Born in 1968, Kim Yun-seuk started his acting career in theatre in 1990. Soon after, Kim started acting for TV and film where he showed his strong acting ability and became recognised for roles in movies such as Thank You, Life and Be Good While We’re Together. His portrayal of the father in Like a Virgin and his role in A Happy Life were said to be unlike anything else seen on Korean screens, however, it is in The Chaser that Kim has shown the raw and sincere strength of his acting abilities via the strong, charismatic character Jung-ho.

Accolades

Kim Yun-seok
Best Performance by an Actor, 2008

Kim Yun-seok

Best Performance by an Actor, 2008

Kim Yun-seok

The Chaser (Chugyeogja)

Born in 1968, Kim Yoon-suk started his acting career in theatre in 1990. Soon after, Kim started acting for TV and film where he showed…

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Films

The Chaser
2008

The Chaser (Chugyeogja)

Republic of Korea
2008

The Chaser (Chugyeogja)

A cash-strapped pimp and former police detective draws upon the skills of his old job to track down his missing stable of prostitutes.

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