Ryu Seung-soo (born August 12, 1971) is a South Korean actor. Ryu made his acting debut in 1997 with a minor role in

Park Chan-wook Park Chan-wook ( ; born 23 August 1963) is a South Korean film director, screenwriter, producer, and former film critic. He is considered as one of the most prominent filmmakers of South Korean cinema as well as world cinema in 21st century. H ...

's film ''Trio'', and has been active as a

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on film and television since. Among his notable films are the monks-versus-gangsters comedy ''

Hi! Dharma! ''Hi! Dharma!'' (; literally "Hey Dharma Let's Play") is a 2001 South Korean comedy about gangsters who hide out in a monastery. With 3,746,000 admissions, it was the fifth highest-grossing Korean film of 2001. A sequel titled '' Hi! Dharma 2: Sh ...

'' (2001), "

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The Good, the Bad, the Weird ''The Good, the Bad, the Weird'' () is a 2008 South Korean Western action film directed by Kim Jee-woon and starring Song Kang-ho, Lee Byung-hun, and Jung Woo-sung.' The film is inspired by the 1966 Italian Spaghetti Western ''The Good, the Bad and ...

'' (2008), and

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movie '' The Front Line'' (2011). He also appeared on TV in the quirky

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''Evasive Inquiry Agency'' (also known as ''Four Gold Chasers'', 2007), revenge drama ''

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'' (2012), and power-struggle saga ''

Empire of Gold ''Empire of Gold'' () is a 2013 South Korean television series starring Go Soo, Lee Yo-won, and Son Hyun-joo. It aired on SBS from July 1 to September 17, 2013 on Mondays and Tuesdays at 21:55 for 24 episodes. Plot The series is a multi-genera ...

'' (2013). Despite being one of his earliest projects, the 2002

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Winter Sonata ''Winter Sonata'' () is a 2002 South Korean television drama series, starring Bae Yong-joon and Choi Ji-woo. It is the second part of the season-themed tetralogy '' Endless Love'' drama series directed by Yoon Seok-ho. Filming primarily took ...

'' is among Ryu's better known roles outside Korea, given the series' popularity throughout Asia. In 2009, he reprised his character via

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in the animated adaptation '' Winter Sonata Anime''. Ryu wrote his

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''Don't Be an Actor Like Me'', which was published in 2009.

Filmography

Film

*'' Men of Plastic'' (2022) *'' 6/45'' (2022) *''

Hard Hit ''Hard Hit'' () is a 2021 South Korean action thriller film directed by Kim Chang-ju and starring Jo Woo-jin, Lee Jae-in and Ji Chang-wook. The film depicts the unpredictable circumstances the members of an ordinary family have to deal with af ...

'' (2021) *'' Black Money'' (2019) ( cameo) *''Deep'' (2018) *''The Winter of the Year was Warm'' (2012) *''

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'' (2012) *'' The Front Line'' (2011) *''

Battlefield Heroes ''Battlefield Heroes'' was a 2009 third-person shooter video game developed by DICE initially and further developed by Easy Studios, published by Electronic Arts for Microsoft Windows. ''Battlefield Heroes'' was a third-person, free-to-play s ...

'' (2011) *''

Finding Mr. Destiny ''Finding Mr. Destiny'' (; lit. ''Finding Kim Jong-wook'') is a 2010 South Korean romantic comedy starring Im Soo-jung (actress), Im Soo-jung and Gong Yoo. It is a film adaptation by playwright-turned-director Jang Yoo-jeong of her hit 2006 musical ...

'' (2010) *''Second Half'' (2010) *''

'' (2008)- Man-gil *''My New Partner'' (2008) *''

Forever the Moment ''Forever the Moment'' () is a 2008 South Korean drama film. It is a fictionalized account of the South Korea women's handball team which competed in the 2004 Summer Olympics. The Korean title translates as "The Best Moment in Our Lives," and it ...

'' (2008) ( cameo) *''

Happiness Happiness, in the context of Mental health, mental or emotional states, is positive or Pleasure, pleasant emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy. Other forms include life satisfaction, well-being, subjective well-being, flourishin ...

'' (2007) *''Meet Mr. Daddy'' (2007) *'' 200 Pounds Beauty'' (2006) ( cameo) *'' All for Love'' (2005) ( cameo) *''

You Are My Sunshine "You Are My Sunshine" is a song published by Jimmie Davis and Charles Mitchell on January 30, 1940. According to Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI), the song has been recorded by over 350 artists and translated into 30 languages. In 1977, the Louisi ...

'' (2005) *'' April Snow'' (2005) *''Mr. Gam's Victory'' (2004) *''

The President's Barber ''The President's Barber'' () is a 2004 South Korean comedy drama film directed by Im Chan-sang. It follows a barber, his wife, and their only son through four decades of tumultuous Korean history. Much as in '' Forrest Gump'', we see important ...

'' (2004) *''

If You Were Me ''If You Were Me'' is a 2003 South Korean omnibus film, comprising six short films directed by six prominent Korean directors, including Park Chan-wook. Commissioned by the National Human Rights Commission of Korea for () each, the shorts deal w ...

'' (2003) *''

Once Upon a Time in a Battlefield ''Once Upon a Time in a Battlefield'' () is a 2003 South Korean war comedy film directed by Lee Joon-ik. Its plot is about the Battle of Hwangsanbeol between Baekje and Silla in the 7th century. The film was the 8th most attended film of 2003 wit ...

'' (2003) *''Oh! Brothers'' (2003) *''

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'' (2003) *''

Conduct Zero ''Conduct Zero'' (also known as ''No Manners'') is a 2002 South Korean film directed by Joh Keun-shik. Plot Joong-pil is the undisputed "king" of his high school due to his fighting skills. His life as a delinquent is comfortable until he fall ...

'' (2002) *''Surprise Party'' (2002) *''

'' (2001) *'' Say Yes'' (2001) *''A Growing Business'' (1999) *''

Art Museum by the Zoo ''Art Museum by the Zoo'' () is a 1998 South Korean film written and directed by Lee Jeong-hyang. Plot On leave from the military, Cheol-soo arrives at his girlfriend's apartment only to find it occupied by another woman, Choon-hee. After a few ...

'' (1998) *''Rub Love'' (1998) *''Trio'' (1997)

Television series

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Bloody Heart ''Bloody Heart'' () is a 2022 South Korean television series starring Lee Joon, Kang Han-na, Jang Hyuk, Park Ji-yeon, Heo Sung-tae, and Choi Ri. It aired from May 2 to June 21, 2022 on KBS2's Mondays and Tuesdays at 21:30 ( KST) time slot f ...

'' (2022) * Backstreet Rookie (2020) (special appearance) *''

Tell Me What You Saw ''Tell Me What You Saw'' () is a 2020 South Korean television series starring Jang Hyuk, Choi Soo-young, and Jin Seo-yeon. It aired on OCN from February 1 to March 22, 2020. Synopsis Oh Hyun-jae (Jang Hyuk) was a genius profiler who cracked m ...

'' (2020) *''

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'' (2020) *''

Secret Boutique ''Secret Boutique'' () is a 2019 South Korean television series starring Kim Sun-a, Chang Mi-hee, Park Hee-von, Go Min-si, Kim Jae-young and Kim Tae-hoon. It aired on SBS TV from September 18 to November 28, 2019. The series is the last Wedne ...

'' (2019) *'' Level Up'' (2019) *''Like a Dog, Like a Beggar, Beautiful'' *''

Top Star U-back ''Top Star U-back'' () is a 2018 South Korean television series starring Kim Ji-seok, Jeon So-min and Lee Sang-yeob. It aired once a week on Fridays from November 16, 2018 to February 1, 2019 at 23:00 KST on tvN. Synopsis The story of a narci ...

'' (2018) *''

Wok of Love ''Wok of Love'' () is a 2018 South Korean television series starring Lee Jun-ho, Jang Hyuk and Jung Ryeo-won. It aired on SBS from May 7 to July 17, 2018 on Mondays and Tuesdays at 22:00 ( KST) for 38 episodes. Synopsis A charming love story ...

'' (2018) * ''The Package'' (2017) * ''

Temperature of Love ''Temperature of Love'' () is a 2017 South Korean television series written by Ha Myung-hee and starring Seo Hyun-jin, Yang Se-jong, Kim Jae-wook and Jo Bo-ah. It is based on the screenwriter's own novel titled ''Good Soup Never Picks up the Pho ...

'' (2017) * ''School of Magic'' (2017) *''

The Lady in Dignity ''The Lady in Dignity'' () is a South Korean television series starring Kim Hee-sun, Kim Sun-ah, Jung Sang-hoon with Lee Tae-im and Lee Ki-woo. The series aired on cable network JTBC on Fridays and Saturdays at 23:00 ( KST) time slot from June ...

'' (2017) ( cameo) * '' Distorted'' (2017) *'' Beautiful Mind'' (2016) *''

Uncontrollably Fond ''Uncontrollably Fond'' () is a South Korean television series starring Kim Woo-bin and Bae Suzy. It aired from July 6 to September 8, 2016 on KBS2's Wednesdays and Thursdays at 21:55 ( KST) time slot. Synopsis Shin Joon-young (Kim Woo-bin) and ...

'' (2016) ( cameo) *''My Beautiful Bride'' (2015) *''

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, i ...

'' (2015) *''

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'' (2014) ( cameo) *'' Wonderful Days'' (2014) *''

'' (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. ...

'' "Sirius" (2013) *''Mom Is Acting Up'' (2012) *''

'' (2012) *''Just You'' (2011) *''

Deep Rooted Tree ''Deep Rooted Tree'' () is a 2011 South Korean television series starring Han Suk-kyu, Jang Hyuk and Shin Se-kyung. Based on the novel of the same name by Lee Jung-myung, it aired on SBS from 5 October to 22 December 2011 on Wednesdays and Thu ...

'' (SBS, 2011) *''

'' "Princess Hwapyung's Weight Loss" (2011) *''

Lie to Me ''Lie to Me'' (stylized as ''Lie to me*'') is an American crime drama television series. It originally ran on the Fox network from January 21, 2009, to January 31, 2011. In the show, Dr. Cal Lightman (Tim Roth) and his colleagues in The Lightma ...

'' (2011) *'' Winter Sonata Anime'' (2009) *''

High Kick Through the Roof ''High Kick Through the Roof'' () was a popular South Korean situation comedy revolving around the life of the Lee family. Cast Soon-jae's House ;Lee Soon-jae (, Lee Soon-jae) : President of the self-named food company Lee Soon-jae F&B (Food & ...

'' (2009) ( cameo, ep 26) *''General Hospital 2'' (2008) *''Evasive Inquiry Agency'' (2007) *''Several Questions That Make Us Happy'' (2007) *''

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'' (2007) *''Cute or Crazy'' (2005) *''Old Miss Diary'' (2004) ( cameo, ep 22-24) *''MBC Best Theater'' "내가 사랑하는 너" ( 2003) *'' Sang Doo! Let's Go to School'' (2003) *''Scent of a Man'' (2003) *''Sundeok'' (2003) *''

'' (2002)

Variety show

*''Brave Detectives 2'' (2022) - Special MC *'' Law of the Jungle in Yap Islands'' (2015)

Book

*''Don't Be an Actor Like Me'' (나 같은 배우 되지 마; 2009)

Awards

*2014

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APAN Star Awards The APAN Star Awards is an awards ceremony for excellence in television in South Korea and contribution to Hallyu (Korean wave), organized by the Korea Entertainment Management Association (CEMA). Nominees for the awards are selected from Kore ...

: Best Supporting Actor ('' Wonderful Days'')

References

External links

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