Ricky Lee Neely was born on June 19, 1981, to a Korean mother and an American father. He grew up in Kansas and Hawaii,[1] and then studied mass communications at Kansas State University, with ambitions of becoming a lobbyist. In 2005 he arrived in South Korea to volunteer and teach English on the side, then left the country to continue traveling around the world. But having made the decision to pursue a career in entertainment, he returned four months later and began handing out his profile to modeling and talent agencies.[2] Under the stage name Ricky Kim, he made his acting debut in the 4-episode 2006 TV series Miracle. He first attracted notice for his supporting role in the 2008 hit show On Air, followed by his first leading role in the romantic comedy film My Darling FBI. He then joined the cast as Michelle Morris in the 2009 Korean staging of the musical Dreamgirls. In the 2010 period medical drama Jejungwon, he played Dr. John William Heron, Presbyterianmissionary and hospital director of the first Western medical institution in Korea.[2][3]
Kim met musical theatre actress Ryu Seung-joo while working with Compassion, an international NGO both are active in.[5][6][7] After dating for two years, the couple married on May 4, 2009 at Sheraton Grande Walkerhill Hotel.[8] Their first child, daughter Taylor (Kim Tae-rin) was born on February 10, 2011.[9] Their second child, son Asher William (Kim Tae-oh) was born on March 11, 2013.[10] Their third child, daughter Ellysen Victoria (Kim Tae-ra) was born on September 19, 2015.[11]
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ricky, ricky, neely, known, professionally, korean, 리키, american, actor, bornricky, neely, 1981, june, 1981, dighton, kansas, united, stateseducationkansas, state, university, journalism, mass, communicationsyears, active2006, presentagentbonboo, entertainment. Ricky Lee Neely known professionally as Ricky Kim Korean 리키 김 is an American actor Ricky KimBornRicky Lee Neely 1981 06 19 June 19 1981 age 41 Dighton Kansas United StatesEducationKansas State University Journalism and Mass CommunicationsYears active2006 presentAgentBonboo EntertainmentSpouseRyu Seung joo m 2009 wbr Children3Korean nameHangul김경호Revised RomanizationKim Gyeong hoMcCune ReischauerKim Gyŏngho Contents 1 Career 2 Personal life 3 Filmography 3 1 Television series 3 2 Film 3 3 Variety show 4 References 5 External linksCareer EditRicky Lee Neely was born on June 19 1981 to a Korean mother and an American father He grew up in Kansas and Hawaii 1 and then studied mass communications at Kansas State University with ambitions of becoming a lobbyist In 2005 he arrived in South Korea to volunteer and teach English on the side then left the country to continue traveling around the world But having made the decision to pursue a career in entertainment he returned four months later and began handing out his profile to modeling and talent agencies 2 Under the stage name Ricky Kim he made his acting debut in the 4 episode 2006 TV series Miracle He first attracted notice for his supporting role in the 2008 hit show On Air followed by his first leading role in the romantic comedy film My Darling FBI He then joined the cast as Michelle Morris in the 2009 Korean staging of the musical Dreamgirls In the 2010 period medical drama Jejungwon he played Dr John William Heron Presbyterian missionary and hospital director of the first Western medical institution in Korea 2 3 Since 2009 he has been a regular on sports reality show Let s Go Dream Team Season 2 He also appeared in several seasons of Law of the Jungle a travel reality show in which a cast of celebrities go to exotic locations such as Namibia Papua Vanuatu Siberia Madagascar and New Zealand and are left to explore and survive in nature 4 Personal life EditKim met musical theatre actress Ryu Seung joo while working with Compassion an international NGO both are active in 5 6 7 After dating for two years the couple married on May 4 2009 at Sheraton Grande Walkerhill Hotel 8 Their first child daughter Taylor Kim Tae rin was born on February 10 2011 9 Their second child son Asher William Kim Tae oh was born on March 11 2013 10 Their third child daughter Ellysen Victoria Kim Tae ra was born on September 19 2015 11 Filmography EditTelevision series Edit Beating Again jTBC 2015 Wigo cameo ep 4 Cunning Single Lady MBC 2014 Yeo jin s first love The Queen s Classroom MBC 2013 Justin I Need Romance tvN 2011 Alex Drama Special Perfect Spy KBS2 2011 Eric Midas SBS 2011 Stephan Lee Athena Goddess of War SBS 2010 2011 Viktor Sevcenkov Sasha Jejungwon SBS 2010 Dr John W Heron Heading to the Ground MBC 2009 Maxim On Air SBS 2008 Aidan Lee Miracle MBC 2006 Jang mi s boyfriendFilm Edit My Darling FBI 2008 Albert Lee D War 2007 Variety show Edit Return of Superman KBS ep 223 2018 True Dad Confession JTBC ep 101 2018 Off to School JTBC 2015 Oh My Baby SBS 2014 Law of the Jungle SBS 2011 2013 Smart Bus Channel IT 2011 Let s Go Dream Team Season 2 KBS2 2009 2016 I Need Family Season 3 MBC Every 1 2009 Park So hyun s Secret Garden DongA TV 2008 Delicious Food Arirang TV 2006 Running Man SBS ep 144 2013 References Edit Ricky Kim visited his parents in Hawaii KoreanVibe 12 March 2012 Retrieved 2013 03 07 a b Han Sang hee 13 April 2010 Korean American Actor Ricky Kim Follows His Heart Right now he is working as a teacher for social studies The Korea Times Retrieved 2013 03 07 Kim Hee sung 18 March 2010 New faces to widen the scope of Hallyu dramas Korea net Retrieved 2013 06 15 Jones Julie 14 April 2015 Who Was That American Actor Speaking Perfect Korean KDramaStars Retrieved 2015 04 16 Garcia Cathy Rose A 3 June 2009 Celebrities Support Compassion Korea The Korea Times Retrieved 2013 03 07 Seoul Beijing Tension Over Defectors Grows The Chosun Ilbo 22 February 2012 Retrieved 2013 03 07 Kim Young jin 23 February 2012 Actor lends voice to save NK detainees The Korea Times Retrieved 2013 03 07 Ricky Kim amp Ryu Seung Joo Marry on a Monday KPculture 5 May 2009 Retrieved 2013 03 07 Ricky Kim to become a father in February Korea com 26 January 2011 Retrieved 2013 03 07 Ricky Kim announces the birth of his second child OhKpop 21 March 2011 Retrieved 2014 04 01 Jin Min ji 21 September 2015 Ricky Kim welcomes daughter Korea JoongAng Daily Retrieved 2015 09 22 External links Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to Ricky Kim Ricky Kim at Bonboo Entertainment Ricky Kim on Twitter Ricky Kim at HanCinema Ricky Lee Neely at IMDb Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Ricky Kim amp oldid 1104968663, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
