Kim Jae-young (; born September 30, 1988) is a South Korean actor and model. Kim is notable for his roles in 100 Days My Prince (2018), Love in Contract (2022), and The Judge from Hell (2024).
Career Kim first entered the entertainment industry as a model at the suggestion of his father. After completing his military service, which left him feeling uncertain about his future, his father recommended modeling. Before pursuing this path, Kim weighed over 100 kg, but he lost more than 30 kg through weight management during and after his military service. Initially aspiring to be a chef, Kim joined Esteem Academy to train as a model. He debuted in 2010 and gained recognition through various fashion shows and pictorials, including those for Mbio and General Idea.
While modeling, he participated in the tvN survival program Flower Boy Casting: Oh! Boy (2011), where he earned the nickname "Sexy Charisma" and discovered his passion for acting. In 2013, he made his acting debut in the film No Breathing, alongside Seo In-guk and Lee Jong-suk.
Initially, Kim worked as a model at Esteem, but after leaving the agency, he faced about 18 months of unemployment. During this time, he began to seriously consider acting. After Esteem closed down, he had the opportunity to audition for the KBS drama Blade Man, featuring Shin Se-kyung and Lee Dong-wook. While filming this drama without a manager, Esteem reached out to him again. A friend and fellow model, Ahn Jae-hyun introduced him to HB Entertainment, leading to him working with both agencies.
In October 2023, he signed an exclusive contract with Management S, an agency established by his longtime manager.
In 2025, Kim starred opposite Choi Soo-young in the ENA romance drama I Dol I. He played Do Ra-ik, a boy group member.
Filmography Film Year Title Role 2013 No Breathing Dae-chan 2016 Derailed Kang Sung-hoon 2018 Golden Slumber Park Goon 2019 Money Jun Woo-sung 2027 The Roundup 5Lee Kang-tae
Television series Year Title Role Notes 2012 Roller Coaster 2 2014 Blade Man Je-gil 2015 Hello Monster Min Seung-joo Yong-pal Yong Pal 2 Cameo, episode 18 2016 The Master of Revenge Go Gil-yong Entourage Himself Cameo, episode 7 2017 My Secret Romance Jung Hyun-tae Black Leo / Kim Woo-sik 2018 100 Days My Prince Moo-yeon / Yoon Seok-ha 2019 Secret Boutique Yoon Seon-woo Beautiful Love, Wonderful Life Goo Joon-hwi 2021 Reflection of You Seo Woo-jae 2022 Love in Contract Kang Hae-jin / Kang Yoo-jin 2023 Sometimes Lee Joon-pyo Audio drama, episode 1 2024 The Judge from Hell Han Da-on 2025 When Life Gives You Tangerines Driver (Cameo) episode 7 My Lovely Journey Lee Yeon-seok I Dol I Do Ra-ik 2026 Make Me Tingle Dokgo Dal
Web series Year Title Role 2016 Beautiology 101 Nam Gung-won 2017 Brain, Your Choice of Romance R 2018 Dear My Room Seo Min-seok
Television show Year Title Role 2011 Contestant
Music video appearances Year Song title Artist 2011 "Okay, What" Jewelry S 2012 "Pandora" Kara 2018 "As You Wish" Urban Zakapa
Discography Soundtrack appearances + List of soundtrack appearances, showing year released, and name of the album Title Year Album "At Home" (Special Ver.) 2018 Dear My Room OST Part 5
Awards and nominations + Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination Award ceremony Year Category Nominee / Work Result KBS Drama Awards 2019 Best New Actor Beautiful Love, Wonderful Life SBS Drama Awards 2019 Secret Boutique 2024 Top Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries The Judge from Hell Best Couple Award (with Park Shin-hye)
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