Kim Hyun-jin (; born August 24, 1996) is a South Korean actor and model. He is known for his roles in dramas such as Can You Deliver Time? (2020), Sugar Coating (2020), Peach of Time (2021), Peng (2021) and Cheer Up (2022)
Early life and education Kim was born on August 24, 1996, and attended an all-boys high school.
Career 2015: Modelling career Kim joined YG KPlus and made his debut as a model in 2015, making appearances as a runway model in a number of modeling shows for Kimseoryon, D.Gnak, Caruso, Sling Stone and SongGzio Homme, Ordinary People. He also appeared in magazines Go Korea and Dazed Korea. He also appeared in commercials for Subway and Banila Co.
2020–present: Acting career Kim worked with WM Company to pursue a career in acting, citing Park Seo-joon as his role model. Kim was cast in the web series Sugar Coating and Can You Deliver Time? in 2020.
In 2021, he appeared in drama Peach of Time and he also appeared in drama Peng starring with actress Yoon So-hee.
In April 2025, after YG Entertainment announced it would end its actor management division, Kim signed an exclusive contract with AER Entertainment, a subsidiary of Story J Company.
Personal life Military service Kim completed his mandatory military service when he was 21 years old.
Filmography Film Year Title Role 2021 Peach of Time Student
Television series
Year Title Role 2022 Cheer Up Jin Sun-ho 2024 Dreaming of a Freaking Fairy Tale Baek Do-hong My Sweet Mobster Joo Il-young 2025 Crushology 101 Jo A-rang Nice to Not Meet You Im Hyun-joon I Dol I Park Chung-jae 2026 Love Phobia Han Seon-ho Tak Mu-i
Web series Year Title Role 2020 Sugar Coating Yoo Han-gyeol Can You Deliver Time? Park Woo-hyung 2021 Peach of Time Student Peng Yeon Ha-rim
Television shows Year Title Role Notes 2025 Casting 1147km Contestant
Music video appearances Year Song title Artist 2026 "He Broke Up" () Gavy NJ
Discography Singles Title Year Album "Height" () 2022 Cheer Up OST
Awards and nominations + Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination Award ceremony Year Category Nominee / Work Result Asia Model Awards 2024 Rising Star Award (Actor) Dreaming of a Freaking Fairy Tale, My Sweet Mobster SBS Drama Awards 2022 Best New Actor Cheer Up Best Supporting Team
References
External links Kim Hyun-jin at YG Entertainment