Kim Young Dae is considered among 2021 rising actors who fans would love to see more on Kdramas and movies, showcasing his diversity as an actor.
Definitely a leading man material, the 25-year-old heartthrob swooned everyone with his stunning looks and charming aura in the mega-hit series "The Penthouse."
He took on the role of Han Ji Hyun's twin, Joo Seok Hoon, whose love interest is Kim Hyun Soo's character.
The viewers saw him flourish from season 1 to season 3 and become one of Kdrama's rising stars and probably a sought-after leading man one day.
Kim Young Dae Net Worth 2021: How Much is the Rising Star's Wealth after Starring in 'The Penthouse?'
The South Korean heartthrob debuted his career in 2017 and starred in numerous Kdramas like "It's Okay to Be Sensitive" and "Extraordinary You," however, it was the makjang trilogy that skyrocketed his fame.
According to whatsthenetworth.com, Kim Young Dae's net worth is approximately 2 million USD, where a big chunk of his wealth is from his career as an actor and a slew of endorsements.
In a report cited by an outlet, the actor is among the stars favored by several brands - from cosmetic to clothing brands, who want to get him as their ambassador.
He is currently the face of Emporio Armani, Philips electric razor and retail brand ID Look.
Adding to the list of his achievements are magazine covers from Vogue Korea, Allure and more.
Kim Young Dae Talks About Starring in 'The Penthouse: War in Life' and Being Compared to Kang Dong Won
There's no denying that Kim Young Dae is among the freshest faces of Hallyu; however, did you know that he is being compared to Kang Dong Won because of their resemblance.
In 2020, the "Cheat On Me If You Can" star guested in Jo Woo Jong's KBS "Cool FM" radio show where he talked about being dubbed as Jo the "Kang Dong Won look alike."
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He says that he is grateful for looking like the "Peninsula" star; however, he says that he is not paying too much attention to it and would instead "work hard" to show his capability as an actor.
In terms of having a role model in the industry, Kim Young Dae revealed that he doesn't have a specific one in mind.
"I think acting requires you to reflect on yourself and figure out what specific charms you have," he explained, adding, "Instead of imitating someone else, I try to reflect more on myself."
Did You Know?: Kim Young Dae Spent Years Studying in China
The actor almost relieved his character, Joo Seok Hoon, after studying in a prestigious university.
Of course, it was not in the iconic Cheong Ah Arts School but at the distinguished Fudan University in Shanghai, China, taking up commerce.
Interestingly during his first year, he bumped into a CEO of an entertainment label and the rest is history for Kim Young Dae.
