Kim Roi-ha (born November 15, 1965) is a South Korean

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. Notable roles include a

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in ''

Memories of Murder ''Memories of Murder'' () is a 2003 South Korean crime thriller film co-written and directed by Bong Joon-ho. It is loosely based on the true story of Korea's first confirmed serial murders, which took place between 1986 and 1991 in Hwaseong, ...

'' (2003), and a

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in ''

A Bittersweet Life ''A Bittersweet Life'' (; lit. "The Sweet Life") is a 2005 South Korean neo-noir action drama film written and directed by Kim Jee-woon. It stars Lee Byung-hun as Sun-woo, a hitman who becomes targeted by his boss after he spares the latter's che ...

'' (2005). Kim won Best Actor at the 2001 Dong-A Theatre Awards for his portrayal of

Yeonsangun of Joseon Yeonsangun of Joseon or Prince Yeonsan of Joseon (23 November 1476 – 20 November 1506), personal name Yi Yung (Korean: 이융; Hanja: 李㦕), was the tenth ruler of the Joseon dynasty of Korea. Often considered the worst tyrant in Joseon's ...

in the stage play ''Yi''. He reprised the role in 2010.

Personal life

Kim married actress Park Yoon-kyung on September 10, 2006 at the Park Eul-bok Embroidery Museum in

Ui-dong Ui-dong is a '' dong'', neighbourhood of Gangbuk-gu in Seoul, South Korea. From June 30 of 2008, Former Suyu-4 dong is changed to the administrative dong. Thus ''Ui-dong'' can be called either legal dong or administrative dong. See also *Admini ...

Seoul Seoul (; ; ), officially known as the Seoul Special City, is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea.Before 1972, Seoul was the ''de jure'' capital of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea) as stated iArticle 103 ...

Filmography

Film

*'' Default'' (2018) *'' The Stone'' (2014) *''

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'' (2014) *''

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'' (2012) *''

Hindsight Hindsight bias, also known as the knew-it-all-along phenomenon or creeping determinism, is the common tendency for people to perceive past events as having been more predictable than they actually were. People often believe that after an event ha ...

'' (2011) *''

A Little Pond ''A Little Pond'' () is a 2009 South Korean feature film written and directed by Lee Saang-woo depicting the massacre of South Korean refugees by American soldiers at No Gun Ri in late July 1950, early in the Korean War. The ensemble cast, who do ...

'' (2010) *''Where is Jung Seung-pil'' (2009) *''

Dachimawa Lee ''Dachimawa Lee'' (; lit. "Dajjimawa Lee: Bye, Villain! Take the Express Train to Hell") is a 2008 South Korean film. It has been released via online streaming in the United States with the title ''Dachimawa Lee: Gangnam Spy''. Plot The legenda ...

'' (2008) *''Life Is Cool'' (2008) ( cameo) *''

Radio Dayz ''Radio Dayz'' () is a 2008 South Korean romantic comedy film written and directed by Ha Ki-ho. Cast * Kim Sa-rang as radio announcer and jazz singer, Mari *Ryoo Seung-bum as Producer Lloyd *Lee Jong-hyuk as K *Hwang Bo-ra as Myung-wol *Oh J ...

'' (2008) *'' Wide Awake'' (2007) *''Magang Hotel'' (2007) *'' The Host'' (2006) *''Detective Mr. Gong'' (2006) *''

Forbidden Quest ''Forbidden Quest'' () is a 2006 South Korean period drama film about a scholar during the Joseon Dynasty who begins to write erotic novels, and becomes the lover of the King's favorite concubine. The film has not been released in Europe or Amer ...

'' (2006) *''

'' (2005) *''Father and Son: The Story of Mencius'' (2004) *''

'' (2003) *''

Save the Green Planet! ''Save the Green Planet!'' (Korean title: 지구를 지켜라!, ''Jigureul Jikyeora!'') is a South Korean science fiction comedy film written and directed by Jang Joon-hwan, released on 4 April 2003. The basic story begins when the main character, ...

'' (2003) *'' H'' (2002) *''Yellow Flower'' (2002) *''Jungle Juice'' (2002) *''New Millenium Gymnastics'' (

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, 2001) *''

Barking Dogs Never Bite ''Barking Dogs Never Bite'' ( ko, 플란다스의 개, also known as ''A Higher Animal'' and ''Dog of Flanders'') is a 2000 South Korean independent dark comedy film directed and co-written by Bong Joon-ho in his directorial debut. The film's Kor ...

'' (2000) *''Rainbow Trout'' (1999) *''Soul Guardians'' (1998) *''

Whispering Corridors ''Whispering Corridors'' () is a 1998 South Korean supernatural horror film directed and co-written by Park Ki-hyung. It was part of the explosion in South Korean cinema following the Cinema of South Korea#Recovery (1980–1996), liberalization of ...

'' (1998) *''Incoherence'' (

, 1994) *''Baeksekin (White Man)'' (

, 1994)

Television series

* ''Crime Puzzle'' (2021) * '' The Road: Tragedy of One'' (2021) *''

Let Me Introduce Her ''Let Me Introduce Her'' () is a South Korean television series starring Nam Sang-mi, Kim Jae-won, and Jo Hyun-jae. The series aired four consecutive episodes on Saturday on SBS TV from July 14 to September 29, 2018. Synopsis The story of Ji ...

'' (2018) *''

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'' (2017) *''

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'' (2017) *''

Shine or Go Crazy ''Shine or Go Crazy'' () is a 2015 South Korean television series based on the novel of the same name by Hyun Go-woon about the romance between a Goryeo prince and a Balhae princess. Starring Jang Hyuk, Oh Yeon-seo, Lee Hanee and Lim Ju-hwan, it ...

'' (2015) *''

Inspiring Generation ''Inspiring Generation'' () is a 2014 South Korean television series starring Kim Hyun-joong, Im Soo-hyang and Jin Se-yeon. It aired on KBS2 from January 15 to April 3, 2014 on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 21:55 for 24 episodes. Based on the ma ...

'' (2014) *''

The King's Daughter, Soo Baek-hyang ''The King's Daughter, Soo Baek-hyang'' () is a Korean-language historical drama depicting the life of Soo Baek-hyang, the daughter of King Muryeong of Baekje. It was aired on MBC TV from September 30, 2013, to March 14, 2014, on Monday and Fri ...

'' (2013-2014) *''

Jeon Woo-chi Jeon Woo-chi (, 14?? ~ 15??) was a Taoist scholar during the Joseon dynasty of Korea. He is known by many as the most prominent "sorcerer" in Korean history, and a representative trickster from old Korean literature. His art name was Woosa (), w ...

'' (2012-2013) *''

Drama Special ''KBS Drama Special'' () is a South Korean anthology series created and broadcast by KBS2, with each episode having a different story, cast, director and scriptwriter. The format is based on its predecessor ''Drama City'' and MBC's Best Theater. ...

'' "The Great Dipper" (2012) *'' Lights and Shadows'' (2011-2012) *''Girl K'' (OCN, 2011) *''

The Princess' Man ''The Princess' Man'' () is a 2011 South Korean television series, starring Park Si-hoo, Moon Chae-won, Kim Yeong-cheol, Song Jong-ho, Hong Soo-hyun and Lee Soon-jae. It's a period drama about the forbidden romance between the daughter of Gra ...

'' (2011) *''

Legend of the Patriots '' Legend of the Patriots'' () is a remake of the 1975 South Korean drama '' Comrades''. Its production was spawned to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Korean War. The story centers around the lives of eleven Korean soldiers fighting in t ...

'' (2010) *'' Swallow the Sun'' (2009) *''

The Slingshot ''The Slingshot'' (; lit. "Story of a Man") is a 2009 South Korean television series starring Park Yong-ha, Park Si-yeon, Kim Kang-woo, Han Yeo-woon, Lee Phillip, and Park Ki-woong. It aired on KBS2 from April 6 to June 9, 2009 on Mondays and Tue ...

'' (2009) *''Hometown of Legends'' "Demon's Story" (2008) *''

Iljimae ''Iljimae'' (; literally "One blossom branch") is a 2008 South Korean period-action television series, starring Lee Joon-gi in the title role of Iljimae. It is loosely based on the comic strip ''Iljimae'', published between 1975 and 1977, writ ...

'' (2008) *''

How to Meet a Perfect Neighbor ''How to Meet a Perfect Neighbor'' () is a 2007 South Korean television series starring Kim Seung-woo, Bae Doona, Park Si-hoo, Wang Ji-hye, Son Hyun-joo and Kim Sung-ryung. It aired on SBS from July 25 to September 27, 2007 on Wednesdays and ...

'' (2007) *''

War of Money ''War of Money'' (; also known as ''Money's Warfare'') is a 2007 South Korean television drama series adaptation of Park In-kwon's comic of the same name. Starring Park Shin-yang and Park Jin-hee, it aired on SBS from May 16 to July 19, 2007 on ...

'' (2007) *'' Lovers'' (2006) *''Special of My Life'' (2006)

Web series

* ''

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'' (2022) * ''

Connect Connect may refer to: Music Albums *Connect (album), ''Connect'' (album), an album by Australian rock band Sick Puppies *''Connect'', album by Mark Farina *''Tha Connect'', a 2009 album by Willy Northpole *''Connect'', a 2009 album by Dave Schu ...

'' (2022) * '' Kingdom: Ashin of the North'' (2021)

Variety shows

* '' Island Trio'' "Episode 8-11" (tvN, 2017)

Theater

*''Pumba'' (; 2013) *''When the Sun Rises'' (; 2012) *''A Story of Old Thieves'' (; 2011) *''The Tenant'' (; at Yoon Young-sun Festival, 2008) *''Come and See Me'' (; 2003) *''Yi'' (; 2001, 2010)

Awards

*2001 Dong-A Theatre Awards: Best Actor (''Yi'')

References

External links

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Kim Roi-ha
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