Moon Sang-min Biography: Awards, Height, Net Worth, Age, Parents

Moon Sang-min is a South Korean actor and model from Cheongju, known for his roles in Under the Queen’s Umbrella and Wedding Impossible. He stands out for his height, versatile acting, and charm.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Moon Sang-min
• Stage Name: Moon Sang-min
• Born: April 14, 2000
• Age: 25 years old
• Birthplace: Cheongju, North Chungcheong Province, South Korea
• Nationality: South Korean
• Occupation: Actor, Model
• Height: 6 feet 2 inches (190.5 cm)
• Religion: Unknown
• Parents: Unknown
• Siblings: One
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $1 million to $5 million

Early Life & Education

Moon Sang-min was born on April 14, 2000, in Cheongju, North Chungcheong Province, South Korea.

Details about his parents are not publicly disclosed, as he maintains family privacy. His nationality and ethnicity are South Korean, and his religious beliefs are not documented.

Growing up in Cheongju with an older brother born in 1998, Sang-min developed an early interest in fashion and performance. His tall stature and striking visuals led to his discovery in the modeling industry, setting the stage for his acting career.

Moon Sang-min attended Bokdae Middle School in Cheongju and graduated from Hanlim Multi Art School’s Fashion Model Department in Seoul, a school known for nurturing entertainment industry talent.

Career

Moon Sang-min began his career as a model, walking his first runway at the 2018 F/W Sewing Boundaries Collection during Seoul Fashion Week. He made his acting debut in 2019 with the web drama 4 Reasons Why I Hate Christmas.

In 2021, he played a young detective in the Netflix series My Name, alongside Han So-hee and Ahn Bo-hyun.

His breakthrough came in 2022 as Grand Prince Seongnam in the tvN historical drama Under the Queen’s Umbrella, earning him the Best New Actor award at the 59th Baeksang Arts Awards.

In 2023, he played Ko Kyung-min in Duty After School and appeared in After School War Activities. In 2024, he played Lee Ji-han in Wedding Impossible and Shin Beom in Cinderella at 2 AM, showing his range.

He became an MC for KBS’s Music Bank in May 2024. In 2025, he starred as Shin Beom in Cinderella at 2 AM (August 2024–present) and was cast in When Life Gives You Tangerines (2025) with IU and Park Bo-gum. He endorses Samsung, I’m From, Romanson, Buckaroo, and Dior, and is with awesome.ent.

Awards & Nominations

• 2022: Elle Japan, Rising Star Award (Under the Queen’s Umbrella) – Winner
• 2023: APAN Star Awards, Best New Actor (Under the Queen’s Umbrella) – Winner
• 2023: Asia Artist Awards, Rookie of the Year (Under the Queen’s Umbrella) – Winner
• 2023: Baeksang Arts Awards, Best New Actor (Television) (Under the Queen’s Umbrella) – Winner
• 2023: Korea First Brand Awards, Best New Actor (Under the Queen’s Umbrella) – Winner

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @sangmxn

Personal Life

Moon Sang-min, 25, resides in Seoul, South Korea, and is single, with no confirmed relationships, spouse, or children. Standing at 6 feet 2 inches (120 cm) tall, he attributes his height to playing basketball and posture correction. He was born under the Taurus sign, prefers navy blue and mint, but does not like mint chocolate.

Net Worth

Moon Sang-min’s net worth is estimated at $1 million to $5 million.

His income comes from acting in high-profile dramas, modeling, and brand endorsements with Samsung, I’m From, Romanson, Buckaroo, and Dior. Instagram sponsorships may earn $1,000-$2,000 per post, per Influencer Marketing Hub.

Filmography

• 4 Reasons Why I Hate Christmas (2019) – Web Drama
• My Name (2021) – TV Drama, Netflix, Young Detective
• Under the Queen’s Umbrella (2022) – TV Drama, tvN, Grand Prince Seongnam
• Duty After School (2023) – TV Drama, Ko Kyung-min
• After School War Activities (2023) – TV Drama
• Wedding Impossible (2024) – TV Drama, tvN, Lee Ji-han
• Cinderella at 2 AM (2024–2025) – TV Drama, Shin Beom
• When Life Gives You Tangerines (2025) – TV Drama, Upcoming