Kim Yun-seok
Biography
Kim Yun-seok is a South Korean actor born on January 21, 1968, in Busan, South Korea. He has a background in theater and initially appeared in minor roles on film and television. Kim has gained recognition for his performances in various Korean films, including Running Turtle, The Yellow Sea, Punch, and The Thieves. He has also appeared in notable films such as Tazza: The High Rollers and The Chaser, which brought him stardom in his forties. Kim has accumulated 40 known credits in the acting field.
Career overview
Kim Yun-seok is a South Korean actor born on January 21, 1968, in Busan, South Korea. His early career involved minor roles in film and television, largely stemming from his background in theater. Kim's breakthrough role came in the 2006 film Tazza: The High Rollers, where he played a villain.
However, it was his performance in The Chaser (2008) that brought him significant recognition and stardom in his forties. In this film, Kim portrayed a pimp and ex-cop. Following his success in The Chaser, Kim went on to become a leading actor in Korean cinema. He appeared in a range of notable films, including Running Turtle (2009), The Yellow Sea (2010), Punch (2011), and The Thieves (2012).
Throughout his career, Kim has accumulated a significant number of credits, with a total of 40 known credits to his name. His versatility and range as an actor have established him as a prominent figure in South Korean cinema.
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- Bless the Congressman (2027) as Koo Young-jin
- Virus (2025) as Lee Gyun
- Virus (2025) Adaptation
- The Frog (2024) as Jeon Yeong-ha
- About Family (2024) as Mu-ok
- Noryang: Deadly Sea (2023) as Admiral Yi Sun-Shin
- Escape from Mogadishu (2021) as Ambassador Han Shin-sung
- Another Child (2019) as Dae-won
- Another Child (2019) Director
- Another Child (2019) Writer
- Dark Figure of Crime (2018) as Kim Hyeong-min
- 1987: When the Day Comes (2017) as Park Cheo-won
- The Fortress (2017) as Kim Sang-heon
- Will You Be There (2016) as Soo-hyun
- C'est Si Bon (2015) as Oh Geun-tae (40s)
- The Priests (2015) as Father Kim
- The Classified File (2015) as Gong Gil-yong
- Tazza: The Hidden Card (2014) as Ah-gwi
- Sea Fog (2014) as Captain
- Hwayi: A Monster Boy (2013) as Seok-tae
- South Bound (2013) as Choi Hae-gap
- South Bound (2013) Adaptation
- The Thieves (2012) as Macao Park
- Punch (2011) as Lee Dong-joo
- The Yellow Sea (2010) as Myun Jung-hak
- Woochi: The Demon Slayer (2009) as Hwa-dam
- Running Turtle (2009) as Detective Phil-sung
- The Chaser (2008) as Eom Jung-ho
- The Happy Life (2007) as Seong-wook
- Tazza: The High Rollers (2006) as Ah-gwi
- Like a Virgin (2006) as Dong-ku's Father
- Love Me When You Can (2006) as Dong-kyu Ha
- Running Wild (2006) as Ju Hyun-tae
- Resurrection (2005) as Chun Gong-myung
- All for Love (2005) as Dong-man
- My Girl and I (2005) as Biology Teacher
- To Catch a Virgin Ghost (2004) as Hak-gyu
- The Big Swindle (2004) as Detective Lee
- Drama City: Blue Skies of Jeju Island (2004) as Kyung Soo
- Oollala Sisters (2002) as Sachae Quik
- Kiss Me Much (2001) as Bailiff 1
- The Young Lover (1994) as Student at karaoke
- Blue Skies of Jeju Island
- White Blast as Gap-su