Im Ho (; born January 27, 1970) is a South Korean actor, best known for his roles mostly as an emperor in historical dramas. His notable roles were included in the television series ''Jang Hui-bin'' (1995) and ''

Dae Jang Geum ''Dae Jang Geum'' (; literally "The Great Jang-geum"), also known as ''Jewel in the Palace'', is a 2003 South Korean historical drama television series directed by Lee Byung-hoon. It first aired on MBC from September 15, 2003 to March 23, 20 ...

'' (2003).

Personal life

Im graduated from

Chung-Ang University Chung-Ang University (CAU; ) is a private research university in Seoul, South Korea. It is widely regarded as one of the best universities in South Korea. The university operates two campuses: main campus located in Dongjak District, Seoul, and a ...

with a bachelor's degree in theater and film. Im's father is the late screenwriter Im Chung, who wrote ''Jang Hui-bin'', among other television and film scripts.

Filmography

Films

*''Ghost Taxi'' as Byeong-su (2000) *''

My Sassy Girl ''My Sassy Girl'' ( ko, 엽기적인 그녀, Yeopgijeogin Geunyeo, That Bizarre Girl) is a 2001 South Korean romantic comedy film directed by Kwak Jae-yong, starring Jun Ji-hyun and Cha Tae-hyun. The film is based on a true story told in a series ...

'' as the Blind Date guy *''Don't Tell Papa'' as Borisu (2004) *''

Clementine A clementine (''Citrus × clementina'') is a tangor, a citrus fruit hybrid between a willowleaf mandarin orange ( ''C.'' × ''deliciosa'') and a sweet orange (''C. × sinensis''), named in honor of Clément Rodier, a French missionary who fir ...

'' as O Ji-hun (2004) *''

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'' as Bak Hyeong-sa (2006) *'' Secret Love'' as hairstylist (2010) *''Earth Rep Rolling Series'' as Elvis (2010) Source:

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Television

* ''

Vengeance of the Bride ''Vengeance of the Bride'' () is an ongoing South Korean television series starring Park Ha-na, Kang Ji-seub, Park Yoon-jae and Oh Seung-ah. It premiered on KBS2 on October 10, 2022. Synopsis A desperate revenge story of a woman who becomes th ...

'' as Yoon Jae-ha (2022, Cameo) *''President Jeong Yak-yong'' as Han Min-guk (2022, Film television) *'' Haechi'' as Yi Kwang-jwa (2019) *'' Blessing of the Sea'' as Jo Ji-hwan (2019, Cameo) *'' Dal Soon's Spring'' as Han Tae-sung (2017) *''Teacher Oh Soon-nam'' as Jang Ji-ho (2017, Cameo) *''

Night Light A nightlight is a small light fixture, usually electrical, placed for comfort or convenience in dark areas or areas that may become dark at certain times, such as at night or during an emergency. Small long-burning candles serving a similar fun ...

'' as Kang Jae-hyun (2016) *''

The Flower in Prison ''Flowers of the Prison'' () is a 2016 South Korean drama television series starring Jin Se-yeon, Go Soo, Kim Mi-sook, Jung Joon-ho, Park Joo-mi, Yoon Joo-hee, , Jun Kwang-ryul and Choi Tae-joon. It is MBC's special project drama to commemorat ...

'' as Kang Seon-ho (2016) *'' Page Turner'' as Yoon Yoo-seul's doctor (2016) *'' The Merchant: Gaekju 2015'' as Min Kyom-ho (2015) *''

The Stars Are Shining ''The Stars Are Shining'' () is a 2015 South Korea morning soap opera starring Go Won-hee, Lee Ha-yool, Seo Yoon-na, and Cha Do-jin. It aired on KBS2 from August 31, 2015, to February 26, 2016, on Mondays to Fridays at 09:00 ( KST) to 09:45 (KST). ...

'' as Seo Dong-pil (2015) *''

Splendid Politics ''Splendid Politics'' () is a 2015 South Korean television series starring Cha Seung-won, Lee Yeon-hee, Kim Jaewon, Seo Kang-joon, Han Joo-wan and Jo Sung-ha. It aired on MBC from April 13 to September 29, 2015 on Mondays and Tuesdays at 22:00 ...

'' as

Choi Myung-kil Choe Myeong-gil (; 7 October 1586 – June 19, 1647) was a Korean Joseon politician and Neo-Confucian scholar of the Yangmingist school who came from the Jeonju Choe clan. He served as the Joseon Chief State Councilor from 1638 to 1640 and 1642 ...

(2015) *''

What Happens to My Family? ''What Happens to My Family?'' () is a 2014–2015 South Korean television series starring Yoo Dong-geun, Kim Hyun-joo, Yoon Park and Park Hyung-sik. It aired on KBS2 on Saturdays and Sundays at 19:55 ( KST) time slot from August 16, 2014, to Feb ...

'' as Judge (2014, Cameo) *''

Jeong Do-jeon Jeong Dojeon (Korean: 정도전, Hanja: 鄭道傳, 1342 – October 6, 1398), also known by his pen name Sambong (Korean: 삼봉), was a prominent Korean scholar-official during the late Goryeo to the early Joseon periods. He served as the first ...

'' as

Jeong Mong-ju Jeong Mong-ju (Korean: 정몽주, Hanja: 鄭夢周, January 13, 1338 – April 26, 1392), also known by his pen name Poeun (Korean: 포은), a historical figure during the transition period of the Korean dynasty moving from Goryeo (918-1392) to ...

(2014) *''

Your Lady ''Your Lady'' (; also known as ''Your Woman'') is a 2013 South Korean television series starring Lee Yoo-ri, Park Yoon-jae, Im Ho, Park Young-rin and Lee Byung-wook. The morning melodrama aired on SBS from February 18 to August 2, 2013, on Monda ...

'' as Ra Jin-goo (2013) *''

I Love Lee Taly ''I Love Lee Taly'' () is a 2012 South Korean romantic comedy series about a 14-year-old boy who makes a wish and suddenly grows up into a 25-year-old man. It starred Super Junior's Kim Ki-bum and Park Ye-jin. Synopsis 14-year-old Geum Eun-dong ...

as'' Geum San ''(2012)'' *''

Gwanggaeto, The Great Conqueror ''Gwanggaeto, The Great Conqueror'', also known as ''King Gwanggaeto the Great'', is a historical drama based on the life of the nineteenth monarch of Goguryeo, Gwanggaeto the Great. The drama was based on two sources, ''Gwanggaeto the Great'' b ...

'' as

Murong Bao Murong Bao (; 355–398), courtesy name Daoyou (道佑), Xianbei name Kugou (庫勾), formally Emperor Huimin of (Later) Yan ((後)燕惠愍帝), temple name Liezong (烈宗) or Liezu (烈祖), was an emperor of the Xianbei-led Chinese Later Yan ...

(2011) *''

You Don't Know Women ''You Don't Know Women'' () is a television drama series from South Korea starring Kim Ji-ho, Go Se-won and Im Ho. The morning soap opera aired on SBS on Mondays to Fridays at 8:40 a.m. from August 2 to December 31, 2010 for 109 episodes. Ca ...

'' as Kang Sung-chan (2010) *''

Queen Seondeok Queen Seondeok of Silla ( ko, 선덕여왕 ; 595~610 – 17 February 647/January 8, Lunar Calendar) reigned as Queen Regnant of Silla, one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea, from 632 to 647. She was Silla's twenty-seventh ruler, and its first re ...

'' as

Jinji of Silla King Jinji of Silla (r. 576–579) was the 25th ruler of the Korean Kingdom of Silla. He was dethroned three years after his accession. Biography King Jinji's birth name was either Saryun (사륜, 舍輪) or Geumryun (금륜, 金輪), and ...

(2009) *'' He Who Can't Marry'' as Park Kwang-nam (2009) *''Wanted: Son-In-Law'' as Kim Tae-pyeong (2008) *''My Home'' (2008) *''

Strongest Chil Woo Strongest Chil Woo (; also known as ''Chilwu the Mighty'') is a 2008 South Korean historical drama that aired on KBS2. The titular hero is similar to a Zorro during the Joseon period. The drama served as the last project of actor Lee Eon, who ...

'' as

Crown Prince Sohyeon Crown Prince Sohyeon (소현세자, 昭顯世子, 5 February 1612 – 21 May 1645) was the first son of King Injo of Joseon Dynasty. Sohyeon was a hostage in the Manchu court at Shenyang, by the terms of the peace treaty concluded after War ...

(2008) *''New Birth of Married Couple'' as Bong Su (2008) *''Kid Gang'' as Jo Pyo-gi (2007) *''Barefoot of Love'' as Hwang Jin-suk (2006) *'' Dae Jo Yeong'' as

Yeon Namsaeng Yeon Namsaeng (연남생, 淵男生) (634–679) was the eldest son of the Goguryeo '' Dae Magniji'' (대막리지, 大莫離支; highest ranking official or dictator; "prime minister") Yeon Gaesomun (603?-665). In 665, Yeon Namsaeng succeeded hi ...

(2006) *''Woman Above Flower'' as Yoon Myung-won (2005) *''Wind Flower'' as Choi Hyung-joo (2005) *''Not Alone'' (2004) *''The Woman Who Wants to Marry'' as Park Sun-woo (2004) *''Lovers'' (2003) *''

'' as King Jungjong (2003) *''Girl's School'' as Lee Gyu-won (2002) *''Man of the Sun, Lee Je Ma'' as Choi Moon-hwan (2002) *''Whenever the Heart Beats'' as Lee Jun-ho (2002) *''Her House'' as Nam Hyuk (2001) *''Honey Honey'' (2001) *''Everyday with You'' as Choi Dong-ha (2001) *''Rural Diary'' (2000) *''Due to You, Darling'' (2000) *''Because of You'' as Han Young-jun (2000) *'' Hur Joon'' as Lee Jung-myung (1999) *''The Great King’s Road'' as

Crown Prince Sado Crown Prince Sado (Hangul: 사도세자, Hanja: 思悼世子; 13 February 1735 – 12 July 1762), personal name Yi Seon (Hangul: 이선, Hanja: 李愃), was the second son of King Yeongjo of Joseon. His biological mother was Royal Noble ...

(1998) *''Fresh Son-Ja’s tactics'' (1998) *''Sea of Ambition'' as Jung Min-woo (1997) *''ManGang (Full-Heartedness)'' (1996) *''Jang Hee Bin'' as

Sukjong of Joseon Sukjong of Joseon (7 October 1661 – 12 July 1720) was the 19th King of the Joseon Dynasty of Korea, ruling from 1674 until 1720. A skilled legislator, he caused multiple changes in political power throughout his reign, by switching among the ...

(1995) *''Due to Your Being'' (1994)

Television show

Theater

References

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