5 Facts about Kim Young Dae, the Actor of Han Jun Oh in 'MOON IN THE DAY'

Kapanlagi.com - In the Korean drama MOON IN THE DAY, which airs on Viu, it is told that there is a Silla nobleman named Do Ha (Kim Young Dae) who was killed by his own wife. Do-Ha's wife, Han Ri Ta (Pyo Ye Jin), killed Do Ha with a sword. Because of revenge, Do Ha's spirit continues to follow Han Ri Ta for years. Even every time Han Ri Ta is reincarnated, Do Ha always follows her. Including in the present time when Han Ri Ta has been reincarnated as Kang Young Hwa, a firefighter.

On the other hand, there is a top Korean star named Han Jun Oh (also played by Kim Young Dae) who suddenly has an accident while filming. After surviving the accident, his body is possessed by the spirit of Do Ha who is targeting Kang Young Hwa. Using Han Jun Oh's body, Do Ha wants to kill Kang Young Hwa to avenge his grudge.

The character Do Ha, the Silla nobleman, and Han Jun Oh, the top Korean star, are played by the same actor, Kim Young Dae. Well, to get to know this actor better, let's check out these 5 facts about Kim Young Dae first.

1. Sports Enthusiast

This actor, born on March 2, 1996, is a big fan of sports. In his interview with Allure Korea, Kim Young Dae mentioned that he enjoys ball games such as basketball, volleyball, and soccer. The reason why he has liked ball sports since he was young is because he made many friends through sports. Kim Young Dae even mentioned that he would take turns participating in soccer and basketball matches just to be able to play with his friends.

He also shows his athletic spirit in acting. In his interview with OSEN Korea, Kim Young Dae revealed that during a scene in the drama EXTRAORDINARY YOU (2019) where he had to dive and swim in a swimming pool, he confidently performed the swimming scene himself.

2. Not Planning to Become an Actor

This man, who once studied in China, actually did not aspire to become an actor. In an interview with W Korea magazine, Kim Young Dae mentioned that he had received many offers from various agencies to become a model and actor since middle school, but he always turned them down. Kim Young Dae only became interested in the entertainment industry when he was in college, and it happened accidentally.

"So, one day, the CEO of my current agency happened to come to my uncle's store. During their conversation, my uncle casually showed him my photo. It turns out that the CEO immediately became interested and contacted me to meet up. That's when I started to become interested in a career in the entertainment industry," Kim Yong Dae shared.

3. Debut in Web Drama

After signing a contract with Outer Korea agency, Kim Yong Dae began his acting debut by starring in various web series since 2017. It can be said that Kim Young Dae honed his acting skills through web series. Since 2017, he has appeared in a total of 14 web series dramas.

On television dramas, Kim Young Dae is more often seen as a cameo rather than a main or supporting actor. EXTRAORDINARY YOU (2019) is the first drama where Kim Young Dae became one of the main cast. However, after that, he mostly appeared as a cameo. Eventually, Kim Young Dae was trusted to become the main cast in the drama SHOOTING STARS (2022).

4. Breakthrough in THE PENTHOUSE

Kim Young Dae's success as a main cast after a long time of acting is largely influenced by the success of the drama THE PENTHOUSE: WAR IN LIFE (2020-2021). This drama, which tells the story of the conflicts among wealthy families, was very successful in the market and had a total of 3 seasons.

In this drama, Kim Young Dae played one of the children from a prestigious Korean family, Joo Seok Hoon. His acting as Joo Seok Hoon earned Kim Young Dae the Best New Actor award at the SBS Drama Awards 2021. In his interview with W Korea magazine, Kim Young Dae even expressed his gratitude to Kim Soon Ok, the screenwriter of THE PENTHOUSE, for successfully attracting viewers from various backgrounds.

5. Homebody

When not busy shooting dramas, Kim Young Dae spends most of his time at home. In an interview with Allure magazine, Kim Young Dae admitted that he really enjoys his alone time at home to the point of losing track of time. "When I come home, I always enjoy my time by doing many things. Even simple things like watching TV while enjoying snacks can make me lose track of time," said Kim Young Dae.

Kim Young also likes to tidy up the house because he is a very organized person. In his interview video with Vogue Korea, Kim Young Dae mentioned that he likes to see his belongings neatly arranged and organized. Besides watching TV and tidying up, another hobby that Kim Young Dae often does at home is reading novels. During the interview with Vogue Korea, Kim Young Dae also recommended some of his favorite novels, including "Almond" by Won Pyung Sohn and novels by Japanese author Ichijo Misaki, "Even If This Love Vanishes from The World Tonight."

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