Kim Sung Won
- Name: Kim Sung Won
- Native name: 김성원
- Also Known as: Kim Seong Won
- Nationality: South Korean
- Gender: Male
- Born: January 2, 1936
- Died: August 8, 2022
After graduating from Seorabeol University of Arts (now part of Cheong Ang University) with a degree in theatre and film, Kim made his debut as a CBS voice actor in 1956 before starring in films and television as a contracted actor with TBC from 1966-1980 then almost exclusively for KBS until 1995. He continued performing on stage in over 60 plays ranging from Shakespeare to American modern classics to Korean folklore driven works. His first major award for acting was in 1974 when he won the TBC Acting Award. He has also been in commercials and served as the MC for music programs and political documentaries and doing narration work for local travel programs.
Kim, who lived over 50 years with diabetes, was an active advocate for diabetes awareness and education. In order to manage his diabetes, he got rid of his car in 1998 and instead walked for 2 hours or 12,000 steps a day, he brought his own meals to work to manage his salt and sugar intake, and he served as a public relations ambassador for the Korean Diabetes Association from 2005 onward. He was also chairman of the Korea Musical Association and served as an advisor to the Seoul Musical Promotion Association. In early 2022, he was diagnosed with terminal bladder cancer, passing away on August 8, 2022.
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Drama
Title | Rating |
---|---|
Blue Tower Returns
Korean Drama, 2013, 14 eps
Himself
(Main Role)
|
7.9
|
Sign
Korean Drama, 2011, 20 eps
school principal (ep 8)
(Guest Role)
|
7.7
|
Smile, Dong Hae
Korean Drama, 2010, 159 eps
Jo Pil Yong
(Support Role)
|
7.4
|
Cute Or Crazy
Korean Drama, 2005, 17 eps
Kim Sung Won
(Support Role)
|
7.4
|
Second Proposal
Korean Drama, 2004, 22 eps
Kim Dong Kyu
(Support Role)
|
7.1
|
Lovers in Paris
Korean Drama, 2004, 20 eps
Chairman Han Sung Hoon
(Support Role)
|
7.3
|
Perfect Love
Korean Drama, 2003, 24 eps
President Park
(Support Role)
|
7.6
|
Age of Warriors
Korean Drama, 2003, 158 eps
Han Moon Joon
(Support Role)
|
7.2
|
Project
Korean Drama, 1996, 16 eps
(Support Role)
|
9.0
|
Brilliant Dawn
Korean Drama, 1995, 100 eps
Hirobumi Ito
(Support Role)
|
10.0
|
The Third Republic
Korean Drama, 1993, 26 eps
Choi Kyu Ha
(Support Role)
|
10.0
|
Churi 3 Bujak
Korean Drama, 1992, 12 eps
[President Hwang](Ep.2)
(Support Role)
|
6.0
|
The Royal Road
Korean Drama, 1991, 34 eps
King Jeongjo
(Support Role)
|
10.0
|
Dance of Breaking Sky
Korean Drama, 1990, 50 eps
Hwang Bo In
(Support Role)
|
10.0
|
The Second Republic
Korean Drama, 1989, 41 eps
Cho Pyung Ok
(Support Role)
|
6.0
|
The Memoirs of Lady Hyegyeong
Korean Drama, 1988, 62 eps
King Yeong Jo
(Support Role)
|
8.1
|
Flower Ring
Korean Drama, 1985, 164 eps
(Support Role)
|
8.0
|
Dawn
Korean Drama, 1985, 89 eps
Jang Deok Su
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
The Gates of Independence
Korean Drama, 1984, 44 eps
Ito Hirobumi
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Wind and Cloud
Korean Drama, 1982, 51 eps
Lee Choi Eung
(Support Role)
|
5.0
|
Cheonsaengyeonbun
Korean Drama, 1982, 184 eps
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Great Vocation
Korean Drama, 1981, 50 eps
Choi Myung Gil
(Main Role)
|
8.0
|
Legend of Lady Heo
Korean Drama, 1977, 138 eps
Lee Woo Cheon
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
Lady of the Side Chamber
Korean Drama, 1976, 150 eps
Lee Deuk Chun
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
King's First Love
Korean Drama, 1975, 172 eps
Kim Byeong Gi
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Movie
Title | Rating |
---|---|
Le Grand Chef
Korean Movie, 2007,
[Finalist commentator]
(Support Role)
|
7.2
|
Bravo My Life
Korean Movie, 2007,
co. president
(Support Role)
|
6.6
|
Mugoonghwa-Korean National Flower
Korean Movie, 1995,
[Current President]
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Lost Love
Korean Movie, 1991,
[Chong Shik's father]
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Which of Love
Korean Movie, 1990,
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Blue Sky Milky Way
Korean Movie, 1986,
(Unknown)
|
0.0
|
The Happiness of an Unhappy Woman
Korean Movie, 1979,
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
The Last Leaf
Korean Movie, 1978,
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
You Are The Moon and I'm The Sun
Korean Movie, 1977,
(Main Role)
|
6.0
|
Towards The High Place
Korean Movie, 1977,
(Support Role)
|
5.0
|
Shim Cheong
Korean Movie, 1972,
Shim Hak Gyu
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
Sorrow Even Up In Heaven
Korean Movie, 1965,
Teacher Lee
(Support Role)
|
6.9
|
Special
Title | Rating |
---|---|
Time of Dynasty
Korean Special, 1990, 2 eps
Ito Hirobumi
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
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