Seo Sung-min (; born October 31, 1985), better known by the stage name Shin Sung-min (), is a South Korean actor known for his work in musicals, theater, and television.
In 2018, he ventured into screen acting with a minor role as a driver in the JTBC drama Life, and went on to play supporting roles in the SBS drama Your Honor as Park Jae-hyung and the KBS2 drama Matrimonial Chaos as Baek Chan-jin. In 2020, he appeared in the MBC drama The Game: Towards Zero as Yoon Kang-jae.
Career In 2010, during his senior year in college, Shin Seong-min auditioned for the musical "Grease" at the recommendation of his classmate Lee Dong-ha. He landed his first role on stage as Sonny, a part that had been vacant for just a week. However, this didn't feel like an official debut for him, as the circumstances were somewhat serendipitous. Although it was a valuable learning experience, Shin realized his shortcomings as a musical actor at the time.
Just as Shin was beginning to question his fit in the world of musicals, the production of "Oh! While You Were Sleeping" captivated him. He described it as a "revelation," saying "I couldn't believe a musical could blend dance, song, and intense drama so seamlessly!" Filled with excitement, he auditioned and was cast as Dr. Lee, finding a sense of pride in his stage performance. "It was a production that underscored the significance of the stage. It prompted a shift in my perspective and reignited my passion for musicals."
Shin's career began to take off after that, as he appeared in a series of successful productions. In 2012, he was cast as the lead character Saddam in the musical "Pungwolju," which allowed him to showcase his acting depth and maturity. He later took on challenging roles in productions like "Finding Kim Jong-wook," "The Goddess is Watching," and "Thrill Me," demonstrating his versatility and growth as a performer.
In 2013, Shin expanded his acting career beyond musicals and into plays. He played the role of Hans in the 10th Anniversary performance of Kim Dong-yeon's play "Fantasy Fairy Tale." Shin shared the role of Hans with Kim Ho-jin and Kim Bo-geun in this special anniversary production. Shin's casting as one of the actors playing Hans showcases his involvement in this long-running and acclaimed play. The 10th anniversary performance of the play 'Fantasy Fairy Tale' performed at the main theater of Daehakro Arts Theater from December 6 until 15.
Shin said, "How much it touches my heart is always the criterion for choosing a work," both emphasized the deep power contained in the script.
The play "Kill Me Now," which premiered in 2016 through 'Theatrics 6,' performed again in 2017 with the original cast and some new additions. The play, written by Brad Fraser, explores sensitive topics like disability and euthanasia through the lens of an individual's life and family. In this production, the role of Joy played by two actors - Shin Seong-min and Yoon Na-moo. Shin's involvement in this play represents his continued growth as an actor, branching out from his musical theater background into the realm of dramatic plays. His portrayal of the role of Joy will be a key part of this re-staged production of "Kill Me Now."
In 2017, Shin Sung-min signed a contract with L&N Company.
In 2019, Shin reunited with Kim Dong-yeon in musical Sideureus. He was triple-cast in role Kepler with Jeong Wook-jin and Shin Joo-hyeop.
After finishing Sideureus, Shin was offered role in the historical musical Annals of King Gyeongjong. This historical role, portraying the character Gyeongjong, was an interesting new challenge for Shin, as he had never done a period piece before. Shin has been focused on developing his acting abilities, and he sees the historical drama as a chance to expand his skills, particularly in terms of specialized speaking styles. He has been captivated by the theatrical elements and visual beauty of the production. Taking on these unfamiliar roles has pushed Shin out of his comfort zone, but he is embracing the opportunity to grow as an actor.
In 2021, Shin made his comeback to theatre in January 2021 in Jang Jin's two-hander play Ice, in which he played Detective Lee Jong-ryeol trying to inculpate a young man in a murder case. The play performed at S Theater, Sejong Center for the Performing Arts. Despite the challenges faced by the performing arts industry due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the play continued to draw audiences. On May 16, 2021, Shin reprised his role as Detective Lee Jong-ryeol, opposite veteran actor Jung Woong-in, in special encore play Ice, as second performance of "2021 Play Ten Thousand Won Series", at Seongnam Arts Center.
Shin was back to meet musical audience as role visitor in "Midnight: Actor Musician".
Shin made a comeback to the theater in May 2022, participating in the third installment of The 9th Best Plays Festival, Touching the Void by David Greig. It is based on the true story of the survival of two British mountain climbers, Joe Simpson and Simon Yates. Shin was triple casts with Kim Seon-ho and Lee Hwi-jong for the role of Joe Simpson. The Korean premiere, directed by Kim Dong-yeon, was performed at Art One Theater 2 in Daehangno from July September 8 to 18, 2022.
In 2024, Shin Sung-min signed an exclusive contract with Goodman Story.
Personal life Shin Sung-min and Jo In were getting married on May 12, 2025, in a small ceremony with only family present.
Filmography Television Year Title Role Note 2018 Life Driver Debut in minor role (JTBC Drama) Your Honor Park Jae-hyung Supporting role (SBS Drama) Matrimonial Chaos Baek Chan-jin Supporting role (KBS2 Drama) 2020 The Game: Towards Zero Yoon Kang-jae Supporting role (MBC Drama)
Stage Concert + Concert play performances Year Title Role Theater Date English Korean 2014 Musical Story Show 10th Anniversary with Lee Seok-jun 뮤지컬 이야기쇼 이석준과 함께 10주년 Special Appearance May 26 2014 Gloomy Day Concert 글루미데이 콘서트 Guest Yes24 Stage 1 August 4, 2014 2014 Musical Talk Concert Who Am I 16 뮤지컬토크콘서트 Who Am I 16 Guest Olympus Hall September 25, 2014 2015 Gloomy's Praise Day Concert Gloomy사의찬미Day Guest Yes24 Stage 1 August 3, 2015 2016 2016 Legendary Concert 2016 전설의 콘써트with 집들이 Guest TOM Theater 1 January 7, 2016 - January 10, 2016 2017 Thanks Concert 감사 콘서트 Guest TOM Theater 1 February 1, 2017 - February 5, 2017 2019 Puberty Concert -1st Reunion 사춘기 콘서트 Lui Seoul Christian University Performing Arts Center SKON2 May 27, 2019 2020 Space 공간 Special Appearance Seoul Kyung Hee University Performing Arts Center SKON2 July 22, 2020 - July 26, 2020 2022 Lee Bum-jae Piano Concert <The Warmth of Warmth> 이범재 피아노 콘서트 Military Perigee Hall November 21, 2022 - December 5, 2022 2023 ISHOW WEEK 이쇼 위크 Guest November 12
Musical + Musical play performances Year Title Role Theater Date English Korean 2010 Grease 그리스 Sonny 2010 Oh! While You Were Sleeping 오! 당신이 잠든 사이 Dr. Lee JTN Arts Hall 2 April 30, 2010 - April 8, 2012 2012 Pungwolju 풍월주 Saddam Plus Theater (formerly Culture Space N YOU) May 4, 2012 - August 2, 2012 2012 Finding Kim Jong-wook 김종욱 찾기 Kim Jong-wook & First Love CGV Shinhan Card Art Hall (formerly CGV Pop Art Hall) November 7, 2012 - January 6, 2013 2013 Pungwolju 풍월주 Saddam Dongsung Arts Center Dongsung Hall November 9, 2013 - February 16, 2014 2013 Thrill Me 쓰릴 미 Me The STAGE May 17, 2013 - October 6, 2013 2013 The Goddess is Watching 여신님이 보고 계셔 Ryu Soon-ho Chungmu Arts Center Small Theater Blue January 15, 2013 - March 10, 2013 2014 Gloomy Day 글루미데이 Office worker Yes24 Stage 1 February 28, 2014 - April 27, 2014 2014 Thrill Me 쓰릴 미 He and I Uniplex 2 August 8, 2014 - October 26, 2014 2014–2015 Thrill Me 쓰릴 미 He and I Lifeway Hall, Building 2, Daemyung Culture Factory December 10, 2014 - March 1, 2015 2015 Gloomy Day Gloomy사의찬미Day Office worker Yes24 Stage 1 August 3, 2015 2015 Adolescence 사춘기 Yeong-min Chungmu Arts Center Small Theater Black November 21, 2014 - February 15, 2015 2019 Sidereus 시데레우스 Kepler Chungmu Arts Center Small Theater Black April 17, 2019 - June 30, 2019 2019 Annals of King Gyeongjong 경종수정실록 Prince Yeonning TOM Theater 1 October 27, 2019 - January 12, 2020 2020 Midnight 미드나잇 Visitor Yes24 Stage 3 April 11, 2020 - June 28, 2020 2021 Midnight 미드나잇 Visitor TOM Theater 1 March 2, 2021 - May 30, 2021 2021 Maybe Happy Ending 어쩌면 해피엔딩 Military Yes24 Stage June 22, 2021 - September 5, 2021 2021 Annals of King Gyeongjong 경종수정실록 Prince Yeonning Art One Theatre 1 September 5, 2021 - November 21, 2021 2021 Maybe Happy Ending Live 어쩌면 해피엔딩 라이브 Oliver Online November 15, 2021 - November 29, 2021 2021–2022 Gone Tomorrow 곤 투모로우 Han Jeonghun Hongik University Daehangno Arts Center Main Theater December 4, 2021 - February 27, 2022 2022 Western Story 웨스턴 스토리 Wyatt Erp Interpark Uniplex March 4, 2022 - May 22, 2022 2022 Gwangju 광주 Park Han-soo Seoul Arts Center CJ Towol Theatre April 15, 2022 - May 1, 2022 Gwangju Biennale Exhibition Hall May 14, 2022 - May 15, 2022 Sejong Center for the Performing Arts September 17, 2022 - September 18, 2022 2022–2023 If Then 이프덴 Josh Hongik University Daehangno Arts Center Main Theater December 8, 2022 - February 26, 2023 2023 The Red Book 레드북 Brown Hongik University Daehangno Arts Center Main Theater March 14, 2023 - May 28, 2023 2023 Gone Tomorrow 곤 투모로우 Han Jeonghun Kwanglim Art Center BBCH Hall August 10, 2023 - October 22, 2023 2023 Showman 쇼맨 Nebula National Jeongdong Theatre September 15, 2023 - November 12, 2023 2023–2024 Il Tenore 일 테노레 Lee Su-han Seoul Arts Center CJ Towol Theatre December 19, 2023 - February 25, 2024 2024 Blue Square Shinhan Card Hall March 29, 2024 - May 19, 2024 Classic클래식Jun-haCJ Azit Daehangno July 22 and 23
Theater + Theater play performances of Shin Year Title Role Venue Date English Korean 2013 Fantasy Fairy Tale 환상동화 Hans Art One Theater 3 March 1, 2013 - May 26, 2013 Daehangno Arts Theater Main Theater December 6, 2013 - December 15, 2013 2015 The Best Play 6 - Army on the Tree 연극열전6 - 나무 위의 군대 Private Seoul Arts Center Open Theater December 19, 2015 - February 28, 2016 2016 Capone Trilogy 카포네 트릴로지 Young Man Hongik University Daehangno Arts Center Small Theater July 5, 2016 - September 18, 2016 2016–2017 Bunker Trilogy 벙커 트릴로지 Soldier 2 Hongik University Daehangno Arts Center Small Theater December 6, 2016 - February 19, 2017 2017 Judo Boy 유도소년 Min-wook Yes24 Stage 3 March 4, 2017 - May 14, 2017 2017 Kill Me Now 킬 미 나우 Joy Chungmu Arts Center Small Theater Black April 25, 2017 - July 16, 2017 2018 Bunker Trilogy 벙커 트릴로지 Soldier 2 Hongik University Daehangno Arts Center Small Theater December 11, 2018 - February 24, 2019 2019 The Picture of Dorian Gray 도리안 그레이의 초상 Eugene Interpark Uniplex September 6, 2019 - November 10, 2019 2020 Pride and Prejudice 오만과 편견 A2 Yes24 Stage 3 September 19, 2020 - November 29, 2020 2021 Ice 얼음 Detective 2 Lee Jong-ryeol Sejong Center S Theater January 8, 2021 - March 21, 2021 2021 Pride and Prejudice 오만과 편견 A2 Goyang Oulim Nuri Byeolmorae Theater April 24, 2021 - April 25, 2021 2021 Ice 얼음 Detective 2 Seongnam Arts Center Ensemble Theater May 14, 2021 - May 16, 2021 2022 Touching the Void Joe Art One Theatre 2 July 8, 2022 - September 18, 2022 2024Self-reliance Diary자립일기—Dongsoong Stage Small TheaterTheaterJuly 6–7
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