Shin Gu
Biography
Shin Gu, also known by the stage name Shin Soon-gi, is a male South Korean actor born in Seoul, South Korea, on August 13, 1936. Active in the entertainment industry with seventy known credits, his professional work is centered in acting. Additional names associated with him include Shin Koo, 申久, and Shin Goo. Further details regarding his specific roles, personal life, awards, filmography, and television appearances are not provided in the available records beyond his basic biographical information and known credits count on The Movie Database.
Career overview
Shin Gu, whose birth name is Shin Soon-gi, is a South Korean actor. Born on August 13, 1936, in Seoul, South Korea, he is a male performer recognized for his work in acting. His career profile includes seventy known credits on the platform. Throughout his professional engagements, he has been known by several alternative names and spellings, including Shin Koo, 申久, and Shin Goo, alongside his stage name in Korean characters.
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70 titles- Hi-Five (2025) as Seo Yeongchun, the Cult Leader
- Nattering with Nah (2023) as Self
- Winter Story (2023)
- The Empire Of Law (2022) as Ham Min-heon
- Kairos (2020) as Yoo Seo-Il
- Forbidden Dream (2019) as Minister
- The First Shot (2019) as Shin Jung-hee
- You Quiz on the Block (2018) as Self
- My Mister (2018) as CEO Jang
- After the Rain (2018) as Dal-jae
- Ambergris (2018) as 역무원
- Ambergris (2018) Creator
- Be-Bop-A-Lula (2018) as Soon-ho
- Youn's Kitchen (2017) as Self
- Daddy You, Daughter Me (2017) as Grandfather
- Bluebeard (2017) as Sung-geun's Father
- The Gentlemen of Wolgyesu Tailor Shop (2016) as Lee Man-Sool
- Dear My Friends (2016) as Kim Suk-gyun
- The Sound of Your Heart (2016) as Judge
- Proof of Innocence (2016) as Grandfather
- Shoot Me in the Heart (2015) as Mountain Teacher
- Three Meals a Day: Jeongseon Village (2014) as Self
- God's Gift - 14 Days (2014) as Choo Byeong-woo
- The Con Artists (2014) as Director Oh
- The Language of Love (2014) as Grandfather
- Grandpas Over Flowers (2013) as Self
- A Hundred Year Legacy (2013) as Uhm Pyung-dal
- Heartstrings (2011) as Lee Dong-jin
- Heaven's Postman (2009) as Choi Geun-bae
- Family's Honor (2008) as Ha Man-gi
- Amnok River Flows (2008) as Mi Reuk's father
- Modern Boy (2008) as Hae-myung's Father
- Cherry Tomato (2008) as Park Gu
- Kimchi Cheese Smile (2007) as Shin Goo
- Money's Warfare (2007) as 독고철
- Thank You (2007) as Lee Byung-gook
- Going by the Book (2007) as Do-man's Father
- Someday (2006) as Oh Bong-Soo
- Righteous Ties (2006) as Chi-sung's Father
- Eighteen, Twenty-Nine (2005) as Kang Chi-soo
- Murder, Take One (2005) as Chief Yoon
- A Bold Family (2005) as Kim Joong-Yeob
- I'm Sorry, I Love You (2004) as Min Hyun-Suk
- Ms. Kim’s Million Dollar Quest (2004) as Kim Hoe-taek
- Wife (2003)
- Ruler of Your Own World (2002) as 고중섭
- 2009: Lost Memories (2002) as Takahashi
- YMCA Baseball Team (2002) as Ho-chang's Father
- No Blood No Tears (2002) as Kim Geum-bok
- 웬만해선 그들을 막을 수 없다 (2000) as 노구
- The Foul King (2000) as Dae-ho's Father
- The Clinic for Married Couples: Love and War (1999) as Judge
- School (1999) as Shin Moon-Soo
- A Great Chinese Restaurant (1999) as CEO Han
- Christmas in August (1998) as Jung-won's Father
- 1818 (1997)
- Our Twisted Hero (1992) as Mr. Choi
- The Royal Road (1991)
- Blood and Fire (1991) as 정보국장
- My Friend, Je-Je (1989)
- Applause (1982)
- The Whereabouts of Eve (1982)
- Dance of Breaking Sky (1980) as Kim Jong Seo
- Never Never Forget Me (1976) as Yeong-su's Older Brother
- Rocking Horse And A Girl (1976)
- Blue Days (1976)
- You Become a Star, Too (1975) as Detective Nam
- Love In The Rain (1975)
- Transgression (1974)
- Ecstasy (1974)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Shin Gu best known for?
Shin Gu is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Nattering with Nah (2023), Forbidden Dream (2019), You Quiz on the Block (2018), My Mister (2018).
When and where was Shin Gu born?
Shin Gu was born on August 13, 1936 in Seoul, South Korea.
How many credits does Shin Gu have?
Shin Gu has accumulated over 70 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1974 to 2025.
What is Shin Gu's background in cinema and television?
Shin Gu, also known by the stage name Shin Soon-gi, is a male South Korean actor born in Seoul, South Korea, on August 13, 1936. Active in the entertainment industry with seventy known credits, his professional work is centered in acting. Additional names associated with him include Shin Koo, 申久, and Shin Goo. Further ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Nattering with Nah (2023) as Self — aged about 86
- My Mister (2018) as CEO Jang — aged about 81
- You Quiz on the Block (2018) as Self — aged about 81
- Forbidden Dream (2019) as Minister — aged about 82
- The Foul King (2000) as Dae-ho's Father — aged about 63
- The Gentlemen of Wolgyesu Tailor Shop (2016) as Lee Man-Sool — aged about 79
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