Kim Il Woo is a South Korean actor who was born on June 19, 1963. He studied at Chung-Ang University, where he majored in Film and Theater. He was selected to work as an actor by the TV network KBS in 1985. He starred in a number of hit drama series titles in the early 1990s, including “Wangsimni” (1992-1993) and “Apple Blossom's Fragrance” (1996). In 2004, he appeared in the movie release “Woman Is the Future.” He has also starred in the drama series titles “Something Happened in Bali” (2004) and the more recent “Love to the End” (2018).

Kim Il Woo

5 Tearjerker Moments In Episodes 11-12 Of “The Escape Of The Seven: Resurrection”

Winners Of The 2020 KBS Entertainment Awards

SBS, KOCOWA

Seven seemingly unrelated individuals find their lives irrevocably intertwined after a young girl's disappearance: ruthless CEO Geum Ra Hee (Hwang Jung Eum), former gangster Min Do Hyuk (Lee Joon), aspiring idol Han Mo Ne (Lee Yu Bi), cunning doctor Cha Ju Ran (Shin Eun Kyung), entertainment CEO Yang Jin Mo (Yoon Jong Hoon), school teacher Go Myoung Ji (Jo Yoon Hee), and detective Nam Chul Woo (Jo Jae Yoon), all pulled together by mysterious media mogul Matthew Lee (Uhm Ki Joon). As they are drawn into a web of deceit, betrayal, and murder, it becomes clear that each holds a dark secret connected to the missing girl. Will any of them escape the meticulously planned retribution, or are they all destined to pay the ultimate price for their sins?

The Escape of the Seven

Run, Run, as Fast as You Can

Throughout her life, “ugly duckling” Kong Shim (Minah) was constantly overshadowed by her beautiful, more successful older sister Kong Mi (Seo Hyo Rim). When the quirky, hot-tempered lawyer Ahn Dan Tae (Namkoong Min) rents a room in their rooftop apartment, Kong Shim's life takes an unexpected turn. He initially seems to only bring her trouble, but his sharp wit and genuine kindness slowly chip away at her insecurities, and they gradually begin to fall in love. Meanwhile, Kong Mi sets her sights on the wealthy and kind Joon Soo (On Ju Wan), the heir to a large corporation – and Dan Tae's long-lost cousin. However, Dan Tae's complicated past and a surprising connection to Kong Shim's family threaten to unravel their newfound happiness.

Dear Fair Lady Kong Shim

The Inner Beauty Team

Suk Dae Hwang

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During the Joseon Dynasty in the late 1800s, the father of Chun Bong Sam (Jang Hyuk) made his living as a merchant before being framed for opium possession and wrongfully executed. Bong Sam’s older sister seeks her own revenge, while Bong Sam himself joins a group of children who train to become peddlers, eventually working himself up to becoming a merchant himself. He later inherits an inn, albeit in poor condition and requiring substantial renovation. Nevertheless, Bong Sam perseveres, maintaining his humble roots as he strives to become one of Korea’s top merchants despite opposition from greedier peers. This drama was based on Kim Joo Young’s novel “Gaekju,” serialized in a Korean daily newspaper from 1979–1983.

The Merchant: Gaekju 2015

After several traumatic childhood incidents, third-generation business heir Cha Do Hyun (Ji Sung) developed Dissociative Identity Disorder. To outsiders, he's a successful businessman, but internally, seven distinct personalities battle for control, each with their own quirks, memories, and even names – from the aggressive “Shin Se Gi” to the suicidal 17-year-old “Ahn Yo Seob.” Fearing exposure and social ruin, Do Hyun secretly seeks psychiatric help. He crosses paths with Oh Ri Jin (Hwang Jung Eum), a first-year psychiatric resident who, against her better judgment, becomes his secret physician. As Ri Jin delves into the complexities of Do Hyun's mind, she not only helps him navigate his chaotic inner world but also uncovers a shared, forgotten past that holds the key to healing them both.

Kill Me Heal Me

The 7-Dimensional Team

KBS, KOCOWA

Cha Soon Bong (Yoo Dong Geun), a loving but often exasperated single father, has dedicated his life to raising his three adult children: Kang Shim (Kim Hyun Joo), a successful but prickly secretary; Kang Jae (Yoon Park), an ambitious doctor; and Dal Bong (Park Hyung Sik), a struggling aspiring chef. Feeling taken for granted and unappreciated, Soon Bong devises an extreme plan to teach his selfish children a lesson: he files a lawsuit against them for filial impiety. This shocking act forces his children to confront their own shortcomings and re-evaluate their relationships with each other and their father. As they navigate the legal battle and its repercussions, the family embarks on a journey of reconciliation, self-discovery, and ultimately, a deeper understanding of what truly binds them together.

What Happens to My Family?

A Troublemaker Family

Dongdaemun is the fashion capital of Seoul, where both up-and-coming and well-established designers develop and showcase the newest trends. Aspiring designer Ga Young (Shin Sae Kyeong) wants to follow in her late parents’ footsteps in the fashion industry, but struggles to make headway while working under her parents’ friend who took over their storefront. After a fire devastates the store, Ga Young applies for a job at a sewing factory run by Young Gul (Yoo Ah In), who makes a living by counterfeiting designer goods. Young Gul himself is in bad financial straits, and ends up asking former high school classmate and fashion conglomerate heir Jae Hyuk (Lee Je Hoon) for a loan, only to end up rebuffed. Jae Hyuk’s ex-girlfriend and fashion designer Anna (Kwon Yu Ri) ends up catching Young Gul’s eye, competing with Ga Young for his attention. Can these hopefuls make their dreams come true?

Fashion King

Team Fashionista

During the political turmoil of 18th-century Joseon, Baek Dong Soo (Ji Chang Wook) was adopted by a swordsmith and grew up alongside Yeo Woon (Yoo Seung Ho). However, their paths diverge dramatically in adulthood: while Dong Soo embraces justice and loyalty, eventually joining the royal guard, Woon is drawn into a clandestine assassin organization, becoming a skilled but conflicted killer. Their brotherhood is tested as they find themselves on opposing sides of a brewing war, one fighting to protect the Crown Prince and the other serving a shadowy faction aiming to overthrow the kingdom. This drama was based on the comic “Honorable Baek Dong Soo” by Lee Jae Heon.

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