Kim Young-dae (김영대; 金永大) is a South Korean actor and model born on March 2, 1996. He began his career in 2017 in several web series, before landing supporting roles on television in Item and Office Watch 3. His popularity skyrocketed in 2019 when he played Oh Nam-joo, one of the main characters in the fantasy drama Extraordinary You.
He then cemented his rise to fame with the role of Joo Seok-hoon in the three seasons of The Penthouse: War in Life, a massive hit with audiences that brought him widespread recognition. After Cheat on Me, If You Can, he finally cemented his status as a leading man with the romantic comedy Sh**ting Stars, and then broadened his range in the historical series The Forbidden Marriage and fantasy romance Moon in the Day.
In 2024, Kim Young-dae captivates audiences in No Gain, No Love, where he forms a beloved on-screen couple with Shin Min-a, while also appearing in the family thriller Perfect Family. The following year, he played Ham Ji-woo in To the Moon and Yun Jun-seo in the dark melodrama Dear X, alongside Kim Yoo-jung. He also makes a cameo appearance in I Am a Running Mate. In 2026, he is one of the virtual boyfriends in the Netflix series Boyfriend on Demand.
Kim Young-dae begins his mandatory military service on April 20, 2026. After completing his basic training, he joins the 12th Infantry Division’s military band and is expected to be discharged in October 2027.
Thanks to his elegance, his romantic charm, and his willingness to take on darker roles, Kim Young-dae has established himself as one of the most popular actors of his generation.
