Han Suk-kyu

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Han Suk-kyu
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Han Suk-kyu in 2019
Born (1964-11-03) November 3, 1964 (age 59)
Seoul, South Korea [1]
Education Dongguk University - Theater and Film
Occupation Actor
Years active1990–present
Spouse
Im Myung-Ju
(m. 1998)
Children4
Korean name
Hangul
한석규
Hanja
Revised Romanization Han Seok-gyu
McCune–Reischauer Han Sŏkkyu

Han Suk-kyu (born November 3, 1964) is a South Korean actor. One of the leading actors of Korean cinema, Han's notable works include Green Fish (1997), No. 3 (1997), Christmas in August (1998), Shiri (1999), The Scarlet Letter (2004), and The President's Last Bang (2005), as well as the television series Dr. Romantic (2016–2023).

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He won the Grand Prize (Daesang) at the 2011 SBS Drama Awards, for his lead role as King Sejong in the historical drama Deep Rooted Tree (2011). [2] He won the Grand Prize (Daesang) Award again in 2016, for his performance as Master Kim in the hit medical drama Dr. Romantic (2016). [3] In 2019, he played the role of police in the drama Watcher. [4] And, he reprised his role in Dr. Romantic 2 (2020). [5]

Life and career

While a student at the Theater and Film department of Dongguk University, he sang in an amateur folk rock band. He took a brief, year-long contract as voice actor at KBS, before moving on to TV and film acting. [6]

After a debut in the 1990 MBC campus drama Our Paradise, Han rose to stardom as "Hong-shik" in The Moon of Seoul (1994), a charming gigolo from the slums determined to attain wealth at all cost in the big city. "Choon-seop", an old friend from hometown played by Choi Min-sik, struggles hopelessly to stop "Hong-shik" from his self-ruin. The partnership of Han and Choi as uneasy allies or foes, parlayed into two flagship films of the 1990s: No. 3 and Shiri . Both the series and "Hong-shik" character have since become beloved icons, as part of the Korean television's golden era before the advent of Korean Wave. [7]

Before the end of the 20th century, Han headlined films that were critically acclaimed ( Green Fish , No. 3 ) and commercially successful ( The Contact , Christmas in August , [8] Shiri — the latter two making particular impact in Japan). [9]

Han's experience in the early stages of Korean cinema renaissance in the 1990s, cemented his belief in a script-driven model for movie-making. Thus the founding of "Makdong Script Festival" (named after his role in Green Fish ), with co-sponsor film magazine Cine 21. Winners may claim two cash prizes funded by Han, with the potential to launch directing careers based from their own scripts. The annual contest is now extant over 10 years, with two titles produced so far: the comedy 2424 (2002) and Private Eye (2009) starring Hwang Jung-min.

Return

Han went into an extended hiatus in 1999 declining several lucrative opportunities with name directors as he suffered disc problem.

Han returned in 2003 with espionage film Double Agent . [10] The film, which netted one million admissions, was seen as a failure for a star labeled by the media as "box office guarantee." This was followed by a sizable backlash from netizens and the press, who rushed to bury the co-self-produced spy thriller as the public disgrace of a former golden boy.[ citation needed ]

His press and image took further beating in the next two, even more polarizing films: the unforeseen tragedy surrounding The Scarlet Letter , and the incendiary political content of The President's Last Bang . [11] [12] Nonetheless, these controversial works screened at Cannes, and were featured in a tribute to the actor at the Austrian FilmAsia festival. [13]

Despite this rocky return to feature films, Han remains well regarded by such major directors as Park Chan-wook, Lee Joon-ik, Kang Woo-suk and Jang Jin. Compared to his peak popularity in the 90s, his work may seem an acquired taste for general audiences, although some cult following ensued for his ultra-sadistic turn in A Bloody Aria. [14]

He remained self-managed until as late as 2006, before joining the KM Culture agency [15] due to increased regimentation of the industry. Making 2006 a busy year, Han starred in period sex comedy Forbidden Quest , followed by black comedy film A Bloody Aria and melodrama film Solace . [16] [17] [18] Stylish thrillers followed, where Han starred alongside Cha Seung-won in Eye for an Eye [19] and Son Ye-jin in the adaptation of Keigo Higashino novel of White Night . [20] Han then starred in Villain and Widow with Kim Hye-soo. [21]

Resurgence

Han returned to the spotlight with his performance in historical drama Deep Rooted Tree , where his performance of King Sejong earned him the Grand Award at the 2011 SBS Drama Awards. [22]

In 2013, Han starred in the action thriller film The Berlin File , playing a South Korean agent. [23] He then starred in musical film My Paparotti , playing a music teacher who is stuck in a rut until he meets a delinquent teenager. [24]

He returned to the small screen in historical drama Secret Door , playing King Yeongjo. This was followed by period film The Royal Tailor , about a rivalry between two tailors at the Sanguiwon. However, both projects were less successful. [25] [26]

Han bounced back with the hit medical drama Dr. Romantic , written by acclaimed screenwriter Kang Eun-kyung. [27] The drama garnered over 20% viewership ratings, and Han received positive reviews for his performance. [28] He also won the Grand Prize (Daesang) Award at the 2016 SBS Drama Awards.

Han returned to the big screen in crime drama film The Prison . [29] Han is slated to star in upcoming thrillers Idol and Father's War, and period drama film Astronomy. [30] [31] [32]

In 2019, Han starred in OCN's thriller drama Watcher as a detective. [33]

In 2020, Han reprised his role of Teacher Kim in Dr. Romantic 2 . [34]

Image and influence

Known for his distinctive voice and diction, Han has been a long-time mentor to Kam Woo-sung, including coaching the latter's enunciation for his film debut in Marriage is a Crazy Thing . Actors of the younger generation also continue to cite him as an influence; among them: Hwang Jung-min, Ryoo Seung-bum, Kim Myung-min, Kim Joo-hyuk of Blue Swallow , Kim Ji-soo of This Charming Girl , Tsuyoshi Kusanagi (who famously began a second career in Korea after seeing Han in Shiri ), Rain, Lee Sung-jae of Barking Dogs Never Bite , TV heartthrob Lee Jin-wook, and the current darling of independent films, Im Ji-kyu. [35] [36] [37] [38] [39] He also remains well respected among major peers for his distinctive style (a cerebral and intricate minimalism driven by semantics and implosive restraint): Kim Hye-soo, Song Kang-ho, Oh Dal-su (especially for their collaboration in Forbidden Quest and A Bloody Aria), Sol Kyung-gu, and Choi Min-sik. [40] [41] [42] [43]

For his part, Han has cited influences by legendary Korean actor Kim Seung-ho, Al Pacino, Ken Takakura, The Godfather trilogy, and Hayao Miyazaki.[ citation needed ]

Personal life

On November 22, 1998, Han married KBS 21st voice actor Im Myung-ju, whom he dated from the days of the KBS Voice Actor Association. [44] The couple have two sons and two daughters. [45] [46]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRole
1995Mom, the Star, and the Sea Anemonespecial appearance
Doctor BongBong Joon-soo
1996The Ginkgo BedSoo-hyeon/Jong-moon
1997 Green Fish Kim Mak-dong
No. 3 Seo Tae-ju
The Contact Kwon Dong-hyeon
1998 Christmas in August Jung-won
1999 Shiri Yoo Joong-won
Tell Me Something Detective Jo
2003 Double Agent Rim Byeong-ho
2004 The Scarlet Letter Lee Ki-hoon
2005 The President's Last Bang KCIA Chief Agent Joo
Quiz KingJo Jin-man
2006 Forbidden Quest Kim Yoon-seo
A Bloody Aria Lee Moon-jae
Solace Shim In-gu
2008 Eye for an Eye Baek Seong-chan
2009 White Night Han Dong-soo
2010 Villain and Widow Kang Chang-in
2013 The Berlin File Jeong Jin-soo
My Paparotti Na Sang-jin
2014 The Royal Tailor Jo Dol-seok
2017 The Prison Jung Ik-ho
2019 Idol Goo Myeong-hoe
Forbidden Dream King Sejong

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1990Our ParadiseHyun Chul
1991 Eyes of Dawn Young Man from Seobuk
1992-1993Sons and DaughtersSuk Ho
1993PilotPark Sang-hyun
1994The Moon of SeoulHong Shik
Challenge
Kareisky
1995HotelIm Hyung-bin
2011 Deep Rooted Tree Lee Do / King Sejong
2014 Secret Door King Yeongjo
2016–2023 Dr. Romantic Teacher Kim / Boo Yong-jooSeason 1–3 [47]
2019 Watcher Do Chi-kwang
2024 Such a Close Traitor Jang Tae-su
TBAWhen the Day Breaks

Web series

YearTitleRoleRef.
2022 Recipe for Farewell Kang Chang-wook [48]

Accolades

Awards and nominations

Year presented, name of the award ceremony, category, nominated work and the result of the nomination
YearAwardCategoryNominated workResult
1984MBC Gangbyeon Song FestivalEncouragement AwardWon
1993 MBC Drama Awards Best New ActorPilot, Sons and DaughtersWon
199430th Baeksang Arts Awards Best New Actor (TV) Sons and DaughtersNominated
MBC Drama Awards Top Excellence Award, ActorThe Moon of SeoulWon
TV Journal Star of the YearExcellence AwardWon
199531st Baeksang Arts Awards Best Actor (TV) Nominated
16th Blue Dragon Film Awards Best Leading Actor Doctor BongNominated
6th Chunsa Film Art Awards Best New ActorWon
1996 Cine 21 AwardsWon
32nd Baeksang Arts Awards Best New Actor (Film) Won
34th Grand Bell Awards Best New ActorNominated
Best ActorThe Ginkgo BedNominated
17th Blue Dragon Film Awards Best Leading Actor Nominated
199718th Blue Dragon Film Awards Green Fish Won
Popular Star Award Green Fish, The Contact, No. 3 Won
35th Grand Bell Awards Popularity AwardWon
Best Actor Green Fish Won
17th Korean Association of Film Critics Awards Won
20th Golden Cinematography AwardsMost Popular ActorWon
33rd Baeksang Arts Awards Best Actor (Film) Won
19981st Director's Cut Awards Best Actor Christmas in August Won
3rd Women Viewers Film Awards Won
34th Baeksang Arts Awards Best Actor (Film) Nominated
19th Blue Dragon Film Awards Best Leading Actor Nominated
Popular Star AwardsWon
Cine 21 AwardsBest ActorWon
19997th Korean Culture and Entertainment Awards Shiri, Tell Me Something Won
20th Blue Dragon Film Awards Best Leading Actor Tell Me Something Nominated
Popular Star Awards Shiri Won
36th Grand Bell Awards Popularity Award Christmas in August Won
Best ActorNominated
1st Asian Film Critics Association AwardsrNominated
35th Baeksang Arts Awards Best Actor (Film) Shiri Nominated
200037th Grand Bell Awards Popularity Award Tell Me Something Won
200425th Blue Dragon Film Awards Best Leading Actor The Scarlet Letter Nominated
6th Asian Film Critics Association AwardsBest ActorNominated
2005 41st Baeksang Arts Awards Best Actor (Film) The President's Last Bang Nominated
20065th Korean Film Awards Best Actor Forbidden Quest Nominated
2008 17th Buil Film Awards Eye for an Eye Nominated
2011 SBS Drama Awards Grand Prize (Daesang) Deep Rooted Tree Won
Top Excellence Award, Actor in a Drama SpecialNominated
Top 10 StarsWon
2012 48th Baeksang Arts Awards Best Actor (TV) Nominated
5th Korea Drama Awards Grand Prize (Daesang)Nominated
1st APAN Star Awards Top Excellence Award, ActorNominated
2014 SBS Drama Awards Top Excellence Award, Actor in a Serial Drama Secret Door Nominated
2016 SBS Drama Awards [49] Grand Prize (Daesang) Dr. Romantic Won
Top Excellence Award, Actor in a Genre & Fantasy DramaNominated
Top 10 StarsWon
2017 53rd Baeksang Arts Awards Best Actor (TV) Nominated
10th Korea Drama Awards Grand Prize (Daesang)Nominated
54th Grand Bell Awards Best Actor The Prison Nominated
201923rd Fantasia International Film Festival [50] Idol Won
28th Buil Film Awards Nominated
19th Director's Cut Awards Nominated
2020 56th Grand Bell Awards [51] Forbidden Dream Nominated
25th Chunsa Film Art Awards [52] Nominated
56th Baeksang Arts Awards Best Actor (Film) Nominated
29th Buil Film Awards Best ActorNominated
SBS Drama Awards Grand Prize (Daesang) Dr. Romantic 2 Nominated
Top Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries Genre/Action DramaNominated
202321st Director's Cut Awards [53] Best Actor in TelevisionRecipe for FarewellNominated
SBS Drama Awards Grand Prize (Daesang) [54] Dr. Romantic 3 Nominated
Top Excellence Award, Actor in a Seasonal Drama [55] Nominated

State honors

Name of country, year given, and name of honor
Country or organizationYearHonorRef.
South Korea [lower-alpha 1] 2012Presidential Commendation [59]

Listicles

Name of publisher, year listed, name of listicle, and placement
PublisherYearListiclePlacementRef.
Gallup Korea 2004 Gallup Korea's Film Actor of the Year 5th [60]
201110th [61]
201317th [62]
2023 Gallup Korea's Television Actor of the Year 8th [lower-alpha 2] [63]
The Screen20091984–2008 Top Box Office Powerhouse Actors in Korean Movies3rd [64]

Notes

  1. Honors are given at the Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards, arranged by the Korea Creative Content Agency and hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. [56] [57] They are awarded to those who have contributed to the arts and South Korea's pop culture. [58]
  2. Tied with Kim Hae-sook and Kim Hye-soo with 2.4% point

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