Moon Sang-min
문상민- Korean Name:문상민
- Birthday:April 14, 2000
- Nationality:South Korean
- Zodiac Sign:Aries
- Height:190 cm
- MBTI Type:ESTP
- Occupation:Actor, Model
- Years Active:2019–present
- Agency:Awesome ENT
- Education:Hanlim Arts School, Sungkyunkwan University
- SNS:Instagram: @_sangmxn_
Biography
Moon Sang-min is a South Korean actor and model. He is best known for his roles in the television dramas Under the Queen’s Umbrella (2022) and Wedding Impossible (2024). He has received critical acclaim and multiple awards for his performances, notably winning Best New Actor – Television at the 59th Baeksang Arts Awards in 2023.
Early Life and Education
Moon Sang-min was born on April 14, 2000, in Cheongju, North Chungcheong Province, South Korea. He has an older brother. He graduated from the Fashion Model Department at Hanlim Multi Art School, a prestigious arts high school known for producing many Korean entertainers, and he later enrolled at Sungkyunkwan University.
Career
Modeling and Acting Debut (2018–2020)
Moon began his entertainment career as a model, walking his first runway at the 2018 F/W Sewing Boundaries Collection. In 2019, he made his acting debut in the web drama 4 Reasons Why I Hate Christmas.
He continued to build his portfolio with roles in web series including The Colors of Our Time and The Mermaid Prince: The Beginning.
Breakthrough in Television (2021–Present)
In 2021, Moon appeared in the Netflix action series My Name as a young detective, gaining broader visibility in international markets.
His breakout role came in 2022 when he starred as Grand Prince Seongnam (Yi Kang) in the historical drama Under the Queen’s Umbrella. His performance was widely praised and led to a significant rise in popularity, along with multiple acting awards and numerous endorsement offers.
In 2023, Moon starred in the coming-of-age military thriller Duty After School. In 2024, he took on the leading role of Lee Ji-han in the romantic comedy Wedding Impossible and appeared in Cinderella at 2 AM. He also made a special appearance in Love Your Enemy. Future projects include To My Beloved Thief (2026), in which he is set to play Prince Yi Yeol.
Hosting and Other Activities
In 2024, Moon began expanding into television hosting, joining the music program Music Bank as a host. He has also participated as a co-MC for the KBS Drama Awards.
Awards and Recognition
Moon Sang-min has received several honors, including:
- Best New Actor – Television, 59th Baeksang Arts Awards (2023)
- Rookie of the Year, Asia Artist Awards (2023)
- Best New Actor (various year-end awards)
Filmography
Television Dramas
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 4 Reasons Why I Hate Christmas | Yeom Se Jin/ Main Role |
| 2020 | The Colors of Our Time | Jung U/ Main Role |
| 2020 | The Mermaid Prince: The Beginning | Cho A Seo/ Support Role |
| 2021 | My Name | Ko Gun Pyung/ Support Role |
| 2022 | Under the Queen’s Umbrella | Grand Prince Sung Nam/ Main Role |
| 2023 | Duty after School: Part 1 | Wang Tae Man/ Main Role |
| 2023 | Duty after School: Part 2 | Wang Tae Man/ Main Role |
| 2024 | Wedding Impossible | Lee Ji-han/ Main Role |
| 2024 | Cinderella at 2 AM | Seo Ju Won/ Main Role |
| 2024 | Love Your Enemy | Seok Ban Hui [Teen] (Ep. 1)/ Guest Role |
| 2025 | To My Beloved Thief | Yi Yeol / Grand Prince Do Wol/ Main Role |
Films
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Pavane: For a Dead Princess | Kyung Rok/ Main Role |
Fun Facts
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Before acting, Moon Sang Min trained in traditional Korean percussion (samulnori) during his school years
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He originally studied physical education in university before pivoting to acting
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He was appointed as public relations ambassador of Sungkyunkwan University.
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Before acting, he built his foundation in fashion modeling. He walked as a model at the 2018 Seoul Fashion Week.
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He studied in the Fashion Model Department at Hanlim Multi Art School.
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In 2024, he became a Music Bank MC
