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9 Fun Facts About “The Heavenly Idol” Kim Min-Gue

9 Fun Facts About “The Heavenly Idol” Kim Min-Gue

Mariel Abanes

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Updated Apr 07, 2023 12:27 PM PHT

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Kim Min-gue continues to soar to new heights as he presents himself in several roles that showcase his killer acting skills. After his breakout role as Cha Sung-hoon in 2022 hit drama Business Proposal, he made hearts flutter once again as Woo Yeon-woo in the recently-concluded series The Heavenly Idol.


But after closing yet another successful project, Kim Min-gue remains unstoppable—this time, he’s visiting his fans in Manila next month to finally get up close and personal with them! On April 14, the Korean actor will hold the “Heavenly Moment: Kim Mingue 1st Fanmeet in Manila' at the New Frontier Theater, Quezon City. We know, we all can’t wait for his arrival!



But while everyone might know him through his memorable appearances in dramas, there’s so much more to learn (and love!) about this real-life prince charming.


More fun facts about Kim Min-gue are listed below—check if you share similar interests or just want to find another excuse to fall deeper for this dimpled hottie!


9 Facts You Need To Know About “The Heavenly Idol” Kim Min-gue
9 Facts You Need To Know About “The Heavenly Idol” Kim Min-gue
9 Facts You Need To Know About “The Heavenly Idol” Kim Min-gue
9 Facts You Need To Know About “The Heavenly Idol” Kim Min-gue
9 Facts You Need To Know About “The Heavenly Idol” Kim Min-gue
9 Facts You Need To Know About “The Heavenly Idol” Kim Min-gue
9 Facts You Need To Know About “The Heavenly Idol” Kim Min-gue
9 Facts You Need To Know About “The Heavenly Idol” Kim Min-gue
9 Facts You Need To Know About “The Heavenly Idol” Kim Min-gue
9 Facts You Need To Know About “The Heavenly Idol” Kim Min-gue
9 Facts You Need To Know About “The Heavenly Idol” Kim Min-gue
9 Facts You Need To Know About “The Heavenly Idol” Kim Min-gue
9 Facts You Need To Know About “The Heavenly Idol” Kim Min-gue
9 Facts You Need To Know About “The Heavenly Idol” Kim Min-gue
facts about kim mingue
facts about kim mingue
9 Facts You Need To Know About “The Heavenly Idol” Kim Min-gue
9 Facts You Need To Know About “The Heavenly Idol” Kim Min-gue

1. He is a cat dad. - It’s not a secret, actually—anyone who adores Kim Min-gue knows he’s obsessed with his cats. Currently, he lives with three felines—British Shorthair Sian, Persian Tabby Kun, and Siamese Shami. He flexes his fur babies on social media for everyone to see, showcasing his deep bond with them.@mingue.k

@mingue.k

2. He's sporty. - Apart from regularly working out, he’s also fond of other outdoor activities—especially water sports. The actor even admitted that he used to train in swimming for a decade because he dreamed of being a swimmer. But while he’s active and athletic, there’s one thing that he can’t do: dance (like what he said in an episode of 'The heavenly Idol,' right?), Kim Min-gue is still so adorable!@mingue.k

@mingue.k

3. He almost became a member of SEVENTEEN. - And speaking of his “dancing skills”—or lack thereof—he also shared in a previous interview that he actually trained to be a part of K-pop boy group SEVENTEEN. However, the 28-year-old loved acting more, so he went on and auditioned for roles for both film and TV. He debuted in the web drama “Monstar”, then later on appeared in popular programs like “Who Are You School 2015”, “Rain Or Shine”, “So I Married The Anti-Fan”, and “Snowdrop.”@mingue.k

@mingue.k

4. He has a heavenly voice. - Besides acting, his fans love his voice—the first time he showcased his killer singing skills was in “I Can See Your Voice” back in 2017. He did so well that this particular performance earned a whopping 25 million views on YouTube! He also sang the OSTs for his previous dramas titled “Drawing Paper” and “Answer.”@mingue.k

@mingue.k

5. His favorite music act? DAY6. - When he’s not singing, he also likes listening to music. He shared his love for DAY6 in past interviews, listing their track “You Were Beautiful” as his top choice.@mingue.k

@day6kilogram

6. He also played the role of a popular celebrity before. - It seems like Kim Min-gue attracts roles that portray characters who people deeply admire. His recent role in “The Heavenly Idol,” for one, sees him as a K-pop idol. However, this isn’t the first time that this cutie played a celebrity—in 2020 drama “Backstreet Rookie,” he played the rising star Kang Ji-wook!@mingue.k

@mingue.k

7. “The Lord Of The Rings” made him do it. - By “it”, we mean acting! In past interviews, Kim Min-gue said that “The Lord Of The Rings” inspired his dream of becoming an actor as he wanted to be part of such a production.@mingue.k

@mingue.k

8. His ideal type is a mature woman. - For Noona dreamers, Kim Min-gue just might be the one! Kidding aside, the actor opened up about his ideal type in a 2019 interview, saying that he’s looking for someone who has a “mature mindset” when it comes to romantic relationships. He also confessed that he previously dated someone seven years older than him!@starbuckskorea @wconceptkorea via @mingue.k

@starbuckskorea @wconceptkorea via @mingue.k

9. He was born on Christmas day. - Yup, as we all celebrate the festive season on December 25, let this be a reminder to also make it a celebration of oppa Kim Min-gue’s birth!@mingue.k

@mingue.k


Lead photos from @mingue.k

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