Im Ha-ryong (born Im Han-yong on October 31, 1952) is a South Korean actor and comedian. During the 1980s and 1990s, Im was one of Korea's foremost comedians (called "gag men") alongside

Shim Hyung-rae Shim Hyung-rae (; born January 3, 1958, sometimes credited as Hyung Rae Shim) is a South Korean former comedian and filmmaker best known for directing '' Yonggary'' () and '' D-War'' (), by far the most expensive Korean movie in history. He ha ...

and

Kim Hyung-gon Kim Hyung-gon ( ko, 김형곤; May 31, 1960 – March 11, 2006) was one of the most influential and famous comedians by the time of his death in South Korea. He debuted in 1980, and enjoyed success since then. His comedy routine depicted political ...

. As his brand of comedy became less popular among younger viewers, Im started appearing in small

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s in films and

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, particularly those directed by

Jang Jin Jang Jin (born February 24, 1971) is a South Korean film director, theatre director, playwright, screenwriter, film producer, actor and TV personality. Considered one of the most distinctive voices to emerge from the 1990s Korean cinema renaiss ...

. In 2005, he won Best Supporting Actor at the Blue Dragon Film Awards for his first major film role as a veteran soldier in the hit

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'' Welcome to Dongmakgol''. Other notable films include workplace/musical drama ''Bravo My Life'' (2007) and political satire ''

Good Morning President ''Good Morning President'' () is a 2009 South Korean film written and directed by Jang Jin that takes viewers to the private quarters of the Blue House during the terms of three fictional presidents (played by Lee Soon-jae, Jang Dong-gun and Go Do ...

'' (2009).

Filmography

Film

Television series

Web series

Variety show

Music video

Theater

Awards and nominations

References

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Im Ha-ryong
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