Kim Yong-gun Biography: Age, Partner, Sons, Height, Net Worth, Parents, Movies & TV Shows

Kim Yong-gun is a veteran South Korean actor and voice actor with a career spanning nearly six decades. Known for his dependable supporting roles in television dramas and films, he has portrayed a wide range of characters from authoritative figures to everyday fathers.

He began as a voice actor in 1966 before transitioning to on-screen acting and gained broader recognition through popular series such as Summer Scent, Temptation of Wife, Secret Love Affair, and Doctor Stranger.

Kim Yong-gun
Wiki Facts & About Data
Name:	Kim Yong-gun
Born:	08 May 1946 (age 80 years old)
Place of Birth:	Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Nationality:	South Korean
Height:	1.78 m
Parents:	Mr. and Mrs. Kim
Spouse:	Ko Kyeong-ok (m. 1977–1996)
Relationship:	Dating
Children:	Ha Jung-woo, Cha Hyun-woo
Occupation:	Actor, Voice Actor
Net Worth:	$1 million–$5 million

Early Life and Education

Kim Yong-gun was born on 08 May 1946 in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea (then Gyeongseong during the colonial era) to Mr. and Mrs. Kim. Siblings are unknown.

He graduated from Yongsan High School and enrolled at Yonsei University majoring in Medicine but dropped out to pursue acting. His ethnicity is Korean (Asian), and his religion is Protestantism.

Career

Kim Yong-gun began his career in 1966 as a voice actor through MBC’s open recruitment and debuted as an on-screen actor in 1967 via KBS talent recruitment. He built his early reputation through consistent work in theater, voice acting, and supporting roles in films and dramas during the 1970s and 1980s, gradually establishing himself as a reliable character actor known for his dignified presence and versatility.

Kim Yong-gun achieved significant career growth in the 2000s with notable supporting performances in hit dramas such as Summer Scent, Temptation of Wife, Master’s Sun, Secret Love Affair, and Doctor Stranger. He earned awards including Best Supporting Actor at the 2008 KBS Drama Awards for Mom’s Dead Upset and continued to appear in both commercial and critically acclaimed projects, often playing patriarchs or professional figures.

Kim Yong-gun has maintained a sustained presence in the industry through later roles in series like Kill Me, Heal Me, Cinderella and the Four Knights, and various films including 200 Pounds Beauty, Mr. Go, and Familyhood. His legacy as a veteran actor is marked by decades of steady contributions to Korean television and cinema, influencing younger generations while balancing a high-profile family life in the entertainment world.

Social Media

Kim Yong-gun does not have active social media accounts.

Personal Life

Kim Yong-gun was married to Ko Kyeong-ok from 1977 until their divorce in 1996, largely attributed to financial difficulties. He has been in a long-term relationship with Ms. A (born around 1985) since 2008.

The couple faced a public legal dispute in 2021 related to a premarital pregnancy but reconciled, and he added their third son (born November 2021) to the family registry. He has two sons from his first marriage: actor Ha Jung-woo (born 1978) and film producer Cha Hyun-woo (born 1980).

Kim has openly discussed the challenges of raising a young child in his later years.

Filmography

• Myeongdong Wanderer (1969)
• 200 Pounds Beauty (2006)
• Marrying the Mafia 3 (2006)
• Mr. Go (2013)
• Born to Sing (2013)
• Familyhood (2016)

Net Worth

Kim Yong-gun has an estimated net worth of around $1 million to $5 million USD. His primary income sources include long-term acting roles in television dramas and films, supplemented by voice work, theater, and occasional appearances typical for established senior performers in the Korean entertainment industry.