Kim Tae Woo

Kasper is the professional name of South Korean choreographer and dancer Kim Tae Woo. Born May 24, 1992, he began as a backup dancer before establishing himself as a choreographer, performance director, and dance trainer working primarily with SM Entertainment artists. His practice spans the full spectrum of K-pop production: creating choreography, coaching performers through movement, teaching detailed gestures, and directing stage presence. In 2016, Kasper appeared on the television program *Star King*, where he demonstrated his work teaching EXO the choreography for "Call Me Baby," explaining the imported movements and performance cues he had developed for the group. He has also worked with Super Junior's Eunhyuk and SHINee's Taemin, whose 2023 "Guilty" performance he co-choreographed alongside Bada Lee. His documented EXO choreography includes "Ko Ko Bop," "Forever," and "White Noise." In 2018, Kasper participated as a dance trainer in the reality program *Idol Moms*.