Kim Kap-soo (Korean: 김갑수; born April 7, 1957) is a South Korean actor. Since his acting debut in 1977, Kim has had a long career on the stage, in television dramas and film. In addition to acting full-time, he also has his own master class acting studio.
Career
Kim Kap-soo began his acting career in 1977 as the first generation of the Hyundai Theater.[1]
Kim Kap-soo gained recognition for his outstanding performance in the 1984 play "The Silence of the Master," which portrayed the life of Han Yong-un (Monk Manhae). Kim dedicatedly portrayed the role of Han Yong-un for three consecutive months at the Seoul Sesil Theater.[2][3]
He further solidified his reputation with roles in movies like The Taebaek Mountain and "Horrible Love." In 2000, in the KBS1 drama Taejo Wang Geon, Kim Gap-soo shines as a loyal royal scribe, showcasing his talent and establishing himself as a standout in the series.[3]
He, who is also the head of the theater company 'Actors' World', took time between his appearances in movies and dramas to perform the charity play 'Tongbuk-eo' for the underprivileged in 10 cities across the country, including Incheon, Gwacheon, and Pyeongchang, at the end of 2008. He found the source of his strength to be a 'veteran' in movies and TV dramas in his 25 years of theater experience.[4]
^Kim Ji-won (February 14, 2022). "[공식] 정우 주연 '뜨거운 피', 3월 23일 개봉 확정" [[Official] 'Hot Blood', starring Jung Woo, confirmed for release on March 23rd] (in Korean). Ten Asia. Archived from the original on April 4, 2023. Retrieved February 14, 2022 – via Naver.
^Jo Ji-young (May 16, 2022). "[공식] 정우 주연 '뜨거운피', 미공개 장면 추가된 확장판 26일 개봉 확정" [[Official] 'Hot Blood', starring Jung Woo, confirmed for release on the 26th, an extended version with unreleased scenes] (in Korean). Sports Chosun. Archived from the original on April 4, 2023. Retrieved May 16, 2022 – via Naver.
^Lee Joo-won (December 11, 2021). "'지리산' 주지훈 동생 이선빈, 전지현에 "그동안 감사했다" ['Mt. Jirisan' Joo Ji-hoon's younger brother Lee Sun-bin and Jun Ji-hyun "Thank you for that] (in Korean). iMBC. Archived from the original on April 4, 2023. Retrieved December 11, 2021 – via Naver.
^Jo Ji-young (May 13, 2022). "[공식] '명품배우' 김갑수, 김세정 주연 '오늘의 웹툰' 출연 확정" [[Official] 'Luxury Actors' Kim Gap-soo and Kim Se-jeong to appear in 'Today's Webtoon' confirmed] (in Korean). Sports Chosun. Archived from the original on May 13, 2022. Retrieved May 13, 2022 – via Naver.
^Hong Se-young (April 4, 2023). "[단독] 김갑수 '눈물의 여왕' 출연…김수현·김지원과 호흡" [[Exclusive] Appearance in Kim Kap-soo's 'Queen of Tears'... Breathing with Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Ji-won] (in Korean). Sports Donga. Retrieved April 4, 2023 – via Naver.
^Kim Myung-mi (May 28, 2021). "김갑수 '아직 최선을 다하지 않았을 뿐' 출연확정…박해준 만난다(공식입장)" ["Kim Gap-soo confirmed to appear in 'I just didn't do my best'...Meet Park Hae-jun (official position)"] (in Korean). Newsen. Archived from the original on April 4, 2023. Retrieved May 28, 2021 – via Naver.
^Lee Woong-hee (September 17, 2021). "KBS2 신규 예능 '갓파더' 이순재, 주현, 김갑수 '국민 아버지' 출격" [KBS2 new entertainment 'Godfather' Lee Soon-jae, Joo-hyeon, Kim Gap-soo's 'National Father' scramble]. Sports Seoul (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 4, 2023. Retrieved September 17, 2021 – via Naver.
^Son Bong-seok (January 6, 2022). "장민호, 신곡 '정답은 없다' 뮤비 공개…김갑수X뮤지 깜짝 출연" [Minho Jang, new song 'There is no right answer' MV released... Kim Gap-soo X Muse made a surprise appearance] (in Korean). Sports Kyunghyang. Archived from the original on January 6, 2022. Retrieved January 6, 2022 – via Naver.
^Lee Seung-rok (December 25, 2021). "라비·홍성흔 가족, 생애 단 한번뿐인 신인상 쾌거 [KBS연예대상]" [Ravi and Hong Seong-heon's family, a once-in-a-lifetime Rookie of the Year award [KBS Entertainment Awards]] (in Korean). My Daily. Archived from the original on December 26, 2021. Retrieved December 26, 2021 – via Naver.
