Kim Dong-hee (born June 13, 1999) is a South Korean actor under the management of NPIO Entertainment. He is best known for his roles in popular Korean dramas such as Sky Castle (2019), Itaewon Class (2020), A-Teen (2018), A-Teen 2 (2019), and Netflix's original series Extracurricular (2020).
Kim was born on June 13, 1999, in Andong and is currently studying Acting Arts at Gachon University.
Career
Kim made his acting debut as Ha Min-in the teen web series A-Teen in 2018. He also appeared in the hit JTBC drama Sky Castle, which premiered on November 23, 2018. Kim played Ha Min-again in the second season of A-Teen, which aired in 2019.
Kim appeared in JTBC's drama Itaewon Class, based on the webtoon of the same name, in 2020. Kim then landed his first lead role in the Netflix television series Extracurricular, playing a high school student named Oh Ji-soo.
Private life
Allegations of bullying and an investigation
Mr. A claimed to be Kim Dong-elementary hee's school classmate in February 2021, saying, "It was a daily routine for Kim Dong-hee to hit and bully his friends," and posted Kim Dong-graduation hee's photo and SNS photos alongside the revelations. According to netizen B, who claims to be Kim Dong-middle hee's school classmate, "Kim Dong-hee slapped a classmate who was suffering from a disability with an unfavorable game or called in a friend to give him a massage." "I was strangled by Kim Dong-hee for minor reasons, assaulted several times, and even received death threats with a sharp weapon," said netizen B.
Kim Dong-legal hee's representative announced on December 28, 2021, in an official statement, that the investigation into defamation caused by the spread of false information raised to the author of the allegation of school violence was acquitted. The investigation revealed that Kim Dong-hee is innocent.
On January 12, 2022, the Seoul Metropolitan Police Department revealed that Kim Dong-hee admitted to bullying one of his high school classmates "
The plaintiff admitted that he used verbal attacks to bully defendant 'K' during his fifth year of elementary school; however, the plaintiff denied 'K's claims that he threatened 'K' with scissors or a box cutter. The plaintiff admitted to pushing 'K' in the chest with his hands and then kicking 'K' in the chest with his foot, but he maintained that 'K' made the bullying accusations on online communities with malicious intent by making the incident appear more serious than it was." Furthermore, the police determined that "It is difficult to conclude that 'K's accusations against plaintiff Kim Dong Hee are false based on the following: 1. 'K' was able to provide a detailed and descriptive account of the incident; 2. The school's principal at the time remembered the incident and submitted a voice recording as evidence; 3. Other witnesses also testified in 'K's favor."
Kim Dong-Hee and his company, JYP Entertainment, have yet to issue a statement or apologize for the incident.
Kim Dong-hee revealed his position and apologized on the suspicion of school violence on January 13, 2022. ", he said "ello. My name is Kim Dong-hee.
I'd like to express my thoughts on the situation that was reported yesterday.
When I was in fifth grade, I got into a fight with a classmate in the classroom and was disciplined by my teacher. My mother scolded me severely after hearing this news, and I went to my friend's house with my mother to apologize to my friend and my friend's mother.
After that, I assumed that my friend and her mother had forgiven me because I went to the study room with my friend, not only had classes with her, but also ate dinner with her family and spent a lot of time together without incident.
I had no idea I was the only one thinking. I couldn't fathom the scars those people had left behind.
I wanted to apologize to my friend right away after the post was published last year, but I didn't have the courage to apologize for everything I didn't do as well as the truth for fear of causing another misunderstanding. I'd also like to reflect on the previous year.
Due to my rash judgments and thoughts when I was younger, it appears that I did not deeply understand my friend's heart. I sincerely apologize for the pain that friend has caused me, and I intend to make amends in the future.
In addition, I deeply regret and apologize to those who were hurt by my childish words and actions."
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Phantom | Baek-ho |
| TBA | The Season of You and Me | Yoo Jae-ha |
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018–19 | Sky Castle | Cha Seo-joon | JTBC |
| 2020 | Itaewon Class | Jang Geun-soo |
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | A-Teen | Ha Min | Naver TV |
| 2019 | A-Teen 2 | ||
| 2020 | Extracurricular | Oh Ji-soo | Netflix |
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Brand of the Year Awards | Rising Star | — | Won |
| Real Name | Kim Dong Hee |
| Birthday | June 13, 1999 |
| Age | 20 |
| Birthplace | Andong, South Korea |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
| Nationality | South Korean |
| Ethnicity | Asian |
| Height | 5 feet and 8 inches |
| Profession | Actor |
| Parents | Father: N/A Mother: N/A |
| Dating/ Girlfriend | N/A |
| Married/ Wife | Not Yet |
| Siblings | N/A |
| Net Worth | Under Review |
