Kim Mingyu is a South Korean singer, songwriter, and actor. He debuted in 2020 as the main vocalist of the boy group Seventeen under Pledis Entertainment. Since then, he has established himself as one of the most popular members of the group with his charismatic stage presence and powerful singing. Apart from being an idol, Mingyu has also ventured into acting with roles in dramas such as ‘My First First Love’, ‘The Heirs, and ‘Start-Up’. In addition to his music and acting career, Kim also loves to express himself through fashion by wearing unique styles. In this article, we will explore all about Kim – from his debut to his fashion style and more!
Early life and education of Kim Mingyu
Kim Mingyu was born on April 6, 1996, in Busan, South Korea. He grew up in a single-parent household with his mother and older sister. Kim’s mother worked as a nurse to support her family. When he was a child, Mingyu dreamed of becoming a professional soccer player. However, he gave up this dream after sustaining an injury during his high school years.
Kim graduated from High School in 2014 and went on to attend Seoul National University the following year. He is currently majoring in Business Administration and is expected to graduate in 2018.
Career
As an actor, Kim has appeared in many television dramas, including “The Heirs” (2013), “Pinocchio” (2014), “She Was Pretty” (2015), and “Legend of the Blue Sea” (2016). He is currently a regular cast member on the variety show “Running Man”.
Kim Mingyu also has a successful career as a model. He has done modeling work for various brands, including Calvin Klein, Gucci, and Givenchy. In addition, he has appeared in music videos for several K-pop artists, including EXO and Taeyeon.
Personal life
Kim Mingyu was born on April 6, 1996, in Busan, South Korea. He is the only child of his parents. His father is a businessman and his mother is a housewife. He grew up in a wealthy family and was educated at the best schools. He studied acting in high school and made his acting debut in the tvN drama “Reply 1997” in 2012.
He rose to fame with his role in the hit drama “Descendants of the Sun” (2016) opposite Song Joong Ki and Jin Goo. He has since starred in several other dramas including “The Liar and His Lover” (2017), “Because This Is My First Life” (2017-2018), and “SKY Castle” (2018-2019).
Filmography
Kim is a South Korean actor who made his acting debut in the year 2011. He has appeared in various television dramas, films, and variety shows. Some of his notable works include the television dramas “Reply 1988” (2015-2016), “Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo” (2016-2017), “The Liar and His Lover” (2017), and the film “The Bros” (2017). Kim is also a member of the K-pop group Seventeen.
Television Dramas
* Reply 1988 (2015-2016)
* Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo (2016-2017)
* The Liar and His Lover (2017)
* SKY Castle (2018-2019)
Films
* The Bros (2017)
* A Day Before Us (2019)
Discography
Kim has released four albums since his debut in 2014. His first album, “The First Step,” peaked at number one on the Korean music charts. His second album, ” Kimmingyu 2nd Album,” was released in 2016 and topped the charts again. In 2017, he released his third album, “Third Story,” which also topped the charts. most recently, he released his fourth album, “Fourth Story: From Me to You” in 2018.
Awards and nominations
Kim has received numerous awards and nominations for his work in the entertainment industry. He has won several Best Actor awards, as well as a Golden Globe Award for his role in the film “The Last Emperor”.
