Daniel Dae Kim, an acclaimed actor and producer, is a trailblazer in the entertainment industry with a career that spans over two decades. Born in Busan, South Korea, he emigrated to the United States with his family at the young age of two. He grew up in New York and Pennsylvania, where his initial passion for performing arts was ignited. Kim's educational pursuits mirrored this passion; he earned a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from Haverford College and later a Master's degree in Fine Arts from New York University's Graduate Acting Program. Kim's versatile acting skill set has led him to secure roles across various mediums, ranging from television to film to theater. His breakthrough came with the role of Jin-Soo Kwon on the hit television series Lost, which catapulted him to international fame. Notably, Kim also starred as Chin Ho Kelly on Hawaii Five-0, further solidifying his status as a prominent actor. The diversity of his roles demonstrates his range and adaptability as an actor, which is further evidenced by his voice work in video games and animated series. Beyond acting, Kim has demonstrated a keen interest in the creative process of storytelling. This led him to establish his own production company, 3AD, which focuses on developing and producing premier content for television, film, and digital media. One of 3AD's most notable projects is the medical drama series The Good Doctor. Both behind and in front of the camera, Kim's dedication to cultural representation and narrative diversity in the entertainment industry continues to leave a significant impact.
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MBCKR | Drama | 2015 | Ended | 1 Season | 16 Episodes Hwang Jung-eum, Park Seo-joon, Go Joon-hee
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SBS | Sci-Fi & Fantasy | 2013 | Ended | 1 Season | 17 Episodes Gong Hyo-jin, So Ji-sub, Seo In Guk
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KBS2KOR | Drama | 2009 | Ended | 1 Season | 25 Episodes Koo Hye-sun, Lee Min-Ho, Kim Hyun-joong
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KRTVN | Drama | 2018 | Ended | 1 Season | 24 Episodes Lee Byung-hun, Kim Tae-ri, Yoo Yeon-seok
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KBS2KOR | Drama | 2017 - 2024 | Returning Series | 1 Season | 19 Episodes Park Seo-joon, Kim Ji-won, Ahn Jae-hong
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KRTVN | Fantasy | 2017 - 2018 | Ended | 1 Season | 20 Episodes Lee Seung-gi, Cha Seung-won, Oh Yeon-seo
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KRTVN | Community | 2018 | Ended | 1 Season | 17 Episodes D.O, Nam Ji-hyun, Jo Sung-ha
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KRTVN | Comedy drama | 2020 - 2021 | Ended | 1 Season | 20 Episodes Shin Hye-sun, Kim Junghyun, Cha Cheong-hwa
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