Kim Min-jae (Hangul: 김민재) also known as Real.be, is a South Korean actor and rapper. He starred in television series Second 20s (2015), My First Time (2015), Dr. Romantic (2016), Guardian: The Lonely and Great God (2016), Tempted (2018), Flower Crew: Joseon Marriage Agency (2019), Dr. Romantic 2 (2020), Do You Like Brahms? (2020), Dali and Cocky Prince (2021), and Poong, the Joseon Psychiatrist (2022). He was also a contestant in the rap competition Show Me the Money 4 in 2015.
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Born | (1996-11-01) November 1, 1996 (age 26) Daegu, South Korea |
Other names | Real.be |
Education | Chung Ang University |
Occupation |
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Years active | 2015–present |
Agent | YAMYAM Entertainment |
Korean name | |
Hangul | |
Revised Romanization | Kim Min-jae |
McCune–Reischauer | Kim Minchae |
Kim studied composition and piano-playing at a music academy in middle school. Kim then auditioned for CJ E&M and became a first generation trainee of the company[1] for four years from his first year of high school, at Seoul Performing Arts High School (SOPA).[2]
Since March 2016, Kim attends Chung-Ang University.[3]
Kim was featured in music stages of CJ E&M artists as a rapper since 2014 and was one of the first generation of trainees from CJ E&M.[2] Kim debuted as an actor in 2014 in a joint South Korean-Vietnamese drama Forever Young.[4] He also had a cameo role in the tvN drama I Need Romance 3 (2014) as an idol singer preparing for debut.[4]
While he was preparing for his debut as an idol singer, he was cast in Mnet's drama Perseverance Goo Hae-ra in 2015 after going through several auditions.[4][5] Kim then made a cameo appearance in KBS2's drama The Producers as one of 2 Days & 1 Night – Season 5 cast members.[6] In June the same year, Kim joined the rap competition Show Me the Money 4 as a contestant.[7][8]
Kim was then cast in supporting roles in the dramas Second 20s (2015)[9] and My First Time (2015).[10] Kim also featured in the singles "Our Feeling" for the OST of My First Time with Park So-dam and Lee Yi-kyung,[11] and "Star" for the OST of Second 20s with Mamamoo's Solar.[12]
On November 21, 2015, Kim, alongside Kim Sae-ron, started hosting MBC's music program Show! Music Core.[13] They left the show in September 2016.[14]
In 2016, Kim featured in MBC's family drama My Little Baby.[15] Kim then featured in the medical drama Dr. Romantic and received a New Star award for his role at the SBS Drama Awards.[16] He also made a special appearance in tvN's hit fantasy drama Guardian: The Lonely and Great God (2016), which garnered him increased recognition.[17]
In 2017, Kim starred in KBS2' variety drama Hit the Top.[18] The same year, Kim was cast in the film Love+Sling which marked his big screen debut.[19] He was also cast in Feng Shui, the third installment of the "divining art trilogy" by Han Jae-rim.[20]
In 2018, Kim was cast to play a wealthy playboy in MBC's romance thriller Tempted.[21]
In 2019, Kim starred in the youth historical drama Flower Crew: Joseon Marriage Agency which marked his first leading role.[22] In June, Kim signed up with a new agency YamYam Entertainment.[23]
In 2020, Kim reprised his role of Park Eun-tak in Dr. Romantic 2.[24] The same year he starred in SBS drama Do You Like Brahms?, playing Park Joon-young, a world-renowned pianist[25] for which he received Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries Fantasy/Romance Drama[26] and Best Couple Award with Park Eun-bin[27] at 2020 SBS Drama Awards.
In 2021, Kim participated in composing the lyrics of "I'm Jealous" on his label mate Punch's second mini album FULL BLOOM.[28] Later that year, Kim starred in the drama Dali and Cocky Prince, which premiered in September on KBS2.[29] He played the role of Jin Moo-hak, rich young man who has little education and no background but knows to make money[30] for which he received Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries at 2021 KBS Drama Awards.[31]
In 2022, Kim played the titular Yoo Se-poong in the tvN historical medical drama Poong, the Joseon Psychiatrist.[32]
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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2018 | Love+Sling | Sung-woong | Lead role | [19] |
Feng Shui | Crown Prince Hyomyeong | Cameo | [20] | |
Swing Kids | voice of Ro Ki-Jin | Cameo | [33] | |
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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2014 | Forever Young | Kay | [4] | |
I Need Romance 3 | Idol trainee | Cameo | ||
2015 | Persevere, Goo Hae-ra | Sa Gi-joon | Supporting role | [5] |
The Producers | Himself | Cameo (Episode 4, 10, 12) | [6] | |
Second 20s | Kim Min-soo | Supporting role | [9] | |
My First Time | Seo Ji-an | Main role | [10] | |
2016 | My Little Baby | Yoon Min | Supporting role | [15] |
2016–2023 | Dr. Romantic | Park Eun-tak | Supporting role (Season 1–3) | [16][24] |
2016 | Guardian: The Lonely and Great God | Wang Yeo | Cameo (Episode 1, 7–13) | |
2017 | Hit the Top | Lee Ji-hoon | Main role | [18] |
2018 | Tempted | Lee Se-joo | [21] | |
Mr. Sunshine | adult Do-mi | Cameo (Episode 24) | [34] | |
2019 | Flower Crew: Joseon Marriage Agency | Ma Hoon | Lead role | [22] |
2020 | Do You Like Brahms? | Park Joon-Young | [25] | |
2021 | Dali and Cocky Prince | Jin Moo-hak | [29] | |
2022–2023 | Poong, the Joseon Psychiatrist | Yoo Se-poong | Lead role (Season 1–2) | [35] |
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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2015 | Show Me the Money 4 | Contestant | Episode 1–2 | [7] |
Mari and Me | Cast member | [36] | ||
2016 | Celebrity Bromance (Season 1) | Cast member | with BTS' V (Episode 1–4) | [37] |
Title | Date | Notes | Ref. |
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Show! Music Core | November 21, 2015 – September 24, 2016 | with Kim Sae-ron | [13] |
Year | Song title | Artist | Ref. |
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2015 | "Celepretty" | Park Boram | [38] |
"Good Luck" | Hong Dae-kwang | [39] | |
2017 | "Would U" | Red Velvet | [40] |
2019 | "이 마음 (Heart)" | Punch | [41] |
Title | Year | Album |
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"Star" (with Solar) |
2015 | Second 20s OST |
"Our Feeling" (Lee Yoon Chan feat. Kim Min-jae, Park So-dam & Lee Yi-kyung) |
My First Time OST | |
"Dream" (with Younha)[42] |
2017 | Hit the Top OST |
"That's The Way It Goes (ft. Kim Min-jae (REAL.BE))"[43] |
2018 | Prison Playbook OST |
"I'm Jealous" (Punch ft. Kim Min-jae (REAL.BE)) [28] |
2021 | FULL BLOOM |
Year | Album | Song | Lyrics | |
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Credited | With | |||
2015 | Twenty Again OST | "Star" | Yes | Cosmic Sound, Cosmos |
2017 | Hit the Top OST | "Dream" | Yes | Ji Hoon |
2021 | FULL BLOOM | "I'm Jealous" | Yes | Punch |
Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee / Work | Result | Ref. |
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APAN Star Awards | 2018 | Best New Actor | Tempted | Nominated | [44] |
2021 | Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries | Do You Like Brahms? | Nominated | [45][46] | |
Asia Artist Awards | 2020 | Popularity Award (Actor) | Kim Min-jae | Nominated | [47] |
Baeksang Arts Awards | 2017 | Best New Actor – Television | Dr. Romantic | Nominated | [48] |
MBC Drama Awards | 2018 | Best New Actor | Tempted | Nominated | [49] |
KBS Drama Awards | 2021 | Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries | Dali and Cocky Prince | Won | [31] |
Best Couple Award | Kim Min-jae with Park Gyu-young Dali and the Cocky Prince |
Won | [50] | ||
SBS Drama Awards | 2016 | New Star Award | Dr. Romantic | Won | [51] |
2020 | Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries Fantasy/Romance Drama | Do You Like Brahms? | Won | [26] | |
Best Couple Award | Kim Min-jae with Park Eun-bin Do You Like Brahms? |
Won | [27] | ||
Soompi Awards | 2019 | Best Supporting Actor | Tempted | Nominated | [52] |
The Seoul Awards | 2017 | Best New Actor (Drama) | Hit the Top | Nominated | [53] |