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Jeon Kuk-hwan

Acting Born Jul 21, 1952 South Korea 80 credits

Biography

Jeon Kuk-hwan is a South Korean actor who has appeared in numerous television series and films. His filmography includes roles in productions such as The Spy Gone North, Steel Rain, and Asura: The City of Madness. In the realm of television, he has performed in dramas including Empress Ki, Doctor Stranger, Yong-pal, and Six Flying Dragons. His career spans a variety of genres, showcasing his range across historical epics, political thrillers, and medical dramas. As a professional actor, Jeon Kuk-hwan maintains a consistent presence in the South Korean entertainment industry, contributing to both cinematic projects and long-form broadcast series. His work is recognized for its contribution to contemporary Korean media.

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Known for

Filing for Love

as Jeon Mu-tae

Dear X

as Jun-seo's Grandfather

Shin's Project

as Park Myeong-jin

Big Mouth

as Chairman Kang Seonggeun

Eve

as Han Pan-ro

The First Responders

as Ma Joong-do

Crash Landing on You

as Ri Choong-ryeol

My Mister

as Executive Director Wang

While You Were Sleeping

as Soo Kyung's father

Doctors

as Jin Seong-jong

Six Flying Dragons

as General Choe Yeong

Doctor Stranger

as Oh Joon-gyu

Frequent co-stars

Lee Byung-hun 2 shared titles
Cheon Ho-jin 2 shared titles
Lee Jun-hyeok 2 shared titles
Choi Mu-sung 2 shared titles
Choi Jin-ho 2 shared titles
Jung Hae-kyun 2 shared titles
Park Hae-joon 2 shared titles
Lee Il-hwa 2 shared titles
Kim Ji-young 2 shared titles
Kim Rae-won 2 shared titles

Career timeline

Filing for Love
Dear XShin's Project
Blood Free
Agency
Big MouthEveThe First RespondersThe Law CafeAgain My Life
SisyphusOne the WomanThe Cursed: Dead Man's Prey
The School Nurse Files
Crash Landing on YouLegal High
My MisterBig ForestDark Figure of Crime
While You Were SleepingConfidential AssignmentOh, the Mysterious
DoctorsWhite NightsOur Gap SoonGoodbye Mr. BlackPied Piper
Six Flying DragonsAngry MomMaskThe Piper
Doctor StrangerSecret DoorMr. BaekMy Dictator
Empress KiGoddess of MarriageNine: Nine Time TravelsThe Fugitive of JoseonDays of Wrath
The ChaserA Company ManDeranged
Warrior Baek Dong SooSilencedThe Front LineQuickChildren...
I Saw the DevilBad GuySecret ReunionHe's on DutyRolling Home with a Bull
The ScamGood Morning President
Our TownLove ExposureMy FatherLe Grand ChefVoices
April SnowA Bittersweet LifeThe BowA Bold FamilyCracked Eggs and Noodles
Warm SwampBunshinsaba: Ouija BoardA Family
Romantic WarriorsThe Uninvited
A Small Autocratic Republic

Full filmography

  • Filing for Love (2026) as Jeon Mu-tae
  • Dear X (2025) as Jun-seo's Grandfather
  • Shin's Project (2025) as Park Myeong-jin
  • Blood Free (2024) as Lee Mun-gyu
  • Agency (2023) as Kang Guen-cheol
  • Big Mouth (2022) as Chairman Kang Seonggeun
  • Eve (2022) as Han Pan-ro
  • The First Responders (2022) as Ma Joong-do
  • The Law Cafe (2022) as Lee Byung-wook
  • Again My Life (2022) as Kim Gun-Young
  • Confidential Assignment 2: International (2022) as Won Hyeong-sool
  • Sisyphus (2021) as Kim Han-yong
  • One the Woman (2021) as Han Young-sik
  • The Cursed: Dead Man's Prey (2021) as Byeon Seung-il
  • The School Nurse Files (2020) as Hong Jin-beom
  • Crash Landing on You (2019) as Ri Choong-ryeol
  • Legal High (2019) as 성현구
  • My Mister (2018) as Executive Director Wang
  • Big Forest (2018) as Kim Yong
  • Dark Figure of Crime (2018) as Hyeong-min's Father
  • While You Were Sleeping (2017) as Soo Kyung's father
  • Confidential Assignment (2017) as Won Hyeong-sool
  • Oh, the Mysterious (2017) as Lee Gwang-Ho
  • Doctors (2016) as Jin Seong-jong
  • White Nights (2016) as Son Ee-sung
  • Our Gap Soon (2016) as Yeo Bong
  • Goodbye Mr. Black (2016) as Baek Eun-do
  • Pied Piper (2016) as Seo Gun-Il
  • Sori: Voice from the Heart (2016) as President Go
  • Six Flying Dragons (2015) as General Choe Yeong
  • Angry Mom (2015) as Park Jin Ho
  • Mask (2015) as Chairman Choi Doo-hyun
  • The Piper (2015) as Elder (uncredited)
  • Doctor Stranger (2014) as Oh Joon-gyu
  • Secret Door (2014) as Lee Jong-sung
  • Mr. Baek (2014) as Choi Young Dal
  • My Dictator (2014) as President
  • Empress Ki (2013) as El Temur
  • Goddess of Marriage (2013) as Kang Man-ho
  • Nine: Nine Time Travels (2013) as Park Chun-soo
  • The Fugitive of Joseon (2013) as Minister Kim Chi-yong
  • Days of Wrath (2013)
  • Tumbleweed (2013) as Jisungpa boss
  • The Chaser (2012) as Jang Byung-ho
  • A Company Man (2012) as CEO Jeon (Jeon Hyuk-soo)
  • Deranged (2012) as Prime Minister
  • Warrior Baek Dong Soo (2011) as King Yeongjo
  • Silenced (2011) as Attorney Hwang
  • The Front Line (2011) as Regimental Commander (uncredited)
  • Quick (2011) as Aikawa Masaaki
  • Children... (2011) as Professor Cha
  • Killer Girl K (2011) as Kwon Do-hwan
  • Glove (2011) as General Manager
  • The Showdown (2011) as Dang-soo
  • Sorry and Thank You (2011) as Father
  • I Saw the Devil (2010) as Squad Chief Jang
  • Bad Guy (2010) as President Hong
  • Secret Reunion (2010) as Shadow
  • He's on Duty (2010) as Hwang
  • Rolling Home with a Bull (2010) as Sun-ho's Father
  • The Scam (2009) as Super Ant / Masan Venture Capital
  • Good Morning President (2009) as Lawmaker 1
  • Our Town (2007) as Principal of the Middle School
  • Love Exposure (2007) as Young-hoo's Father-in-Law
  • My Father (2007) as Officer Kim
  • Le Grand Chef (2007) as Joseon Chef
  • Voices (2007) as Ji-sun's Father
  • Scout (2007)
  • Big Bang (2007) as Man-su's Father
  • April Snow (2005) as Su-jin's Father
  • A Bittersweet Life (2005) as Chairman Baek
  • The Bow (2005) as Student's Father
  • A Bold Family (2005) as Minister
  • Cracked Eggs and Noodles (2005)
  • Warm Swamp (2004) as Father
  • Bunshinsaba: Ouija Board (2004) as Han Sang-do
  • A Family (2004) as Man-shik
  • Romantic Warriors (2003) as Ambassador
  • The Uninvited (2003) as Lawyer
  • A Small Autocratic Republic (1991)