Yoo Oh Sung is a veteran South Korean actor. Born on September 11, 1968, he made his acting debut in the 1991 film “Love, Love: Han Hee-jak’s Love Stories.” He has since enjoyed a prolific career in film, television and theater. He shot to fame in 1999 with his breakout roles in cult comedy film “The Spy” and the box-office hit “Attack of the Gas Station.” Some of his more recent popular roles include “The Great Doctor” (2012), “Gunman in Joseon” (2014), “Spy” (2014) and “The Merchant: Gaekju 2015” (2015).

Yoo Oh Sung

Chairman Oh (Kim Se Joon), a powerful crime lord known for his civility, runs a respected organization led by his most trusted man, Kim Gil Seok (Yoo Oh Sung). When they begin constructing a lucrative casino in Gangneung, rival gangs vie for a share of the profits. Their dominance is challenged by Lee Min Seok (Jang Hyuk), a ruthless former hitman from Seoul who systematically eliminates obstacles to acquire casino shares. Determined to take over, Min Seok launches a brutal campaign against Chairman Oh's organization, targeting Gil Seok and his right-hand man Kim Hyung Geun (Oh Dae Hwan). With Detective Cho Bang Hyun (Park Sung Geun) involved, a violent conflict erupts that threatens to destroy Gangneung. This is a 2021 South Korean neo-noir action film directed by Yoon Young Bin that explores themes of brotherhood and blind ambition.

Paid in Blood

Blood Sacrifice

Nam Shin (Seo Kang Joon) is poised to be the heir to the lucrative family-run PK business group… until a shocking and brutal assault leaves him badly injured and comatose. His mother Oh Laura (Kim Sung Ryung), one of South Korea’s top robotics and AI scientists, decides to act to ensure Nam Shin’s medical condition doesn’t jeopardize his chances of taking over PK. She secretly releases Nam Shin III, an android copy of her son, to stand in for Nam Shin, and hires Kang So Bong (Gong Seung Yeon), a former female MMA fighter, as the android’s bodyguard. But schemes are afoot, as unscrupulous individuals try to oust Nam Shin. And things get even messier when So Bong starts to fall for Nam Shin III. Is an unconventional romance in the cards? And can So Bong protect Nam Shin – and Nam Shin III – from harm? This 2018 South Korean drama was directed by Cha Young Hoon.

Are You Human Too?

The Humanoids

Former teenage sweethearts separated by uncontrollable circumstances, Sin Joon Young (Kim Woo Bin) and No Eul (Bae Suzy) are reunited as adults – when the latter is commissioned to make a documentary about Joon Young. He is now a superstar actor and singer who's dead-set against filming his documentary and gives No Eul a miserable time. Gradually, he relents to the documentary and uses the time to try and win her heart back. Can they rekindle their once-passionate love? This 2016 South Korean drama series was directed by Park Hyun Suk and Cha Young Hoon.

Uncontrollably Fond

The Uncontrollable Lovebirds

Choi Hyun Joon

KBS02

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

Twenty five-year-old Soo Myung (Yeo Jin Goo) has resigned himself to a life of living in psychiatric hospitals after his mother's suicide six years prior left him with severe mental trauma. Twenty five-year-old Seung Min (Lee Min Ki), however, will do no such thing – after being forced into the facility by his half-brother in an attempt to seize Seung Min's inheritance, he plans to break out by any means necessary. Soon enough, the formerly-passive Soo Myung finds himself swept up in Seung Min's escape attempts, bringing the two closer together despite opposition from the abusive staff. Can these young men defy the odds and find their way to freedom? This film is adapted from Jeong You Jeong's novel of the same name.

Shoot Me in the Heart

Shoot Me in the Heart Team

Choi Ki Hoon

In 1876, amidst the third year of Emperor Gojong’s reign, tension continues to rise between political factions that disagree with the emperor’s desire to open Korea’s formerly-closed borders. Increased foreign influence has introduced western-made guns into Korea, which had previously relied on swords for combat – and Park Yoon Kang (Lee Joon Gi), the son of a great swordsman, uses this to his advantage. After his father’s murder and his sister’s enslavement, Yoon Kang decides to arm himself with a rifle to enact his revenge upon the ruling class. But along the way, Yoon Kang finds that he has a surprising amount of support from the common people who want to see the aristocracy taken down, turning him into an unexpected hero.

Gunman In Joseon

The Avenger

Seung Ho (Cha Tae Hyun), a once-successful jockey, faces devastating life challenges after a car crash kills his wife and leaves him gradually losing his eyesight. Struggling financially after being caught cheating at the racetrack, he moves with his young daughter to Jeju Island. There, he discovers Woo Bak, an injured racehorse with a difficult temperament. Despite his physical limitations, Seung Ho is determined to rehabilitate the horse and compete in a prestigious race. With his diminishing vision and Woo Bak's unpredictable nature, they form an unlikely partnership that challenges their individual limitations. This is a 2011 South Korean movie directed by Lee Hwan Kyung.

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