Sul Kyung-gu

Sul Kyung-gu

57 · Born: May 1, 1968

Personal Details

BornMay 1, 1968 Seocheon, South Chungcheong, South Korea
Spouse
  • Song Yun-ah

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to May 12, 2025 )
  • ?

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )

Biography

Sul Kyung-gu, a South Korean actor of great distinction, entered the world on May 1, 1968, and has since risen to prominence through his remarkable body of work, garnering widespread recognition and numerous prestigious accolades.

Notably, he has been the recipient of the Grand Bell Award, a testament to his exceptional talent and dedication to his craft. Additionally, he has been honored with the Golden Space Needle Award, a coveted prize that recognizes outstanding achievements in the world of cinema.

Furthermore, Sul Kyung-gu's impressive credentials include the Best Actor prize at the Bratislava International Film Festival, a prestigious award that acknowledges his remarkable performance and commitment to his art.

Before venturing into the world of filmmaking, Sul chose to first attain a solid educational foundation in the realms of film and theatre by enrolling in Hanyang University, a prestigious institution renowned for its esteemed programs in the performing arts.

As the culmination of his academic journey, Sul embarked upon a new and exciting chapter in his professional life, migrating from the hallowed halls of academia to the vibrant world of theater, where he had the opportunity to participate in a diverse array of theatrical productions that effectively showcased his remarkable range and versatility as a performer.

As Sul embarked on a significant career transition, venturing into the realm of cinema, he rapidly gained recognition as a prominent leading actor, securing pivotal roles in numerous highly acclaimed and commercially successful productions, with standout performances in notable films such as Public Enemy and Silmido, which further solidified his position as a prominent figure in the industry.

Career

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2023
Kill Boksoon
Kill Boksoon as Cha Min-kyu
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2022
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2021
The Book of Fish
The Book of Fish as Jeong Yak-jeon
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2019
Idol
Idol as Joong-sik
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Man of Men
Man of Men as Jang-soo
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Birthday
Birthday as Jung-il
{"id":129107,"title":"Memoir of a Murderer","year":"2017","character":"Byung-su","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/memoir-of-a-murderer","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4je28teb61j0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4je28teb61j0.jpg"},"released":1}
2017
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Lucid Dream
Lucid Dream as Detective Song Bang-sub
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The Merciless
The Merciless as Han Jae-ho
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2014
My Dictator
My Dictator as Sung-geun
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2013
Cold Eyes
Cold Eyes as Chief Hwang
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Hope
Hope as Dong-hoon
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2012
The Tower
The Tower as Kang Young-ki
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2010
No Mercy
No Mercy as Kang Min-ho
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Troubleshooter
Troubleshooter as Kang Tae-sik
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Kamelia
Kamelia as Yong-su (segment "Kamome")
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2009
A Brand New Life
A Brand New Life as Jin-hee's Father
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Closer to Heaven
Closer to Heaven as Kim Jong-do
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Tidal Wave
Tidal Wave as Choi Man-shik
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2007
Voice of a Murderer
Voice of a Murderer as Han Kyung-Bae
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2005
Another Public Enemy
Another Public Enemy as Kang Chul-joong
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2003
Silmido
Silmido as Kang In-chan
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2002
Oasis
Oasis as Hong Jong-du
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Public Enemy
Public Enemy as Kang Chul-joong
{"id":220937,"title":"I Wish I Had a Wife","year":"2001","character":"Kim Bong-soo","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/i-wish-i-had-a-wife","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_220937.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_220937.jpg"},"released":1}
2001
I Wish I Had a Wife
I Wish I Had a Wife as Kim Bong-soo
{"id":19396,"title":"Peppermint Candy","year":"2000","character":"Kim Yeong-ho","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/peppermint-candy","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5fr7lgtem020.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5fr7lgtem020.jpg"},"released":1}
2000
Peppermint Candy
Peppermint Candy as Kim Yeong-ho
{"id":224929,"title":"Phantom: The Submarine","year":"1999","character":"432","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/phantom-the-submarine","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_224929.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_224929.jpg"},"released":1}
1999
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1996