ACTOR YOU NEED TO KNOW: KIM JI-HOON

The Ballerina' star is a seasoned and super stylish actor. He's perpetually on point, especially sartorially adding to who he becomes on screen

- DEBASHREE DUTTA

What intrigues me about Kim Ji-hoon is his image of Choi Pro, a hardened criminal, in Ballerina (2023); it sort of eclipsed those roles he's often noted for-portrayals in romantic comedies. Thus, his performance in Ballerina, which [honestly speaking] first drew me to Kim Ji-hoon, will be central to this piece.

Kim allegedly started as a video jockey in the variety show Hotline (2001), with an acting debut hot on heels in the drama Loving You (2002). Ever since, he's had parts in TV, film, and web-based projects-including Daughters-in-Law (2007), Love Marriage (Matchmaker's Lover, 2008), Stars Falling from the Sky (Wish Upon a Star, 2010), Natalie (2010), Joseon X-Files (2010), Cute Guys (2012), Goddess of Marriage (2013), Jang Bo-ri Is Here! (2014), Flower of Evil (2020), Money Heist: Korea-Joint Economic Area (2022), Love to Hate You (2023)-and Ballerina of course.