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Kim Seon-ho (born 8 March 1986) is a South Korean actor. He has received various accolades. He debuted as a theater actor, then began his acting career on television, notably in the television series Good Manager (2017). After his acting breakthrough in Start-up (2020) as Han Ji-pyeong, Kim's career took off. In 2021, Kim gained widespread international attention for his portrayal of Hong Ban-jang in tvN's romantic comedy drama Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha.

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  • [Q. 200대1 경쟁률 뚫고 완벽한 차도남 경민 역 캐스팅]
    옥탑방’은 대학로 남자배우들이 한번쯤 해보고 싶어하는 역할이에요. 키 크고, 잘 생기고, 연기가 된다 싶은 젊은 남자배우들은 죄다 이 오디션에 지망하거든요. 이번에 무려 200대 1의 경쟁을 뚫고 캐스팅이 됐어요. 오디션 때 저의 다양한 면모와 순발력을 어필하는 데 주력했어요. 다른 배우들과 다른 매력, 디렉션을 빠르게 캐치할 수 있음을 연출자에게 신뢰시켜야 하니까요. 말투, 표정, 웃음 등 머리부터 발끝까지 경민에 가깝게 연출했어요.
    • [Q. Cast as the perfect "cold city guy," Kyung-min, after a 200-to-1 competition]
      Rooftop Room Cat is a role that male actors in Daehangno aspire to play at least once. Tall, good-looking young actors who can act all audition for this role. This time, I was cast after overcoming an intense competition of 200-to-1. During the audition, I focused on showcasing my diverse qualities and quick thinking. I had to convince the director that I could bring a different charm and quickly grasp the direction compared to other actors. I directed everything from my speech and expressions to my laughter to closely resemble Kyung-min from head to toe.
    • Interview, Kim Seon-ho, the man who lives with a 'rooftop cat' in Sports Q (September 17, 2014)
  • I was glad to just be able to work together, and I feel like my worldview got wider. I also felt a lot of different emotions after observing the attitude of the actors I worked with. I thought I should be an actor who thinks even more deeply than I do now, and also one that can help motivate others. Start Up was a drama that was like a gift that allowed me to meet Han Ji-pyeong. I'm super happy and grateful that many people are recognizing the effort I put into portraying Han Ji-pyeong’s character.
  • When I act, I feel a sense of ecstasy being able to portray different characters,” he said. “Being able to intensely focus on one character and essentially live as that character is something that draws me to acting. The fact that there are people who watch the character that I portray through my acting in itself is something that makes me happy. Because of the love and attention of viewers, I am able to improve, and continuously want to improve.
  • In stage acting, we can interact with the audience live, so we know their response right away. I think the audience contributes to the play as well because their laughter, or even the sound of their breathing instigates our next move or spurs us to do something more. That was an ecstatic feeling that I cannot forget.
  • 대중들의 시선이 무섭진 않아요. 단지 배우로서 작품에 누가 될까봐 걱정되는 마음이 더 커요. 물론 누군가 저에 대해 안 좋게 얘기한다면 기분이 좋진 않겠지만 그걸 두려워하면 안 될 것 같아요. 배우로서 받아들일 건 겸허히 받아들이고 내 기준 안에서 잘 판단해서 바로 설 수 있어야 한다고 생각해요. 크게 바라는 건 없어요. 연기 칭찬을 들어야겠다는 대단한 포부보다는 ‘김선호가 이런 누아르도 잘 어울리네?’ 하고 재밌게 봐주신다면 기쁠 것 같아요.
    • I'm not afraid of the public’s gaze. What worries me more is the fear of becoming a burden to the work as an actor. Of course, if someone speaks badly about me, it wouldn’t feel good, but I don’t think I should be afraid of that. As an actor, I believe I should humbly accept what needs to be accepted, judge well within my own standards, and stand firm. I don’t have grand expectations. Rather than having an ambitious goal of hearing praise for my acting, I would be happy if people simply enjoyed watching and thought, "Kim Seon-ho suits this kind of noir well."
    • "Interview, Kim Seon-ho, Screen Debut with 'The Childe'… An Actractive Witty Killer" (June 17, 2023)
  • I usually take a fairly long time to understand one character. I would choose about three or four lines that I like from a script, and then repeat them over and over again in my head. This could be when I’m walking, when I’m in the shower, or when I’m eating. Sometimes I also make use of music. I would put on some good music, put myself in front of a stunning view, and then read out the lines. And as I do that, there would be moments where I realise, 'This is it. This is how this character would say it.' From that point onwards, everything else falls into place itself. For this method to work and in order to get closer to a character, studying the script in detail has to come first. It’s important to have a good grasp of a character’s language and habits.
  • To be frank, I have always challenged myself when I decide to go for a character. Though, I do feel scared when I need to play a role that I’ve played before. Therefore, I don’t think there is a safe zone or a comfort zone when I pick a role. But I think it was more difficult to express my characters in The Tyrant and Mangnaein.
  • Rather than changing my approach, I think that acting in silence in front of the audience on the stage required me to be very focused and immersed. I was able to grow without knowing it. Whenever I do a project, I think I am growing a little because I sometimes make choices that are different than before.

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  • 김선호는 너무너무 좋은 배우라는 걸 이번에 알았다. 겸손하고 되게 센스 있고 순발력도 좋고 감성도 풍부한 아주 좋은 배우가 아닌가 하는 생각이 든다. 마치 제 신인 때 보는 것 같다. 선호가 연기할 때 다 좋지만 선 굵게 연기하다가도 호흡을 잘게 쪼개서 디테일하게 훅 들어올 때가 있다. 선을 굵게만 가 버리면 지루하거나 1차원적일 수도 있는데 호흡을 쪼개 다른 사람에게 던져주고 하더라. 선호가 그런 게 있었고, 저와도 쿵짝이 잘 맞았던 것 같다.
    • I realized that he is a really, really good actor. He is humble, has a great sense, quick wit, and is a very talented actor with rich emotions. I can't help but think that he is an excellent actor. It feels like watching me when I was a rookie.
      [On Kim Seon-ho's acting sense] They were very subtle things. While Kim Seon-ho is great in his overall acting, there are moments when he delivers bold lines but breaks down his breathing, allowing for detailed and engaging moments. Even if he goes thick with his lines, it can be boring or one-dimensional, but he breaks down the breath and throws it to others. Kim Seon-ho had that quality, and it seems like we had good chemistry as well.
    • Jo Jung-suk interviewed by Kim So-jung, as cited in "Jo Jung-seok's thoughts on the review that said 'Two Cops hard carried.'" No Cut News (8 February 2017)
  • 후배들에게 연극을 꼭 해보라고 적극적으로 권하는 편이다. 미숙할 때 공연의 문을 두드려야 나중에 더 잘할 수 있다. 선호를 보면 한창 주가가 높아진 때에 연극이라는 행보를 선택한, 이 마음 자체가 훌륭하다고 생각한다. 계속 연극을 해 온 친구라 그 느낌을 잘 알고 있는 것 같다. 무명일 때 연극을, 연기를 많이 해보면 좋은 것 같다
    • I actively encourage juniors to definitely try theater. You have to knock on the door of performance when you’re still inexperienced to be able to do better later. When I see Seon-ho choosing theater at a time when his popularity is at its peak, I think that mindset itself is admirable. Since he has been doing theater continuously, I think he deeply understands that feeling. I think it’s good to do a lot of theater and acting when you’re still unknown. That way, you won’t have fear."
    • Jung Woong-in about his feelings about working together with Kim Seon-ho, as cited in"Play is training for an actors..."I think Kim Seonho's mindset is great." Digital Chosun (January 26, 2021)
  • Shin Min-a's leading role as Hye-jin and Kim Seon-ho's performance as Chief Hong is the glue that holds the series together. Their magnetic on-screen chemistry is akin to that of Julia Roberts and Richard Gere in Pretty Woman.
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