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Won Bin (Kim Do-jin) was born on 10 November, 1977 in Jeongseon County, Gangwon Province, South Korea, is a South Korean actor (born 1977). Discover Won Bin's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 46 years old?

Popular As Kim Do-jin
Occupation Actor
Age 46 years old
Zodiac Sign Scorpio
Born 10 November 1977
Birthday 10 November
Birthplace Jeongseon County, Gangwon Province, South Korea
Nationality South Korea

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Won Bin Height, Weight & Measurements

At 46 years old, Won Bin height is 1.80m .

Physical Status
Height 1.80m
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Who Is Won Bin's Wife?

His wife is Lee Na-young (m. 2015)

Family
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Wife Lee Na-young (m. 2015)
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Children 1

Won Bin Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Won Bin worth at the age of 46 years old? Won Bin’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from South Korea. We have estimated Won Bin's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
Salary in 2023 Under Review
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Source of Income Actor

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1977

Kim Do-jin (born on November 10, 1977), professionally known as Won Bin, is a South Korean actor.

1995

In November 1995, a cable television station was looking to recruit and hire new actors; Won Bin applied and was accepted in his last semester of high school.

He started to take acting classes at the station's headquarters and appeared in several dramas.

The following month, Won Bin signed an acting contract with a talent agency.

1997

Won Bin made his screen debut with a supporting role in the 1997 drama film Propose.

1998

His role in Ready Go! (1998) helped hone his acting skills.

After Ready Go!, he took a break and entered a college called Paekche Institute of the Arts in 1998 to take acting classes.

1999

In 1999, Won Bin came back to the screen with a lead role in drama Kwangki from which he was recognized as a promising young actor and a teen heartthrob.

2000

He first gained wide popularity in 2000 after starring in the KBS's television series Autumn in My Heart.

One of the most selective actors in the Korean entertainment industry, he has starred in only five films to date, Guns & Talks, Taegukgi, My Brother, Mother and The Man from Nowhere.

He made his big breakthrough in 2000 with drama Tough Guy's Love (Kkokji) and Autumn in My Heart.

His role as a rebellious youngest son in Kkokji proved his acting potential and his role in the widely successful drama landed him on the A-list for Korean performers.

Autumn in My Heart gained wide popularity in Asia and he became one of the most popular Korean actors in Korea and Asia as well.

2002

In 2002, Won Bin was involved in the first South Korea and Japan joint production drama Friends.

2004

Won Bin also had roles in a number of popular films, including Guns & Talks and My Brother, but it is his portrayal of the sensitive younger brother in the blockbuster war film Taegukgi (2004) that cemented his international fame.

With the success of the critically acclaimed Taegukgi, recognition of his acting skills has reached an ever-wider international audience.

Taegukgi was the best selling film in South Korea in 2004 with 11.75 million admissions.

His career was interrupted by his mandatory service to the South Korean Army.

2005

After graduating from the Graduate School of Arts in Yong-In University in 2005, Won Bin started his military duty in November 2005 and stationed at the Korean Demilitarized Zone, a position for which he volunteered.

2006

On June 2, 2006, the military officially confirmed that Won Bin would be no longer active.

The decision was made by the military when Won Bin sustained injury to his ACL.

He had undergone surgery and was officially discharged on June 7, 2006.

After the surgery, he had gone through rehabilitation program for more than one year to recover from the injury.

2007

Won Bin was appointed as UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador of the Korean Committee on September 6, 2007.

He has participated in various programs and charity events in Korea for UNICEF from that time on, and has appeared in several promotional videos.

2008

In April 2008, Won Bin confirmed that his next film would be Mother directed by Bong Joon-ho.

Filming started in September 2008 and finished in February 2009.

2009

The film was selected to compete in the Un Certain Regard section of the 2009 Cannes Film Festival.

2010

He was Gallup Korea's Film Actor of the Year in 2010 and 2011.

Won Bin was born and raised in Jeongseon County in Gangwon Province, South Korea.

He is the fifth and youngest child, with one brother and three sisters.

His father was formerly employed in a mine and his mother worked on a farm; both of his parents are now retired.

As was common for other children living in mountainous regions, Won Bin spent most of his time playing around with friends in the mountains and rivers, and later explained: "I came back home most nights at sunset with a black and dusty face."

He was frequently shy, introspective, and quiet, character traits that would continue to follow him throughout adulthood.

While not talkative or outgoing, he excelled at athletics.

Won Bin started taekwondo lessons and now holds a black belt.

As a young boy, he initially planned to become a car mechanic due to his interest in car racing and motorcycling.

Won Bin graduated from a mechanical high school, where he studied car repair and mechanics.

This was followed by the 2010 film The Man from Nowhere, his final film appearance to date.

2013

In July 2013, news broke that Won Bin and actress Lee Na-young were in a relationship.