About Kim Tae-woo
Born 1971. Kim Tae-woo is a South Korean actor, film actor, television actor and stage actor.
Kim Tae-woo (born 15 April 1971) is a South Korean actor. After his breakthrough in blockbuster war film Joint Security Area, Kim became best known for his leading roles in arthouse films, such as those directed by Hong Sang-soo, namely Woman Is the Future of Man, Woman on the Beach, and Like You Know It All.
Career In 2026, Kim had a supporting role in the fantasy romantic-comedy No Tail to Tell which aired on SBS. He played local troublemaker Jang Do-cheol who is secretly a shaman opposite Kim Hye-yoon and Lomon.
Filmography
Film
Television series
Music video "Seesaw" (Hot Potato, 2010) "Late Regrets" (Bobo, 2001)
Theater The Blue Room (2011) The Seagull (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: Best Supporting Actor (Woman on the Beach) 2002 SBS Drama Awards: Excellence Award, Actor in a Serial Drama (That Woman Catches People) 2001 Golden Cinematography Awards: Best New Actor (Joint Security Area) 1998 KBS Drama Awards: Best New Actor (Lie)
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Kim Tae-woo?
South Korean actor, born 1971
When was Kim Tae-woo born?
Kim Tae-woo was born on 15 April 1971 in South Korea, Seoul.
What is Kim Tae-woo's occupation?
Kim Tae-woo is an actor, film actor, television actor and stage actor.
What nationality is Kim Tae-woo?
Kim Tae-woo is South Korean.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Kim Tae-woo (actor)
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