Kim Yun Seok is an award-winning South Korean actor. Born on January 21, 1967, he made his acting debut in the 1994 film “A Little Lover.” He has had an illustrious career mostly in films since, winning numerous Best Actor awards. Some of his best known roles include the films “The Chaser” (2008), “Punch” (2011), “Tazza: The Hidden Card” (2014) and “Will You Be There?” (2016).

Kim Yun Seok

Admiral Yi Sun Shin (Kim Yun Seok) prepares for a decisive naval battle against the retreating Wae invaders during the final stages of the Imjin War in 1598. Determined to end the conflict decisively, he assembles the Joseon and allied Min fleet to confront the enemy in the treacherous Noryang Strait. With unwavering courage, Admiral Yi leads his forces into a historic confrontation that will ultimately determine the fate of Joseon. This 2023 South Korean historical war action film was directed by Kim Han Min.

Noryang: Deadly Sea

Yi Sun Shin

In 1991 Mogadishu, South Korean diplomats Ambassador Han Shin Sung (Kim Yun Seok) and intelligence agent Kang Dae Jin (Jo In Sung) are competing with North Korean diplomats led by Ambassador Rim Yong Su (Heo Joon Ho) to secure Somalia's support for UN membership. When violent protests erupt into a brutal civil war, both diplomatic groups find themselves trapped and cut off from their home countries. In a surprising turn of events, Rim Yong Su seeks refuge with the South Korean diplomats, forcing Han Shin Sung to make an unprecedented decision that could be considered treason. Facing armed militia and street chaos, the diplomats must work together to survive the dangerous conflict. This is a 2021 South Korean movie directed by Ryoo Seung Wan that explores unexpected cooperation in the midst of political tension and civil unrest.

Escape from Mogadishu

Greetings from Mogadishu

Under the oppressive military regime of President Chun Doo Hwan in 1987, student activist Park Jong Chul is brutally tortured and killed for participating in pro-democracy protests. Anti-communist investigation Director Park Cheo Won (Kim Yoon Seok) orders the body cremated to cover up evidence, but Prosecutor Choi Hwan (Ha Jung Woo) refuses to approve the order. When the autopsy reveals the real cause of death, Prosecutor Choi is fired, but he informs journalist Yoon Sang Sam (Lee Hee Joon) about the truth. To try and suppress the case, Director Park has detectives, including Jo Han Kyung (Park Hee Soon), take the fall. While in prison, detective Jo shares the truth with prison guard Han Byung Yong (Yoo Hai Jin), who must find a way to convince his niece Yeon Hee (Kim Tae Ri) to relay the information to an opposition politician. This film was based on the true events leading up to the 1987 June Democratic Uprising.

1987: When the Day Comes

Director Park

In 1978 Busan, a young girl's mysterious disappearance sends shockwaves through the community. With the police losing hope, her desperate mother turns to Kim Joong San (Yoo Hae Jin), a famous fortune teller who claims the girl is still alive. He urges veteran investigator Gong Gil Yong (Kim Yun Seok) to help, despite Gil Yong's initial skepticism. As Kim Joong San's prophecies begin to prove accurate, the unlikely pair start working together to unravel the kidnapping mystery and potentially save the girl's life. Based on real-life events, this gripping thriller explores the intersection of intuition and investigation. "The Classified File" is a 2015 South Korean movie directed by Kwak Kyung Taek.

The Classified File

The Classified Team

After Young Shin (Park So Dam), a high school student in Father Kim's (Kim Yun Seok) parish, is the victim of a hit-and-run incident, she begins exhibiting strange symptoms despite otherwise being in a coma. Father Kim believes she's possessed and decides to perform an exorcism, recruiting rebellious seminary student Choi (Gang Dong Won) for help after previous assistants fled. However, as they proceed with the ritual, the demon inside Young Shin fights back, revealing itself as an ancient, more powerful evil than previously thought. Can Father Kim and Deacon Choi complete the exorcism and save Young Shin, or is the evil simply too strong? This movie was based on the director's award-winning 2014 short film "12th Assistant Deacon."

The Priests

Kim Bum Shin / Father Peter

Popie (Lee Jung Jae), Yenicall (Jun Ji Hyun), Chewing Gum (Kim Hae Sook), and Zampano (Kim Soo Hyun) are a skilled team of South Korean professional thieves who have just successfully stolen a valuable antique vase. Macao Park (Kim Yun Seok) recruits them for a high-stakes heist in Macau to steal the Tear of the Sun, a rare diamond worth $20 million. Unexpectedly, Pepsee (Kim Hye Soo), Macao Park's former lover who previously went to jail after he betrayed her, joins the team. In Hong Kong, they meet a local crew of thieves including Chen (Simon Yam), Andrew (Oh Dal Soo), Julie (Angelica Lee), and Johnny (Derek Tsang). As tensions rise and personal agendas threaten to derail the mission, the international team must work together to execute the most challenging heist of their careers. This is a 2012 South Korean film directed by Choi Dong Hoon, which became the third-highest grossing film in South Korean cinematic history.

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