Heo Joon Ho is an award-winning South Korean actor. He was born on April 14, 1964 and made his acting debut in the theater before transitioning into film, in 1986, and television, in 1988. Since then, he has appeared in numerous films and television dramas, including “Jumong” (2006), “A Beautiful Mind” (2016), “Man of Men” (2019), and “Forbidden Dream” (2019).

Heo Joon Ho

After seven years of fierce fighting, the Imjin War nears its end in 1598, as Wae invaders prepare to withdraw from Joseon. Convinced that the only way to truly end the war is to annihilate the Wae’s retreating forces, Admiral Yi Sun Shin (Kim Yun Seok) rallies the fleet of Joseon and allied Min ships to him. Heading for the deadly waters of the Noryang Strait, the fearless admiral makes his stand in a battle that will forever be remembered in the annals of history. Inspired by historical events, this 2023 South Korean historical war action film was directed by Kim Han Min.

Noryang: Deadly Sea

Deng Zi Long

Despite not believing in the supernatural, Dr. Cheon (Kang Dong Won) and his assistant In Bae (Lee Dong Hwi) make their living by traveling the country to perform fake exorcisms for innocent believers. As a professional con man, Cheon is understandably shocked when he takes a job in a remote village and finds himself face-to-face with a little girl who is genuinely possessed by a supernatural being. With some shamanic ancestry to draw upon, will this charismatic con be able to conjure up the skills required to solve this mystery? This 2023 South Korean dark fantasy film was directed by Kim Seong Sik.

Dr. Cheon and the Lost Talisman

📿The Good Omen team

Beom Cheon

Oh Su Jae (Seo Hyun Jin) is on a journey to reach the pinnacle of South Korea's legal world. However, a key case takes an unexpected turn, leading to her abrupt demotion. Deflated, Su Jae takes on a job working at a law school, hoping to reclaim her reputation and standing in the law firm where she was once a partner. At the school, she meets Gong Chan (Hwang In Yeop), a student who has faced his own share of hardships. And as they begin to spend time together, a close bond forms. As Su Jae begins her journey back to the top, could love be on the cards? This 2022 South Korean drama series was directed by Park Soo Jin.

Why Her?

Fallen ⭐️ Rising Team

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

Kim Wook (Go Soo) is a smooth-talking conman who earns money by cheating unsuspecting folks out of their money.

But his life takes a turn when he tries to pull off his usual mischief in Duon Village. He soon comes to realize that things are going awry in this sleepy-looking rural hideaway – with the soul of dead people haunting the village.

He meets Jang Pan Seok (Heo Joon Ho), a shady character who ostensibly searches for missing people.

The two form an unlikely alliance – and decide to get to the heart of the mystery and the village’s dark secrets.

The men are joined on their quest by Lee Jong Ah (Ahn So Hee), a minor public officer by day, but a social activist with dazzling computer skills by night.

Also joining the adventure is Shin Joon Ho (Ha Jun), a policeman on a desperate mission to find his missing fiancée.

Does this motley crew have what it takes to discover the village’s secrets?

“Missing: The Other Side” is a 2020 South Korean drama series that was directed by Min Yeon Hong.

Missing: The Other Side

👻Spectral 🔎Searchers Team

Under the rule of King Sejong the Great (Han Suk Kyu), the Joseon Dynasty flourished as scientific advancements and technological developments served to better the lives of the people. Honoring those who made scientific progress, the King sought out the greatest minds in Joseon, celebrating the advancements they made in agriculture, astrology, medicine, and more. With an insatiable thirst for knowledge and a mind inclined to think outside the box, it was only a matter of time before he crossed paths with the brilliant Jang Yeong Sik (Choi Min Sik).&nbsp;

Born a slave, Jang Yeong Sik had no claims to greatness, but his astounding mind and impressive talents eventually earned him a position within the local government. Finding a kindred spirit in Yeong Sik, King Sejong gives the low-born man a position as his science advisor, and together they make great strides in the scientific world. As time passes, their love of scientific research and invention leads them to form an unusual and completely unprecedented friendship.

But the technological advances they make for Joseon catch the eye of the Ming Empire. Wary of Joseon becoming too great, the Chinese Emperor orders an immediate cessation of astrological study and demands that Jang Yeong Sik be handed over at once. Forced to make a terrible choice, King Sejong must decide between the friend he cherishes or the people he was born to protect.

Based on actual events, “Forbidden Dream” is a 2019 historical drama film directed by Hur Jin Ho.

Forbidden Dream

✨The Forbidden Dreamers Team✨

Young Ki (Jo Jin Woong) is a mobster who dreams of one day living a perfect life. 

However, he has been lurching from one calamity to the next. His latest disastrous attempt to strike it rich saw him steal a large sum of money from his boss, which he then used to fund a catastrophic stock investment that has left in knee-deep in debt.

He is also in trouble with the law and must perform community service as part of a criminal sentence.

However, this is when he luck changes – and when he meets a man named Jang Soo (Sol Kyung Gu), an affluent lawyer at a busy law firm.

Jang Soo has had a terrible shock – paralyzed from the neck down, he has now discovered that he is also terminally ill and has just a few months left to live.

He makes Young Ki an unconventional offer. If the mobster helps Jang Soo tick off all the items on his bucket list, the lawyer will hand over his entire life insurance fund to Yong Ki – a multi-million dollar sum.

Young Ki agrees – and the pair’s chaotic journey of discovery begins!

This movie was based on the 2011 French film “The Intouchables.”

“Man of Men” is a 2019 South Korean movie that was directed by Yong Soo.

Man of Men

💲 Team of Teams 💲

Such is life. Sometimes, you are grateful and happy that you are alive, but then you lose the reason to live when you gradually lose things or people that are dear to you. When you face hardship, you start to wonder if living just means you are walking down a path of misery. However, while you are walking down that path alone, there comes a time when you become desperate for someone's hand. That hand may save you from lingering in your own misery and may also spark the desire to live although life is full of hardship. This drama shows that exact moment when two hands reach out to each other and bloom, keeping one another warm and safe. Come and Hug Me wishes to tell the viewers that although life may not be full of miracles, there is still that small hope of its getting better.

Come and Hug Me

Yoon Hui Jae

KBS02

'Beautiful Mind' is a medical mystery drama about a genius neurosurgeon, Young Oh, who suffers from the inability to feel emotions and a rookie traffic policewoman, Jin Sung, who tries to find the justice. As soon as Young Oh comes back to Korea after finishing his studies abroad, he starts working at Hyunsung Medical Center and on the very first day at the hospital, he gets to meet Jin Sung who came to save a car accident patient. Soon, a series of bizarre deaths occur at the hospital and Young Oh tries to find the secret of it with the help of Jin Sung and along the way, he learns to love and care for people. Will he be able to find the answer of mysterious accidents? Also, will he learn to love and care for people with humanity? Stay tuned to join their journey.

A Beautiful Mind

The Doctor Frankenstein Team

Lee Keon Myung

MBC, KOCOWA

This is the story of Ju Mong\u2019s life and love in the period between Gojoseon\u2019s fall and Goguryeo\u2019s foundation.\u00A0Ju Mong was conceived by Hae Mo Soo and Lady Yu Hwa, but he was raised as the son of Geum Wa who betrayed Hae Mo Soo. Ju Mong yearned for meeting his father, and he loved only one woman for his whole life. Hae Mo Soo was Ju Mong\u2019s teacher, but he passed away before finding out about their relationship. Also, Ju Mong couldn\u2019t get married to the woman he loved. So Seo No was a bright and bold woman who could foresee the era she lived in. She loved Ju Mong for her life as well, but she couldn\u2019t become his wife. However, she managed to become the wise helper who supported Ju Mong to become the leader. Ju Mong overcomes all the ordeal and hardship, take the land of Gojoseon, and establishes a new country, Goguryeo.

Ju Mong, Prince of Legend

Tae Jun was the former general manager of Seoul Hotel, a prestigious hotel with a 30-year tradition. The sudden death of the hotel's CEO calls for Tae Jun to return. Meanwhile, Bok Man, a businessman who had been eyeing Seoul Hotel, hires a mergers and acquisitions specialist, Dong Hyuk, to buy the hotel. Jin Young, Tae Jun's past girlfriend who succeeds in calling back Tae Jun, falls in love with Dong Hyuk, and Yoon Hee, Bok Man's daughter, falls in love with Tae Jun. What will be the end of the hotel management and romances of these four?

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