Kim Dong Wan (
hangul: 김동완; born 21 November 1979) is a
South Korean entertainer, known as a member of
South Korean boy band Shinhwa. He has been acting since 2002, with roles in television dramas such as
A Farewell to Sorrow and
Children of Heaven. He has said that given the opportunity he would prefer a career in acting rather than as a singer, However, since the release of his debut album, he has stated that now he prefers singing more. From Shinhwa, Kim is the fourth member to go solo, following
Lee Min-woo,
Shin Hye-sung, and
Jun Jin.