Acting
Kim Ki-hae
Kim Ki-hae (Korean: 김기해; born September 28, 1999) is a talented South Korean actor who has made notable strides in the entertainment industry since his debut in 2020. He first gained recognition for his performance in the web series *The Female Friend Among Guys*, released on April 17 of that year. Shortly thereafter, on September 9, he showcased his versatility in the web series *Dalgona*, portraying the character of Ha Jin-hyuk, a class president.
In 2022, Kim expanded his repertoire by making his cinematic debut in *The Witch: Part 2. The Other One*, a science fiction action horror film directed by Park Hoon-jung, which premiered on June 15. The following day, he was announced as part of the star-studded cast for the SBS drama *The Secret Romantic Guesthouse*. That August, he took on a lead role in the KBS Drama Special titled "Currently Offline," where he played the complex dark hero Oh Byung-hoon, which aired on November 22.
Kim's breakout year came in 2023 with his portrayal of Kim Chi-yeol, an everyday student, in the TVING original series *Duty After School*, which debuted on March 21. His performance earned him nominations for Best New Actor at both the 2nd Blue Dragon Series Awards in July and the 2023 APAN Star Awards in December. In 2024, Kim was further recognized as part of the ensemble cast for the Disney+ original series *Light Shop*, set to premiere on December 4.
