Yoo Dong-geun (born June 18, 1956) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his leading roles in the historical

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'', '' Empress Myseongseong'', and ''

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''. He was also an

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of at Daekyeung University in 1997. Since 2007, Yoo has been an activist of Sunfull Movement, a non-profit organization against cyberbullying. On December 29, 2007, Yoo landed in the news for assaulting two producers of ''

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''. Yoo was reportedly enraged because the scripts were routinely turned in late, which exhausted his wife

Jeon In-hwa Jeon In-hwa (; born October 27, 1965), is a South Korean actress. She made her acting debut in 1985, and became best known for playing charismatic empresses in period dramas, notably in ''Ladies of the Palace'' for which she won the Grand Prize ( ...

, an actress in the TV series. He later apologized for the incident.

Filmography

Television series

*'' Again My Life'' (2022) *''

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'' (2019) *'' Marry Me Now'' (KBS2 / 2018) *'' The Most Beautiful Goodbye'' (tvN / 2017) *''

What's With This 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 ...

'' (KBS2 / 2014) *'' Jeong Do-jeon'' (KBS1 / 2014) *''

Gu Family Book ''Gu Family Book'' (; also known as ''Kang Chi, the Beginning'') is a 2013 South Korean television series starring Lee Seung-gi and Bae Suzy. The fusion martial arts action historical drama is about a half-man half-monster who is searching for ...

'' (MBC / 2013) *''

Childless Comfort ''My Kids Give Me a Headache'' () is a 2012 South Korean television series, starring Lee Soon-jae, Kim Hae-sook, Yoo Dong-geun and Uhm Ji-won. It is about three generations of the Ahn family who are all living in one house in the suburbs of Seoul ...

'' (jTBC / 2012–2013) *'' Athena: Goddess of War'' (SBS / 2010–2011) *''

Dandelion Family ''Blossom Sisters'' () is a 2010 South Korean weekend family drama series starring Song Seon-mi, Maya, Lee Yoon-ji, Jung Chan, Jung Woo, Kim Dong-wook, Yoo Dong-geun and Yang Mi-kyung. It aired on MBC from January 30 to July 25, 2010 on Saturday ...

'' (MBC / 2010) *'' East of Eden'' (MBC / 2008) *''

'' (SBS / 2006–2007) *''The Age of Heroes'' (MBC / 2004–2005) *''Wife'' (KBS2 / 2003) *'' Empress Myseongseong'' (KBS2 / 2001–2002) *''The Aspen Tree'' (SBS / 2000) *''Rookie'' (SBS / 2000–2001) *''Encounter'' (KBS2 / 1999) *''Burnt Rice Teacher and Seven Potatoes'' (KBS2 / 1999) *''You Don't Know My Mind'' (MBC / 1999–2000) *''Legendary Ambition'' (KBS2 / 1998) *''Sea of Ambition'' (KBS2 / 1997) *''Tears of the Dragon'' (KBS1 / 1996–1998) *''Lovers'' (MBC / 1996) *''Jo Gwang-jo'' (KBS2 / 1996) *''Jang Nok-su'' (KBS2 / 1995) *''Way of Living: Man'' (SBS / 1994) *''How's Your Husband?'' (SBS / 1993) *''Rose Garden'' (SBS / 1992) *''The Three Kingdoms'' (KBS1 / 1992) *''Door of Solitude'' (SBS / 1991) *''Three-Day Promise'' (KBS2 / 1991) *''My Dad's Home Run'' (KBS2 / 1990) *''Pacheonmu (The Dance of Sky Breaking)'' (KBS2 / 1990) *절반의 실패 (KBS2 / 1989) *''Bond of Love'' (KBS2 / 1989) *''Mandate of Heaven'' (KBS2 / 1989) *조선백자 마리아상 (KBS1 / 1988) *''Kkochimi'' (KBS2 / 1987) *''Yi-hwa'' (KBS1 / 1987) *''Sanyuhwa'' (KBS1 / 1987) *''Honey, I'm Sorry'' (KBS2 / 1986) *''Flower Ring'' (KBS2 / 1984) *''Geum-nam's House'' (KBS2 / 1983) *''Mist'' (KBS2 / 1983)

Film

*''Marrying the Mafia 5: Return of the Family'' (2012) *''Sunday Punch'' (2011) *'' Running Wild'' (2006) *''Who's Got the Tape?'' (2004) *''Hitchhiking'' (

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, 2004) *''Crazy First Love'' (2003) *''

Marrying the Mafia ''Marrying the Mafia'' (; lit. “Family’s Honor”) is a 2002 South Korean film released on September 13, 2002. It was an instant hit, beating out other 2002 film competitors such as ''Jail Breakers'', ''The Way Home (2002 film), The Way Home'' ...

'' (2002) *''Camels Don't Cry Alone'' (1991) *''Milk Chocolate 1950-1990'' (1991) *''Sunshine at Present'' (1988) *''Women, Women'' (1985) *''The Tiger Butterfly is Lonely at Dusk'' (1985) *''Brother'' (1984) *''Kalmae-gi's Burning Passion'' (1983) *''Human Market: A 22-Year Old's Diary'' (1983)

Theater

Discography

*''Yoo Dong-geun and Dating'' (1997) *''Yoo Dong-geun'' (1987)

Awards

*2018 KBS Drama Awards: Daesang/Grand Prize, Best Couple ('' Marry Me Now'') * 2018 Korea Drama Awards: Daesang/Grand Prize ('' Marry Me Now'') *

2014 KBS Drama Awards The 2014 KBS Drama Awards (), presented by Korean Broadcasting System (KBS), took place on December 31, 2014 in Yeouido, Seoul. It was hosted by actors Kim Sang-kyung, Park Min-young and Seo In-guk. Winners and nominees References Extern ...

: Daesang/Grand Prize (''

'') *

2008 MBC Drama Awards The 2008 MBC Drama Awards () is a ceremony honoring the outstanding achievement in television on the Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) network for the year of 2008. It was held on December 30, 2008 and hosted by Shin Dong-yup and actress Han ...

: Golden Acting Award, Veteran Actor ('' East of Eden'') *2007 1st Korea Drama Awards: Daesang/Grand Prize (''

'') *2002 KBS Drama Awards: Daesang/Grand Prize ('' Empress Myseongseong'') *2002 23rd

Blue Dragon Film Awards The Blue Dragon Film Awards () is an annual awards ceremony that is presented by ''Sports Chosun'' (a sister brand of the ''Chosun Ilbo'') for excellence in film in South Korea. The Blue Dragon Film Awards considers only blockbusters and popula ...

: Best Supporting Actor (''

'') *2002 38th Baeksang Arts Awards: Best TV Actor ('' Empress Myseongseong'') *2000 36th Baeksang Arts Awards: Most Popular TV Actor (''You Don't Know My Mind'') *1998 25th Korea Broadcasting Awards: Best TV Actor (''Tears of the Dragon'') *1998 34th Baeksang Arts Awards: Best TV Actor (''Tears of the Dragon'') *1997 KBS Drama Awards: Daesang/Grand Prize (''Tears of the Dragon'') *1997 33rd Baeksang Arts Awards: Best TV Actor (''Lovers'') *1996 9th Grimae Awards: Best Actor (''Lovers'') *1995 KBS Drama Awards: Top Excellence Award, Actor (''Jang Nok-su'') *1990 KBS Drama Awards: Special Award (''Pacheonmu'')

State honors

Notes

References

External links

* * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Yoo, Dong-geun South Korean male television actors South Korean male film actors Living people 1953 births Seoul Institute of the Arts alumni Gangneung Yoo clan