Born on December 15, 1972, this South Korean actor began his career as a model before transitioning to acting in the mid-1990s. He gained prominence with his role in the film "The Young Man" (1994) and achieved widespread acclaim for his performance in "City of the Rising Sun" (1999). Over the years, he starred in numerous successful films such as "Il Mare" (2000) and "New World" (2013). His international fame soared with his lead role in the acclaimed Netflix series "Squid Game" (2021).