Shin Ha Kyun

Shin Ha Kyun is a South Korean actor. He’s best known for his roles in Korean drama series such as in Brain (2011), Soul Mechanic (2020), and Beyond Evil (2021).

Career

Shin Ha Kyun was cast in the 1998 movie The Happenings and had since appeared in other movies. Appreciated for her skills, he was then offered a role in the movie Coming Out (2000).

Later, he started to become a superstar in late 2000 when he appeared in the movie Joint Security Area. This helped make his next movie, Guns & Talks, a huge commercial success.

Also worth noticing is his performance in two different movies titled Welcome to Dongmakgol and The Front Line, which came out in 2005 and 2011 respectively.

Even though he mainly worked as a movie actor, he also showed up in some drama series, for example, Good Person (2003) and Golden House (2010).

In 2011, he even won a Grand Prize (Daesang) and many other awards for her amazing acting performance in the drama series Brain.

Besides acting, he also had experience in modeling for music videos such as Just Laugh (2020) by Zia, Andante (2004) by Lee Soo Young, and Hwi-li-li (2004) by Lee Soo Young.

Profile

Real Name: Shin Ha Kyun (신하균)
Stage Name: Shin Ha Kyun (신하균)
Also Known as: Shin Ha Gyun, Sin Ha Gyun, Sin Ha Kyun
Nickname: Ha Kyun (하균)
Birthday: May 30, 1974
Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Nationality: South Korean
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Profession: Actor
Education: Seoul Institute of the Arts, Seoul Mukdong Elementary School, Taereung Middle School, Taereung High School
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Height, Weight, & Physical Appearance

Height: 175 cm (5’9”)
Weight: 70 kg (154 lbs)
Blood Type: O
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Black
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Family

Father: –
Mother: –
Brother: –
Sister: Shin Hye Sun

Girlfriend & Dating History

Kim Go Eun

He once dated Kim Go Eun. They announced their relationship in June 2016. At that time, they were under the same agency and attracted attention because of their 17-year age gap.

After 8 months of relationship, they decided to break up in February 2017. He broke up with his ex-girlfriend, Kim Go Eun, because of a clash of busy schedules.

Net Worth

Multiple sources estimated his net worth to be around $10 million to $15 million. He earns most of his income through working as an actor in the South Korean entertainment industry.

Controversies

Accused of Taking Ecstasy

In early 2007, Shin Ha Kyun’s name, along with former musician Kim Hak Gyu, were named in a report that claims both celebrities had joined a drug party and consumed ecstasy.

Previously, their names were mentioned in an anonymous post in an online portal sites related to drug scandal.

Shortly after, both entertainers turned themselves willingly to police for drug tests. They took urine tests and the result came out negative.

Plastic Surgery

There is no known information on whether he has undergone any cosmetic surgery to change his appearance.

Facts

Ha Kyun has been in the entertainment industry for more than twenty years.
He got into a theater group when he was studying at the university.
Ha Kyun first debuted as a stage actor.
He has been in more than forty movies in total.
Korean netizens called him God of Acting because of his amazing acting performance.
He has both cool and cute sides.
Ha Kyun likes to make a joke and make people laugh.
He has a bright personality.
Ha Kyun possesses a fun sense of humor.
He is close friends with D.O. from the boy group EXO.
His ex-girlfriend, Kim Go Eun, is also an actress.
Ha Kyun thought of becoming an actor when he was younger.
He quit smoking in 2005 because of health issues. Previously, he had been a heavy smoker.
Ha Kyun loves cats and even has seven pet cats.
He has a niece who debuted as an idol with the girl group Brave Girls.
Ha Kyun thinks he needs to keep improving his acting skills.
His ideal type is…
His net worth is around $14 million.

Movies

Anchor (2022), as Choi In Ho
Mr. Zoo: The Missing VIP (2020), as Ali
The Present (2019), as Kang Sang Goo
Inseparable Bros (2019), as Se Ha
Extreme Job (2019), as Lee Moo Bae
What a Man Wants (2018), as Bong Soo
Room No.7 (2017), as Doo Shik
The Villainess (2017), as Joong Sang
Detour (2016), as Joong Pil
Empire of Lust (2015), as Kim Min Jae
Big Match (2014), as Ace
Running Man (2013), as Cha Jong Woo
First Position (2012), as the narrator
The Thieves (2012), as Director of Art Gallery Lee
The Front Line (2011), as Kang Eun Pyo
Cafe Noir (2010), as Young Soo
Foxy Festival (2010), as Jang Bae
The Quiz Show Scandal (2010), as Ph.D
Thirst (2009), as Kang Woo
The Devil’s Game (2008), as Min Hee Do
My Son (2007), as Uncle Wild Goose
No Mercy for the Rude (2006), as Killa
Murder, Take One (2005), as Kim Young Hoon
Welcome to Dongmakgol (2005), as 2nd Lt. Pyo Hyun Chul
Sympathy for Lady Vengeance (2005), as Assassin
Hair (2004), as Kang Woon Do
My Brother (2004), as Sung Hyun
A Man Who Went to Mars (2003), as Seung Jae
Save the Green Planet! (2003), as Lee Byeong Gu
Surprise (2002), as Kim Jeong Woo
No Comment (2002), as the main character
Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance (2002), as Ryu
Guns & Talks (2001), as Jung Woo
Coming Out (2000), as Jae Min
Joint Security Area (2000), as Jung Woo Jin
The Foul King (2000), as Thug
The Spy (1999), as…
The Happenings (1998), as Kim Chu Rak

Drama Series

Thank You (tvN | 2024), as Shin Cha Il
Evillive (ENA, Genie TV | 2023), as Han Dong Soo
Yonder (TVING | 2022), as Kim Jae Hyun
Unicorn (Coupang Play | 2022), as Steve
Yonder (TVING | 2022), as Jae Hyun
Beyond Evil (JTBC | 2021), as Lee Dong Shik
Soul Mechanic (KBS2 | 2020), as Lee Shi Joon
Less than Evil (MBC | 2018), as Woo Tae Seok
Pied Piper (tvN | 2016), as Joo Sung Chan
Mr. Baek (MBC | 2014), as Choi Go Bong
All About My Romance (SBS | 2013), as Kim Soo Yeong
Brain (KBS2 | 2011), as Lee Kang Hoon
Golden House (tvN | 2010), as Oh Bok Kyu
Good Person (MBC | 2003), as Park Joon Pil

TV Shows

Yoo Quiz On The Block: Season 3 (tvN | 2020), as a guest
Running Man (SBS | 2010), as a guest

Theaters

Welcome to Dongmakgol (2002), as Pyo Hyun Chul
Leave When They’re Applauding (2000), as Bellboy
Heotang (1999), as Yoo Dal Soo
Magic Time (1998), as Ha Kyun
Taxi Driver (1997), as Soldier
Dropping A Bomb (1993), as…

Music Video Appearances

Just Laugh (2010) – Zia
Andante (2004) – Lee Soo Young
Hwi-li-li (2004) – Lee Soo Young
I Love You (2000) – Position

Awards

2021 57th Baeksang Arts Awards – Best Actor (TV) – Beyond Evil
2019 39th Korean Association of Film Critics Awards – Best Actor – Inseparable Bros
2018 MBC Drama Awards – Top Excellence Award (Actor in a Monday – Tuesday Drama) – Less Than Evil
2018 MBC Drama Awards – In Awe Award – Less Than Evil
2014 MBC Drama Awards – Popularity Award (Actor) – Mr. Back
2012 24th Korean PD Awards – Best Actor – Brain
2011 KBS Drama Awards – Grand Prize (Daesang) – Brain
2011 KBS Drama Awards – Netizen Award (Actor) – Brain
2011 KBS Drama Awards – Best Couple Award – Brain
2007 41st Taxpayer’s Day – Exemplary Taxpayer Commendation – Shin Ha Kyun
2003 4th Busan Film Critics Awards – Best Actor – Save the Green Planet!
2001 16th Golden Disk Awards – Popular Music Video Award – I Love You by Position
2000 3rd Director’s Cut Awards – Best New Actor – Joint Security Area
2000 8th Chunsa Film Art Awards – Best Supporting Actor – Joint Security Area
2000 21st Blue Dragon Film Awards – Best Supporting Actor – Joint Security Area

Nominations

2020 34th KBS Drama Awards – Top Excellence Award (Actor) – Soul Mechanic
2020 34th KBS Drama Awards – Excellence Award (Actor in a Miniseries – Soul Mechanic
2018 MBC Drama Awards – Grand Prize (Daesang) – Less Than Evil
2014 MBC Drama Awards – Top Excellence Award (Actor in a Miniseries) – Mr. Back
2013 SBS Drama Awards – Top Excellence Award (Actor in a Miniseries) – All About My Romance
2012 1st K-Drama Star Awards – Top Excellence Award (Actor) – Brain
2012 48th Baeksang Arts Awards – Best Actor (TV) – Brain
2012 7th Seoul International Drama Awards – Best Actor – Brain
2011 KBS Drama Awards – Top Excellence Award (Actor) – Brain
2011 KBS Drama Awards – Excellence Award (Actor in a Miniseries) – Brain
2009 30th Blue Dragon Film Awards – Best Supporting Actor – Thirst
2003 4th Busan Film Critics Awards – 2nd Korean Film Awards – Save the Green Planet!
2001 38th Grand Bell Awards – Best Supporting Actor – Joint Security Area
2001 22nd Blue Dragon Film Awards – Best Supporting Actor – Guns & Talks

Quotes

“I love to challenge myself, so I tend to choose to try characters if they are something that I haven’t done before, new and creative, even if they are considered to be beyond my ability.”

“Actually, I think there is nothing after death. There is almost nothing changed about my thought about death after shooting the drama. I think ‘Beyond the Memory’ is not a story about the world after death but one that can provoke thought about how we should live in the present through the theme of death.”

“I’m the sort of person who thinks the present is the most important so we should do our best to be happy in this moment.”

“From the beginning of my career to now, I always have received too much love for my skills and talents. I do what I do because it’s so nice that someone like me who is not eloquent can communicate with people by acting in a story.”

FAQs

Who is Shin Ha Kyun?

He is a South Korean actor.

Who is Shin Ha Kyun’s real name?

His real name is Shin Ha Kyun (신하균).

What makes Shin Ha Kyun famous?

He’s famous because of his roles in Korean drama series such as in Brain (2011), Soul Mechanic (2020), and Beyond Evil (2021).

Where is Shin Ha Kyun from?

He was born in Seoul, South Korea.

How old is Shin Ha Kyun?

He was born in 1974, and he is 50 years old as of 2024.

When does Shin Ha Kyun celebrate his birthday?

He celebrates on the 30th of every May.

How tall is Shin Ha Kyun?

His height is 5’9″ or 175 cm.

Who are Shin Ha Kyun’s parents?

He did not reveal the names of his father and mother.

Is Shin Ha Kyun married?

He is not married. Furthermore, there is no information on whether he is in a relationship or not.

Who is Shin Ha Kyun’s ex-girlfriend?

His ex-girlfriend is Kim Go Eun.

How rich is Shin Ha Kyun?

His net worth is around $10 million to $15 million.

What is Shin Ha Kyun’s nationality?

His nationality is South Korean.

Shin Ha Kyun always strives to deliver his best in his acting performance. He is, no doubt, one of the best actors in the Korean entertainment industry right now.