Kim Sung Oh is a South Korean actor. Born on September 15, 1978, he began his career in small film roles in 2002 and then gained fame in in 2010 for his supporting roles in the television drama “Secret Garden” and the film “The Man From Nowhere.” He has since appeared in many popular films and television dramas, including the recent “When a Man Loves” (2013), “Inspiring Generation” (2014), “The Night Watchman’s Journal” (2014), “Warm and Cozy” (2015) and “Baek Hee Has Returned” (2016), for which he won the Excellence Award at the 2016 KBS Drama Awards.

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On December 12, 1979, following President Park Chung Hee's assassination, Major General Chun Doo Gwang (Hwang Jung Min) arrests General Jeong Sang Ho (Lee Sung Min) and initiates a military coup. Commander Lee Tae Shin (Jung Woo Sung) of the Capital Garrison Command opposes Chun's power grab, rallying forces to stop the insurrection. As tensions escalate between the military factions, Chun's powerful allies support his aggressive takeover, creating a critical moment in South Korean political history. With military leaders divided and the nation in turmoil, the struggle for control becomes increasingly intense. This is a 2023 South Korean historical action drama film directed by Kim Sung Su, inspired by true events.

12.12: The Day

Wealthy Moon Joo Ran (Kim Tae Hee) lives a tranquil life as a housewife married to a doctor. Their peaceful existence is shattered when Joo Ran notices a strange smell in their backyard. This prompts her to investigate her husband and eventually meet Choo Sang Eun (Lim Ji Yeon). Unlike Joo Ran, Sang Eun grew up in poverty and struggles financially. Living in a shabby apartment with her abusive husband, Sang Eun’s life is a nightmare. Her misery intensifies until she receives a phone call informing her that her husband is dead. As Joo Ran and Sang Eun’s lives intersect, they uncover shocking truths that bind their fates together. This 2023 South Korean drama series was based on a novel by Kim Jin Yeong and was directed by Jung Ji Hyun.

Lies Hidden in My Garden

🌿 The Earth Knows 🍁 Team

Gyeo Wool (Park Se Wan), a trained killer disguised as a high school transfer student, crosses paths with Yeo Reum (Song Geon Hee), a traumatized classmate who can only feel alive through pain. When a criminal organization begins hunting them, these two unlikely allies are forced together in a dangerous game of survival. As they navigate their complex relationship and fight for their lives, Gyeo Wool and Yeo Reum must rely on each other's unique skills to stay one step ahead of their pursuers. This intense thriller explores the depths of human survival and connection in the face of extreme circumstances. "Alice, the Final Weapon" is a 2022 South Korean action romance drama directed by Lee Byung Hun.

Alice, the Final Weapon

💖 My Crush is an Assassin 💖

In 1960s South Korea, Seo Chang Dae (Lee Sun Gyun), a pharmacist with political ambitions, offers struggling opposition politician Kim Woon Beom (Sol Kyung Gu) controversial campaign strategies. Despite initial skepticism, Kim adopts Chang Dae's methods and rapidly rises from regional politics to the national stage. As their political influence grows, tensions emerge between Kim's idealistic principles and Chang Dae's ruthless tactics, challenging their partnership and loyalty. Their complex relationship becomes a high-stakes game of political manipulation and moral compromise. This is a 2022 South Korean political drama directed by Byun Sung Hyun.

Kingmaker: The Fox of the Election

Ji Oh (Kim Rae Won), a man with extraordinary powers and fighting skills, struggles with his own identity and the mystery surrounding his existence. Pursued by a secretive group called Human Tech, which is conducting experiments to create the perfect human, Ji Oh discovers a genetics project codenamed L.U.C.A. Special forces agent Lee Son (Kim Sung Oh), who also possesses supernatural abilities, is determined to uncover Ji Oh's secrets. Detective Gu Reum (Lee Da Hee), seeking the truth about her parents' deaths, becomes Ji Oh's only ally as they navigate a dangerous world of hidden agendas and pursuit. Together, they must unravel the mysteries of Ji Oh's origins and survive the relentless hunt for answers. This is a 2021 South Korean drama series directed by Kim Hong Sun.

L.U.C.A.: The Beginning

The Children of LUCA 

So Hee (Lee Jung Hyun), a blissful newlywed married to the seemingly perfect Man Gil (Kim Sung Oh), discovers a shocking text message that shatters her idyllic marriage. Hiring eccentric private investigator Dr. Jang (Yang Dong Geun), she uncovers a bizarre truth about her husband's true nature. Realizing Man Gil is part of an "unbreakable" alien race, So Hee teams up with her best friends Sae Ra (Seo Young Hee) and Yang Seon (Lee Mi Do) to take him down before she becomes his next victim. Facing imminent danger, So Hee prepares for a fight that will test her survival skills and resolve. This is a 2020 South Korean sci-fi comedy thriller film directed by Shin Jung Won.

Night of the Undead

🔥The Unbreakable Team🔥

Jin Seon Mi (Oh Yeon Seo), born with the ability to see spirits, is tasked by the powerful demon Woo Ma Wang (Cha Seung Won) to retrieve a mystical fan from a haunted house. There, she encounters the mischievous deity Son Oh Gong (Lee Seung Gi), who tricks her into freeing him by promising to protect her but erases her memory and abandons her. Years later, Seon Mi runs a real estate business flipping haunted properties, using her powers to exorcise spirits. She reconnects with Oh Gong, now trying to regain his immortality by performing good deeds. As their lives become intertwined, Seon Mi discovers she holds the key to his destiny. Together, they face dangerous spirits and scheming deities, but their growing bond raises the ultimate question: can their love overcome fate, or is it doomed to end in heartbreak?

Hwayugi

The Monkey Minions

KBS02

This drama is about the youth who is not qualified for what the heartless society demands. Without backgrounds such as high education and certificates, the world tells them to focus on playing supporting roles in life. However, they all have their advantages and deserve to be the main character in their own lives. This is a story about four individuals, Dong Man, Ae Ra, Joo Man, and Sul Hee, and the dreams they are pursuing. Dong Man used to be a top athlete in taekwondo. However, his dreams of becoming a national athlete is shredded into pieces when he helplessly loses against authority and money. Choi Ae Ra has always dreamed of becoming an announcer. Although for now, she works at a department store, she continuously goes to job interviews and fights for her way. When the world turns its back on one of them, the other rushes to comfort them.

Fight For My Way

The Fighting Team

Jang Ho

At seven years old, Hee Joo (Shim Eun Kyung) lost her father to Ki Bum (Kim Sung Oh), the serial killer he was investigating. Though Ki Bum was imprisoned for a single murder, he is now set to be released. Detective Dae Young (Yoon Je Moon), who raised Hee Joo after her father's death, is determined to put Ki Bum back in jail. Hee Joo, now a precinct volunteer, harbors her own plans for revenge against the man who destroyed her family. As Dae Young searches for evidence and Hee Joo plots her retribution, they become entangled in a dangerous game of cat and mouse. Their paths converge in a high-stakes pursuit that will test the limits of justice and vengeance. This is a 2016 South Korean thriller film written and directed by Mo Hong Jin.

Missing You

🦸‍♀️The Avengers Team 💪

Do Ra Hee (Park Bo Young) begins her dream internship at a major newspaper's entertainment desk, only to be confronted by the volatile section manager Ha Jae Kwan (Jung Jae Young), who immediately shatters her expectations with his aggressive management style. Constantly challenged to produce scandalous stories, Ra Hee struggles to prove her worth while maintaining her journalistic integrity. When assigned a potentially fabricated story about an actor's sexual assault, she courageously decides to investigate the truth independently, risking her internship and professional reputation. Her determination to uncover the real story sets her on a collision course with her demanding boss and the unethical practices of the entertainment media. "You Call it Passion" is a 2015 South Korean movie that was directed and co-written by Jeong Gi Hun.

You Call It Passion

✨The Passion Lovers Team

Jung Joo was raised with her cousin by her aunt after losing her father as a kid. She is cranky all the time, complaining about everything. She acts like a know-it-all, but it's her defense mechanism, and deep down, she is a tender-hearted softie. Gun Woo was born out of wedlock. He doesn't know who his father is, as his mother has never told him. He is the owner and chef of a restaurant on Jeju Island. He started the restaurant business on Jeju Island because the woman he had a crush on lived there. Since she left Jeju Island, he hasn't been keen to work hard. The cranky girl and the idling boy meet, and their unlikely romance blooms.

Warm and Cozy

The Island Love Team

Hwang Wook

Woo Ki Myung (Joo Won), an unremarkable high school student, decides to transform himself to win the heart of Park Hye Jin (Park Se Young), the most beautiful girl in school. With guidance from his mentor Kim Nam Jung (Kim Sung Oh), Ki Myung reinvents his style and personality, catching the attention of school tough guy Kim Won Ho (Ahn Jae Hyun). Meanwhile, his classmate Kwak Eun Jin (Sulli) secretly harbors feelings for Ki Myung, hoping he will notice her own transformation. As Ki Myung navigates his newfound confidence and rivalries, he remains unaware that true connection might be closer than he realizes. Based on the webtoon by Kian84, this is a 2014 South Korean coming-of-age comedy film directed by Oh Ki Hwan.

Fashion King

The time is set in the Joseon Dynasty. This is the story of three powers: one who denies ghosts, another who tries to use the power of ghosts, and the other who wants to defeat ghosts! All human work comes from desire. A ghost would express the intense and twisted natural human desire. Sometimes the excessive passion for true love changes destiny. Through the story of youths who chase ghosts, we also feel all sorts of human emotions. Through the romance of youths, we will see that passionate and pure love can change not only personal life but also history.

Diary of a Night Watchman

The Night Guards

Tae Sang left alone after his mother's extramarital affair and, consequently, his father's death lived through a deprived childhood. He rose to second in command with the help of his mafia boss but is betrayed by him out of jealousy and suffers a near-death crisis. In the end, he rises to the top after eliminating his boss and becomes a successful businessman on entering the loan industry. He plans to prepare a cultural business for the woman he loves, Mi Do. Mi Do, well-rounded and accomplished, grew up strong-minded despite her family's poverty. Being aware of others' snobbishness, she is full of ambition to live a lavish life others will envy but feels the wall between her desire to rise in status and reality. Mi Do, who had received Tae Sang's support, realizes his thoughtfulness was actually loved. About to consider even marriage, she develops feelings toward Jae Hee, who she met while on a trip as if he were her destiny. While he has feelings for Mi Do, Jae Hee wishes to repay Tae Sang, who helped him attend a prestigious university and become confident in his own right.

When a Man Falls in Love

Man in Love Team

Kang Il (Go Soo), a guilt-ridden firefighter haunted by a past tragedy where saving another life cost him his wife, dedicates himself to recklessly rescuing others. Mi Soo (Han Hyo Joo), a doctor facing legal challenges after misdiagnosing a patient, seeks Kang Il's help in a court case. Initially resistant, Kang Il becomes the target of Mi Soo's desperate attempts to secure his testimony, leading her to join a paramedic unit to get closer to him. As she spends more time with him, her initial manipulative intentions transform into genuine romantic feelings. Their complex relationship develops against the backdrop of personal struggles and professional challenges, raising the question of whether Kang Il might reciprocate her growing emotions. This is a 2012 South Korean movie directed and co-written by Jeon Gi Hyun.

Love 911

🚒 Call 911 Team 🚑

Kim Do Jin is the so-called Mr. Perfect. He says he can still be perfect even at the age of 40 because he invests his money only in himself and claims to stay single so he won't have to share his money with his wife and kids. Im Tae San is a reliable friend, a romanticist with a pure heart, but his love doesn't run smoothly. Kind and warm-hearted Choi Yoon never really paid attention to love since his wife died. One day, Jung Rok's wife wants to divorce him. But really, what she wants is his love. Some people say the age of 40 is when you become wanting to feel the butterflies in your stomach again, like when you fall in love for the first time. What does being no longer young mean in our lives?

A Gentleman's Dignity

The Gentleman's Club

KBS, KOCOWA

Young Kwang has been a professional baseball player in the minor league for seven years. But he is never discouraged. Even under bad circumstances, he is always full of confidence. But he eventually gets entangled in several incidents and is kicked out of his baseball team. Young Kwang applies for a job at Geodae International and meets Jae In. Jae In is a bright and warm-hearted woman who helps others under any circumstance. While working as a nursing assistant, Jae In gets into a problem and submits her resignation letter. After she quits, she joins Geodae International as a new employee. The two people begin to fall in love while getting involved with Seo In Woo, the famous fourth batter, and trying to solve the matters involving Geodae International.

Glory Jane

Ra Im dreamed of becoming a firefighter like her father, but she gave up on that dream after losing her father in a fire. Instead, she got to see Jong Soo, the action director, at a filming site while working part-time there. Since then, she has worked as a stuntwoman, aspiring to be the first female action director. Ju Won is a cranky and hysterical man who owns a department store. He is not keen on dating and thinks a marriage of convenience is the best romance. One day, their souls are switched, causing many unexpected incidents to happen. It's only when their souls are switched that they begin a journey to look for their true selves. While they struggle to take their bodies back, they mature, and their romance blooms.

Secret Garden

SG Team

In those days when leading a wealthy and prosperous life was all that mattered, Gangnam was the critical point where the power took the lead in the development. All kinds of people who dream of making a fortune and desire a new world gathered at Gangnam. There, machinations and veiled enmity were rampant, and everyone did whatever they could to achieve what they wanted. The success story of a man who continues to win his victory only with wisdom and courage in the weak-to-the-wall kind of society will give considerable comfort and joy.

Giant

The politics we have learned from books about social studies in school or from more difficult professional books in college should be the same as what we learned. But now, what does politics look like in reality? Are there no more dreams or hopes? Here, there is a mayor. The mayor is with a lot of affection. She always corrects her mistakes and starts anew. Whenever she has a chance, she carries a shopping cart. She says the gas price is too high when using the official car, so she uses a bicycle instead. She has boldly shaken off the tricks of conspiracy and party strategy. We dream that the cynicism and ignorance of the people who look at politics will be replaced with expectations and hopes through the success story of the erratic and pleasant mayor of a small town, City Hall.

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