Born on July 10, 1979, in Busan, South Korea, he began his acting career in the early 2000s, gaining recognition for his roles in television dramas like "Coffee Prince" (2007). His breakthrough in film came with the box office hit "Train to Busan" (2016), where he played a lead role in the popular zombie thriller. Known for his versatile acting skills, he has continued to captivate audiences with performances in films such as "Silenced" (2011) and "The Age of Shadows" (2016).
THE SUSPECT
Dong-chul is a former North Korean spy who lives in South Korea under a false identity. When he is framed for murder, Dong-chul must go on the run to...
THE SILENT SEA
The Silent Sea is a South Korean sci-fi thriller series set in a dystopian future where Earth faces severe water scarcity. The story follows a group...
SILENCED
Silenced is a powerful drama based on real events that tells the story of a group of hearing-impaired children who suffer abuse at the hands of their...
TRAIN TO BUSAN
Train to Busan is a South Korean zombie apocalypse action thriller film that follows a group of passengers trapped on a train to Busan, fighting for...
THE AGE OF SHADOWS
Set in 1920s Korea under Japanese rule, The Age of Shadows follows Lee Jung-chool, a police officer who infiltrates the anti-colonial resistance while...