Kahyun Kim is a versatile Korean-American actress and singer known for her dynamic performances across comedy, horror, drama, and voice work.
She gained wider recognition with roles in Cocaine Bear, American Gods, and the hit NBC sitcom St. Denis Medical, where she plays the self-assured nurse Serena. Through her blend of sharp comedic timing, emotional depth, and cultural authenticity, she has inspired many Asian-American performers to pursue bold, multifaceted careers in Hollywood.
Essential Data
- Full Name: Kahyun Kim
- Stage Name: Kahyun Kim
- Born: October 18, 1989
- Age: 36 years old
- Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
- Nationality: South Korean / American
- Ethnicity: Korean
- Occupation: Actress, Singer
- Height: 5’5” (168 cm)
- Religion: Christianity
- Parents: Mr. Kim and Mrs. Kim
- Siblings: Unknown
- Spouse: Ty Molbak
- Children: None
- Relationship: Dating
- Net Worth: $4 million USD
Early Life and Education
Kahyun Kim was born on October 18, 1989, in Seoul, South Korea. She was raised by her parents Mr. Kim and Mrs. Kim in a very academic family background, she grew up with a strong love for the arts despite limited early performance opportunities. She has no publicly known siblings.
At age 16, she relocated to the United States and was immediately accepted into the prestigious Juilliard School’s Drama Division in New York City, even though she had never acted before.
She graduated in 2012 and moved to Los Angeles to pursue a professional career. Her ethnicity is Korean. Her religion is Christianity.
Career
Kahyun Kim began her professional journey after Juilliard with theatre roles, including world premieres and productions like Linda Vista at Steppenwolf Theatre.
She transitioned to screen work with early guest appearances in Disney’s Austin & Ally as Sun Hee and the 2018 Freaky Friday reboot as Torrey Min.
Her credits expanded with roles in Shameless, Timeless, The Mysteries of Laura, Grey’s Anatomy, 9-1-1, and a notable part in American Gods. She delivered a memorable performance as Beth in the 2023 horror-comedy Cocaine Bear.
In 2024–2026, she starred as Nurse Serena in the NBC mockumentary sitcom St. Denis Medical alongside Wendi McLendon-Covey and others, earning praise for her comedic range.
Additional work includes voice roles in Zombies: The Re-Animated Series and various indie films and plays. Fluent in Korean and trained in dance and mezzo-soprano singing.
Kahyun brings cultural nuance and versatility to every project, steadily building a reputation as a reliable and charismatic presence in both comedy and genre television.
Social Media
- Instagram: @kahyunkim257
Personal Life
Kahyun Kim, 36, is currently in a relationship with fellow actor Ty Molbak. They have been dating publicly, with Kahyun occasionally referencing her boyfriend in interviews about balancing on-screen romances.
No past relationships are widely documented in public sources. She has no children and maintains a relatively private personal life while expressing homesickness for her family still living in South Korea. Her height is 5’6” (168 cm).
Net Worth
Kahyun Kim’s net worth is estimated at $4 million USD. Her income primarily comes from acting roles in television series and films, including salaries from St. Denis Medical, Cocaine Bear, and recurring guest spots; voice-over work; theatre productions; and potential endorsements as her profile continues to rise in the industry.
Filmography
- St. Denis Medical (2024–present) – Serena (series regular)
- Cocaine Bear (2023) – Beth
- American Gods (2017) – supporting role
- Freaky Friday (2018) – Torrey Min
- Austin & Ally (Disney) – Sun Hee
- Grey’s Anatomy – Cathi
- The Rookie: Feds – Brooke
- Zombies: The Re-Animated Series – voice of Dae
- Bad Match (2017)
- Spa Night (Sundance)
- Timeless, Shameless, 9-1-1, Mr. Mayor (guest/recurring roles)