Yoo Dong-geun

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Born (1956-06-18) June 18, 1956 (age 69)
Goseong, Gangwon Province, South Korea
OthernamesYoo Dong-kun
EducationSeoul Institute of the Arts - Theater
OccupationActor
Yoo Dong-geun
Yoo in 2017
Born (1956-06-18) June 18, 1956 (age 69)
Goseong, Gangwon Province, South Korea
Other namesYoo Dong-kun
EducationSeoul Institute of the Arts - Theater
OccupationActor
Years active1980–present
AgentImagine Asia
Spouse
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(m. 1989)​
Children2
Korean name
Hangul
유동근
Hanja
劉東根
RRYu Donggeun
MRYu Tonggŭn

Yoo Dong-geun (born June 18, 1956) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his leading roles in the historical television dramas Tears of the Dragon, Empress Myseongseong, and Yeon Gaesomun.[1]

He was also an adjunct professor of 연기학담당 at Daekyeung University in 1997. Since 2007, Yoo has been an activist of Sunfull Movement, a non-profit organization against cyberbullying.[2][3][4]

On December 29, 2007, Yoo landed in the news for assaulting two producers of The King and I. Yoo was reportedly enraged because the scripts were routinely turned in late, which exhausted his wife Jeon In-hwa, an actress in the TV series. He later apologized for the incident.[5][6]

Television series

  • Again My Life (2022)[7]
  • The Banker (2019)
  • Marry Me Now (KBS2 / 2018)
  • The Most Beautiful Goodbye (tvN / 2017)
  • What Happens to My Family? (KBS2 / 2014)
  • Jeong Do-jeon (KBS1 / 2014)
  • Gu Family Book (MBC / 2013)
  • My Kids Give Me a Headache (jTBC / 2012–2013)
  • Athena: Goddess of War (SBS / 2010–2011)
  • What Happens to My Family? (MBC / 2010)[8]
  • East of Eden (MBC / 2008)
  • Yeon Gaesomun (SBS / 2006–2007)
  • The Age of Heroes (MBC / 2004–2005)
  • Wife (KBS2 / 2003)
  • Empress Myseongseong (KBS2 / 2001–2002)
  • The Aspen Tree (SBS / 2000)
  • Rookie (SBS / 2000–2001)
  • Encounter (KBS2 / 1999)
  • Burnt Rice Teacher and Seven Potatoes (KBS2 / 1999)
  • You Don't Know My Mind (MBC / 1999–2000)
  • Legendary Ambition (KBS2 / 1998)
  • Sea of Ambition (KBS2 / 1997)
  • Tears of the Dragon (KBS1 / 1996–1998)
  • Lovers (MBC / 1996)
  • Jo Gwang-jo (KBS2 / 1996)
  • Jang Nok-su (KBS2 / 1995)
  • Way of Living: Man (SBS / 1994)
  • How's Your Husband? (SBS / 1993)
  • Rose Garden (SBS / 1992)
  • The Three Kingdoms (KBS1 / 1992)
  • Door of Solitude (SBS / 1991)
  • Three-Day Promise (KBS2 / 1991)
  • My Dad's Home Run (KBS2 / 1990)
  • Pacheonmu (The Dance of Sky Breaking) (KBS2 / 1990)
  • Half a Failure (KBS2 / 1989)
  • Bond of Love (KBS2 / 1989)
  • Mandate of Heaven (KBS2 / 1989)
  • Joseon White Porcelain Mary Statue (KBS1 / 1988)
  • Kkochimi (KBS2 / 1987)
  • Yi-hwa (KBS1 / 1987)
  • Sanyuhwa (KBS1 / 1987)
  • Honey, I'm Sorry (KBS2 / 1986)
  • Flower Ring (KBS2 / 1984)
  • Geum-nam's House (KBS2 / 1983)
  • Mist (KBS2 / 1983)

Film

  • Marrying the Mafia 5: Return of the Family (2012)[9]
  • Sunday Punch (2011)
  • Running Wild (2006)
  • Who's Got the Tape? (2004)
  • Hitchhiking (short film, 2004)
  • Crazy First Love (2003)
  • Marrying the Mafia (2002)
  • Camels Don't Cry Alone (1991)
  • Milk Chocolate 1950-1990 (1991)
  • Sunshine at Present (1988)
  • Women, Women (1985)
  • The Tiger Butterfly is Lonely at Dusk (1985)
  • Brother (1984)
  • Kalmae-gi's Burning Passion (1983)
  • Human Market: A 22-Year Old's Diary (1983)

Theater

Year Title Role Ref.
2022–2023 RedMark Rothko [10]

Discography

  • Yoo Dong-geun and Dating (1997)
  • Yoo Dong-geun (1987)

Accolades

Awards

State honors

Name of country, year given, and name of honor
Country Year Honor Ref.
South Korea[note 1] 2011 Prime Minister's Commendation [16]

Notes

References

External links

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