10 Things About “Start-up” Actor Kim Do Wan (who plays Yong San)

Kim Do Wan is currently starring as the engineering major and AI developer Kim Yong San in the on-going drama “Start-up.” Here are 10 things you might want to know about the actor.

1.) He was born on March 8, 1995, and is currently 25 years old.


2.) His debut works were in the web dramas “SEVENTEEN” and “YELLOW.”

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3.) His first Korean drama appearance was in 2018. For two years, the actor starred in several series including “She Knows Everything,” “How To Buy A Friend,” “At Eighteen,” “12 Nights,” and “Tempted.”


4.) Kim Do Was was also in the films “Miss & Mrs. Cops,” “Park Hwa Young,” and “Cheese In The Trap.”

5.) He is under Awesome ENT, which also house Park Seo Joon, Lee Hyun Woo, Kim Yoo Jung, and Yura.


6.) He had to bulk up for his role as swimmer athlete Seo Tae Hwa in “She Knows Everything.”

7.) He has a dog named Louis.

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8.) He seems to have a thing for taking mirror selfies!


9.) He said in an interview that he’s actually an introvert, and, unlike Yong San, he’s actually not that good at math.


10.) He mentioned in an interview for BNT that his role model is “Strangers” 1 and 2 actor Jo Seung Woo.

Who else is hoping for Korean drama lead role featuring Kim Do Wan?

BONUS: Here’s a cute childhood photo of the actor.

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