Kim Jong-soo (actor)
Kim Jong-Soo (Korean: 김종수; Hanja: 金種水; born November 30, 1964) is a South Korean actor. His acting journey began in 1985 when he took on the role of Alan in the play Equus. He gained recognition through his outstanding performances in various theatrical productions in Ulsan, earning him several prestigious awards. In 1996, he was honored with the Gyeongnam Theater Award for Best Actor, followed by the Outstanding Acting Award at the Ulsan Theater Festival in 2000 and the Mayor's Achievement Award at the Ulsan Arts Festival in 2002. Moreover, he also held the position of president in the Ulsan Actors Association.
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Kim in February 2018 | |
| Born | November 30, 1964 Busan, South Korea |
| Alma mater | University of Ulsan (Department of Chemistry) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1985–present |
| Agent | Artist Company |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 김종수 |
| Hanja | 金種水 |
| Revised Romanization | Gim Jong Su |
| McCune–Reischauer | Kim Chong Su |
In 2007, Kim Jong-Soo made his foray into the world of cinema with his appearance in the film Secret Sunshine, directed by Lee Chang-dong. Subsequently, he showcased his talent in notable movies like 'No Forgiveness,' 'Wind,' 'War on Crime,' 'Home Sweet Home,' 'The King of Flattery,' 'When a Man Loves,' 'Legendary Fist,' and 'Minority Opinion.' Notably, Kim Jong-Soo's exceptional talent has been widely recognized through his remarkable supporting roles in television dramas with his noteworthy performances in Six Flying Dragons, The Producers, Three Days, Misaeng: Incomplete Life, Pied Piper, Kingdom, The Emperor: Owner of the Mask, and Snowdrop.
Starting from 2016, he embarked on a series of film projects, starring in 'The Prosecutor's Abduction,' 'Kim Seon-dal,' 'Asura,' 'Tunnel,' 'Scary Story 3,' 'Glory Day,' 'Gosanja, Daedongyeojido,' and 'Come See Me.' popular productions such as