Sung Ji-ru

Sung Ji-ru

56 · Born: Oct 16, 1968

Personal Details

BornOct 16, 1968 South Korea

Biography

Sung Ji-ru, a highly acclaimed and accomplished South Korean actor, made his grand entrance into the world on October 16, 1968, in the land of his heritage, where the rich cultural traditions and storied history would later serve as a profound inspiration for his remarkable artistic journey.

With a career that has spanned multiple decades, Sung Ji-ru has consistently demonstrated his remarkable talent and versatility as a performer, effortlessly transitioning between diverse film and television productions, showcasing his impressive range and depth as an actor.

Throughout his illustrious career, he has taken on a wide array of roles, each one a testament to his unwavering dedication to his craft and his ability to bring characters to life with nuance, complexity, and emotional authenticity.

As a result, Sung Ji-ru has solidified his position as one of the most respected and beloved actors in South Korea, his name synonymous with excellence, and his performances a constant reminder of the transformative power of art to captivate, inspire, and uplift audiences.

Notable amongst his extensive repertoire of cinematic creations are the 2007 drama "Paradise Murdered", which showcases his mastery of the genre, the 2010 romantic comedy "Secret Love", a delightful exploration of the complexities of the human heart, and the 2003 comedy-drama "My Teacher, Mr. Kim", a humorous and poignant portrayal of the mentor-student relationship.

Career

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2020
The Uncanny Counter
The Uncanny Counter as Jang Cheol-jung
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2019
Cheer Up, Mr. Lee
Cheer Up, Mr. Lee as Jeong-kwon
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2014
Big Match
Big Match as Booker
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Red Carpet
Red Carpet as co. president
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2012
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2011
Children...
Children... as Jung-ho's Father
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Sunny
Sunny as Choon-hwa's Lawyer
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2010
No Mercy
No Mercy as Yun Jong-kang
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Happy Killers
Happy Killers as Taxi Driver
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Bimilae
Bimilae as Breakfast house owner
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2008
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Scandal Makers
Scandal Makers as Lee Chang-hoon
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2007
Paradise 1986
Paradise 1986 as Choon Bae
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2003
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2002
H
H as Detective Park
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Public Enemy
Public Enemy as Dae-kil