Kim Dong Hee has built a versatile career over the years, delivering memorable performances across a wide range of genres.
His credits include popular Korean dramas such as The Great Queen Seondeok, Pasta, and Gye Baek, as well as the sports film Perfect Game. Now 48, he is also widely known as the younger brother of legendary actress Kim Hye Soo.
Kim Dong Hee married Kim Min Kyung in December 2010. The couple welcomed their daughter, Yeon Soo, in late 2009, before officially getting married a year later. Kim Hye Soo made headlines when she attended her brother’s wedding despite her busy filming schedule. She drew attention for warmly holding her baby niece throughout the ceremony, showing their close family bond.
Yeon Soo later gained public attention in 2019 when she appeared on a reality TV show. She went with her father to a birthday party for his friend, singer Kim Chang Yeol, and quickly caught people’s attention. Viewers were impressed by her striking looks and calm presence, with many saying she resembles her aunt Kim Hye Soo when she was younger.
Comedian Son Heon Soo even said he initially thought she was a child actress. Kim Chang Yeol also shared that Yeon Soo is the niece that Kim Hye Soo is especially close to.
Their close relationship has been highlighted on other shows as well. On Running Man, singer Kim Jong Kook shared that Kim Hye Soo once brought Yeon Soo to visit the filming set. Kim Dong Hee also recently posted a drawing made by his daughter, now 17, which warmed fans and highlighted their close family bond.
These stories and past clips have drawn a lot of attention online. Many netizens commented on how much Yeon Soo resembles a young Kim Hye Soo, joking that strong genes clearly run in the family. With their star power and close relationship, some fans are even wondering if Yeon Soo might one day follow in her family’s footsteps and pursue acting.
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