Chun Ho-jin (born September 9, 1960) is a South Korean actor.
Chun Ho-jin | |
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Born | (1960-09-09) September 9, 1960 (age 62) Busan, South Korea |
Education | Inha University - Chemistry |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1983-present |
Agent(s) | J,Wide-Company |
Spouse | (m. 1986) |
Parent | Chun Gyu-deok (father) |
Korean name | |
Hangul | |
Revised Romanization | Cheon Ho-jin |
McCune–Reischauer | Ch'ŏn Ho-chin |
Chun studied chemistry at Inha University but dropped out to pursue acting.[1] His father Chun Gyu-deok was among the first generation of professional wrestlers in the country.[2]
Chun's acting career began in 1983 when he auditioned at Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) and was selected. His first roles were mostly in miniseries and one-off telemovies (similar to KBS's Drama City). He came to prominence with viewers in the long-running KBS drama Love on a Jujube Tree (ko),[3] which garnered him the Baeksang Arts Awards for Best New Actor in the television category in 1992.[4] In later years, he earned the sobriquet "the national father" (국민 아버지) after portraying the father of the main characters in the family dramas My Golden Life (2017) and Once Again (2020), both of which had viewership ratings of over 30%.[5][6] His portrayal of a bankrupt and down-on-his-luck man who has a complex relationship with his wife and their four adult children in My Golden Life won critical acclaim from both critics and viewers and earned him the Daesang (Grand Prize) at the 2017 KBS Drama Awards and a string of award nominations.[7]
Year | Title | Role |
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2017 | The Chase | Na Jung-hyuk |
Lucid Dream | Jo Myeong-cheol | |
2015 | The Chosen: Forbidden Cave | Reverend Kang |
Veteran | Regional investigation unit senior superintendent | |
The Treacherous | Im Sa-hong | |
2014 | Mr. Perfect | Seok-gu |
2013 | Horny Family | Seo Jung-min |
2012 | The Neighbor | Pyo Jong-rok |
2011 | My Way | Kim Jun-shik's father |
2010 | Finding Mr. Destiny | Colonel Seo |
The Unjust | Police bureau chief Kang | |
Enemy at the Dead End[8] | Kim Min-ho | |
I Saw the Devil | Section chief Oh | |
2009 | The Sword with No Name | Daewongun |
2008 | The Guard Post | Sergeant major Noh Seong-gyu |
2007 | Miss Gold Digger | Shin Mi-soo's father (cameo) |
Skeletons in the Closet (Shim's Family) | Shim Chang-soo | |
2006 | Midnight Ballad for Ghost Theater | Woo Ki-nam |
A Dirty Carnival | President Hwang | |
Daisy | Detective Jang | |
Vampire Cop Ricky | Detective Kang | |
2005 | All for Love | Jo Jae-kyung |
Blood Rain | Commission agent Kang | |
Crying Fist | Sang-chul | |
2004 | Doll Master | Director Choi |
Temptation of Wolves | Jung Tae-sung's father (cameo) | |
The Big Swindle | Squad leader Cha | |
Once Upon a Time in High School | Hyun-soo's father (cameo) | |
2003 | Double Agent | Baek Seung-cheol |
2002 | 2009 Lost Memories | Senjin leader |
1992 | The Season of Percussion | Eun-hoe |
1991 | The Wedding Dress of Tears | Hak-soo |
1990 | Dreaming Plant | |
Oseam | Monk Haeng-woon | |
1989 | The Report of the Daughter-in-law's Rice Flower | Chang-soo |
1988 | Sunshine at Present | Man-ki |
Lee Jang-ho's Alien Baseball Team 2 | Ma Dong-tak | |
1987 | Hello Im Kkeokjeong | |
Dolai 3 | ||
Iron Wind | Sung-kyu | |
1986 | Chung: Blue Sketch | Ji-hoon |
Street of Desire | ||
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2023 | Chosun Lawyer | Yoo Je-se | [9] |
2022 | My Liberation Notes | Yeom Jae-ho | [10][11] |
2021 | The Road: The Tragedy of One | Seo Ki-tae | [12] |
Beyond Evil | Nam Sang-bae | [13] | |
2020 | Once Again | Song Young-dal | |
2019 | Save Me 2 | Choi Kyung-suk | [14] |
2018 | My Strange Hero | Teacher Park | [15] |
Life | Lee Bo-hoon | [16] | |
2017 | My Golden Life | Seo Tae-su | |
Man to Man | Baek In-su | ||
Chicago Typewriter | Baek Do-ha | ||
2016 | Love in the Moonlight | Kim Heon | |
2015 | Six Flying Dragons | Yi Seong-gye | |
House of Bluebird | Jang Tae-soo | ||
2014 | Doctor Stranger | Jang Seok-joo | |
12 Years Promise | Yoo Jung-han | ||
2013 | Two Weeks | Han Chi-gook | |
Good Doctor | Choi Woo-seok | ||
Ugly Alert | Na Il-pyung | ||
All About My Romance | Go Dae-ryong | ||
2012 | Seoyoung, My Daughter | Lee Sam-jae | |
Bridal Mask | Kimura Taro | ||
God of War | Lee Gyu-bo | ||
2011 | Saving Mrs. Go Bong-shil | David Kim | |
Bravo, My Love! | Kang Hyung-do | ||
City Hunter | Choi Eung-chan | ||
Midas | Choi Gook-hwan | ||
Paradise Ranch | Lee Eok-soo | ||
2010 | Grudge: The Revolt of Gumiho | Manshin | |
Dong Yi | Choe Hyo-won | Cameo | |
2009 | Will It Snow for Christmas? | Han Joon-soo | |
Smile, You | Kang Sang-hoon | ||
Good Job, Good Job | Han Sung-hoon | ||
The Return of Iljimae | Hong Taiji | ||
2007 | Prince Hours | Grand Prince Lee Gyeom | |
2006 | The Snow Queen | Kim Jang-soo | |
2005 | Three Leaf Clover | Park Geun-ho | |
2004 | Kkangsooni | Kang Gook-han | |
2003 | Long Live Love | Lee Chul-sik | |
Open Drama Man and Woman: My Beautiful Ajumma | Detective Oh | ||
Drama City: Terrible Love | Detective | ||
2002 | Zoo People | Go Hyun-sik | |
Dotorimuk (Acorn Jelly) | Dong-chul | ||
2001 | Pure Heart | Captain Cha | |
Father and Sons | Seo Kwang-tae | ||
Drama City: Map to Ramon | Joon-ha | ||
2000 | Secretary | ||
Legends of Love | Jung Young-seok | ||
SWAT Police | Lee Dong-sik | ||
I Want to Keep Seeing You | Park Dal-bong | ||
Tough Guy's Love | Jo Dong-chul | ||
1999 | Someone's House | Hong-chul | |
Dish of the Day | Jae-hyuk | ||
1998 | For Love | ||
Living with the Enemy: I Wish You Would Die | Kim Chang-soo | ||
Married 7 Years | Ui-gyo | ||
The Age of the 3 Kim's | Kim Sang-hyun | ||
1997 | Love Better Than a Great Love | ||
Star | |||
The Mountain | Choi Ki-tae | ||
Untitled 5 | |||
Model | Jo Tae-sik | ||
1996 | A Faraway Country | Choi Wook-jin | |
Splendid Holiday | Sahara | ||
Hometown of Legends: Deokdaegol | |||
Drama Game: Ppaengdeok's Mother and Hong Gil-dong | |||
Drama Game: The Prison of My Mind | |||
Drama Game: Everyday I Turn Thirty | |||
In the Name of Love | Park Chul-kyu | ||
1995 | Auntie Ok | Dae-gil | |
Korea Gate | Park Seon-ho | ||
Dreaming of Superman | |||
1994 | That Window | Choi Min-young | |
Hidden Pictures | Choi Jae-pil | ||
Love in Your Embrace | Jung Do-il | ||
1993 | Wangsimni | Min Joon-tae | |
Third Republic | Park Chi-ok | ||
Drama Game: A Woman's Favorite Requiem | |||
1992 | Bramble Flowers | Han Soo-bin | |
Self-Portrait in Black | Byung-chil | ||
Drama Game: Father's Wineglass | |||
1991 | Autumn Flowers in Winter Trees | ||
Humble Men | Yoon-seok | ||
Women's Time | Jung-hoon | ||
Near the Valley | |||
1990 | The Dance of Sky Breaking | Du Mi-so | |
Love on a Jujube Tree | Hwang Dae-chul | ||
Waiting People | |||
What Women Want | Han-soo | ||
1989 | The Region of Calm | Military judge advocate | |
The Carousel | |||
1988 | 500 Years of Joseon: The Memoirs of Lady Hyegyeong | ||
Whoa Hey Whoa Hey | Kim Hyo-sik | ||
Encounter | Jung Ha-sang | ||
1986 | MBC Bestseller Theater: The Midday of Youth | Hwang Sa-bin | |
Chief Inspector | Cameo | ||
Year | Title | Role |
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2012 | La Cage aux Folles[17] | Monsieur Edouard Dindon |
1997-1998 | Jesus Christ Superstar | Pontius Pilate |
1993 | Evita | Juan Perón |
1984-1985 | Jesus Christ Superstar | Simon the Zealot |
Year | Title | Publisher | ISBN |
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2009 | Chun Ho-jin's Woodworking DIY[18] | Open House Books | ISBN 9788993824230 |
Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
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2021 | 48th Korea Broadcasting Awards[19][20] | Best Actor | Once Again | Won |
Brand Customer Loyalty Award 2021 | Nation's Actor[21] | — | Won | |
2020 | KBS Drama Awards | Grand Prize (Daesang) | Once Again | Won |
Top Excellence Award, Actor | Nominated | |||
Best Couple Award with Lee Jung-eun | Won | |||
2018 | 11th Korea Drama Awards | Grand Prize (Daesang)[22] | My Golden Life | Nominated |
54th Baeksang Arts Awards | Best Actor (TV)[23] | Nominated | ||
Korean Producer Awards | Best Performer Award | Won | ||
2017 | KBS Drama Awards[24] | Grand Prize (Daesang) | Won | |
Top Excellence Award, Actor | Nominated | |||
Excellence Award, Actor in a Serial Drama | Nominated | |||
2015 | SBS Drama Awards | Top Excellence Award, Actor in a Serial Drama | Six Flying Dragons | Nominated |
2013 | 2nd APAN Star Awards | Acting Award, Actor | My Daughter Seo-young, Two Weeks | Nominated |
SBS Drama Awards | Special Acting Award, Actor in a Weekend/Daily Drama | Ugly Alert | Nominated | |
2012 | KBS Drama Awards | Top Excellence Award, Actor | Bridal Mask, My Daughter Seo-young | Nominated |
Excellence Award, Actor in a Serial Drama | Nominated | |||
2011 | SBS Drama Awards | Special Acting Award, Actor in a Drama Special | City Hunter | Nominated |
2010 | KBS Drama Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Grudge: The Revolt of Gumiho | Nominated |
2008 | 2nd Asian Film Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Skeletons in the Closet | Nominated |
2007 | 44th Grand Bell Awards | Best Supporting Actor | A Dirty Carnival | Nominated |
2004 | 41st Grand Bell Awards | Best Supporting Actor | The Big Swindle | Nominated |
1994 | KBS Drama Awards | Excellence Award, Actor | Won | |
1992 | 28th Baeksang Arts Awards | Best New Actor (TV) | Love on a Jujube Tree | Won |
Country | Year | Honor | Ref. |
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South Korea[note 1] | 2020 | Presidential Commendation | [28] |
Baeksang Arts Award for Best New Actor – Television | |
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