Shin Ha Kyun is a veteran award-winning South Korean actor. Born on May 30, 1974, he trained as a stage actor at the Seoul Institute of the Arts and appeared in many plays by Jang Jin. Shin Ha Kyun made the leap to the big screen when Jang Jin cast him in his first feature film, “The Happenings,” in 1998. The 2000 film “Joint Security Area” catapulted Shin Ha Kyung to fame while the films “Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance” (2002) and “Save the Green Planet” (2003) cemented his reputation as a respected actor. Although most of his career has been spent in films, Shin Ha Kyun also has starred in the popular television dramas “Harvest Villa” (2010), “Brain” (2011), “All About My Romance” (2013), “Mr. Baek” (2014) and “Pied Piper” (2016). Shin Ha Kyun’s niece is Park Eun Young of the K-pop girl group Brave Girls.

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Corruption is rife at the affluent JU Construction, so the firm brings in a new auditing team to clean the company up. Heading this unit is the ice-cold cynic Shin Cha Il (Shin Ha Kyun), a specialist in hunting down white-collar criminals. However, his audit team members do not all share his deep distrust of humanity. The team includes new hire Goo Han Soo (Lee Jung Ha), a warm-hearted Gen Z employee who applied to join the audit team thinking it might help him to land a job in the United States. The duo immediately begin butting heads, due to their wildly different world views. However, they soon begin to discover that pitting their wits leads them both to success. Can they form a bond of respect – and help purge corruption from the company once and for all? This 2024 South Korean drama series was directed by Kwon Young Il.

The Auditors

~ The Audit Team ~

Sin Cha Il

JTBC

Lee Dong Sik (Shin Ha Kyun), a former ace detective haunted by a failed serial killer case, now works at a small police station doing menial tasks. When Han Joo Won (Yeo Jin Goo), a privileged young detective sent by his police chief father, arrives, their initial friction gives way to an uneasy partnership after a new murder case emerges with striking similarities to the unsolved killings from 20 years ago. As they investigate, both men's hidden secrets and complex motivations come to light, testing their loyalties and pushing them to uncover the truth behind these mysterious murders. This is a 2021 South Korean crime drama directed by Shim Na Yeon that received 4 Baeksang Art Award nominations.

Beyond Evil

Beyond Evil team

KBS02

A quirky psychiatrist is on a mission to help people heal, and a rising star has emotional wounds that run deep. Lee Si Joon is an eccentric but passionate psychiatrist working in a hospital. He cares deeply for his patients, whom he tries to help through valiant yet often unorthodox efforts. Han Woo Joo is an up-and-coming musical actress. Honest and principled, her efforts on the stage seem to be paying off, but she struggles with anger issues and recurring mental breakdowns that threaten to derail her career.

Fix You

🔧💖 Soul Mechanics 💖🔧

NIS agent Tae Joo (Lee Sung Min) is tasked with protecting a special Chinese guest: a panda named Ming-Ming. Despite his fear of animals, Tae Joo accepts the mission. When Ming-Ming is kidnapped by an international terrorist organization, Tae Joo is knocked unconscious and mysteriously gains the ability to communicate with animals. Teaming up with Ali, a retired military dog, Tae Joo embarks on a mission to rescue the panda. The unlikely partners navigate through dangerous territory, using their unique skills to track down the criminals and ensure Ming-Ming's safe return. This wild adventure pushes Tae Joo far beyond his comfort zone as he relies on his newfound animal communication abilities to solve the case. "Mr. Zoo: The Missing VIP" is a 2020 South Korean crime comedy film directed by Kim Tae Yoon.

Mr. Zoo: The Missing VIP

🐼 V.I.Panda Team 🐼

Se Ha (Shin Ha Kyun) and Dong Goo (Lee Kwang Soo) share an extraordinary bond that transcends blood relations. Despite Se Ha being confined to a wheelchair and Dong Goo being mentally challenged, they complement each other perfectly - Se Ha's brilliant mind and eloquence balancing Dong Goo's physical strength. Together, they navigate life's challenges, with Se Ha advocating for those often marginalized by society and Dong Goo providing unwavering physical support. Their deep friendship is tested when a young woman enters their lives, challenging their established dynamic and offering a fresh perspective of equality. This heart-warming tale explores the power of true companionship and mutual support beyond societal limitations. "Inseparable Bros" is a 2019 South Korean comedy drama film directed by Yook Sang Hyo.

Inseparable Bros

Inseparable Bros 🤸‍♀️

Seok Geun (Lee Sung Min), a Jeju Island taxi driver notorious for his womanizing ways, continues to chase women even after his wife's death. His brother-in-law Bong Soo (Shin Ha Kyun), married to Seok Geun's sister Mi Young (Song Ji Hyo), struggles to manage their struggling Italian restaurant and lacks the courage to stand up to his strong-willed wife. When a captivating young woman named Jenny (Lee El) arrives in town, both Seok Geun and Bong Soo become infatuated with her, potentially setting the stage for romantic and personal complications. Their mutual attraction to Jenny threatens to disrupt their already fragile family dynamics and personal relationships. This is a 2018 South Korean romantic comedy film directed by Lee Byeong Hun.

What a Man Wants

Choi Ik Ho (Lee Jung Jae), a former footballer and mixed martial artist, is thrust into a deadly game when his brother disappears and he is arrested on suspicion of foul play. Ace (Shin Ha Kyun), a mysterious figure, offers Ik Ho a chance to save his brother by following his instructions alongside Soo Kyung (BoA). Trapped in a high-stakes gambling ring run by wealthy South Koreans who bet on his rescue mission, Ik Ho must complete a dangerous task in a packed soccer stadium during a crucial match to save his brother and clear his name. This is a 2014 South Korean thriller movie directed by Choi Ho.

Big Match

The Team of Evil

Soo Young is a judge who decides to join the challenging world of politics in order to rectify it. He wins an election and becomes a congressman, but rather than make things right, he's always criticized for his behavior and becomes the ugly duckling of the Great Korea Party. Seeing them up close, he realizes that politicians are even more pathetic than he initially thought and decides to call it quits. But on the day his party is secretly passing the press laws, he is hit on the head with a fire extinguisher by Noh Min Young of the Green Justice Party. She used to have zero interest in politics until her sister, who was considered to be a presidential candidate, died in a freak car accident with just six months to go until the presidential elections. This motivates Min Young to get into politics. After she accidentally hits Soo Young on the head with a fire extinguisher, the two of them become the most recognized politicians in all of Korea.

All About My Romance

The Secret Lovers

During the Korean War in 1950, a North Korean unit led by Rhee Soo Hwa (Jung Jae Young) escapes an ambush and encounters Yeo Il (Kang Hye Jung), a free-spirited mentally challenged woman who brings them to Dongmakgol, a remote village untouched by the conflict. Two South Korean army deserters, Pyo Hyun Chul (Shin Ha Kyun) and Moon Sang Sang (Seo Jae Kyung), also find refuge in this isolated community where villagers are completely unaware of the war. As these rival soldiers from opposing sides converge in this peaceful settlement, tensions rise and the villagers' innocent way of life is threatened. The unexpected encounter challenges the soldiers' perceptions of enemy and friend, setting the stage for a unique exploration of humanity amidst the brutal backdrop of war. This is a 2005 South Korean movie directed by Park Kwang Hyun that offers a poignant look at the human cost of conflict.

Welcome to Dongmakgol

Humanism in Wartime Team

So Hee (Kim Hee Sun), who lost her father at a young age, copes with grief by writing letters to him on Mars. Her childhood friend Seung Jae (Shin Ha Kyun) secretly responds to these letters, helping her through her loss. Years later, a hardened So Hee returns to her hometown after facing life's challenges, while Seung Jae, now a postman, still harbors deep feelings for her. As he sees her again, Seung Jae hopes to win her heart, but fears his long-held secret might jeopardize their potential relationship. This is a 2003 South Korean romance film directed by Kim Jung Kwon that explores love, loss, and the power of connection.

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