Profile and Interesting Facts about Kim Min Jae, Former Idol Trainee - Talented Pianist in the Drama 'DO YOU LIKE BRAHMS?'

Kapanlagi.com - Kim Min Jae is an actor born on November 1, 1996 in Anyang, Gyeonggi, South Korea. He is an actor and rapper who is also known as Real.be. He first appeared on screen in 2014 through a South Korea-Vietnam collaboration drama titled FOREVER YOUNG.

His name became more well-known for starring in several popular dramas, including one that aired this year, DO YOU LIKE BRAHMS?. Thanks to his acting skills, he won the New Star Award at the 2016 SBS Drama Awards. This Scorpio zodiac sign holder is also often nominated for prestigious awards.

Here are some other interesting facts about Kim Min Jae that you should know:

1. Not Becoming an Actor, Kim Min Jae Initially was an Idol Trainee

Kim Minjae © Instagram.com/real.be

Having gone through 4 years as a trainee at CJ E&M, initially Kim Min Jae underwent training to debut as a K-Pop idol. This man with the surname Kim joined the agency when he entered high school. In an interview with MBC on the show Section TV, Min Jae revealed that he enjoyed playing the piano and working on music. However, he eventually chose to enter the acting world because during his training period, he found it difficult to express his emotions. But when he started taking acting classes, he felt that this field was interesting and could express his emotions well.

That's how this man became more interested in becoming an actor rather than debuting as an idol. After making that decision, he began taking on small roles in a drama. Min Jae also said that he is happy when someone praises his acting skills.

2. Appeared as a Rapper in the Show Me The Money 4

Kim Minjae © Mnet

Known as an actor and rapper, Min Jae once participated as a contestant in the survival rap show SHOW ME THE MONEY 4 in 2015. During the first audition, he was famous as a handsome contestant who resembled popular actors Song Joong Ki and Yeo Jin Go. Not only handsome, Min Jae also proved his excellent rap skills and successfully advanced to the first round.

3. Participated in OSTs for Several K-Dramas

Kim Minjae © Instagram.com/real.be

Thanks to his rapping skills, Kim Min Jae has participated in several K-Drama OSTs. One of them is titled Star from the drama TWENTY AGAIN and the OST for the drama HIT THE TOP titled Dream. Besides rap, this multi-talented actor is also skilled in singing, dancing, and beatboxing.

4. His Career Journey in Acting

Kim Minjae © Instagram.com/real.be

The name Kim Min Jae has become increasingly famous as a South Korean actor since his appearance in the popular drama GOBLIN in 2016. He played the role of young Wang Yeo, a king from Goryeo who ruthlessly kills his wife and his kingdom's commander. Adult Wang Yeo is then punished to become a Grim Reaper for his past sins, portrayed by Lee Dong Wook.

Thanks to his role in the drama DR. ROMANTIC as a nurse named Park Eun Tak, he won the New Star Award at the 2016 SBS Drama Awards. The name Kim Min Jae has gained recognition in the world of acting and is considered one of South Korea's famous actors.

5. Befriending V BTS

V BTS & Kim Minjae © Twitter.com/BTS_twt

Idol with the real name Kim Taehyung from popular boy group BTS is known to have many celebrity friends, one of whom is Kim Min Jae. In an interview, Min Jae revealed the beginning of his introduction to V. He said that they knew each other because they were in the same gym. They became closer when they met again in the show FLOWER BROMANCE. The show portrays their closeness, so these two handsome men became closer and often hang out together.

Although they are now busy with their respective schedules, Min Jae said that they still maintain good communication with each other.

6. Being an MC in a Music Show

Kim Minjae © MBC

In 2015, Kim Min Jae had the opportunity to be an MC on the music show MBC Music Core with the beautiful actress Kim Sae Ron. Although he admitted to having difficulties as an MC with cheesy scripts, Min Jae managed to host the show with ease and in sync with his partner. He stayed as the host of Music Core for 10 months before eventually leaving the position to focus on his acting career.

7. Starring in the drama DO YOU LIKE BRAHMS?

Kim Minjae © SBS

This year, Kim Min Jae returned to star in a drama titled DO YOU LIKE BRAHMS?. The series, which aired on August 31st on the SBS television channel, tells the story of classical music students, Park Joon Young, a famous pianist, and Chae Song Ah, a fourth-year student who dreams of becoming a violinist.

Kim Min Jae plays the role of Park Joon Young, a talented and gifted pianist who often struggles with the expectations and pressures from those around him. This romantic genre drama successfully captures the attention of many viewers and receives high ratings.

That's the profile and interesting facts about the multi-talented actor, Kim Min Jae. Continued success in his career!

Written by: Fitri Mardiana

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