Kim Tae Woo is a South Korean actor. He was born April 15, 1971 and made his acting debut in 1996. Since his debut, he has appeared in countless films and television dramas, including “God’s Quiz” (2010), “God’s Gift - 14 Days” (2014), “Secret Mother” (2018), and “The Banker” (2019).

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The troubled Crown Prince Sajo Hyeon (Park Ji Hoon) has a dark secret: he has a charming but flawed alter ego named Ak Hee, who works in an unassuming downtown store. Sparks fly when the Prince meets Yeon Wol (Hong Ye Ji), a vengeful descendant of a fallen royal family. She’s on a mission to kill the King, but loses her memory in a trap and ends up as the Prince’s concubine. Will she recover her memories and carry out her deadly mission? And could she help heal – and find love with – the tormented prince? This 2024 South Korean drama series was based on a webtoon by Vanziun and directed by Lee Jung Seop.

Love Song for Illusion

Troubled Hearts Team

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Jin Jung is a troublemaking prosecutor of the Central District Office. With a strong sense of justice and craziness, he punishes criminals more than they deserve. A Ra is Jung's partner, a competent prosecutor who always judges issues objectively and handles them with a clean finish. Also at the Central District Office is the elite prosecutor Do Hwan, who believes money and power are everything. He is a man who is willing to do whatever it takes to go higher up. In a world corrupted with wealth and evil, the story of these prosecutors unfolds.

Bad Prosecutor

🐧 My Dear Penguin Team 🐧

Under the rule of King Gwang Hae, Ba Wu (Jung Il Woo), a scoundrel who makes a living stealing widows through bossam, accidentally kidnaps Su Gyeong (Kwon Yu Ri), the widowed princess. Framed for a crime in his youth and forced into hiding, Ba Wu has survived through gambling and fighting, never intending to marry. Now, unexpectedly stuck with the daughter-in-law of his sworn enemy, he finds his life taking an increasingly complicated turn. As their paths intertwine, Ba Wu must decide whether to return to his old life or embrace an unexpected connection with Su Gyeong. This is a 2021 South Korean historical romance drama directed by Kwon Seok Jang.

Bossam - Steal the Fate

Destiny Thieves

TVING

The hilarious antics in the Mr. Queen universe continue in this collection of cut-for-time scenes, including an extended look at the first encounter between modern chef-turned-Joseon queen So Yong (Shin Hae Sun) and King Cheol Jong (Kim Jung Hyun), the humorously competitive relationship between So Yong's cousin Byeong In (Na In Woo) and Prince Yeong Pyeong (Yoo Min Kyu), Lady Choi's (Cha Chung Hwa)'s quest to uncover Lady Hwa Jin’s (Seol In Ah) secret hobby, and more. This is a follow-up to the 2020 South Korean historical fantasy comedy series "Mr. Queen" directed by Yoon Sung Sik.

Mr. Queen: The Secret

The "No Touch" Team 👑

A male chef who works at the South Korean presidential residence is transported from the present day to Korea’s past, where his soul ends up in the body of queen-to-be Kim So Yong (Shin Hae Sun) shortly before her marriage to King Cheol Jong (Kim Jung Hyun)! As Queen So Yong gets acquainted with her new life, she realizes that conspiracy is afoot in the kingdom, as the real Kim So Yong had an mysterious accident before the wedding and a scheming matriarch is trying to take advantage of King Cheol Jong’s kind nature, although he has secrets of his own. Can So Yong help right the wrongs going on in Joseon? This 2020 South Korean period drama series was directed by Yoon Sung Sik and Jang Yang Ho.

Mr. Queen

The Royal Team 👑

Do Jun Woo (Namgoong Min), the leader of special task forces, investigates a series of murders in "White Night" village, connected to a tragic unsolved event from 28 years ago. Partnering with Officer Gong Hye Won (Seolhyun) and FBI agent Jamie (Lee Chung Ah), Jun Woo's legendary detective skills are put to the test as they unravel the village's dark secrets. Despite their clashing personalities, the team works to expose the truth behind the mysterious killings. As the past and present collide, unexpected revelations and potential romance emerge. This is a 2020 South Korean romantic crime drama directed by Jo Soo Won, featuring intense plot twists and compelling performances.

Awaken

the Mysterious Team

King Sejong the Great (Han Suk Kyu) champions scientific progress in the Joseon Dynasty, seeking out brilliant minds to advance knowledge. Jang Yeong Sik (Choi Min Sik), a former slave with extraordinary talents, becomes the King's science advisor, forming an unlikely friendship through their shared passion for innovation. Together, they make groundbreaking discoveries that attract the attention of the Ming Empire, which demands an end to their research and Jang's surrender. Caught between his personal loyalty and his responsibilities as a ruler, King Sejong faces an impossible choice that will test the limits of their friendship and the future of Joseon. This is a 2019 South Korean historical drama film directed by Hur Jin Ho, based on actual historical events.

Forbidden Dream

✨The Forbidden Dreamers Team✨

After being attacked by a group of female assassins, young swordsman Jeon Nok Du (Jang Dong Yoon) sets out to track down one of his assailants. However, his quest leads him to a village populated entirely by widows. In order to evade detection, Nok Du disguises himself as a woman while he searches for clues. But one of the residents, Dong Dong Ju (Kim So Hyun), learns Nok Du’s secret identity… although she has a secret of her own: she has escaped from an ill-fated gisaeng (courtesan) apprenticeship. Will they succeed in keeping each others’ identities a secret? And what will happen when they begin to fall for each other? This 2019 South Korean drama series was based on the hit webtoon “Nok Du Jeon” by Hye Jin Yang and was directed by Kim Dong Hwi.

The Tale of Nokdu

💞Lovers Secrets Joseon's Team

Heo Yoon

MBC, KOCOWA

During the Japanese colonial period, two events paved the way for the independence of Korea, the March 1st Movement and the establishment of the Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea. And with it, a covert armament for freedom was born, the Heroic Corps. The man leading the corps goes by the name of Won Bong, his real name only a few people know. He rarely stays in one area for more than two hours and sleeps for only short periods at a time. With fiery passion in his heart, he moves about swiftly and dreams for his country's independence. Young Jin, a Korean woman raised by a Japanese military doctor, follows in her surrogate father's footsteps, and through a series of events, attends a prestigious medical university in Shanghai. She returns to Joseon and becomes the first female surgeon. The two of them cross paths, and although they follow different ideologies, Won Bong soon realizes his need for her and begins to regret sending her deep into enemy territory.

Different Dreams

Dae Ho makes his way from being a banker to being the bank's biggest changing factor. From small dividend managements to corporate decisions, Dae Ho and his most trusted team work their way to solving the problems of Daehan Bank. With a lot of corruption, life and death moments, and emotions within the corporation, there's no such thing as a typical day in Dae Ho's life.

The Banker

During the Joseon Dynasty, Crown Prince (not named) plans a coup against King Lee Jo (Kim Eui Sang), who is subservient to the Qing Emperor, by acquiring arquebuses from Dutch traders. War minister Kim Ja Joon (Jang Dong Gun) exposes and foils the prince's scheme, forcing him to agree to suicide while sending a message to his brother Gang Lim (Hyun Bin) to protect his pregnant wife. When Kim Ja Joon's troops board the Dutch ships to seize weapons, a soldier is bitten by a zombie, unknowingly spreading a savage infection that quickly transforms an entire village into flesh-eating monsters. Gang Lim must now navigate the dangerous landscape of political intrigue and zombie outbreak to save his sister-in-law from dual threats. This is a 2018 South Korean horror-action movie directed by Kim Sung Hoon.

Rampant

The fresh meat team

Secret Mother is a drama based on women who live in Daechi-dong, the center of child education. Yoon Jin has been living comfortably with her husband's care but to provide a better education for her son, she decides to focus fully on her son's education and hires a child sitter. Eun Young is a highly educated child sitter who teaches and guides children to enter a good school but still, her hot temper does not suit her title as a child sitter. Along with Yoon Jin, mothers in Daechi-dong go through hard times as secrets of each mother get revealed with Eun Young's appearance in the town. Tune in to Secret Mother and see how they handle the crisis in order to educate their children.

Secret Mother

The Secret Moms

Cha Ji Won (Lee Jin Wook), a Navy SEAL officer, seeks revenge for his father's murder after being framed as an outlaw in Thailand. His childhood friend Min Sun Jae (Kim Kang Woo), who harbors resentment towards Ji Won, becomes involved in a plot that leads to Ji Won's father's death. With help from Korean ex-patriots Kaya (Moon Chae Won), Ko Sung Min (Lee Won Jong), and Kim Ji Ryoong (Kim Tae Woo), Ji Won navigates dangerous territory to uncover the truth and clear his name. Complicated by past relationships, including his fiancée Yoon Ma Ri (Yoo In Young) and his sister Cha Ji Soo (Im Se Mi), Ji Won must overcome numerous obstacles to find his father's real killer. This is a 2016 South Korean drama series directed by Han Hee, based on a comic by Hwang Mi Na and inspired by "The Count of Monte Cristo."

Goodbye Mr. Black

BLACK Is Back Team

Kim Ji Ryoon

A young girl's destiny is intertwined with a sword. Deok Gi (Lee Byung Hun), Seol Rang (Jeon Do Yeon), and Poong Chun (Bae Soo Bin) lead an uprising against an incompetent king, but Deok Gi's betrayal leads to Poong Chun's death. Seol Rang escapes with Poong Chun's baby daughter, Hong Ee. Eighteen years later, now blind and known as Wall So, Seol Rang has trained Hong Ee, now Seol Hee (Kim Go Eun), to become a master swordsman seeking revenge. Deok Gi, now Yoo Baek, is a powerful military ruler who hosts a sword competition. Seol Hee's fight with master swordsman Yull (Lee Junho) catches Yoo Baek's attention due to her similar sword style. As Yoo Baek sends men to pursue her, Seol Hee must navigate the dangerous path to avenge her father. This is a 2015 South Korean film co-written and directed by Park Heung Sik.

Memories of the Sword

⚔️ 🤺 The Swordsmen Team 🤺 ⚔️

Oh Soo (Jo In Sung), a cold-hearted con artist who targets wealthy women, meets Oh Young (Song Hye Kyo), a blind heiress with a tragic past. Having lost his parents and first love, Soo sees Young as his next potential victim. However, Young, who has also experienced significant loss through her parents' divorce and estrangement, proves to be more complex than he anticipated. As they navigate their shared pain and emotional barriers, an unexpected connection begins to form between them. Can two individuals who have given up on love find solace and redemption in each other's arms? "That Winter, The Wind Blows" is a 2013 South Korean drama series directed by Kim Kyu Tae, based on a 2002 Japanese drama.

That Winter, The Wind Blows

The Winter Lovers Team

Immortal Songs is a music competition show that airs every Saturday, and the show is hosted by a talented comedian, Shin Dong Yeob. Also, artist Hwang Chi Yeul, original idol star Moon Hee Jun, and singer-songwriter Jung Jae Hyung appear on the show to shine the waiting room. Each episode covers one legendary singer or singer-songwriter of Korea's pop history, and talented singers and idol singers join the show to compete against each other to win the trophy while the audience votes for the winner every round. So far, over hundreds of heartwarming stages were performed and many new artists were discovered. Who will shine the stage and become the new rising star of Immortal Songs? Also, who will win the trophy? Stay tuned and check out the winners of every legendary episode!

Immortal Songs

The Legendary Team

Radio program producer Dong Hyun (Han Suk Kyu) is still trying to get over his ex – to the extent that when he receives a record that had particular symbolic importance to his ex, he decides to play the song "Pale Blue Eyes" in the hopes of reaching out to her. However, he ends up reaching someone else entirely: home shopping telemarketer Soo Hyun (Jeon Do Yeon), who narrowly escapes a car accident while listening to Dong Hyun's broadcast. Seeing the incident as a sign, she submits a request online for Dong Hyun to play the same song again the next day, and he obliges, thinking that the song request came from his ex. The two continue chatting with each other online and develop a relationship beyond just talking about music. Will this case of mistaken identity lead to real romance? This movie won several awards, including the 1997 Grand Bell Award for Best Film.

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