''Say You Love Me'' ( MBC, 2004) * ''

'' (

, 2004) * ''

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'' ( SBS, 2004) * ''

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'' ( MBC, 2005) * ''

My Beloved Sister ''My Beloved Sister'' () is a 2006 South Korean television series starring Song Yoon-ah and Kim Sung-soo. It aired on MBC from August 12, 2006 to February 18, 2007 on Saturdays and Sundays at 19:55 for 55 episodes. Song stars as the titular ol ...

'' ( MBC, 2006) * ''

Cruel Love ''Cruel Love'' () is a 2007 South Korean television drama series starring Kwon Sang-woo, Lee Yo-won, and Kim Sung-soo. It aired on KBS2 from December 3, 2007, to February 5, 2008, on Mondays and Tuesdays at 21:55 for 20 episodes. Despite lackl ...

'' (

, 2007) * ''

'' (

, 2008) * ''More Charming by the Day'' ( MBC, 2010) * ''

The Slave Hunters ''The Slave Hunters'' () is a 2010 South Korean action historical drama set in the Joseon Dynasty about a slave hunter (played by Jang Hyuk) who is tracking down a general-turned-runaway slave ( Oh Ji-ho) as well as searching for the woman he ...

'' (

, 2010) - cameo * ''Suspicious Family'' ( MBN, 2012) * ''

'' ( SBS, 2012) * ''After School: Lucky or Not'' (

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/ BTV/T-store/Hoppin, 2013) - cameo (ep 3) * ''

Can We Fall in Love, Again? ''Can We Fall in Love, Again?'' () is a 2014 South Korean television series starring Eugene, Uhm Tae-woong, Kim Yoo-mi, Choi Jung-yoon and Kim Sung-soo. It aired on JTBC from January 6 to March 11, 2014 for 20 episodes. The series is based on H ...

'' (

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, 2014) * ''

Should We Kiss First? ''Should We Kiss First?'' () is a 2018 South Korean television series starring Kam Woo-sung, Kim Sun-a, Oh Ji-ho and Park Si-yeon. It aired on SBS TV from February 20 to April 24, 2018, for 40 episodes. The series was initially scheduled to prem ...

'' (SBS, 2018) * '' The Road: The Tragedy of One'' (tvN, 2021)

Variety show

*''Star N the City: Kim Sung-soo in

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'' ( XTM, 2009) *'' Invincible Saturday:

'' (

, 2009) *''Homme 1.0'' ( XTM, 2009) - MC *''Win Win'' (

, 2010) - MC *''Homme 2.0'' ( XTM, 2010) - MC *''Lucky Strike 300'' ( XTM, 2010) - MC *''

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'' ( tvN, 2012-01-14) - Host, episode 7 *''Noodle Myeongga'' ( Olive TV, 2012) - MC *''

MasterChef Korea Celebrity ''MasterChef Korea Celebrity'' () is a South Korean competitive cooking game show. It is spin-off of '' MasterChef Korea'', itself an adaptation of the British show ''MasterChef'', and features celebrity contestants. The program was broadcast on ...

'' ( Olive TV, 2013) *'' Law of the Jungle in Caribbean/Maya Jungle'' ( SBS, 2013) *''Law of the City in New York'' ( SBS, 2014) * ''Star Golf Big League'' (tvN D ,Cast Member , 2021)

Music video

*"Never Ending Story" (

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, 2002) *"추억은 시간이 지운다" ( Youme, 2005)

Theater

*''Mom, Do You Want to Go on a Trip?'' (2009)

Discography

*''As Time Goes By'' (

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, 2011)

Awards

*2004

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: New Star Award (''

'') *2007 Korean Model Awards: Model Star Award, Fashion model category *2008 Jewelry Awards: Ruby Award *2009

Style Icon Awards Style Icon Asia (SIA, formerly known as Style Icon Awards) is an awards ceremony held annually in South Korea since 2008 to showcase Asian fashion designers and to honor individuals who have made the most outstanding contributions in setting new ...

: Male Cyon New Chocolate Fashionista *2010

MBC Entertainment Awards The MBC Entertainment Awards () is a Korean awards ceremony held annually and sponsored by MBC. The awards ceremony is held at the end of each year and lasts approximately 140 minutes, being broadcast in two parts on MBC. Hosts History of wi ...

: Top Excellence Award, Actor in a Sitcom/Comedy (''More Charming by the Day'') *2013

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: Popularity Award ('' Law of the Jungle in Caribbean/Maya Jungle'')

References

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* * * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Kim, Sung-soo South Korean male television actors South Korean male film actors South Korean male models IHQ (company) artists 1973 births Living people Entertainers from Seoul Male actors from Seoul People from Guro District, Seoul