Jung Man Sik is a South Korean actor who was born in Mokpo, South Korea, on December 11, 1974. He made his acting debut in the movie “Smells Like the Gun” (2001) and then went on to appear in movie titles such as “She’s on Duty” (2005), “Soo” (2007), “Moby Dick” (2011), and “Rampant” (2018). He has also appeared in TV variety shows such as “Law of the Jungle in Costa Rica” (2014-2015).

Jung Man Sik

On December 12, 1979, South Korea’s president, Park Chung Hee was assassinated. Acting in direct defiance of Acting President Han Gyu (Jung Dong Hwan), Major General Chun Doo Gwang (Hwang Jung Min) and the officers who followed him, arrest General Jeong Sang Ho (Lee Sung Min), the Republic Of Korea’s Army Chief of Staff, on allegations of involvement in the late president’s murder, clearing the way for a national coup d'état.

Following the capture of General Jeong, an impressive military presence sets itself up in downtown Seoul in support of Major General Chun. Utterly appalled by Major General Chun’s grab for power, Commander Lee Tae Shin (Jung Woo Sung) of the Capital Garrison Command rallies forces to take a stand against Chun Doo Gwang.&nbsp;

Fighting against those trying to seize power, Commander Lee does everything he can to stop the insurrection. As tensions rise between the two groups, military leaders are called to action but nothing seems able to stop Chun Doo Gwang in his quest for power. Backed by powerful allies, will Chun’s grab for power ultimately pay off?

Inspired by true events, “12.12: The Day” is a 2023 South Korean historical action drama film directed by Kim Sung Su.&nbsp;

12.12: The Day

Seventeen-year-old Yeon Gyu (Hong Xa Bin) is at his wits’ end. He is mercilessly bullied at school. And there is no respite at home, where his stepfather physically abuses him. He dreams of making enough money to escape abroad. But life changes on a dime for Yeon Gyu when he meets the underworld mid-level crime boss Chi Geon (Song Joong Ki). Chi Geon offers Yeon Gyu the chance to join his organization and make the money he needs to leave town for good. But entering Chi Geon’s murky world plays on Yeon Gyu’s conscience, and strains his relationship with his stepsister Hayan (BIBI). Will Yeon Gyu’s journey into the criminal underworld bring him redemption – or inescapable despair? This 2023 South Korean movie was directed by Kim Chang Hoon.

Hopeless

Han Pil Joo (Lee Sung Min) is an elderly man who works as a waiter in a large family restaurant. His co-workers, including a young cook named In Gyu (Nam Joo Hyuk), have no idea that he has a brain tumor that will likely kill him very shortly. He is also suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease, meaning his memory is starting to fail him. One day, In Gyu witnesses Han Pil Joo carrying out what looks like an execution. Stunned, he confronts Han Pil Joo – and learns a shocking secret…

Han Pil Joo’s family was devastated by a number of dastardly individuals during the Japanese colonization of Korea (1910-1945). He has devoted his life ever since to hatching a mission to hunt down the surviving individuals who tore his family apart – and kill them. In Gyu finds himself caught up in the mission. But with Han Pil Joo’s memory and health now starting to decline fast, he must strike now – or fail in his quest for revenge!

“Remember” is a 2022 South Korean movie that was written and directed by Lee Il Hyung.

Remember

Remember Team

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Kim Yo Han (Kang Ha Neul) is a trainee with the judiciary. Tragic circumstances have befallen his family, and while he is working undercover to investigate the suspected corruption carried out by a prosecutor, ends up in the fearsome Seongju Prison. Understanding that he has been betrayed by forces unseen, he decides to make avenging those who wronged him and his family his life’s mission.

Kim Yo Han’s fellow inmates have it in for him – and threaten to destroy him utterly at the lawless Seongju Prison, even though he is blessed with incredible wits and formidable fighting skills. However, he may have found an unconventional ally in the form of a shady female entrepreneur named Oh Soo Yeon (Lee Yoo Young). She visits him in prison and promises him the chance to avenge those who caused his downfall...on the condition that he helps her realize her own selfish goals. Will Kim Yo Han’s dreams of revenge ever come true? And what are Oh Soo Yeon’s true intentions?

“Insider” is a 2022 South Korean drama series that was directed by Min Yeon Hong.

Insider

Tʜᴇ Pᴀʏʙᴀᴄᴋ Tᴇᴀᴍ 

The year is 1991 and in Mogadishu, the Somalian capital, a group of South Korean diplomats including Ambassador Han Shin Sung (Kim Yun Seok) and the intelligence agent Kang Dae Jin (Jo In Sung), are trying to win the support of Somalia’s government in an upcoming vote for membership of the United Nations. Their efforts are being closely shadowed by diplomats from North Korea’s embassy in Mogadishu, headed by Ambassador Rim Yong Su (Heo Joon Ho). Both groups of diplomats try to outwit one another as they try to curry favor from the Somalian President.

But when protests against the Mogadishu government turn violent, a brutal civil war breaks out, with street fighting and armed militia soldiers running amok. The maelstrom threatens to engulf both groups of diplomats, cutting them off from communication channels in Seoul and Pyongyang. In desperation, Rim Yong Su comes to his South Korean counterpart to ask for refuge. Saying yes would normally be seen as an act of treason for Han Shin Sung – but these circumstances are anything but normal for both parties…

“Escape from Mogadishu” is a 2021 South Korean movie that was directed by Ryoo Seung Wan.

Escape from Mogadishu

Greetings from Mogadishu

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In the world of the rich and powerful, one wrong move can destroy everything; a sad lesson Kang Hae Ra (Kim Sa Rang) soon learns. Once a reporter working hard to support the family she had been forced to care for at a very young age, Hae Ra found her way into the limelight after marrying one of the country’s most famous celebrities. Now the center of everyone’s attention, Hae Ra has become one of the nation’s hottest influencers. But when she finds herself wrapped up in an unfounded scandal, Hae Ra’s reputation plummets. Hitting rock bottom, Hae Ra wants revenge, but she’s not the only one desperately searching for a way to bring down those who have hurt her.

A talented lawyer with a one hundred percent success rate and a heart of ice, Cha Min Joon (Yoon Hyun Min) is not a man to be trifled with. But when those who wish to bring him low throw his family into ruin, he turns his full attention towards exacting his revenge. While Hae Ra and Min Joon focus on revenge, the sole heir to the FB Group, Kim Tae On (Yoo Sun), is on a mission of her own, to secure her position as the company’s new head. But going up against her father isn’t easy, as one simple mistake could ruin everything. Meanwhile, the tenacious detective Ku Eun Hye (Yoon Soy) takes on a case that could either make or break her.

As each individual begins their respective journey towards success and revenge, their paths soon cross. Realizing there’s much more going on than any of them first believed, each delves deeper but what they find shakes them to their core. Now on a mission to fight against those who seek to destroy them, Hae Ra and Min Joon will stop at nothing to have their revenge. But can they succeed against such powerful foes?

A story of power and vengeance, “The Goddess of Revenge” is a 2020 mystery drama directed by Kang Min Gu.

The Goddess of Revenge

The owner of a kkwabaegi shop nestled in the heart of a traditional open market, Mi Young (Uhm Jung Hwa) is just like so many other women her age. A hardworking shop owner, devoted wife, and loving mother, she has dedicated her life to taking care of her family; and for the most part, she enjoys the day-in-day-out hustle and bustle of her life. Though she has to admit, there are times when she finds herself thinking about how nice it would be to be able to enjoy a nice family vacation.

Almost as if the universe could hear her innermost thoughts, her husband, Seok Hwan (Park Sung Woong), comes home one day, excited to announce that he has won an all-expenses paid trip to Hawaii. Thrilled beyond words, the happy family soon sets off on their very first international trip together. But the moment they board their plane, things begin to go terribly wrong.&nbsp;

Trapped on a plane with a group of terrorists, the passengers soon find themselves held hostage, their fates grim. But Mi Young and Seok Hwan aren’t about to let their first real vacation end in disaster. Taking matters into their own hands, the couple are determined to do everything they can to rescue their fellow passengers and take back their vacation. But what chance does a donut shop owner and a computer repairman have against a group of deadly terrorists?

A high-flying comedic adventure, “Okay Madam” is a 2020 action comedy film directed by Lee Chul Ha.

Okay Madam

♥ Okay Madam Team ♥ 

An aspiring singer, Soon Deok (Cheetah) has spent countless hours in Itaewon, performing under the stage name of Blue. Now that she’s starting to get a little attention, it seems that her hard work might be starting to pay off. But just as things are finally starting to feel like they might be going right, she receives a surprise visit by the last person she ever expected to see: her estranged mother (Jo Min Soo).

Less than thrilled by this sudden meeting, Soon Deok is ready to walk away; but when her mother explains the reason for her visit, she quickly changes her mind. Learning that her little sister, Yoo Ri (Choi Ji Su), has run away with all of their money, the estranged mother and daughter team up to find her. Scouring the streets of Itaewon, the two set out on a desperate quest to find Yoo Ri and retrieve their money; but the task proves to be more difficult than either of them could have imagined.

Brought together by unlikely circumstances, the mother-daughter duo are forced to face a number of uncomfortable truths, but nothing is as shocking as the secret they discover along the way. Will they be able to handle the truth, once it’s finally revealed?

“Jazzy Misfits” is a 2020 family comedy drama film directed by Nam Yeon Woo.

Jazzy Misfits

Climbing the High Life

Jung Man (Bae Sung Woo) is a straight-living office worker who is down on his luck. He has already been declared bankrupt, and despite the fact that both he and his wife are working, they are now struggling to make ends meet.

They have to care for his mother, whose health is deteriorating, as well as his daughter, whose application for a student loan has just been turned down.

One fateful day, he comes across an abandoned designer bag in a sauna locker. He takes a look inside and is shocked to discover that it is stuffed to the brim with banknotes.

Not sure what to do, he takes it to a storage room while he decides what to do with his discovery.

However, a number of other individuals soon learn the secret of this mysterious bag – and plan to get their hands on it. These include a brothel madam named Yeon Hee (Jeon Do Yeon) and a customs agent named Tae Young (Jung Woo Sung), who needs to pay off a debt to a dangerous loan shark.

“Beasts Clawing at Straws” is a 2020 South Korean movie directed by Kim Yong Hoon.

Beasts Clawing at Straws

During the Joseon Dynasty, King Lee Jo (Kim Eui Sang) is a toady of the Qing Emperor in China – and the Crown Prince decides to attempt a coup to free the nation from the Qing’s influence. His plan involves buying arquebuses, an early form of firearm, from Dutch traders.

However, a rival plot is being hatched by the war minister Kim Ja Joon (Jang Dong Gun), who wants to launch a rebellion and take the Joseon throne. Kim Ja Joon exposes the Crown Prince’s scheme and foils him.

The Crown Prince agrees to commit suicide if his men are spared but sends word to his brother Gang Lim (Hyun Bin), who is now in Qing territory, that he wants his brother to take care of his pregnant wife.

The minister orders his troops to board the Dutch traders’ cargo ships to seize the weapons.

But while aboard, one of the soldiers is bitten by a terrifying zombie being kept in a cage.

The soldier returns to his home village, unaware that he is now the host of a savage infection.

Soon, the entire village becomes infected – with its population turning into flesh-eating zombies.

Gang Lim must navigate this chaos and save his sister-in-law from the twin peril of warring powermongers and gruesome zombies. Is he up to the challenge?

“Rampant” is a 2018 South Korean horror-action movie directed by Kim Sung Hoon.

Rampant

The fresh meat team

After the death of their parents, the three Oh siblings were left with little choice but to learn to depend upon each other. Working as a reporter, Oh Soo Kyung (Lee Yo Won) does her best to support her family but it isn’t easy. With her older brother, Oh Sung Ho (Jung Man Sik) unemployed and her younger sister, Oh Joo Mi (Esom) a talent-less beauty, it’s up to Soo Kyung to make sure they all have enough to make ends meet.

Each dealing with their own struggles, the Oh siblings have a lot going on. But things get even more complicated when a young boy by the name of Nak (Jung Joon Won) appears out of nowhere, claiming to be their younger brother. With no idea where he came from, or what to do with him, the Oh siblings want nothing to do with this long-lost little brother. Unfortunately for them, the more they try to distance themselves from him, the more determined he becomes to be accepted as a member of their family.

Despite their best efforts, Soo Kyung, Sung Ho, and Joo Mi start to grow fond of Nak; but are their slowly-warming feelings enough to turn this stranger into a true member of the family?

A heart-warming story of love and family, “My Little Brother” is a 2017 film directed by Ma Dae Yun.

My Little Brother

🏠 The unexpected relative ☄️

Seok Ho is a manager who finds success in raising a highly popular idol group. He hopes for more success as he plans to take his group and build his own label, but he eventually falls flat on his face. He deceives people to find his way back to the top and meets Ha Neul, who gave up dreams to become a singer after losing his parents. Having been wrongly convicted of a crime, he is in a state of despair when he meets Seok Ho. Meanwhile, Seok Ho seems untrustworthy to Ha Neul's sister, Geu Rin. To protect her younger brother, Geu Rin takes a break from her university to work several part-time jobs. But seeing her younger brother feel lifted from despair when he meets Seok Ho, Geu Rin is determined to become his manager as he embarks on an inspiring life project, the Entertainers.

Entertainer

Minions in Showbiz

Jang Man Sik

In a South Korean village in the early 1950s, in the immediate aftermath of the Korean War, a tradition has developed – many males in the village prove their worth by selling their blood. The gesture not only proves that they have the ability to earn money, but also that their blood has been tested and proved healthy enough to sell. For Heo Sam Gwan (Ha Jung Woo), a construction worker and part-time farmhand, selling blood is part of his plan to win the heart of the prettiest young woman in the village: Heo Ok Ran (Ha Ji Won). The task is not easy, particularly as she already has a boyfriend, a womanizer from a relatively affluent background.

Somehow, though, Heo Sam Gwan succeeds in charming Heo Ok Ran and they go on to marry and have children. But as the children grow up, people in the village start to realize that the eldest of the children does not look much like the man who is supposed to be his father. When rumors about the boy’s paternity start to spread in the village, the once-happy family is in danger of breaking up…

This movie was based on a 1995 novel of the same name that was authored by Yu Hua.

“Chronicle of a Blood Merchant” is a 2015 South Korean movie that was adapted for the screen and directed by Ha Jung Woo.

Chronicle of the Blood Merchant

The Blood Ties

A mother will do anything for her children and make personal sacrifices for their future happiness. Han Song Jung (Kim Mi Sook) is a single mother who balances her work as a novelist and raising three daughters on her own. Her greatest hope is that all three of her girls – Da Ae (Hwang Woo Seul Hye), Da Jung (Park Se Young) and Da In (Go Woo Ri) – can marry good men and live a happy life. When they meet Seo Jae Woo (Lee Sang Woo), the grandson of the family next door, will his brusque but kind-hearted nature appeal to one of the daughters? And what could life have in store for the self-sacrificing mother that she didn’t expect? “Glorious Day,” also known as “Good Day” and “Feel-Good Day,” is a 2014 South Korean drama series directed by Hong Sung Chang.

Glorious Day

The Glorious Team

At forty-two, Han Tae Il (Hwang Jung Min) is well settled into his life as a low-level thug. Roaming the streets of Gunsan, Tae Il makes a living by collecting debts for a local loan shark and harassing shop owners to make their monthly protection payments to the small gang he regularly works for. Though detested by many, Tae Il has no qualms about his job. He’s simply satisfied doing what he does best.

Living with his brother, Han Young Il (Kwak Do Wan) and his family, Tae Il is perfectly content to be a part of his brother’s happy domestic life; yet he has never dreamed of having one of his own. Having never been in love, Tae Il has never given the idea much thought. But when a job brings Joo Ho Jung (Han Hye Jin), a pretty bank clerk struggling to care for her terminally ill and debt-ridden father, into his life, things take an unexpected turn. Forcing Ho Jung to sign an impossible contract, Tae Il doesn’t think much about it. At least not until he realizes he can’t seem to get Ho Jung off his mind. Feeling bad for the contract he made her sign, Tae Il offers her a different contract, but only on the condition that she agrees to go out with him.

Despite their awful and rocky beginnings, Tae Il and Ho Jung soon find themselves coming to enjoy each other’s company. Realizing he has fallen in love for the very first time, Tae Il couldn’t be happier; but an awful truth soon takes that all away. Will this man in love find the strength to overcome one of life’s most cruel fates?

A touching story of life and love, “Man in Love” is a 2014 romance film directed by Park Noo Ri.

Man in Love

💖 What Love Will Do 💖

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The value was changed from A drama portraying the lives of doctors who struggle to bring happiness to families and children, \u201CGood Doctor\u201D deals with the pediatricians who save the lives of young children through a steadfast sense of duty and the pain and agony these doctors face. The raw, uncut reality of a pediatrics department bound to be substandard due to the upper management\u2019s strict pursuit of profit and a completely illogical insurance system. The actions of the doctors, who take responsibility for the children\u2019s futures rather than just simply treating them, make one rethink the question of what adults must truly do for children. \u201CGood Doctor\u201D attempts to show that those with disabilities have feelings and dreams just like everyone else and that they are actually beautiful people who can touch the hearts of all. It delivers a message saying that what these people need is not sympathy and pity, but a sense of belonging, appreciation, and recognition as a member of society.

Good Doctor

Yong Gu (Ryu Seung Ryong) is the father of a six-year-old daughter (Kal So Won) – but he also has a neurological condition that means his own mental age is also six years. When a terrible accident appears to have killed a young girl, he rushes to try to help her by giving her CPR. But onlookers believe that he has sexually assaulted the child and then killed her. He is arrested and charged with the child’s murder and assault and when a court finds him guilty, he is imprisoned.

In the prison, he pines for his beloved daughter and is ostracised by his cellmates, who are outraged by the notion of having to share a cell with a child molesting murderer – unaware that he is actually innocent of the crime. But when he bravely steps in to save the life of So Yang Ho (Oh Dal Soo), a powerful gang leader, the cellmates start to realize that Yong Gu is actually a very tender-hearted, innocent, and misunderstood individual. They plot to help reunite him with his daughter – even if it means smuggling her into the prison!

“Miracle in Cell No. 7” is a 2013 South Korean movie that was directed by Lee Hwan Kyung.

Miracle in Cell No.7

The Miraculous Prisoners

The frivolous prince of South Korea gets involved with the strongest North Korean special force officer at the World Officer Championship! Lee Jae Ha, the South Korean Prince, loves goofing around and has no interest in state affairs at all. Kim Hang Ah, the first female drill sergeant of the North Korean special force, dreams of finding her Mr. Right and getting married to him. Army officers from 16 countries gather for the World Officer Championship, and South and North Korea enter as one team for the first time. There, Hang Ah and Jae Ha get to share a room, but their start as a team doesn\u2019t seem smooth at all.

The King 2 Hearts

The King's Lovers Team

Just 18 months into being a top-selling girl group, the Treasure Girls disband. A quick ten-year hop in the future, their lead vocalist Ae Jung goes through many difficulties releasing one controversy flop after another. On the other hand, Ko Jin is the epitome of a perfect man in the eyes of every Korean lady. He's hot, he's humble, and he's got a great set of movies on his career. The two meet, but what's covered in glitz and glamour is apparently a facade of what's real.

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