Actor Kim Young-dae has gained overseas fans with his first historical drama 'Golden Marriage, Joseon Marriage Ban' (hereinafter referred to as 'Golden Marriage'), and is expanding his scope of activity as he starts counting down from 'Top Rookie' to 'Global Trend'. Thanks to his stable rise as a leading actor, he has signed a contract with the global brand 'Philips' and has even ventured into global beauty brands, raising his stock as an advertising model. Plans for an overseas fan meeting tour are also being made, drawing attention to his future moves.
Kim Young-dae, who transformed into the role of King Lee Heon of Joseon in MBC's 'Golden Soul', which recently ended, delighted the eyes and ears of viewers with his sweet melodrama and charisma in each episode, and won the mini-series category at the 'MBC Drama Awards' at the end of last year. I had the pleasure of winning the Male Excellence Award. In addition, 'Tiki Taka' with Park Joo-hyun, who plays the role of Sorang, also aroused excitement, and Kim Young-dae's shining visuals were added to the cheerful romantic historical drama, leading to continued interest from not only domestic but also overseas fans. A new fan base was formed as not only the original fans but also overseas fans who liked historical dramas discovered Kim Young-dae.
As a result, the advertising world's interest in Kim Young-dae became even hotter. Recently, she was selected as a model for the global brand 'Philips', as well as a model for a global beauty brand. The recognition gained through 'Penthouse 1, 2, 3' encompasses the MZ generation and the middle-aged, and the fresh energy of a rising star, as well as the successive selection of leading roles, caught the eye of advertisers. He is currently active and is about to make a decision on his next project, so this interest is expected to continue for some time.
In addition, an overseas fan meeting tour is being actively discussed, and the first start has been decided to be a Japanese fan meeting. '2023 KIM
It is scheduled to be held on March 2nd to coincide with Kim Young-dae's birthday under the title 'Young DAE JAPAN FANMEETING -Hello Again'. Although an online fan meeting has been held for Japanese fans, it is said that this is the first time meeting them in person, so both fans and artists are excited and have high expectations. Pre-sale will be held first through the Japanese fan club website.
Meanwhile, Kim Young-dae is taking a break while reviewing his next work.
Ryu Ye-ji, Ten Asia Reporter ryuperstar@tenasia.co.kr