Daniel Dae Kim Biography

Through the diversity of his roles on stage and screen Daniel Dae Kim continues to expand our perceptions of the Asian American man. Kim is an American actor voice actor and producer.
Daniel’s work on ABC's Lost was no exception. As Jin Soo Kwon a Korean businessman and reluctant enforcer for his father-in-law his character transformed from an overprotective “traditional” husband to a man who re-learns how to live and love. His portrayal of this multi-faceted character signaled a breakthrough for primetime network television and helped make Lost a worldwide hit.
In February 2010 shortly after Lost's conclusion it was announced that Kim would join the CBS reboot Hawaii Five-0 playing Chin Ho Kelly the role originally made famous by actor Kam Fong. He was the first actor to be officially cast on the show. That series premiered on September 20 2010 to strong ratings and solid critical acclaim. In 2017 after seven seasons as a regular cast member on CBS’s Hawaii Five-0 Kim along with co-star Grace Park left the series after the network passed on offering them the same salary as their white co-stars. Following his departure Kim later said: “It’s possible to be grateful and respectful of colleagues and still maintain a steadfast sense of your self-worth.”

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