Kim Dong-wan Profile and Facts
Kim Dong-wan (김동완) is a South Korean singer under SM Entertainment & Shinhwa Company. He is a member of the boy group Shinhwa who made their debut on March 24, 1998. He made his solo debut on July 5, 2007 with his first studio album Kimdongwan Is.
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Stage Name: Kim Dong-Wan
Birth Name: Kim Dong-Wan
Birthdate: November 21, 1979
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Goat
Height: 173 cm (5′ 8″)
Weight: 68 kg (149 lbs)
Blood Type: O
MBTI Type: N/A
Nationality: Korean
Kim Dong-wan Facts:
– Dong-wan’s hometown is Seoul, South Korea.
– His parents are divorced.
– He is an only child.
– Education: He graduated from Whimoon High School, later obtained an associate’s degree in Applied Music from Woosong Information College, a bachelor’s degree in Theater from Sangmyung University, and a master’s degree in Sports Marketing from Kookmin University.
– Dong-wan enjoys watching movies, shopping, and outdoor activities.
– He said that he prefers a studious woman over someone carefree.
– He made his acting debut as a child actor, but later decided to focus on his studies.
– Dong-wan resumed his acting career in 2002 while also promoting with his group.
– He enjoys snowboarding and singing.
– He keeps his personal life private, especially regarding his family.
– He debuted as a member of Shinhwa on March 24, 1998.
– Dong-wan is the third oldest member of Shinhwa.
– Dong-wan was praised by Japanese netizens for making donations in 2006.
– He debuted as a soloist on July 5, 2007 with his first studio album Kimdongwan Is.
– He enlisted in the military on November 17, 2008, and was discharged on December 7, 2010.
– Dong-wan lost a lot of weight during his debut album era, saying a muscular image didn’t suit ballads.
– His album sold over 25,000 copies within the first two days, and reached 41,490 copies in 2007.
– In March 2012, Dong-wan reunited with his Shinhwa bandmates for their comeback after four years.
– In April 2015, Dong-wan donated $33,660 USD to support earthquake relief efforts in Nepal.
– His second solo album featured collaborations with Tiffany (SNSD), Jade Valerie, Heritage, and his Shinhwa bandmate Eric.
– He co-starred with Lee Hanee and Kim Myung-min in the thriller Deranged (2012), playing Jae-pil, a detective struggling with guilt.
– Dong-wan appeared in well-known dramas such as Cheer Up Mr. Kim (2012), B Cut (2022) and For Eagle Brothers (2025).
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