Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1971-01-10
- Born Place: Namyangju, Gyeonggi, South Korea
Also Known As:
김희원, Kim Hui-won, 金熙元, 金希沅, Hee-won Kim, Kim Hee-won
Kim Hie-won
Kim Hee-won (born January 10, 1971) is a versatile South Korean actor and director, widely recognized for his impactful supporting and character roles in both film and television since 2007. He initially gained experience in stage musicals before making his screen debut. Some of his most notable film appearances include "The Man from Nowhere" (2010), "Mr. Go" (2013), and the critically acclaimed "The Merciless" (2017), for which he won Best Supporting Actor at the 26th Buil Film Awards. On the television front, he has been featured in popular dramas like "Misaeng: Incomplete Life" (2014), "Angry Mom" (2015), "The Light in Your Eyes" (2019), "Moving" (2023), and "Behind Your Touch" (2023).More recently, Kim Hee-won has also ventured into directing, with notable works including the hit tvN series "Vincenzo" (2021), "Little Women" (2022), and "Queen of Tears" (2024), earning him recognition and nominations for his directorial prowess. In the 2025 action-comedy film "Hi-Five," he stars as Heo Yak-seon, a factory manager who gains the unique ability to heal others' wounds with his hands after receiving a liver transplant. His role in "Hi-Five" highlights his continued presence as a key actor in the Korean film industry.
