Kim Young Kwang

Date of birth: January 11, 1987.
Place of birth: Incheon, South Korea.
Height: 187 cm.
Education: Hanyang University, Department of Theatre and Film.
Professions: Actor, model.
His father died from Agent Orange exposure when Kim was a child. He is close friends with other model-actors (Lee Soo Hyuk, Kim Woo Bin, Hong Jong Hyun, and Sung Joon), whom fans call the "Model Avengers." He served in the military from 2013 to 2014. His service was shortened to six months because his father was recognized as a war veteran. In interviews, he says he is highly influenced by the atmosphere on set, so he arrives early to prepare. He admires the dedication of actress Lee Young Ae, with whom he worked in the drama "Eun Soo's Lucky Day." Kim Young Kwang's journey from delivering newspapers in a poor family to becoming a top model and sought-after actor also commands great respect. Fans appreciate his perseverance, discipline, and ability to achieve success through talent and hard work. Kim Young Kwang's main character traits can be summarized as reserved, yet highly focused and selfless. Beneath his mature exterior lies a fragility and a tendency to overthink. To portray a "dry" character, he may deliberately go on a strict diet and exhaust himself with workouts, causing concern even among his superiors. Kim Young Kwang has two cats named Moon (a gray cat) and Baek (an orange cat). The actor is very attached to his pets and often shares adorable videos and photos of them on social media. Kim Young Kwang named the cats after his character Moon Baek from the Netflix action drama "Trigger." The cats appear very large and fluffy, leading fans to often speculate that they are Maine Coons. The actor's mother originally wanted to name him Yeongguan (meaning "eternal light"), but when registering the name, his father mistakenly wrote it down as Yeongkwang, choosing a character more commonly used for female names in Korea. On one show, Kim Youngkwang smiled as he explained that after his acting debut, his mother became very proud of him. When she goes to church, she always carries a photo of him in her bag to show her friends. His mother actively inquires about his co-stars in films and dramas, asking if they treat him well. The actor recalled a funny incident: after his first on-screen kiss with singer and actress Goo Hara, his mother awkwardly "interrogated" him, persistently asking whether they actually kissed, whether their lips touched, and whether he enjoyed it. Kim Youngkwang said that their family has a very noticeable genetic difference in appearance. While the actor himself (who stands almost 190 cm tall) takes after his grandfather in stature and features, his older sister is the spitting image of their mother. Kim Young Kwang's older sister is currently married. Thanks to her, the actor has already become an uncle twice over—he has two nephews, whom he loves dearly. His older sister has two sons. One Korean TV show mentioned that, despite his status as a rugged drama star and sought-after model, at home Kim Young Kwang is a typical, obliging uncle. He admitted that his nephews "don't give a damn" about his stardom, easily twisting him around their fingertips and forcing them to indulge their every whim. The actor shared that he is a classic loving uncle. His smartphone gallery is literally filled with photos and videos of his nephews, whose growing up he enthusiastically follows. Occasionally, on special occasions (such as family holidays), Kim Young Kwang delighted fans with heartwarming personal photos. Several years ago, he shared touching photos of himself holding a very young child, which sparked a wave of affection among fans. Kim Young Kwang hasn't revealed the boys' exact ages to the media, as the actor strictly separates his public life from the privacy of his family.
All that's known is that they were born several years apart and are now children/school-age. The actor began mentioning them in shows and interviews in the late 2010s and early 2020s. At the time, they were very young, and Kim Young Kwang talked about how they played together enthusiastically and how quickly they were growing. Fans speculate that the boys are now in school.