Kim Min-jae
Kim in 2022
Born (1996-11-01) November 1, 1996 (age 27)
Daegu, South Korea
Other namesReal.be
EducationChung Ang University
Occupations
  • Actor
  • rapper
Years active2015–present
AgentYAMYAM Entertainment
Korean name
Hangul
Revised RomanizationKim Min-jae
McCune–ReischauerKim Minchae

Kim Min-jae (Korean: 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 & 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.

Early life and education

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]

Career

2014–2015: Debut and Show Me the Money 4

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 soundtrack of My First Time with Park So-dam and Lee Yi-kyung,[11] and "Star" for the soundtrack 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]

2016–present: Rising popularity

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 & 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]

In 2023, Kim reprised his role of Park Eun-tak in Dr. Romantic 3.[33]

Personal life

Military service

In February 2023, Kim told the media that he plans to enlist in the mandatory military service this year or in 2024.[34] On September 6, 2023, Kim's agency announced that Kim would enter military service on September 18. After completing basic training, Kim will be sent to the Army band Unit.[35]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2018 Love+Sling Sung-woong [19]
Feng Shui Crown Prince Hyomyeong Cameo [20]
Swing Kids voice of Ro Ki-Jin Cameo [36]

Television series

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2014 Forever Young Kay [4]
I Need Romance 3 Idol trainee Cameo [4]
2015 Persevere, Goo Hae-ra Sa Gi-joon [5]
The Producers Himself Cameo (Episode 4, 10, 12) [6]
Second 20s Kim Min-soo [9]
My First Time Seo Ji-an [10]
2016 My Little Baby Yoon Min [15]
2016–2023 Dr. Romantic Park Eun-tak Season 1–3 [16][24]
2016 Guardian: The Lonely and Great God Wang Yeo Cameo (Episode 1, 7–13) [16][24]
2017 Hit the Top Lee Ji-hoon [18]
2018 Tempted Lee Se-joo [21]
Mr. Sunshine adult Do-mi Cameo (Episode 24) [37]
2019 Flower Crew: Joseon Marriage Agency Ma Hoon [22]
2020 Do You Like Brahms? Park Joon-Young [25]
2021 Dali & Cocky Prince Jin Moo-hak [29]
2022–2023 Poong, the Joseon Psychiatrist Yoo Se-poong Season 1–2 [38]

Web series

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2023 Bloodhounds Kim Jae-min Cameo (Episode 7–8) [39]

Television shows

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2015 Show Me the Money 4 Contestant Episode 1–2 [7]
Mari and Me Cast member [40]
2016 Celebrity Bromance (Season 1) with BTS' V (Episode 1–4) [41]

Hosting

Title Date Notes Ref.
Show! Music Core November 21, 2015 – September 24, 2016 with Kim Sae-ron [13]

Music video appearances

Year Song title Artist Ref.
2015 "Celepretty" Park Bo-ram [42]
"Good Luck" Hong Dae-kwang [43]
2017 "Would U" Red Velvet [44]
2019 "Heart" 이 마음 Punch [45]

Discography

Singles

Title Year Album
"Star"
(with Solar) 		2015 Second 20s soundtrack
"Our Feeling"
(Lee Yoon Chan feat. Kim Min-jae, Park So-dam & Lee Yi-kyung) 		My First Time soundtrack
"Dream"
(with Younha)[46] 		2017 Hit the Top soundtrack
"That's The Way It Goes
(ft. Kim Min-jae [Real.be])"[47] 		2018 Prison Playbook soundtrack
"I'm Jealous"
(Punch ft. Kim Min-jae [Real.be])[28] 		2021 Full Bloom
"Thank You for the Memories"
(with Dr. Romantic 3 cast)[48] 		2023 Romantic Doctor 3 soundtrack

Awards and nominations

Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremony Year Category Nominee / Work Result Ref.
APAN Star Awards 2018 Best New Actor Tempted Nominated [49]
2021 Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries Do You Like Brahms? Nominated [50][51]
Asia Artist Awards 2020 Popularity Award (Actor) Kim Min-jae Nominated [52]
Baeksang Arts Awards 2017 Best New Actor – Television Dr. Romantic Nominated [53]
MBC Drama Awards 2018 Best New Actor Tempted Nominated [54]
KBS Drama Awards 2021 Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries Dali & Cocky Prince Won [31]
Best Couple Award Kim Min-jae with Park Gyu-young
Dali and the Cocky Prince 		Won [55]
SBS Drama Awards 2016 New Star Award Dr. Romantic Won [56]
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]
2023 Excellence Award, Actor in a Seasonal Drama Dr. Romantic 3 Nominated [57]
The Seoul Awards 2017 Best New Actor (Drama) Hit the Top Nominated [58]

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