South Korean movie actors born in the year 1949
Here are 10 famous actors from South Korea were born in 1949:
Park Ji-Hun
Park Ji-Hun (January 30, 1949 South Korea-) also known as Ji-hun Park, Park Jun-sung or Park Jihoon is a South Korean actor.
He began his acting career in the 1970s and became a popular leading actor during the 1980s and 1990s, starring in many films and TV dramas. Park's breakthrough role came in 1979 when he played a rebellious high school student in the film "Rainbow Trout." He later gained international recognition for his role in the popular TV drama "Flames of Desire," which aired in 2010. Park has won several awards throughout his career, including the Best Actor Award at the Korean Society of Cinematographers Awards in 1983 for his performance in "Ticket." In addition to his acting career, Park also worked as a producer and director, and in 2018, he made his directorial debut with "The Most Ordinary Romance."
Chae-moo Im
Chae-moo Im (September 2, 1949 Seoul-) also known as Im Chae-mu, Yim Chae-moo or Im Chae-Moo is a South Korean actor and businessperson.
Im Chae-moo attended Hanyang University, where he majored in engineering, but dropped out in his third year to pursue a career in entertainment. He made his acting debut in 1971 and became one of the most recognizable faces in Korean cinema in the 1980s, particularly for his performances in a number of hit action and crime movies.
In addition to his acting career, Im Chae-moo is also a successful businessperson, having founded his own real estate development company in the 1990s. He is known for his philanthropic efforts, particularly in support of children's welfare and education.
Im Chae-moo has won several awards for his roles in film and television, including the Grand Prize at the KBS Drama Awards for his performance in "Hard Love" (2002). He has also received recognition for his cultural contributions, including the Order of Cultural Merit from the South Korean government in 2010.
Han Jin-hee
Han Jin-hee (March 14, 1949 Yongin-) otherwise known as Jin-hie Han, Han Jin Hee, Jin-hee Han or Han Jin-Hee is a South Korean actor.
He graduated from Cheongju University with a degree in Theater and Film. Han made his acting debut in 1971 and has since become one of the most prominent actors in South Korea. He has appeared in numerous television dramas and films throughout his career, including "The Immortal Yi Soon-shin", "Jewel in the Palace", and "The Good Wife". Han has won several awards for his performances, including the KBS Drama Award for Best Supporting Actor and the Seoul Drama Award for Best Actor. In addition to his acting career, Han has also served as a professor at his alma mater, Cheongju University.
David Chung
David Chung (September 6, 1949 Seoul-April 14, 2006 Topanga) was a South Korean actor.
He began his acting career in the early 1970s and quickly gained popularity for his roles in Korean films and TV dramas. Some of his notable works include the TV dramas "Sand Castle" and "The Last Match" as well as the films "Blue Jeans" and "Winter Woman".
In addition to his successful acting career, Chung was also known for his activism and advocacy for the rights of Korean actors. He served as a president of the Korean Actors' Association and was instrumental in improving working conditions for actors in the industry.
Sadly, Chung passed away in 2006 at the age of 56 from stomach cancer. His contributions to Korean entertainment and his dedication to improving the lives of actors continue to be remembered and celebrated today.
Yun Ju-Sang
Yun Ju-Sang (June 25, 1949 Yangpyeong County-) also known as Ju-sang Yun, Yoon Ju-Sang, Yun Jusang, Yoon Jusang, Yoon Joo Sang or Joo Sang Yoon is a South Korean actor.
Yun Ju-Sang began his acting career in 1975 with the theatrical troupe "Mokwha Repertory Company". He made his television debut in 1982 with the drama "The Wind Orchid". Yun gained recognition for his diverse and expressive portrayals in numerous dramas and films such as "Life is Beautiful", "My Name is Kim Sam-soon", and "Secret Love Affair". In addition to acting, he has also served as a professor at the Korea National University of Arts. Yun has won several awards for his performance, including the Best Actor Award at the 11th Korean Drama Awards for his role in "Heard It Through the Grapevine".
Yoichi Sai
Yoichi Sai (July 6, 1949 Saku-) also known as Choi Yang-i is a South Korean film director, screenwriter, actor and professor.
He was born in Japan to a Korean family and grew up in Hokkaido. In the 1970s, he started his career as an actor in Japanese films and television dramas. He then began working as a filmmaker, directing Japanese films such as "All Under the Moon" and "A Sign Days" before starting to make films in South Korea.
His Korean-language films include "Hangman" and "The Unforgiven," both of which received critical acclaim. His film "Blood and Bones" won multiple awards at the Japanese Academy Awards, including Best Director and Best Picture. Sai has also served as a professor at the Graduate School of Film and New Media at Tokyo University of the Arts since 2012.
Sai's films often deal with themes of identity, displacement, and memory, reflecting his own experiences as a Korean living in Japan. His works also explore complex interpersonal relationships, family dynamics, and cultural differences. Sai is widely regarded as one of the most important directors working in East Asia today.
Dong-hwan Jeong
Dong-hwan Jeong (August 5, 1949 Gimje-) also known as Chon Donfan, Jeong Dong-Hwan, Dong-hwan Jung, Chung Dong-hwan, Jung Dong Hwan or Jung Donghwan is a South Korean actor. He has one child, Jung Ha-nee.
Jeong began his acting career in the 1970s and has since become a well-known character actor, appearing in over 100 films and television dramas. He has won multiple awards for his performances, including the Best Supporting Actor award at the Grand Bell Awards. Some of his most notable roles include the villain in the film "The General's Son" and the father in the drama "My Love from the Star". In addition to his acting work, Jeong has also served as a professor of acting at the Korea National University of Arts.
Yun-Sun Lee
Yun-Sun Lee (April 26, 1949-) is a South Korean voice actor and actor.
She is best known for providing voices for various animated shows and movies, including the Korean dubs of Disney's "The Lion King", "Beauty and the Beast", and "Tarzan". Lee has also lent her voice to the Korean versions of popular animated TV shows, such as "The Simpsons", "Scooby-Doo", and "Dragon Ball Z". In addition to her prolific voice acting career, Lee is also a well-known stage actor in Korea and has received critical acclaim for her performances in numerous plays. She has won several awards throughout her career, including the Best Actress award at the 1988 Korean Drama Awards. Lee continues to work in the entertainment industry today and is considered a pioneer in the field of Korean voice acting.
Shin Yeong-il
Shin Yeong-il (December 10, 1949 South Korea-) also known as Sin Yeong-il or Yeong-il Shin is a South Korean actor.
He began his acting career in the mid-1970s and has since appeared in numerous films and television dramas. Some of his notable roles include "Nowhere to Hide" (1999), "The President's Last Bang" (2005), and "Kingdom" (2019). Shin Yeong-il has received several accolades for his acting, including the Best Actor award at the Korean National Drama Awards for his role in "The Story of Kang-gu" (1986). In addition to his acting career, he has also served as a professor of theater and film at Chung-Ang University in Seoul. Shin Yeong-il continues to act in both film and television projects, cementing his status as a veteran actor in the South Korean entertainment industry.
Gi Jeong-su
Gi Jeong-su (February 27, 1949 South Korea-) also known as Jeong-su Gi or Ki Jeong-Su is a South Korean actor.
He studied acting at the Seoul Institute of the Arts and made his acting debut in 1972. Throughout his career, Gi Jeong-su has appeared in numerous films and TV dramas, and has won several awards for his performances. In 2001, he won the Best Supporting Actor award at the Korean Association of Film Critics Awards for his role in "Chunhyang." He also gained international recognition for his role in the 2003 film "Silmido," which was based on a true story about a North Korean commando unit. In addition to his acting career, Gi Jeong-su has served as a goodwill ambassador for UNICEF Korea since 2007.