Korean Film Actors Association
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The Korean Film Actors Association | |
| Founded | January 13, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | 515 Elcru Metro City, 13 Chungmuro, Jung-gu, Seoul |
| Location | |
Chairman | Lee Gap-seong |
| Website | kfaa |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 한국영화배우협회 |
| RR | Hanguk yeonghwabaeu hyeophoe |
| MR | Han'guk yŏnghwabaeu hyŏphoe |
The Korean Film Actors Association (Korean: 한국영화배우협회) is a non-profit organization operating under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of South Korea. It was officially established on January 13, 2003, for the purpose of protecting the rights and interests of Korean film actors, promoting their welfare, and fostering camaraderie among its members. Its primary goal is to represent the rights and interests of actors and to carry out various activities to improve their status within the industry. The association is currently led by Chairman Lee Gap-seong.[1][2][3]
The foundations of the association trace back to the pioneering efforts of Jeon Taek-yi, a central figure in establishing formal organizations for Korean actors and filmmakers. In 1947, Jeon Taek-yi founded the Film Research Society.[2][4][5] Following this, in 1955, Jeon Taek-yi, alongside Kim Il-hae, Seo Wol-yeong, and Yoon Il-bong, founded the Korean Film Actors Association—considered the direct predecessor of the current organization. The founding meeting for this predecessor association was held at the American Information Agency theater.[2][6]
The organization was formally recognized in 2003, officially transitioning into the non-profit entity known today as the Korean Film Actors Association, operating under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of South Korea.[4]
Leadership
| Term | Tenure | Name | Notes (Association Name) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representative | December 25, 1953 – 1954 | Jeon Taek-il | Film Research Committee | [6] |
| 1st | 1955 – 1955 | Korea Film Actors Association | ||
| 2nd–6th | 1956 – 1960 | Bok Hye-suk | Korea Film Actors Association (Incorporated) | [7] |
| 7th, 8th | 1961 – 1962 | Acting Subcommittee of the Korea Film Professionals Association (Incorporated) | ||
| 9th–12th | 1963 – 1966 | Kim Seung-ho | ||
| 24th | 1985 – 1987 | Yoon Yang-ha | ||
| 29th, 30th | November 2002 – 2005 | Shin Seong-il | Korea Film Actors Association (Incorporated) | [8] |
| 31st | 2006 – 2008 | Ahn Sung-ki | [9] | |
| 32nd | 2009 – 2011 | Lee Deok-hwa | [10] | |
| 33rd, 34th | 2012 – 2017 | Geo Ryong | [7] | |
| 35th | 2018 – 2021 | Kim Kuk-hyeon | [11] | |
| 36th | 2021 – 2024 | Lee Jin-young | [12][13] | |
| 37th | 2024 to present | Lee Gap-seong. | [1] |