Quick Facts
Biography
Kim Min-joon (born July 24, 1976) is a South Korean actor.
Career
Kim Min-joon began his career as a model, then made a memorable acting debut as the rebel leader in Damo. He alternates playing romantic leads (In-soon is Pretty, Surgeon Bong Dal-hee, Romance Town, Beloved) with playing villains (A Love, Tazza, Hindsight).
Under the name "DJ Vesper MJ," Kim has also been active as a club DJ since 2009.
On December 20, 2012, Kim announced on his Twitter that he would be taking a temporary hiatus from acting. He returned to the entertainment scene three months later when actor Park Joong-hoon cast him in his directorial debut Top Star.
In late 2013, he joined the reality/variety show I Live Alone, as well as the multicultural children's travelogue Coo Coo Class.
Awards
- 2011 5th Mnet 20's Choice Awards: Hot Trendy Guy
- 2008 17th Buil Film Awards: Best Supporting Actor (A Love)
- 2004 40th Baeksang Arts Awards: Best New Actor, TV (Damo)
- 2003 MBC Drama Awards: Best New Actor (Damo)