Kim Heung-soo, who debuted in 1999 in K-1 TV`s "School 2," has mostly played comic roles in sit-coms. But early last year he showed a completely different image and demonstrated mature acting skills by starring in the Wednesday-Thursday series "Beauty beyond Imagination,` where he played Jae-soo, a character who loved his mother most of all in the world. But it was not until Kim starred in `Emperor of the Sea` that he established himself as a reliable and serious actor who can perfectly characterize any role he is given.

By playing a Cheonghae-born character who, like Jang Bo-go, is talented in trade and martial arts, Kim displayed his unique and developed acting skills, generating even higher expectations from the audience.

Profile:
- Born on May 19, 1983
- Physical characteristics: 190 cm, 65 kg
- Educational background: Dept. of Film Art, Sejong University
- Starred in: `Emperor of the Sea` (KBS), `Beauty beyond Imagination` (KBS), "School 2"