Han Suk-kyu
Birth dateNovember 3, 1964 (age 61)
Birth placeSeoul, South Korea[1]
OccupationActor
Years active1990–present
EducationDongguk University - Theater and Film
SpouseIm Myung-Ju (m. 1998)
Han Suk-kyu
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Han Suk-kyu (Korean: 한석규; born November 3, 1964) is a South Korean actor. One of the leading actors of Korean cinema in the 1990s, he rose to prominence with a string of critically acclaimed films, including Green Fish (1997), No. 3 (1997), The Contact (1997), Christmas in August (1998), and the action thriller Shiri (1999), which was a major box office success and marked a turning point for the Korean film industry. Following this successful period, Han took a hiatus from acting due to a herniated disc.

Upon his return, Han re-established himself as a versatile actor with roles in both film and television. His notable later works include the historical drama Deep Rooted Tree (2011),[2] the espionage thriller The Berlin File (2013), and the crime drama The Prison (2017). He is also well known for his portrayal of Teacher Kim in the popular medical drama Dr. Romantic (2016–2023).[3][unreliable source?][4] In addition, he appeared in the thriller series Watcher (2019) and the psychological drama Doubt (2024).[5]

Career

1990–1994: Early work and breakthrough

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]

1995–1999: Prominence

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.

2000–2010: Hiatus and career fluctuations

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]

2011–2015: Resurgence and return to small screen

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

2016–present: Established actor

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, Lee Jin-wook, and 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), Sul Kyung-gu, and Choi Min-sik.[40][41][42][43]

For his part, Han has cited influences by 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

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
1995Mom, the Star, and the Sea AnemoneSpecial appearance
Doctor BongBong Joon-soo
1996The Ginkgo BedSoo-hyeon/Jong-moon
1997Green FishKim Mak-dong
No. 3Seo Tae-ju
The ContactKwon Dong-hyeon
1998Christmas in AugustJung-won
1999ShiriYoo Joong-won
Tell Me SomethingDetective Jo
2003Double AgentRim Byeong-ho
2004The Scarlet LetterLee Ki-hoon
2005The President's Last BangKCIA Chief Agent Joo
Quiz KingJo Jin-man
2006Forbidden QuestKim Yoon-seo
A Bloody AriaLee Moon-jae
SolaceShim In-gu
2008Eye for an EyeBaek Seong-chan
2009White NightHan Dong-soo
2010Villain and WidowKang Chang-in
2013The Berlin FileJeong Jin-soo
My PaparottiNa Sang-jin
2014The Royal TailorJo Dol-seok
2017The PrisonJung Ik-ho
2019IdolGoo Myeong-hoe
Forbidden DreamKing Sejong

Television

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
1990Our ParadiseHyun Chul
1991Eyes of DawnYoung Man from Seobuk
1992–1993Sons and DaughtersSuk Ho
1993PilotPark Sang-hyun
1994The Moon of SeoulHong Shik
Challenge
Kareisky
1995HotelIm Hyung-bin
2011Deep Rooted TreeLee Do / King Sejong
2014Secret DoorKing Yeongjo
2016–2023Dr. RomanticTeacher Kim / Boo Yong-jooSeason 1–3[47]
2019WatcherDo Chi-kwang[48]
2022Recipe for FarewellKang Chang-wook[49]
2024DoubtJang Tae-su[50]
2025Shin's ProjectMr. Shin[51]
When the Day Breaks

Accolades

Awards and nominations

Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremonyYearCategoryNominee / WorkResultRef.
APAN Star Awards2012Top Excellence Award, ActorDeep Rooted Tree
Asian Film Critics Association Awards1999Best ActorChristmas in August
2004The Scarlet Letter
Baeksang Arts Awards1994Best New Actor – TelevisionPilot
1995Best Actor – TelevisionThe Moon of Seoul
1996Best New Actor – FilmDoctor Bong
Best Actor – Film
1997Green Fish
1998Christmas in August
1999Shiri
2005The President's Last Bang
2012Best Actor – TelevisionDeep Rooted Tree
2017Dr. Romantic
2020Best Actor – FilmForbidden Dream
2025Best Actor – TelevisionDoubt[52]
Blue Dragon Film Awards1995Best ActorDoctor Bong
1996The Ginkgo Bed
1997Green Fish
Popular Star AwardGreen Fish / The Contact / No. 3
1998Christmas in August
Best Actor
1999Popular Star AwardShiri
Best ActorTell Me Something
2004The Scarlet Letter
Buil Film Awards2008Best ActorEye for an Eye
2019Idol
2020Forbidden Dream
Chunsa Film Art Awards1995Best New ActorDoctor Bong
2020Best ActorForbidden Dream[53]
Cine21 Film Awards1996Best New ActorDoctor Bong
1998Best ActorChristmas in August
2024Actor of the Year (Series)Doubt[54]
Director's Cut Awards1998Best ActorChristmas in August
2019Idol
2023Best Actor in TelevisionRecipe for Farewell[55]
Fantasia International Film Festival2019Best ActorIdol[56]
Golden Cinematography Awards1997Most Popular ActorGreen Fish
Grand Bell Awards1996Best New ActorDoctor Bong
Best ActorThe Ginkgo Bed
1997Green Fish
Popularity AwardGreen Fish / The Contact / No. 3
1999Christmas in August
Best Actor
2000Popularity AwardTell Me Something
2017Best ActorThe Prison
2020Forbidden Dream[57]
Grimae Awards2024Doubt[58]
Italia Global Series Festival2025
Korea Drama Awards2012Grand Prize (Daesang)Deep Rooted Tree
2017Dr. Romantic
2023Dr. Romantic 3
Korean Association of Film Critics Awards1997Best ActorGreen Fish
Korean Culture and Entertainment Awards1999Shiri / Tell Me Something
Korean Film Awards2006Forbidden Quest
MBC Drama Awards1993Best New ActorPilot, Sons and Daughters
1994Top Excellence Award, ActorThe Moon of Seoul
2024Grand Prize (Daesang)Doubt[59][60]
Top Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries[61]
MBC Gangbyeon Song Festival1984Encouragement AwardHan Suk-kyu
SBS Drama Awards2011Grand Prize (Daesang)Deep Rooted Tree
Top 10 Stars
Top Excellence Award, Actor in a Drama Special
2014Grand Prize (Daesang)Secret Door
Top Excellence Award, Actor in a Serial Drama
2016Grand Prize (Daesang)Dr. Romantic[62]
Top 10 Stars
Top Excellence Award, Actor in a Genre & Fantasy Drama
2020Grand Prize (Daesang)Dr. Romantic 2
Top Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries Genre/Action Drama
2023Grand Prize (Daesang)Dr. Romantic 3[63]
Top Excellence Award, Actor in a Seasonal Drama[64]
TV Journal Star of the Year1994Excellence AwardThe Moon of Seoul
Women Viewers Film Awards1998Best ActorChristmas in August

State honors

Name of country, year given, and name of honor
Country or organizationYearHonorRef.
South Korea[a]2012Presidential Commendation[65]

Listicles

Name of publisher, year listed, name of listicle, and placement
PublisherYearListiclePlacementRef.
Gallup Korea2004Gallup Korea's Film Actor of the Year5th[66]
201110th[67]
201317th[68]
2023Gallup Korea's Television Actor of the Year8th[b][69]
The Screen20091984–2008 Top Box Office Powerhouse Actors in Korean Movies3rd[70]

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.[71][72] They are awarded to those who have contributed to the arts and South Korea's pop culture.[73]
  2. ^ Tied with Kim Hae-sook and Kim Hye-soo with 2.4% point

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