Daniel Dae Kim to announce shock retirement from acting?

  • By Smith Alexander
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Kim created a stir on Wednesday when rumors have surfaced that his career was over.

Sad news for Kim fans. Speculation had been rife that the American actor best known for his roles in Lost or Hawaii Five-0, will announce his retirement from acting, at age 57, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 05/02/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Being an actor isn't fun anymore

“As we get older, there are phases of life that we enter into, and being an actor just isn't fun anymore,” he might have said, says a source who remained anonymous. Other reports hinted that he may branch out into other creative fields he is better at (and more interested in), though they didn't provide any details.

#ThankYouDaniel Dae

For a little while on Wednesday evening, #ThankYouDaniel Dae was a trending hashtag on Twitter. As many fans reminisce and look back on all the unforgettable memories, some may wonder what about now made him make the decision.

“You’ve accomplished everything I ever dreamed of #ThankYouDaniel Dae.”
— @DesireePlum, 4 Feb 2026
“Kim wasn't retired?”
— @borisB0, 4 Feb 2026

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