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Comprehensive chronicle of Kim Woo-bin's journey to global stardom
Comprehensive chronicle of Kim Woo-bin's journey to global stardom
Kim Woo-bin stars in the 2025 Netflix rom-com 'Genie, Make a Wish', reuniting with hit writer Kim Eun-sook. The series premiered on October 3, 2025, with Kim as a genie, and quickly topped Netflix's non-English series chart, underscoring his successful comeback.
Kim Woo-bin stars in the upcoming Netflix romantic comedy 'Genie, Make a Wish', marking his return in a major project written by Kim Eun-sook.
Kim Woo-bin's series 'Genie, Make a Wish' premiered on Netflix, with him playing a genie, and it topped the non-English series chart, highlighting his successful return.
Kim Woo-bin returns to TV in 2025 with the rom-com 'All Shall Come True', reuniting with Suzy after seven years—a highly anticipated comeback for fans. The series marks his first major TV project in years.
Kim Woo-bin returns to TV with the rom-com 'All Shall Come True,' reuniting with Suzy after seven years, sparking high fan anticipation.
Kim Woo-bin's crime action film 'Officer Black Belt' debuted on Netflix on September 15, 2023, topping the non-English chart with 8.3 million views in its first week. A year later, it reclaimed the No. 1 spot, proving its lasting appeal and Kim Woo-bin's star power.
Kim Woo-bin's film 'Officer Black Belt' topped Netflix's non-English movies chart with 8.3 million views in its debut week.
"Kim Woo-bin's crime action film 'Officer Black Belt' was released on Netflix, marking his return to a leading role and quickly gaining 5.1 million views."
"Officer Black Belt" debuted strongly on Netflix's non-English movies chart, reaching No. 1 by September 29.
"Kim Woo-bin's film 'Officer Black Belt' debuted as Netflix's top non-English movie with 5.1 million views, showcasing his ongoing success."
Kim Woo-bin stars as Thunder in 'Alienoid 2', set for 2024 release. The sequel seeks to revive the franchise after the first film's disappointing reception.
"Kim Woo-bin returns as Thunder in 'Alienoid 2,' aiming to revive the franchise after the first film's disappointing performance."
Kim Woo-bin's film 'Master' debuted on December 23, 2023, drawing 2.2 million viewers by Christmas and surpassing 5 million by New Year’s Day. The rapid success highlights the movie’s strong appeal and Kim Woo-bin’s standout performance.
'Master,' starring Kim Woo-bin, began its box office run, drawing significant audience numbers.
"Master" drew 2.2 million viewers in its strong opening weekend.
The film achieved over 3 million viewers, showcasing its success and Kim Woo-bin's impact.
"Kim Woo-bin's film 'Master' hit 5 million viewers, showcasing its popularity and his impactful performance."
"Black Knight," starring Kim Woo-bin, premiered on Netflix on May 12, 2023, quickly topping the platform's non-English chart with 31.22 million viewing hours in its first weekend. The dystopian series maintained its dominance the following week, hitting 35.11 million hours, showcasing Kim's compelling performance—including smoke-free smoking scenes due to health concerns.
"Black Knight" topped Netflix's non-English TV chart during its viewing period due to strong viewership.
Kim Woo-bin stars in Netflix's 'Black Knight' as 5-8, a legendary deliveryman in a dystopian world, marking his return to a major role and showcasing his versatility. The series topped Netflix's non-English charts, marking his successful comeback while he navigated health-conscious challenges like fake smoking scenes.
"Kim Woo-bin's popularity was evident as 'Black Knight' amassed 31.22 million viewing hours, earning a spot on Netflix's weekly chart."
"Kim Woo-bin's 'Black Knight' topped Netflix's non-English TV chart for a second week with 35.11 million viewing hours."
"Black Knight" maintained its top position on Netflix's non-English TV chart, with Kim Woo-bin's compelling performance as a dystopian deliveryman showcasing his global appeal and acting talent.
Kim Woo-bin made his acting comeback in the 2022 sci-fi film 'Alienoid' after a six-year hiatus, playing dual roles in this highly anticipated summer release. The movie, part of a two-part series, marked his return to the big screen since 2016, drawing attention for its star-studded cast and unique storyline.
Kim Woo-bin returns to a major film project, starring in Choi Dong-hoon's new crime sci-fi thriller about aliens in Korea, which is highly anticipated given the director's successful track record.
Kim Woo-bin's action fantasy film 'Alien,' marking his major return to the big screen, is set for release in early summer 2022 with high anticipation due to its star-studded cast and unique storyline.
Kim Woo-bin's highly anticipated return in the blockbuster 'Alienoid' marks his comeback after a health hiatus, playing dual roles in the first installment of a two-part series, with the sequel slated for next year, generating excitement among fans.
Kim Woo-bin made a resilient comeback in the sci-fi film 'Alienoid' after a six-year hiatus due to cancer, successfully re-establishing his acting career.
Kim Woo-bin returns to TV in 2022 with 'Our Blues', his first major drama role after a health hiatus. The tvN-Netflix series, featuring seven interconnected leads, premiered April 9 despite a brief COVID-19 delay involving co-star Lee Byung-hun.
Kim Woo-bin will return to television this year in tvN's upcoming drama 'Our Blues,' sparking fan excitement without a confirmed release date, marking his continued acting comeback, though filming was briefly paused after co-star Lee Byung-hun contracted COVID-19 while Kim tested negative.
Kim Woo-bin returns to a major acting role in the multi-lead drama 'Our Blues,' premiering simultaneously on tvN and Netflix.
Kim Woo-bin made a powerful comeback in the 2016 crime-action hit 'Master', playing a key supporting role that showcased his range beyond romantic leads. The film dominated South Korean box offices, surpassing 5 million viewers, while its international release—presold to 31 countries—boosted his global profile with premieres in the U.S. and Canada.
Kim Woo-bin returns to acting in a supporting role in the upcoming crime-action film 'Master,' highlighting his career growth and the movie's potential to boost his industry prominence, though its premiere date remains unspecified.
Kim Woo-bin's rising stardom was highlighted at the Seoul premiere of 'Master', where his role as Gen. Park earned rave reviews, further cementing his status as a promising actor in Korean cinema.
Kim Woo-bin's film 'Master' was a box-office hit, surpassing 5 million viewers shortly after its release.
Kim Woo-bin's film 'Master' dominated the South Korean box office on its opening day with 393,247 viewers, highlighting his role in a financial scandal plot and maintaining a 53% reservation rate the next morning.
Kim Woo-bin's film 'Master' will premiere in Los Angeles before expanding to other North American cities on January 6, 2017, boosting his international presence.
The drama 'Uncontrollably Fond', starring Kim Woo-bin and Suzy, ended in September 2016 with strong Chinese viewership but missed post-show promotions due to the looming hallyu ban. Despite moderate domestic ratings (around 10%), it couldn't match the buzz of hits like 'Descendants of the Sun'.
Despite airing 12 of its 20 episodes, 'Uncontrollably Fond' starring Kim Woo-bin achieved only around 10% viewership, underperforming compared to hits like 'Descendants of the Sun,' with no further updates on the actor provided.
The successful Chinese broadcast of 'Uncontrollably Fond' was overshadowed by the hallyu ban, preventing Kim Woo-bin and Suzy from capitalizing on its popularity for career growth in China.
Kim Woo-bin's drama 'Uncontrollably Fond' premiered globally in July 2016, dominating China with 4.1 billion Youku views and topping charts despite later rating declines. The show's massive online traction—crashing servers and hitting 17.6 billion Weibo searches—highlighted Kim's international appeal, though the 2016 hallyu ban stalled promotions. Sold for $250K per episode, it marked a lucrative overseas success despite mixed domestic reception.
Kim Woo-bin's drama 'Uncontrollably Fond' gained massive popularity in South Korea and China, reaching over 4.1 billion views on Youku before the 2016 hallyu ban ended its promotional prospects.
"During July 4-10, 'Uncontrollably Fond' led the CPI chart with 289.1 points, showcasing its popularity and Kim Woo-bin's starring role, based on news, searches, and social media metrics."
Kim Woo-bin's TV drama 'Uncontrollably Fond' premiered globally on 2016-07-06 with a simultaneous Korea-China debut that crashed Youku Tudou's servers and amassed 17.6 billion Weibo searches due to massive viewer interest, with potential expansion to Japan and other regions.
"Despite modest domestic ratings, 'Uncontrollably Fond' starring Kim Woo-bin achieved over 4.1 billion views on Youku by 2016, highlighting its international success and profitability, with episodes sold for $250,000 each."
"By July 10, 'Uncontrollably Fond' remained the CPI chart leader, highlighting Kim Woo-bin's popularity and the drama's strong debut."
Kim Woo-bin's series 'Uncontrollably Fond' began ranking on the Content Power Index (CPI) chart.
Kim Woo-bin's drama 'Uncontrollably Fond' ranked third on the CPI chart this week.
"Uncontrollably Fond" fell two spots to fifth place on the CPI ranking the week of July 25, 2016, despite its star-studded cast, reflecting its viewership and popularity at the time.
"By July 31, 2016, 'Uncontrollably Fond' dropped to fifth place on the CPI chart, signaling lower viewer engagement or stronger competition, with no noted impact on Kim Woo-bin's performance."
Kim Woo-bin's drama 'Uncontrollably Fond' ranked fifth on the weekly TV popularity chart, showing moderate success without further details on his performance.
Kim Woo-bin made his TV comeback in 2016 starring opposite Suzy in 'Uncontrollably Fond', a hit drama that surpassed 4.1 billion views on Youku. Their collaboration established strong on-screen chemistry, leading to their reunion in the 2025 series 'Genie, Make a Wish'. The role showcased his acting range as a superstar reconnecting with his childhood love and cemented his popularity in China.
Kim Woo-bin will return to television as the lead in the upcoming drama 'Uncontrollably Fond,' his first role since 2013, though the air date and network remain unspecified.
Kim Woo-bin returns to TV in 'Uncontrollably Fond' as a superstar reconnecting with his childhood love, marking his anticipated comeback after 'The Heirs' amid a wave of high-profile South Korean actor returns in late 2016.
Kim Woo-bin and Suzy reunite in a new Netflix series after previously co-starring in the KBS drama 'Uncontrollably Fond,' a pivotal project in his career.
"Despite average domestic ratings, 'Uncontrollably Fond,' starring Kim Woo-bin, achieved over 4.1 billion views on Youku by 2016, highlighting its international success and profitability, with episodes selling for $250,000 each."
Kim Woo-bin co-starred with Bae Suzy in 'Uncontrollably Fond,' establishing their on-screen chemistry and setting the stage for their reunion in 'Genie, Make a Wish.'
In 2016, Kim Woo-bin starred alongside Lee Byung-hun and Gang Dong-won in 'Master', a crime thriller based on real-life fraudster Cho Hee-pal, proving his versatility. After a hiatus, he returned with 'Alienoid', impressing audiences with his dual-role performance.
Kim Woo-bin starred alongside Lee Byung-hun and Gang Dong-won in the notable South Korean crime-thriller film 'Master,' featuring top actors in the industry and based on the real-life scammer Cho Hee-pal, demonstrating Kim Woo-bin's versatility.
Kim Woo-bin returns to major films with a dual role in 'Alienoid' after a hiatus since 'Master'.
In 2016, Kim Woo-bin attended the Beijing International Film Festival alongside Lee Min-ho, boosting his international fame in Asian entertainment. His appearance reinforced his rising global appeal.
Kim Woo-bin and Lee Min-ho attended the Beijing International Film Festival.
Kim Woo-bin starred in 'Twenty', which premiered in South Korea on March 25, 2015, and in North America on April 17, drawing over 3 million viewers and solidifying his leading-man status. The film's international release in 25 theaters, including major cities like L.A. and New York, expanded his global reach.
Kim Woo-bin's leading role in the South Korean film 'Twenty' attracted 2.2 million viewers upon its release.
Kim Woo-bin's film 'Twenty' was a commercial success, attracting over 3 million viewers in local theaters.
Kim Woo-bin's film 'Twenty' will expand his international reach with a North American release in 25 theaters across major cities like Los Angeles, New York, and Toronto.
Kim Woo-bin's film 'Twenty' achieved a career milestone by surpassing 3 million viewers and demonstrated his box office appeal, further succeeding with its North American release.
Kim Woo-bin's film 'The Con Artists' hit North American theaters on January 9, 2015, followed by its Taiwan release on January 23, solidifying his rising international stardom. The film's expansion highlighted his growing appeal across Asia and beyond.
Kim Woo-bin's film 'The Con Artists' expands into North America, showcasing his rising international popularity.
Kim Woo-bin's film 'The Con Artists' premieres in Taiwan, expanding its Asian reach and highlighting his regional popularity.
Kim Woo-bin graced the 2014 PiFan opening, cementing his star status in Korean cinema. The festival, showcasing 210 films from 48 countries, spotlighted his influence as a top actor.
Kim Woo-bin attended the Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival's opening in Bucheon, South Korea, showcasing his prominence as a leading actor during the event featuring 210 films from 48 countries.
Kim Woo-bin rose to fame with his role in the 2013 hit drama 'The Heirs', his last TV appearance before 'Uncontrollably Fond'. The show cemented his status as a leading actor in Korea and paved the way for his successful 2016 comeback.
Kim Woo-bin rose to international fame and boosted his popularity through his role in 'The Heirs' in 2013, solidifying his status as a leading Korean actor and paving the way for his return to television in the high-profile project 'Uncontrollably Fond'.
Kim Woo-bin made a surprise appearance on Suga's hit track 'Snooze' from the album 'D-Day', which soared to No. 2 on the Billboard 200. His feature marked a standout moment in his crossover into music.
Kim Woo-bin collaborated on Suga's song 'Snooze' from the album 'D-Day,' which debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200.