Name: The Face Reader
Genre: Action, Costume & Period, Drama
Released: 2013-09-11
Cast: Song Kang Ho, Kim Hye Soo, Lee Jung Jae, Baek Yoon Shik, Jo Jung Suk

Song Kang Ho is one of South Korea’s most popular leading actors. Born on January 17, 1967, Song made his acting debut in the 1991 stage production of “Dongseung.” He resisted acting in films until finally agreeing to do “The Day a Pig Fell Into the Well” in 1996. His role a year later in the 1997 film “No. 3” garnered him the Best New Actor award at the 35th Grand Bell Awards and Best Supporting Actor at the 18th Blue Dragon Film Awards. He continued to rack up numerous Best Actor Awards for his roles in “Joint Security Area” (2000), “Memories of Murder” (2003), “The Host” (2006), “The Show Must Go On” (2007), “Secret Sunshine” (2007), “Thirst” (2009) and “Howling” (2012). Song is considered by some to be one of the best character actors in Korea.

Song Kang Ho

Nae Gyeong

Kim Hye Soo

Yeon Hong

About Lee Jung Jae: 
Lee Jung Jae is a South Korean actor who was born in Seoul, South Korea, on December 15, 1972. He first made his mark working as a fashion model and transitioned to television acting in the mid-1990s, which he has made his name ever since. His first of many acting gigs include university-themed drama “Feelings” (1994) and “Sandglass” (1995). He has since appeared in numerous hit movie titles, such as “The Thieves” (2012), “Warriors of the Dawn” (2017), and most recently “Deliver Us From Evil” (2020).
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Prominent Roles: 
Lee Jung Jae got his first breakthrough in late 1998 in the award-winning film, “An Affair”, followed by another prominent role in “City of The Rising Sun'', for which he was awarded the Best Actor Award at the Korea Chung Ryong Awards. While he has been famous for playing the antagonist in most films, the actor is not one to shy away from playing the protagonist as well. Lee Jung Jae’s most renowned role by far would be his portrayal of Player 456 or Seong Gi Hun, a character in the hit Korean drama “Squid Game”, which propelled him to international fame. Lee Jung Jae played Player 456 in “Squid Game” and instantly rose to fame internationally, with his Instagram account (@from_jjlee) garnering 4.9 million followers in a short period of time. In fact, his first-ever Instagram post, a selfie, had more than 2 million likes.

Lee Jung Jae

Grand Prince Su Yang

Baek Yoon Shik is a South Korean actor who was born in Seoul, South Korea, on March 16, 1947. He studied at Chung-Ang University, where he majored in Theater and Film. He made his debut as a TV drama actor on KBS in 1970 and has since gone on to become one of the country’s most renowned actors, appearing in his movies including “Like a Virgin” (2006), “Bravo My Life” (2007), “Inside Men” (2015), and “Feng Shui” (2018).

Baek Yoon Shik

Kim Jong Seo

Jo Jung Suk is an award-winning South Korean actor. Born on December 26, 1980, he spent almost 10 years of his career working in musicals and stage productions after making his debut in the 2004 production of “The Nutcracker.” He then made the leap to the big screen in the 2012 hit film “Architecture 101,” which brought him much acclaim and acting awards. He has since starred in many popular films and television dramas, including “The King 2 Hearts” (2012), “You’re the Best, Lee Soon Shin” (2013) and “Oh My Ghostess” (2015). Jo Jung Suk also joined the cast of the popular variety show “Youth Over Flowers” in 2016.

Jo Jung Suk

Paeng Heon

Lee Jong Suk is a South Korean actor and model who is considered one of the most popular Hallyu stars working today. Born on September 14, 1989, Lee Jong Suk started out as a model, becoming the youngest Korean runway model at the age of 15. He quickly crossed over into acting, debuting in the 2010 dramas “Prosecutor Princess” and gaining acclaim for his role as a rebellious composer in “Secret Garden.” But his status skyrocketed after appearing as the lead in the 2012 drama “School 2013,” for which he received his first acting award for Best New Actor. His leading role in “I Hear Your Voice” made him a household name and one of the most sought-after actors in Korea. He went on to star in the hit dramas “Doctor Stranger” (2014), “Pinocchio” (2014-2015), “W” (2016) and “While You Were Sleeping” (2017).

Lee Jong Suk

Jin Hyeong

Nae Gyeong (Song Kang Ho) has a special talent: the ability to see through people simply by looking at their faces. His unique services are sought out by many, including the courtesan Yeon Hong (Kim Hye Soo), who offers him a job opportunity too lucrative to refuse. Taking her up on the offer, Nae Gyeong moves to Hanyang and quickly earns a position on the government’s Inspection Board. But what happens when he uncovers a plot by Prince Su Yang (Lee Jung Jae) that could alter the destiny of the entire country? This award-winning 2013 South Korean film was directed by Han Jae Rim.

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