Profile of Kim Seon Ho who overcame his mental trauma to become one of the most popular actors in Korea
Leaving good impressions on the public both on-screen and in real life, but few people know that Kim Seon Ho used to mentally suffer from trauma for a long time.
Who is Kim Seon Ho?
Kim Seon Ho is a rising Korean actor who has recently captured the hearts of many viewers through the dramas “Start Up” and “Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha”. Kim Seon Ho has refreshing and ageless visuals even though he is over 30 years old. His friendly personality and bright smile are what make viewers fall for him, not to mention his highly appreciated acting that helped the 1986-born actor get a large fanbase.
Kim Seon Ho’s birthday, hometown, height, career and filmography:
- Real name: Kim Seon Ho
- Year of birth: 08-05-1986
- Zodiac sign: Taurus
- Height: 1.83 m
- Hometown: Korea
- Occupation: Actor
- Instagram: @seonho__kim
- Featured dramas: Good Manager, Strongest Deliveryman, You Drive Me Crazy, 100 Days My Prince, Welcome to Waikiki 2, Start Up, Hometown ChaChaCha,…
The heartbreaking trauma that led Kim Seon Ho to acting
Before entering the entertainment industry, Kim Seon Ho never thought he would do a job that interacts with many people. Because when he was a child, Kim Seon Ho once witnessed a robber breaking into his house when it was only him and his mother at home. He used to think that the robber was his father who returned from work and entered his room, without knowing that the robber attacked his mother, causing her serious injuries. The furniture was broken. Watching his mother bleed while trying to get away, Kim Seon Ho was traumatized by the terrifying incident to the point that he became anxious and his mind would go black whenever someone stood behind him.
Over time, Kim Seon Ho now always looks cheerful and optimistic, but behind his laughter is the heartbreaking trauma that the actor struggled through for a long time in anxiety. Kim Seon Ho went to acting classes to balance his emotions, deal with his trauma, and realized that having many people around him is not really a bad thing. In 2009, after graduating from the course, the actor decided to appear in musical plays and followed this path for 8 years.
2017 was the beginning of Kim Seon Ho’s career as a drama actor. He played a supporting role in Good Manager. In the same year, Kim Seon Ho continuously received 2 more offers to star in Strongest Deliveryman and Two Cops. Thanks to his emotional and diverse acting in “Two Cops”, the handsome actor received his first award shortly after appearing in TV dramas for the first time. Since then, Kim Seon Ho has gained a huge fan base, bringing his popularity to the next level.
Next, he got his first lead role in You Drive Me Crazy, and a supporting role in 100 Days My Prince. Viewers not only enjoy Kim Seon Ho’s graceful and handsome look in the drama, but also the adorable interactions between him and the male lead D.O. Both their on-screen chemistry and behind-the-scenes moments are adored by fans.
In 2019, Kim Seon Ho continued to create a buzz by transforming into a police officer in the series Catch The Ghost. With a thrilling yet funny storyline, the drama successfully attracted the viewers’ attention and helped Kim Seon Ho become more well-known.
Recently, the actor had a role in the drama Start Up. Although he plays the second lead, his outstanding acting and handsome visuals even made him outshine the male lead.
So far, Kim Seon Ho has not been part of many TV series and movies, but the characters he chose to portray are all quality roles. He is recognized by the audience as a good actor with natural and expressive performance. He has also gained attention for his humor and sociability in the variety show 2 Days & 1 Night. With his efforts and determination at work, Kim Seon Ho is getting even more popular and well-received by the public.
