Choi Min Sik is a South Korean actor who was born on May 30, 1962, in Seoul, South Korea. He studied Theatre at Dongguk University, and began his career in the late 1980s and early 1990s, appearing in a number of stage plays. He then transitioned into screen acting and won acclaim for his role in the Palme d’Or-winning movie “Oldboy “(2003). He has since gone on to appear in hi movie releases such as “I Saw the Devil” (2010) and “The Admiral: Roaring Currents” (2014). He also starred with Scarlett Johansson in the hit Hollywood movie “Lucy” (2014) and has also appeared in the more recent “Astronomy” (2019).

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Hak Sung (Choi Min Sik) is a mathematician with almost unparalleled abilities. But after defecting from North Korea, he has had to take on a job as a high school security guard in a bid to keep his former identity under the radar. But while he is working at the school, he meets one of the school’s students – Ji Woo (Kim Dong Hee).

Ji Woo is struggling with his math studies and wants to quit the subject. But when an unexpected turn of events leads him to seek the security guard’s help, Ji Woo discovers that Hak Sung has a talent for math. Despite his initial misgivings, Hak Sung agrees to unofficially tutor Ji Woo. They begin to gain respect for one another and despite their sizeable age gap, something akin to friendship is born. But trouble’s brewing: Ji Woo is accused of wrongdoings at school, while people start asking questions about Hak Sung’s past…

“In Our Prime” is a 2022 South Korean movie that was directed by Park Dong Hoon.

In Our Prime

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Under the rule of King Sejong the Great (Han Suk Kyu), the Joseon Dynasty flourished as scientific advancements and technological developments served to better the lives of the people. Honoring those who made scientific progress, the King sought out the greatest minds in Joseon, celebrating the advancements they made in agriculture, astrology, medicine, and more. With an insatiable thirst for knowledge and a mind inclined to think outside the box, it was only a matter of time before he crossed paths with the brilliant Jang Yeong Sik (Choi Min Sik).&nbsp;

Born a slave, Jang Yeong Sik had no claims to greatness, but his astounding mind and impressive talents eventually earned him a position within the local government. Finding a kindred spirit in Yeong Sik, King Sejong gives the low-born man a position as his science advisor, and together they make great strides in the scientific world. As time passes, their love of scientific research and invention leads them to form an unusual and completely unprecedented friendship.

But the technological advances they make for Joseon catch the eye of the Ming Empire. Wary of Joseon becoming too great, the Chinese Emperor orders an immediate cessation of astrological study and demands that Jang Yeong Sik be handed over at once. Forced to make a terrible choice, King Sejong must decide between the friend he cherishes or the people he was born to protect.

Based on actual events, “Forbidden Dream” is a 2019 historical drama film directed by Hur Jin Ho.

Forbidden Dream

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Ja Sung (Lee Jung Jae) is a policeman who has spent eight years undercover.

He has infiltrated the notorious Goldmoon crime gang. In fact, he proved almost frighteningly capable and has risen close to the top of the syndicate – and has won the absolute trust of Jung Chung (Hwang Jung Min), the right-hand man of the Goldmoon boss.

But when that same boss is murdered, a brutal power struggle breaks out, with Jung Chung vying with another rival for the gang’s leadership.

Back at police headquarters, Ja Sung’s boss Kang Hyung Chul (Choi Min Sik) believes he can see an opportunity to take down Goldmoon once and for all, with Ja Sung’s help.

But Ja Sung’s time in the gang has changed him. Enacting the police plan will mean betraying mobsters who now consider him to be as good as family.

To complicate matters, Ja Sung’s wife is pregnant, and he fears the police sting could endanger her life and that of his unborn child.

Can the police bring the criminals to justice? And where do Ja Sung’s true loyalties lie?

“New World” is a 2013 South Korean crime thriller directed by Park Hoon Jung.

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