Who is Mia Dae Kim? The untold story of Daniel Dae's wife

Who is Mia Dae Kim? The untold story of Daniel Dae's wife

Mia Haeyoung Rhee, also known as Mia Dae Kim, gained widespread recognition after marrying the famous American actor Daniel Dae. Her husband is best known for portraying Chin Ho Kelly in Hawaii Five-0 and Jin-Soo Kwon in Lost.

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Mia Kim and Daniel Dae. Photo: @Mark Von Holden on Getty Images, @h50aus on Facebook (modified by author)
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Mia and Daniel Dae are proud of their graduated sons. They are a private family but occasionally share things about themselves on social media and in interviews. Read more about Mia, her family, and her career in this article.

Profile summary

Birth nameMia Haeyoung Rhee
Other nameMia Dae Kim
GenderFemale
Date of birth15 March 1965
Age59 years old (as of 2024)
Zodiac signPisces
Place of birthEaston, Connecticut, USA
ResidenceUSA
NationalityAmerican
EthnicityAsian-American
ReligionChristianity
EducationSmith College
Hair colorBlack
Eye colorDark brown
Height5'7" (170 cm)
Weight132 pounds (60 kg) Approx.
FatherDr. Chong Heon Rhee
MotherYoungsil Rhee
SiblingJames
SexualityStraight
Marital statusMarried
SpouseDaniel Dae Hyun Kim
ChildrenZander and Jackson
OccupationGraphic designer, general manager

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Mia Dae Kim's biography

Mia is the daughter of the late Dr. Chong Heon Rhee. He was a pulmonary specialist at Bridgeport Hospital in Bridgeport, Connecticut, for 19 years.

He later became the Head of Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care at Samsung Hospital in Seoul, Korea. The South Korean doctor passed away on Christmas Eve of 2018 at the age of 83.

His family was by his side when he took his last breath at Saddleback Medical Center in Laguna Hills, CA. Dr. Chong's wife, Youngsil Rhee, who is also Mia's mother, passed away in 1993.

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Facts about Mia Dae Kim. Photo: @jacksontkim on Instagram (modified by author)
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Mia Dae Kim's siblings

She has a brother named James, who keeps away from the limelight.

What is Mia Dae Kim's age?

Mia is 59 years old in 2024. She was born on 15 March 1965 in Connecticut, USA.

What is Mia Dae Kim's ethnicity?

Daniel Dae's wife is an American citizen of Asian-American descent.

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Educational background

She graduated from Smith College, an arts college in Northampton, Massachusetts.

Career

In her early twenties, Daniel Dae's wife was a graphic designer for Springer-Verlag New York Inc. (a medical and scientific book publisher) in Manhattan, New York. Her graphic design portfolio includes collaborations with big brands like Converse and Disney.

Is Daniel Dae Kim's wife an actress?

She once tried her foot in acting in one episode of The Knickerbocker Gang TV series.

What does Mia Haeyoung Rhee do?

Daniel Dae's wife is a general manager at an Italian fashion brand called Salvatore Ferragamo.

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Episcopal minister Louis Lunardini officiated Mia and Daniel's wedding. Photo: @jacksontkim on Instagram, @DanielDaeKim on Facebook (modified by author)
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Mia Kim and Daniel Dae's wedding

US-based South Korean actor Daniel Dae Kim (then 24) married Mia Kim (then 27) on 12 June 1993 at the First Presbyterian Church in Fairfield, Connecticut. Episcopal minister Louis Lunardini officiated their wedding.

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Daniel was living in New York when they got married. His mother is Jung Kim, and his father, Dr. Doo Tae Kim, was a doctor too, precisely an anesthesiologist at Easton (Pa.) Hospital.

Who are Mia and Daniel Dae Kim's kids?

The couple has two sons. Daniel and Mia Dae Kim's youngest son, Jackson Kim, is a fashion model born on 15 January 2002.

Meanwhile, their eldest child, Zander Kim, was born in July 1996. He is a writer, actor, and a software engineering student.

Daniel Dae Kim's sons graduated from New York University. The actor shared a photo with his son Jackson as he celebrated his graduation at the Washington Square Park. The two showed off their matching fake NYU tattoos with smiles.

Speaking about his sons on The Jennifer Hudson Show in March 2024, Daniel said:

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I actually do think they're happy that I don't look like an old man. That I still could make that list.

Who is Daniel Dae Kim's ex-wife?

The actor has never divorced since he married Mia Kim in 1993.

Where does Daniel Dae Kim live?

Kim and his family split their residency between Los Angeles and Hawaii. The actor and his wife once put their Hawaii home for sale in 2011 for $2.4 million but have yet to sell the property.

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Daniel and Mia have two sons. Photo: @DanielDaeKim on Facebook, @Astrid Stawiarz on Getty Images (modified by author)
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What is Daniel Dae Kim doing now?

The actor is in South Korea working on a Prime Video six-episode series titled Butterfly. His production company, 3AD, also produces The Good Doctor.

Daniel Dae Kim's net worth

Celebritynetworth estimates his net worth as $10 million. Mia Dae Kim's husband has made this massive wealth from acting and film production.

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Facts about Mia Dae Kim

  • She inherited a sense of discipline and dedication from her father.
  • Mia and Daniel have been married for over three decades.
  • She prioritizes family time, ensuring their bond remains unbreakable.
  • Mia is not on any known social media platforms.
  • Under her stewardship, Salvatore Ferragamo has continued to uphold quality, elegance, and innovation.

Mia Dae Kim's ability to balance her personal and professional life with grace and determination inspires many. She is often referred to as the unseen pillar behind actor Daniel Dae's success.

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