Kim Tae-woo (born 15 April 1971) is a South Korean actor. After his breakthrough in blockbuster

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Joint Security Area The Joint Security Area (JSA, often referred to as the Truce Village or Panmunjom) is the only portion of the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) where North Korea, North and South Korean forces stand face-to-face. The JSA is used by the two Ko ...

'', Kim became best known for his leading roles in

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s, such as those directed by

Hong Sang-soo Hong Sang-soo (홍상수, born 25 October 1960) is a South Korean film director and screenwriter. Early life Hong's parents owned the film production company Cinetel Soul. Hong took the entrance exam and entered the theater department at Chun ...

, namely ''

Woman Is the Future of Man ''Woman Is the Future of Man'' () is a 2004 South Korean film directed by Hong Sang-soo. The film was not a box-office hit, but was entered in the competition category of the 2004 Cannes Film Festival and received screenings at several other festi ...

'', ''

Woman on the Beach ''Woman on the Beach'' is the seventh feature film by South Korean director Hong Sang-soo, and was released in 2006. Plot Film director and screenwriter Kim Jung-rae asks his friend Won Chang-wook to drive with him from their homes in Seoul to ...

'', and ''

Like You Know It All ''Like You Know It All'' (; lit. "You Think You Know It All But You Don't") is a 2009 South Korean comedy-drama film written and directed by Hong Sang-soo. Plot Arthouse filmmaker Goo can't seem to direct a hit, but at least the critics love him ...

''.

Filmography

Film

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Forbidden Dream ''Forbidden Dream'' () is a 2019 South Korean historical drama film directed by Hur Jin-ho and written by Jung Bum-shik and Lee Ji-min. Based on a true story, it portrays Sejong the Great (Han Suk-kyu), king of the Joseon dynasty of Korea, a ...

'' (2019) *''

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'' (2018) (special appearance) *''

Memories of the Sword ''Memories of the Sword'' (; lit. "Female Warrior: Memories of the Sword") is a 2015 South Korean martial arts/romance period drama co-written and directed by Park Heung-sik, starring Lee Byung-hun, Jeon Do-yeon and Kim Go-eun. Plot This is a s ...

'' (2015) *'' Casa Amor: Exclusive for Ladies'' (2015) *'' The Pirates'' (2014) *'' Santa Barbara'' (2014) ( cameo) *''

The Face Reader ''The Face Reader'' (; lit. "Physiognomy") is a 2013 South Korean film starring Song Kang-ho as the son of a disgraced noble family who goes around Joseon and a ''gwansang'' expert. He is able to assess the personality, mental state and habits of ...

'' (2013) *''The Winter of the Year Was Warm'' (2012) *'' Horror Stories'' (2012) ( cameo) *''

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'' (2011) ( cameo) *''A Friend in Need'' aka ''Yeouido'' (2010) *''No Doubt'' (2010) *'' The Influence'' (2010) *''

'' (2009) *''

The Naked Kitchen ''The Naked Kitchen'' (; lit. "Kitchen") is a 2009 South Korean film written and directed by Hong Ji-young. Starring Shin Min-ah, Ju Ji-hoon, and Kim Tae-woo, the film is a romantic comedy-drama about a very curious ménage à trois. Plot Ahn M ...

'' (2009) *''

Sa-kwa ''Sa-kwa'' () is the debut film of South Korean director Kang Yi-kwan. Premiered at the 2005 Toronto International Film Festival, although not released in South Korea until late 2008. This subtle, introspective drama of shifting moods—with acute ...

'' (2008) *'' Wide Awake'' (2007) *''

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'' (2007) *''GaP'' (

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in ''If You Were Me 3'', 2006) *''

'' (2006) *''Don't Look Back'' (2006) *''Hypnotized'' (2004) *''

'' (2004) *'' The Coast Guard'' (2002) *'' Saving My Hubby'' (2002) *''L'Abri (Bus Stop)'' (2002) *''

'' (2000) *''The Mystery of the Cube'' (1999) *'' The Contact'' (1997)

Television series

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Bad Prosecutor ''Bad Prosecutor'' () is a South Korean television series starring Doh Kyung-soo and Lee Se-hee. It depicts the story of a prosecutor who truly punishes corrupt powers with expedient and trickery. The series aired on KBS2 on October 5 to Novemb ...

'' (2022) - Kim Tae-ho * '' Cleaning Up'' – Jin Seong-woo (JTBC, 2022) * '' Bossam: Steal the Fate'' (MBN,2021) *'' Mr. Queen'' (tvN,2020–2021) *'' Awaken'' (tvN, 2020) *''

The Spies Who Loved Me ''The Spies Who Loved Me'' () is a South Korean television series starring Eric Mun, Yoo In-na, and Lim Ju-hwan. The series revolves around Kang Ah-Reum (Yoo In-na), a wedding dress designer, and her two husbands; ex Jun Ji-Hoon (Eric Mun) and c ...

'' (MBC, 2020) *''

The Tale of Nokdu ''The Tale of Nokdu'' () is a 2019 South Korean television series starring Jang Dong-yoon, Kim So-hyun, Kang Tae-oh, and Jung Joon-ho. It is based on the webtoon by Hye Jin-yang which was published in 2014 on Naver Webtoon. It aired on KBS2 ...

'' (KBS2, 2019) *''

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'' (MBC, 2019) *''

Romance Is a Bonus Book ''Romance Is a Bonus Book'' () is a 2019 South Korean television series starring Lee Na-young and Lee Jong-suk. It aired from January 26 to March 17, 2019 on tvN. Synopsis Cha Eun-ho is a successful author and a chief editor at a book publish ...

'' (tvN, 2019) *''

Secret Mother ''Secret Mother'' () is a 2018 South Korean television series starring Song Yoon-ah and Kim So-yeon with Kim Tae-woo and Song Jae-rim. The series aired four consecutive episodes on Saturday on SBS TV from 8:55 to 11:15 p.m. ( KST) starting ...

'' (SBS, 2018) *''

Queen of Mystery 2 ''Queen of Mystery 2'' () is a South Korean television series starring Choi Kang-hee and Kwon Sang-woo. It aired on KBS2 from February 28 to April 19, 2018 on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 22:00 ( KST) for 16 episodes. Synopsis Housewife-turn ...

'' (KBS2, 2018) *''

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'' (OCN, 2017) *''

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'' (

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, 2016) *''

Goodbye Mr. Black ''Goodbye Mr. Black'' () is a 2016 South Korean television series based on the manhwa of the same title, created with The Count of Monte Cristo motif, written by and published in 1983. It aired on MBC on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 21:55 ( KST) ...

'' ( MBC, 2016) *'' The Jingbirok: A Memoir of Imjin War'' (KBS1, 2015) *''

God's Gift - 14 Days ''God's Gift – 14 Days'' () is a 2014 South Korean television series written by Choi Ran (the writer of ''Iljimae''), starring Lee Bo-young, Cho Seung-woo, Kim Tae-woo, Jung Gyu-woon and Kim Yoo-bin. It aired on SBS from March 3 to April 22 ...

'' (SBS, 2014) *''

That Winter, the Wind Blows ''That Winter, the Wind Blows'' () is a 2013 South Korean romantic melodrama television series starring Jo In-sung and Song Hye-kyo. A gambler and con man (Jo) pretends to be the long-lost brother of a blind heiress (Song), but these two damag ...

'' (SBS, 2013) *''

Dummy Mommy ''Dummy Mommy'' () is a 2012 South Korean weekend television series starring Kim Hyun-joo, Ha Hee-ra, Ahn Seo-hyun, Kim Jeong-hoon, Kim Tae-woo, Shin Hyun-joon, Yoo In-young and Gong Hyun-joo. It aired on SBS from March 17 to May 20, 2012 o ...

'' (SBS, 2012) *''

Quiz of God ''Quiz of God'' () is a South Korean television series broadcast on cable channel OCN. It was the first medical/forensic crime investigation drama to air in Korea. The series follows genius but eccentric neurosurgeon and forensic doctor Han J ...

'' (OCN, 2010) (

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, ep 1) *''

Daemul ''Big Thing'' () is a 2010 South Korean television drama based on manhwa artist Park In-kwon's comic ''Daemul'', and stars Go Hyun-jung as South Korea's first female president. Number one in its timeslot for 11 consecutive weeks, it gained succes ...

'' (SBS, 2010) ( cameo, ep 1) *''

Tokyo Sun Shower ''Tokyo Sun Shower'' () is a 2008 South Korean Korean drama, television series starring Kim Sa-rang (actress), Kim Sa-rang and Kim Tae-woo (actor), Kim Tae-woo. This drama is a joint Korea-Japan production. Plot A young actress, Soo-jin, runs awa ...

'' (SBS, 2008) *''That Woman Catches People'' (SBS, 2002) *''Legend'' (SBS, 2001) *''Blue Mist'' (KBS2, 2001) *덕이 (SBS, 2000) *''Love Story'' "Host of Memory" (SBS, 1999-2000) *''Should My Tears Show'' (MBC, 1999) *''Lie'' (KBS2, 1998) *''Mr. Right'' (KBS2, 1997) *''

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'' (KBS2, 1996) *''Hometown of Legends'' " Eunjangdo" (KBS2, 1996)

Music video

* "Seesaw" ( Hot Potato, 2010) * "Late Regrets" (Bobo, 2001) Queen of Mysteries 2

Theater

*'' The Blue Room'' (2011) *''

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'' (2008)

Awards

* 2015 KBS Drama Awards: Excellence Award, Actor in a Serial Drama (''The Jingbirok: A Memoir of Imjin War'') *2006

Busan Film Critics Awards Established in 2000, the Busan Film Critics Awards is run by the Busan Film Critics Association (BCFA), a small but independent-minded group of critics based in Busan, South Korea. Each year they announce their choices shortly before the opening o ...

: Best Supporting Actor (''

'') *2002

SBS Drama Awards The SBS Drama Awards (), also known as SBS Awards Festival, is an awards ceremony presented annually by Seoul Broadcasting System (SBS) for outstanding achievements in Korean dramas aired on its network. It is held annually on December 31. The hi ...

: Excellence Award, Actor in a Serial Drama (''That Woman Catches People'') *2001 Golden Cinematography Awards: Best New Actor (''

'') *1998

KBS Drama Awards The KBS Drama Awards () is an awards ceremony presented by the Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) for outstanding achievements in Korean dramas aired on its network. It is held annually on 31 December. The highest honor of the ceremony is the "Gra ...

: Best New Actor (''Lie'')

References

External links

* * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Kim, Tae-woo Male actors from Seoul South Korean male film actors South Korean male television actors South Korean male stage actors Chung-Ang University alumni 1971 births Living people