Kim Young Dae is currently the talk of the town thanks to his role in the Korean drama “No Gain No Love” with Shin Min Ah. He plays Kim Ji Wook, a kind-hearted man who undergoes a fake marriage with Soon Hae Young (Shin Min Ah).
This highly rated Korean drama tells a unique and highly emotional story about independent people, developed with adorable romantic comedy elements.
Before starring in the Korean drama “No Gain No Love,” Kim Young Dae had played strong characters in “Extraordinary You” and “The Penthouse” that really highlighted his talent.
Behind his success as an actor, Kim Young Dae has a different dream career. From dream careers to unique sleeping habits, according to Kdramastars, check out some facts about Kim Young Dae below!
Had Studied in Harbin
Kim Young Dae earned a degree from one of the top universities in China. According to Soompi, he went to Harbin to study at Fudan University and graduated from the School of Commerce.
When he dropped out of college, following his parents’ advice he moved to China to try to learn Mandarin and gain life experience.
Played a ‘Cold’ Role in ‘The Penthouse’
In “The Penthouse,” Kim Young Dae plays the character of Joo Seok Hoon, a cold and domineering person. He admitted that he found the role difficult because he didn’t want to get wrapped up in Seok Hoon’s character, and receive unintended consequences.
Award-Winning Actor
Kim Young Dae didn’t get all his awards for nothing. The actor won the Netizen Award at the 2020 KBS Drama Awards for his performance in “Cheat on Me If You Can.”
In his rookie career, Kim Young Dae was also awarded Best Newcomer Actor for “The Penthouse” at the 2021 SBS Drama Awards.
Almost Starred in ‘School 2021’
Kim Young Dae was supposed to be one of the leads in the KBS2 drama “School 2021.” Unfortunately, due to some production constraints, he had to leave the project and give the role to another actor.
Wants to Become a Permanent Employee
Kim Young Dae originally entered acting by accident. Earlier in his youth, he intended to go into international trade like many other freshmen in engineering school.
That career made sense to him and his dream career was to become a full-time employee, but he eventually gave in to his own conscience and became an actor.
Became an Actor Thanks to His Uncle
His career in the entertainment industry began while Kim Young Dae was taking a break from his studies in China. In an interview with W Korea, he said that his uncle brought him to the head of the agency.
To convince his parents, Kim Young Dae said that he only took two years out of college to practice acting a little. However, to date he has become an outstanding actor.
Someone who Talks a Lot
Although often perceived as quiet because of his character, Kim Young Dae is actually talkative and friendly in real life. He says that people often misjudge his personality as introverted, when in fact he is quite sociable.
Performed his act in ‘Extraordinary You’ without a stunt double
Kim Young Dae showed his dedication to acting while starring in “Extraordinary You.” Despite having a stunt double, he volunteered to be thrown into a swimming pool without any scuba gear.
Has a Unique Sleeping Habit
In an interview, Kim Young Dae revealed that he has a unique habit of only needing a blanket to fall asleep. He said that it makes him feel like he is in his own room.
