Kim Young-dae is a South Korean actor and former model recognized for his breakout roles in dramas such as Extraordinary You, The Penthouse: War in Life series, and more recent hits including Shooting Stars, No Gain No Love, and Dear X.
Quick Facts
- Full Name: Kim Young-dae
- Stage Name: Kim Young-dae
- Born: March 2, 1996
- Age: 30 years old
- Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
- Nationality: South Korean
- Occupation: Actor, Former Model
- Height: 185 cm
- Religion: Protestantism
- Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Kim
- Siblings: Unknown
- Spouse: None
- Children: None
- Relationship: Single
- Net Worth: $3 million to $5 million
Early Life And Education
Kim Young-dae was born on March 2, 1996, in Seoul, South Korea. He was raised by his parents, whose real names are unknown but can be identified as Mr. and Mrs. Kim. There is no information regarding his siblings.
His ethnicity is Korean. His religion is Protestantism. He studied commerce at Fudan University in China before returning to South Korea to pursue acting, and he is fluent in Korean, English, and Chinese.
Career
Kim Young-dae began his career as a model and debuted in acting with web dramas in 2017, including Secret Crushes: Special Edition. He gained major recognition in 2019 with his supporting role in Extraordinary You. His popularity surged with the villainous yet complex character Joo Seok-hoon in the SBS hit The Penthouse: War in Life trilogy (2020-2021).
He took on leading roles in Shooting Stars (2022) as a top celebrity, The Forbidden Marriage (2022-2023) in a historical setting, Moon in the Day (2023) with dual characters, No Gain No Love (2024), Perfect Family (2024), and the acclaimed psychological thriller Dear X (2025), earning praise for his versatile performances across romance, thriller, and historical genres.
Social Media
- Instagram handle: @youngdae0302
Personal Life
Kim Young-dae, 30, keeps his family life private while maintaining a focus on his career in Seoul.
He has faced occasional dating rumors with co-stars from projects like The Penthouse and Moon in the Day, but all have been denied, confirming his single status. He has no children and enjoys hobbies such as playing guitar and piano. His height is 185 centimeters.
Net Worth
Kim Young-dae’s estimated net worth ranges from $3 million to $5 million. His income comes from leading roles in popular dramas, brand endorsements, and modeling work.