Kim Eung-soo

Kim Eung-soo
Born (1961-02-12) February 12, 1961 (age 65)
Seocheon County, South Chungcheong Province, South Korea
EducationSeoul Institute of the Arts - Theater and Film
Japan Institute of the Moving Image - Filmmaking
OccupationActor
Years active1996–present
AgentKnock Entertainment
SpouseKim Han-young
ChildrenKim Eun-ah
Kim Eun-seo
Korean name
Hangul
김응수
Hanja
金應洙
RRGim Eungsu
MRKim Ŭngsu

Kim Eung-soo (Korean: 김응수; born February 12, 1961) is a South Korean actor. Kim lived in Japan for seven years, where he studied filmmaking at the Japan Institute of the Moving Image.

Filmography

Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released

Film

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
1996Final Blowalso credited as
assistant director
1998Two Cops 3Underling 2
Girls' Night OutMan at Kkeopdaegi House
1999Phantom: The SubmarineChan-seok's father
Attack the Gas StationPolice officer 1
2000PiscesBoss Bae
2001TearsMan into underage prostitution
Kick the MoonGil-nam's henchman 1
Volcano HighTeacher who throws the chalk
20022009: Lost MemoriesMiura
Fun MovieWatanabe
Chi-hwa-seonJo Byeong-gap
FamilyOfficiantalso credited as
line producer
Jail BreakersCongressman from the ruling party
2003My Teacher, Mr. KimNam-ok's father
A Good Lawyer's WifeYang Taek-sik
My Daddy (short film)
2004Au Revoir, UFOLandlord
Temptation of WolvesMale teacher
Ghost HouseReal estate agent
Lovely RivalsVice principal
2005The President's Last BangColonel Min
The TwinsJung Min-gook
Heaven's SoldiersNorth Korean general
Never to LoseJoo Jin-seok (cameo)
Wedding CampaignVillage elder
Blue SwallowPark Choon-sik
2006Art of FightingByeong-ho/Byeong-ho's father
My Boss, My TeacherCongressman Choi
HanbandoJapanese ambassador Ooyama
To Sir, with LoveDetective Ma
No Mercy for the RudeDirector
Marrying the Mafia IIIDirector Kim (cameo)
Tazza: The High RollersKwak Cheol-yong
Educating KidnappersChief investigator
2007The Old GardenEung-soo
Beautiful SundayCriminal unit chief
Small Town RivalsMr. Kim
Pacchigi! Love & PeaceJapanese film
Hwang Jin YiSeo Gyung-deok
EpitaphMajor Akiyama
2008Once Upon a TimeChief of State
Dance of the DragonKwon Tae-san's fatherSingaporean film
Ride AwayIm Ha-jung's father
2009Private EyeYoshioka
Where Are You Going?Wan-bae's father
2010Cafe SeoulDong-choon
Lady DaddyJi-hyeon's father
Happy KillersTeam leader
Man of VendettaHospital chief Kim (cameo)
Tooku no SoraYoo Jung-baeJapanese film
2011Meet the In-LawsSe-dong
CouplesChairman Kim (cameo)
2012UnbowedJudge Park Bong-joo
Nameless Gangster: Rules of the TimeProsecutor Choi Joo-dong (cameo)
GabiMiura
As OneJo Nam-poong
The Taste of MoneyPresident 1 (cameo)
I Am a KingElder at butcher's shop (cameo)
Gaiji KeisatsuPark Jong-sikJapanese film
The TowerChairman Jin (cameo)
2013Mr. GoJin Yoon-tae, KBO commissioner
2014Man on High HeelsSquad leader Park
2015Enemies In-LawPark Man-choon
Intimate EnemiesIn-soo
VeteranAdviser Jeong (cameo)
2019By Quantum Physics: A Nightlife VentureJung Kap-Taek
2021 A Different Girl Special appearance
2027 Typhoon † Hyun-deok

Television series

Year Title Role Ref.
1996West Palace
2003Wedding GiftJung-kyun
2006Thank You, My LifeFather Kong
The Snow QueenLee Dong-sul
2007Conspiracy in the CourtPark In-bin
Drama City "What is a Prestigious University?"Byun Kang-soi
2008The Great King, SejongMin Moo-goo
You Stole My HeartDirector Jo
Painter of the WindJang Byuk-soo
Lottery TrioBaek Doo-shik
2009Splendor of YouthYang Dae-doo
2010The Slave HuntersLee Gyeong-sik
Becoming a BillionaireBu Gwi-ho
Bad GuyNeighborhood association president Kwak
Freedom Fighter, Lee Hoe-youngCaptain Mitsuwa/Kim Pan-chul
The Fugitive: Plan BYang Young-joon
Joseon X-Files(guest, episode 8)
The King of LegendJobul
2011SignChief prosecutor Choi Jung-seop
MidasPublic administrator Choi
Warrior Baek Dong-sooYoo So-kang
The Great GiftKim Jung-min
Deep Rooted TreeGi Je-yeon
Vampire ProsecutorYoo Won-kook
Drama Special Series "For My Son"NIS agent
2012History of a SalarymanOh Ji-rak
Moon Embracing the SunYoon Dae-hyung
Dr. JinMinister Kim Byung-hee
Bridal MaskKonno Goji
2013The Queen of OfficeHwang Gab-deuk
BasketballChoi Je-gook
2014Cunning Single LadyNa Gab-soo
Flower Grandpa Investigation UnitKim Young-chul
Gunman in JoseonYamamoto
Love & SecretChun Do-hyung
PunchJung Gook-hyun
2015Sweet, Savage FamilyBaek Man-bo
2016Flowers of the PrisonJeonokseo's housewife
Squad 38Jo Sang-jin
Imjin War 1592Hideyoshi Toyotomi
2017Introverted BossEun Hwan-ki's father
Good ManagerBae Deok-po (guest)
School 2017Yang Do-jin
Because This Is My First LifeNam Hee-bong
2018Mr. SunshineKim Hee-sung's grandfather
Lovely HorriblyFortune teller
2018 Lady Cha Dal-rae's Lover
2019 Chief of Staff Jang Choon-bae
Miss Lee Oh Man-bok
2020 Kkondae Intern Lee Man-sik
Delayed Justice Kang Cheol-woo
2021 Love (ft. Marriage and Divorce) Pan Moon-ho
Delivery Kim Teug-chul
2025 Good Boy Jo Pan-yeol

Variety show

Year Title Notes/Ref.
2012 Come to PlayPanelist
Star Junior Show
2022 Oh Eun-Young Report - Southern Couple Host

Web shows

Year Title Role Ref.
2021 Eungsu CINE Host
Ng Site

Music video appearances

Year Song title Artist Ref.
2022 "Like a Gentleman" (신사답게) Young Tak

Theater

Year Title Role
2008왕궁식당의 최후
2010NamhansanseongChoi Myung-kil
2012-2013Bring Me My Chariot of Fire
2013이제는 애처가Hara Bunta
2014Grass 2Jeon Bongjun

Ambassadorship

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominated work Result
200820th Korean Culture and Entertainment AwardsExcellence Award, ActorBridal MaskWon
2012MBC Drama AwardsGolden Acting Award, ActorMoon Embracing the Sun, Dr. JinNominated
201629th Grimae AwardsBest ActorThe Imjin War 1592Won
2018 KBS Drama Awards Excellence Award, Actor in a Daily Drama Lady Cha Dal-rae's Lover Nominated
2020 MBC Drama Awards Top Excellence Award, Actor in a Wednesday-Thursday Miniseries Kkondae Intern Won
Best Couple Award with Park Hae-jin Nominated

References

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  2. ↑ Kim, Soo-kyung (16 January 2006). "배우의 가슴에 감독의 피가 흐른다, <싸움의 기술>의 김응수". Cine21 (in Korean). Archived from the original on 2021-12-02. Retrieved 2015-03-30.
  3. 1 2 "Review: Tazza: The High Rollers". Variety. 17 October 2006. Archived from the original on 2022-09-26. Retrieved 2015-03-30.
  4. ↑ Ko, Dong-hwan (10 April 2014). "'Korea's late night television should embrace showing women's breasts'". The Korea Times. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 2015-03-30.
  5. ↑ Elley, Derek (14 May 2005). "Review: The President's Last Bang". Variety. Archived from the original on 2021-12-02. Retrieved 2015-03-30.
  6. ↑ Wheeler, Christopher J. (30 April 2011). "HanCinema's Film Review: Clash of the Families". Hancinema. Archived from the original on 2021-12-02. Retrieved 2015-03-21.
  7. ↑ "Korea character profiles revealed". StarN News. Archived from the original on 2015-04-02. Retrieved 2015-03-30.
  8. ↑ "Korean Sports Drama Pic May Open in Japan Next Year". Asiae. 30 October 2012. Archived from the original on 2021-12-02. Retrieved 2015-03-30.
  9. ↑ Kim Mi-hwa (September 15, 2021). "빅스 혁XAOA 찬미 '색다른 그녀', 10월 개봉 확정 [무비타이밍]" [VIXX's HyukXAOA Chanmi's 'A Different Girl', Confirmed to be Released in October [Movie Timing]]. Star News (in Korean). Archived from the original on November 13, 2022. Retrieved September 15, 2021 – via Naver.
  10. ↑ Park, Jin-Young (October 14, 2026). 구교환·한지민 부부 된다⋯오정세·한선화와 '태풍'(가제) 출연 확정 [Koo Kyo-hwan and Han Ji-min to become a married couple... Confirmed to star in 'Typhoon' (working title) alongside Oh Jung-se and Han Sun-hwa]. JoyNews24 (in Korean). Retrieved October 14, 2026.
  11. ↑ 극장가에 '태풍'을 몰고올 구교환-한지민, 오정세-한선화 [Koo Kyo-hwan and Han Ji-min, Oh Jung-se and Han Sun-hwa to bring a 'typhoon' to the theaters]. KBS Entertainment (in Korean). October 16, 2026. Retrieved October 16, 2026 – via Naver.
  12. ↑ Kim, Ji-yeon (16 January 2012). "Jung Gyu Woon and Kim Eung Soo Hit it Off in History of Salaryman". enewsWorld. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2015-03-30.
  13. ↑ Hong, Grace Danbi (22 January 2014). "Kim Eung Soo Reveals that Kim Soo Hyun Gets the Asian Glow When Drinking". enewsWorld. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2015-03-30.
  14. ↑ Ho, Stewart (30 May 2012). "Time Slip Dr. Jin's Kim Eung Soo Thinks of Kim Jae Joong Like a Real Son". enewsWorld. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2015-03-30.
  15. ↑ "'미스터 션샤인' 변요한, '모던 뇌섹남'으로 강렬 첫 등장". JoongAng Ilbo (in Korean). July 8, 2018. Archived from the original on July 30, 2021. Retrieved July 8, 2018.
  16. ↑ Lee Jeong-bum (September 2, 2021). "배우 김응수, (여자)아이들 미연 무술 스승 역할로 웹드라마 '딜리버리' 출연 [공식]" [Actor Kim Eung-soo, (G)I-dle Miyeon appears as a martial arts teacher in the web drama 'Delivery' [Official]]. xportsnews (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 2, 2021. Retrieved September 2, 2021 – via Naver.
  17. ↑ 서, 지현 (2025-06-16). "'굿보이' 박보검, 이정하 母 서정연 피습에 '멘붕'...오정세 역대급 악랄 빌런 등극". 스포츠서울 (in Korean). Retrieved 2025-06-19.
  18. ↑ Ho, Stewart (23 August 2012). "Jay Park Joins Revamped MBC's Come to Play As Fixed Panelist". enewsWorld. Archived from the original on April 2, 2015. Retrieved 2015-03-30.
  19. ↑ Lee Seul-bi (April 21, 2022). "오은영 "가운 벗는 순간 치료발(?) 떨어져...부부싸움 한다" (남남부부)" [Oh Eun-young, "The moment I took off the robe, the treatment foot (?) fell... A couple fight" (South and South Korea)] (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 21, 2022. Retrieved April 21, 2022 – via Naver.
  20. ↑ Jeong Ga-young (November 4, 2021). "샌드박스, 오리지널 웹예능 '흥마늘 스튜디오' 채널 오픈" [Sandbox opens the original web entertainment 'Hung Garlic Studio' channel] (in Korean). Sportsworld. Retrieved November 4, 2021 – via Naver.
  21. ↑ Kwak Hyun-su (July 1, 2022). "영탁 신곡 '신사답게' 뮤비 티저...김응수 특별 출연" [Young Tak's new song 'Like a Gentleman' MV teaser... Special appearance by Kim Eung-soo] (in Korean). YTN. Retrieved July 1, 2022 – via Naver.
  22. ↑ "Cha Seung-won to expand career into play". Asiae. 7 September 2012. Archived from the original on 2015-04-02. Retrieved 2015-03-22.
  23. ↑ Yoo Jung-min (November 1, 2022). "김응수, 전북 무주군 명예 군민증 됐다 "홍보에 최선 다하겠다" [Kim Eung-soo, Jeollabuk-do Muju-gun Honorary Military Citizenship "I will do my best to promote] (in Korean). Ten Asia. Archived from the original on November 1, 2022. Retrieved November 1, 2022 – via Naver.