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Kim Sung-kyu (Korean: 김성규; born January 6, 1986) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his roles in crime thriller The Outlaws (2017) and in the Netflix series Kingdom (2019).[1] He won the Best New Actor award at the Golden Cinematography Awards for his performance in the film The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil (2019).
Kim began his acting career in a theater company at the age of twenty-seven, spanning approximately five years. During this period, he focused on original plays and adaptations of classics rather than commercial productions with mass appeal. He frequently portrayed complex, often heavy characters who navigated significant hardships, personal awakenings, or confronting death. To support himself, Kim held various part-time jobs, including working at a lunchbox shop and a supermarket, moving furniture for commercial buildings such as courthouses, and assisting with stage setup.[2]
Kim's career breakthrough occurred with his role as the antagonist Yang-tae in the 2017 film The Outlaws. His portrayal was noted for his intense physical and psychological commitment to the role. Kim underwent a significant physical transformation, including shaving his eyebrows and losing over 5 kilograms. He aimed for a gaunt, perpetually "hungry" appearance, achieved by walking extensively and frequenting saunas. This dedication was recognized by the film's production and makeup teams, who commended his collaborative approach to character design. Contrasting this with his earlier film works, Kim noted that he found the complexity of Yang-tae's character to be particularly compelling.[3]
↑Jo Ji-young (April 18, 2022). "[공식] '명량' 이후 8년 만의 신작 '한산: 용의 출현', 7월말 개봉 확정"[[Official] 'Hansan: Appearance of the Dragon', the first new work in 8 years since 'Myeongryang', to be released at the end of July] (in Korean). Sports Chosun. Retrieved April 18, 2022– via Naver.
↑Kim, Bo-young (September 19, 2023). "이순신 최후의 전투…김윤석 '노량: 죽음의 바다' 12월 개봉"[Lee Soon-sin's last battle...Kim Yoon-seok's 'Noryang: Sea of Death' opens in December] (in Korean). E-Daily. Retrieved September 19, 2023– via Naver.
↑Jeong Tae-gun (May 26, 2021). "김성규, '어느 날' 합류…김수현X차승원과 호흡 [공식]"[Kim Seong-gyu joins 'One Day'... Breathing with Kim Soo-hyun X Cha Seung-won [Official]]. TenAsia (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved May 26, 2021.
↑Bae Hyo-joo (August 16, 2021). "연상호 원작 '돼지의 왕' 김동욱X김성규X채정안 캐스팅 확정[공식]"[Casting confirmed for Kim Dong-wook X Kim Seong-gyu X Chae Jung-an in 'The King of Pigs' by Yeon Sang-ho [official]]. Newsen (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved August 16, 2021.
↑Choi, Na-young (June 24, 2023). "빌드업 마친 '악귀' 이제 시작.."악귀가 김태리의 어떤 욕망 들어줄지가 관전 포인트"["After the Build-Up, 'Demon' Now Starts..."What Desires Will the Demon Grant Kim Tae Ri?] (in Korean). Osen. Retrieved June 24, 2023– via Naver.
↑Jang, Ah-reum (February 22, 2023). "[단독] 김성규 '파친코' 시즌2 합류…대세 행보"[[Exclusive] Kim Seong-gyu joins 'Pachinko' Season 2... popular move] (in Korean). News1via=Naver. Retrieved February 22, 2023.
↑Lee, Mi-ji (October 15, 2025). [단독]김성규, '김부장' 캐스팅..소지섭과 호흡 맞춘다[[Exclusive] Kim Sung-kyu Cast in Agent Kim Reactivated..To Work Alongside So Ji-sub]. Herald Muse (in Korean). Retrieved May 24, 2026.
↑Yang, Hyeong-mo (2016-10-11). [아이러브스테이지] 연극 플라나리아 "사랑하지 않는 자, 유죄"[[I Love Stage] Play Planaria "He Who Does Not Love Is Guilty"]. Sports Donga (in Korean). Retrieved 2026-06-28– via Naver News.
↑2017년 밀양여름공연예술축제 - 플라나리아[2017 Miryang Summer Performing Arts Festival - Planaria]. Interpark (in Korean). Retrieved 2026-06-28.
↑Kim, Yang-su (November 11, 2025). 김선호x양경원x김성규 연극 '비밀통로', 2월13일 대학로 개막[Kim Seon-ho, Yang Kyung-won, and Kim Sung-kyu's play "Secret Passage" opens in Daehangno on February 13th]. Joy News24 (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 30, 2026. Retrieved March 30, 2026.
↑Park, Soo-in (2021-03-12). 김성규, 황금촬영상 남우신인상 "첫 수상 '악인전' 함께한 분들께 감사"[Kim Sung-kyu, Golden Cinematography Awards Best New Actor: "First win, thanks to everyone I worked with for 'The Villain'"]. Newsen (in Korean). Retrieved 2026-06-28– via Naver.
