Shin Sung-min

Seo Sung-min (born 31 October 1985), better known by the stage name Shin Sung-min (신성민), is a South Korean actor known for his work in musicals, theater, and television.

In 2018, he ventured into screen acting with a minor role as a driver in the JTBC drama Life, and went on to play supporting roles in the SBS drama Your Honor as Park Jae-hyung and the KBS2 drama Matrimonial Chaos as Baek Chan-jin. In 2020, he appeared in the MBC drama The Game: Towards Zero as Yoon Kang-jae.

Career
In 2010, during his senior year in college, Shin Seong-min auditioned for the musical "Grease" at the recommendation of his classmate Lee Dong-ha. He landed his first role on stage as Sonny, a part that had been vacant for just a week. However, this didn't feel like an official debut for him, as the circumstances were somewhat serendipitous. Although it was a valuable learning experience, Shin realized his shortcomings as a musical actor at the time.

Just as Shin was beginning to question his fit in the world of musicals, the production of "Oh! While You Were Sleeping" captivated him. He described it as a "revelation," saying "I couldn't believe a musical could blend dance, song, and intense drama so seamlessly!" Filled with excitement, he auditioned and was cast as Dr. Lee, finding a sense of pride in his stage performance. "It was a production that underscored the significance of the stage. It prompted a shift in my perspective and reignited my passion for musicals."

Shin's career began to take off after that, as he appeared in a series of successful productions. In 2012, he was cast as the lead character Saddam in the musical "Pungwolju," which allowed him to showcase his acting depth and maturity. He later took on challenging roles in productions like "Finding Kim Jong-wook," "The Goddess is Watching," and "Thrill Me," demonstrating his versatility and growth as a performer.

In 2013, Shin expanded his acting career beyond musicals and into plays. He played the role of Hans in the 10th Anniversary performance of Kim Dong-yeon's play "Fantasy Fairy Tale." Shin shared the role of Hans with Kim Ho-jin and Kim Bo-geun in this special anniversary production. Shin's casting as one of the actors playing Hans showcases his involvement in this long-running and acclaimed play. The 10th anniversary performance of the play 'Fantasy Fairy Tale' performed at the main theater of Daehakro Arts Theater from December 6 until 15.

Shin said, "How much it touches my heart is always the criterion for choosing a work," both emphasized the deep power contained in the script.

The play "Kill Me Now," which premiered in 2016 through 'Theatrics 6,' performed again in 2017 with the original cast and some new additions. The play, written by Brad Fraser, explores sensitive topics like disability and euthanasia through the lens of an individual's life and family. In this production, the role of Joy played by two actors - Shin Seong-min and Yoon Na-moo. Shin's involvement in this play represents his continued growth as an actor, branching out from his musical theater background into the realm of dramatic plays. His portrayal of the role of Joy will be a key part of this re-staged production of "Kill Me Now."

In 2017, Shin Sung-min signed a contract with L&N Company.

In 2019, Shin reunited with Kim Dong-yeon in musical Sideureus. He was triple-cast in role Kepler with Jeong Wook-jin and Shin Joo-hyeop.

After finishing Sideureus, Shin was offered role in the historical musical Annals of King Gyeongjong. This historical role, portraying the character Gyeongjong, was an interesting new challenge for Shin, as he had never done a period piece before. Shin has been focused on developing his acting abilities, and he sees the historical drama as a chance to expand his skills, particularly in terms of specialized speaking styles. He has been captivated by the theatrical elements and visual beauty of the production. Taking on these unfamiliar roles has pushed Shin out of his comfort zone, but he is embracing the opportunity to grow as an actor.

In 2021, Shin made his comeback to theatre in January 2021 in Jang Jin's two-hander play Ice, in which he played Detective Lee Jong-ryeol trying to inculpate a young man in a murder case. The play performed at S Theater, Sejong Center for the Performing Arts. Despite the challenges faced by the performing arts industry due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the play continued to draw audiences.

On 16 May 2021, Shin reprised his role as Detective Lee Jong-ryeol, opposite veteran actor Jung Woong-in, in special encore play Ice, as second performance of "2021 Play Ten Thousand Won Series", at Seongnam Arts Center.

Shin was back to meet musical audience as role visitor in "Midnight: Actor Musician".

Shin made a comeback to the theater in May 2022, participating in the third installment of The 9th Best Plays Festival, Touching the Void by David Greig. It is based on the true story of the survival of two British mountain climbers, Joe Simpson and Simon Yates. Shin was triple casts with Kim Seon-ho and Lee Hwi-jong for the role of Joe Simpson. The Korean premiere, directed by Kim Dong-yeon, was performed at Art One Theater 2 in Daehangno from July 8 to 18 September 2022.

In 2024, Shin Sung-min signed an exclusive contract with Goodman Story.