Early life and education
Kim studied composition and piano-playing at a music academy in middle school. Kim then auditioned for CJ E&M and became a first generation trainee of the company for four years from his first year of high school, at Seoul Performing Arts High School (SOPA). Since March 2016, Kim attends Chung-Ang University.Career
2014–2015: Debut and ''Show Me the Money 4''
Kim was featured in music stages of CJ E&M artists as a rapper since 2014 and was one of the first generation of trainees from CJ E&M. Kim debuted as an actor in 2014 in a joint South Korean-Vietnamese drama ''Forever Young''. He also had a cameo role in the TVN (South Korea), tvN drama ''I Need Romance 3'' (2014) as an idol singer preparing for debut. While he was preparing for his debut as an idol singer, he was cast in Mnet's drama ''Perseverance Goo Hae-ra'' in 2015 after going through several auditions. Kim then made a cameo appearance in KBS2's drama The Producers (TV series), ''The Producers'' as one of ''2 Days & 1 Night, 2 Days & 1 Night – Season 5'' cast members. In June the same year, Kim joined the rap competition ''Show Me the Money 4'' as a contestant. Kim was then cast in supporting roles in the dramas ''Second 20s'' (2015) and ''My First Time (TV series), My First Time'' (2015). Kim also featured in the singles "Our Feeling" for the soundtrack of ''My First Time'' with Park So-dam and Lee Yi-kyung, and "Star" for the soundtrack of ''Second 20s'' with Mamamoo's Solar. On November 21, 2015, Kim, alongside Kim Sae-ron, started hosting Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation, MBC's music program ''Show! Music Core''. They left the show in September 2016.2016–present: Rising popularity
In 2016, Kim featured in MBC's family drama ''My Little Baby''. Kim then featured in the medical drama ''Dr. Romantic'' and received a New Star award for his role at the SBS Drama Awards. He also made a special appearance in TVN (South Korea), tvN's hit fantasy drama ''Guardian: The Lonely and Great God'' (2016), which garnered him increased recognition. In 2017, Kim starred in KBS2' variety drama ''Hit the Top''. The same year, Kim was cast in the film ''Love+Sling'' which marked his big screen debut. He was also cast in ''Feng Shui (2018 film), Feng Shui'', the third installment of the "divining art trilogy" by Han Jae-rim. In 2018, Kim was cast to play a wealthy playboy in Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation, MBC's romance thriller ''Tempted (TV series), Tempted''. In 2019, Kim starred in the youth historical drama ''Flower Crew: Joseon Marriage Agency'' which marked his first leading role. In June, Kim signed up with a new agency YamYam Entertainment. In 2020, Kim reprised his role of Park Eun-tak in ''Dr. Romantic 2''. The same year he starred in Seoul Broadcasting System, SBS drama ''Do You Like Brahms?'', playing Park Joon-young, a world-renowned pianist for which he received Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries Fantasy/Romance Drama and Best Couple Award with Park Eun-bin at 2020 SBS Drama Awards. In 2021, Kim participated in composing the lyrics of "I'm Jealous" on his label mate Punch (singer), Punch's second mini album FULL BLOOM. Later that year, Kim starred in the drama ''Dali & Cocky Prince'', which premiered in September on KBS2. He played the role of Jin Moo-hak, rich young man who has little education and no background but knows to make money for which he received Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries at 2021 KBS Drama Awards. In 2022, Kim played the titular Yoo Se-poong in the tvN historical medical drama ''Poong, the Joseon Psychiatrist''. In 2023, Kim reprised his role of Park Eun-tak in Dr. Romantic, ''Dr. Romantic 3''.Personal life
Military service
In February 2023, Kim told the media that he plans to enlist in the conscription in South Korea, mandatory military service this year or in 2024. On September 6, 2023, Kim's agency announced that Kim would enter military service on September 18. After completing basic training, Kim will be sent to the Army band Unit. Kim was officially discharged on March 17, 2025.Filmography
Film
Television series
Web series
Television shows
Hosting
Music video appearances
Discography
Singles
Awards and nominations
References
External links
* * * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Kim, Min-jae 1996 births Living people Male actors from Daegu Musicians from Daegu South Korean male child actors South Korean male rappers 21st-century male rappers South Korean male television actors South Korean male film actors South Korean male web series actors 21st-century South Korean male actors School of Performing Arts Seoul alumni Chung-Ang University alumni