Cha Tae Hyun is a South Korean actor, singer and radio DJ. Born on March 25, 1976, he launched his career after coming in second place in the 1995 KBS Talent Contest. The exposure brought him many commercial endorsements and television acting roles. Cha Tae Hyun’s career took off after he starred in the widely successful 2001 film “My Sassy Girl” with Jun Ji Hyun. Soon thereafter, he released his debut music album called “Accident.” He went on to star in many more popular films, including “Lover’s Concerto” (2002), “Scandal Makers” (2008). In 2012, Cha Tae Hyun became a regular cast member of the popular reality show “2 Days & 1 Night.” He has also worked a radio DJ when he hosted his own show called “FM Popular Music With Cha Tae Hyun” from 1999 to 2000 and “Mr. Radio” from 2007 to 2008. Cha Tae Hyun married Choi Suk Eun, his high school sweetheart, in 2006 and they have three kids.

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Min Soo (Yoo Yeon Seok), a devoted dog lover, faces a dilemma when he gets engaged to a woman with a dog hair allergy, forcing him to find a new home for his beloved puppy Runni. He enlists the help of his struggling cafe owner cousin Jin Kook (Cha Tae Hyun) to find a suitable guardian. Their search becomes increasingly complicated as potential candidates encounter unexpected challenges, ultimately leading them to care for not just one, but eight dogs. As time runs short, the cousins must navigate the chaotic process of finding homes for their growing canine collection. This is a 2023 South Korean comedy movie directed by Kim Joo Hwan.

My Heart Puppy

 🐶My♡Puppy Team🐶

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A neuroscientist Shin Ha Ru with a special brain, a selfless detective Geum Myung Se with a kind brain, a law hypnosis investigator Seol So Jung with a timid brain, and Kim Mo Ran with a hyper-sexuality brain, will join the force and investigate criminal cases as a team. A neuroscience team has been established in order to deal with the increasing number of crimes related to brain disease, and Ha Ru joins them as a consultant. Coincidently, Myung Se and Ha Ru get involved in an ill-fated relationship, and brutal cooperation begins. What will happen during the all-too-human investigation full of madness and plot twists?

Brain Works

🐭Pinky & Brain Team🧠

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Hacking was the only way out of Kang Sun Ho's miserable life ever since his parents passed away from an accident when he was just ten. He eventually puts his genius hacking skills into practice in an attempt to steal illegal gambling funds to pay for his adoptive father's cancer surgery. One day, Sun Ho bumps into a charismatic judo girl, Oh Kang Hee, and falls in love at first sight. Just to be with her, he sets a goal to get an acceptance letter from the same university as Kang Hee's and eventually gets accepted. However, he does not expect a familiar face from his previous misdemeanor, Yu Dong Man, to greet him as his professor. At first, he's not very pleased to see him again, but he gradually grows fond of Dong Man, the man of justice, to the point where he respects Dong Man's philanthropic and brave nature as they continue to bicker with one another. Just like that, what started as love at first sight becomes Sun Ho's life goal, a police officer.

Police University

👮‍♂️ Officers of The Law👮‍♀️

Jin Kang Ho (Cha Tae Hyun), an enthusiastic and effective detective known for his unorthodox methods, struggles to work with colleagues due to his intense approach to solving crimes. When he meets Kang Moo Young (Lee Sun Bin), an equally passionate investigative program producer, they form an unlikely partnership to tackle unsolvable cases. Joined by a former criminal profiler, a bar CEO with a fighting background, and a skilled funeral director, this unconventional team becomes a formidable crime-fighting unit. Together, they pursue justice using their unique skills and unwavering determination. This is a 2020 South Korean crime action investigation drama directed by Kang Hyo Jin.

Team Bulldog: Off-duty Investigation

Suk Moo is a very picky and sensitive man. He used to do music when he was in university, but he gave up on it for some reason. He always thinks he didn't choose the right path for his life. Hwi Roo is relaxed and positive. She has a hard time trying to get a job, so she earns her money by running a guest house on the second floor of her house and working as a physical activity teacher. She doesn't care about petty things. One day, Suk Moo and Hwi Roo get into a fight with each other over a piece of cake. They realize that they are so different. Yoo Young is a strong independent woman, but sometimes, she seems so fragile. Jang Hyun is a bad boy who is popular among women. He doesn't seem like the type to get married, but he easily got married with Yoo Young. Is marriage really the perfect form of love? This drama is a love comedy that shows how men and women differently think about love, marriage, and family.

Matrimonial Chaos

Jo Seok Moo

Kim Ja Hong (Cha Tae Hyun), a heroic firefighter, dies during an emergency and finds himself in the afterlife, guided by three supernatural guardians: Hae Won Maek (Joo Ji Hoon), Lee Deok Choon (Kim Hyang Gi), and Gang Rim (Ha Jung Woo). Believed to be a paragon of virtue, Ja Hong must prove his worth by defending himself in seven otherworldly courts within 49 days. With his guardians acting as defense lawyers, he must confront his past actions and demonstrate his moral character to earn reincarnation. As the trials unfold, Ja Hong faces the challenge of clearing his name and potentially helping his guardians return to the mortal realm. This is a 2017 South Korean fantasy film directed by Kim Yong Hwa.

Along With the Gods: The Two Worlds

 The 🔆 Two Worlds ☀ Team

In the early 1990s, the controversial pop star Yoo Hyun Jae (Yoon Si Yoon) is at the peak of his fame as one half of the chart-topping “first-generation” K-pop act J2. But his life is thrown into disarray when he accidentally travels forward in time! He finds life in 2017 almost impossible to adjust to, until he finds his former manager (Cha Tae Hyun) – and meets the manager’s son Lee Ji Hoon (Kim Min Jae). Together with his lifelong friend Choi Woon Seung (Lee Se Young), Ji Hoon is preparing to take the civil service exam, but he is also secretly training to become a K-pop star. Can this motley crew help each other to achieve their goals – and will the journey lead them to a remarkable discovery about Hyun Jae’s true identity? This 2017 South Korean drama was directed by Yoo Ho Jin, Cha Tae Hyun, and Kim Sang Hoon.

The Best Hit

👍 The Besties 👍

When Joseon-era mermaid Sim Cheong (Jun Ji Hyun) follows her true love, she finds herself mysteriously transported into modern-day Seoul. Though separated from her true love, she soon crosses paths with his doppelgänger, Heo Joon Jae (Lee Min Ho). With nowhere else to go, Joon Jae takes the stranded mermaid in, though not out of the goodness of his heart. As a con artist, Joon Jae is quick to spot the priceless jade bracelet Sim Cheong wears. Determined to take Sim Cheong for all she’s worth, Joon Jae soon finds himself thinking twice about the mermaid after she helps him evade the lethal plans of his greedy stepmother. As the two draw closer together, will the charms of the ancient mermaid begin to melt the icy heart of a bitter conman? Inspired by a historical folktale, this 2016 South Korean drama series was directed by Jin Hyuk.

The Legend of the Blue Sea

The Blue Sea

Ra On will do anything for money. Disguised as a man, she earns money by consulting and giving pieces of advice on love and dating. One day, one of her customers comes up to her with a pale face. It turns out that a lady who Ra On has been ghostwriting for the customer wants to meet a sender of love letters. She feels reluctant at first, but she'd do anything for money, so she decides to pretend to be her customer. However, instead of a pretty lady, Yeong, the handsome-looking man, comes to meet her. Yeong is the last hope of falling Joseon and the crown prince. The unpredictable romance between Ra On and Yeong unfolds at the royal palace.

Love in the Moonlight

The Moonlight Lovers

The real story of the people working at the broadcasting station! Overworking is natural, working overnight is common, and every day is super hectic. Jun Mo is a producer of a popular variety show. Ye Jin, an old friend of Jun Mo from childhood, is also a producer of a music show, and she kind of has feelings for Jun Mo and always tries to take care of him. Seung Chan, a rookie producer in the Entertainment Department, used to be praised as a prodigy when he was young. As Seung Chan hasn't watched variety shows much, he studies them just like he studied at school, and while learning and getting scolded by Ye Jin, he falls for her. Cindy is a poker-faced young singer with ten years of experience who has a crush on Seung Chan.

THE Producers

The Producers

Seung Ho (Cha Tae Hyun), a once-successful jockey, faces devastating life challenges after a car crash kills his wife and leaves him gradually losing his eyesight. Struggling financially after being caught cheating at the racetrack, he moves with his young daughter to Jeju Island. There, he discovers Woo Bak, an injured racehorse with a difficult temperament. Despite his physical limitations, Seung Ho is determined to rehabilitate the horse and compete in a prestigious race. With his diminishing vision and Woo Bak's unpredictable nature, they form an unlikely partnership that challenges their individual limitations. This is a 2011 South Korean movie directed by Lee Hwan Kyung.

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