Ryu Seung-soo (born August 12, 1971) is a South Korean actor. Ryu made his acting debut in 1997 with a minor role in

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's film ''Trio'', and has been active as a supporting actor on film and television since. Among his notable films are the monks-versus-gangsters comedy '' Hi! Dharma!'' (2001), "

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'' The Good, the Bad, the Weird'' (2008), and

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movie '' The Front Line'' (2011). He also appeared on TV in the quirky

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''Evasive Inquiry Agency'' (also known as ''Four Gold Chasers'', 2007), revenge drama '' The Chaser'' (2012), and power-struggle saga '' Empire of Gold'' (2013). Despite being one of his earliest projects, the 2002

melodrama A melodrama is a Drama, dramatic work in which plot, typically sensationalized for a strong emotional appeal, takes precedence over detailed characterization. Melodrama is "an exaggerated version of drama". Melodramas typically concentrate on ...

Winter Sonata ''Winter Sonata'' () is a 2002 South Korean television drama series, starring Bae Yong-joon and Choi Ji-woo. It is the second part of the season-themed tetralogy '' Endless Love'' drama series directed by Yoon Seok-ho. Filming primarily took ...

'' is among Ryu's better known roles outside Korea, given the series' popularity throughout Asia. In 2009, he reprised his character via

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in the animated adaptation '' Winter Sonata Anime''. Ryu wrote his

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''Don't Be an Actor Like Me'', which was published in 2009.

Filmography

Film

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'' (2024) *'' Men of Plastic'' (2022) *'' 6/45'' (2022) *'' Hard Hit'' (2021) *'' Black Money'' (2019) ( cameo) *''Deep'' (2018) *''The Winter of the Year was Warm'' (2012) *'' Doomsday Book'' (2012) *'' The Front Line'' (2011) *'' Battlefield Heroes'' (2011) *'' Finding Mr. Destiny'' (2010) *''Second Half'' (2010) *'' The Good, the Bad, the Weird'' (2008)- Man-gil *''My New Partner'' (2008) *'' Forever the Moment'' (2008) ( cameo) *''

Happiness Happiness is a complex and multifaceted emotion that encompasses a range of positive feelings, from contentment to intense joy. It is often associated with positive life experiences, such as achieving goals, spending time with loved ones, ...

'' (2007) *''Meet Mr. Daddy'' (2007) *'' 200 Pounds Beauty'' (2006) ( cameo) *'' All for Love'' (2005) ( cameo) *''

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'' (2005) *'' April Snow'' (2005) *''Mr. Gam's Victory'' (2004) *'' The President's Barber'' (2004) *'' If You Were Me'' (2003) *'' Once Upon a Time in a Battlefield'' (2003) *'' Oh! Brothers'' (2003) *''

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'' (2003) *'' Conduct Zero'' (2002) *''Surprise Party'' (2002) *'' Hi! Dharma!'' (2001) *'' Say Yes'' (2001) *''A Growing Business'' (1999) *'' Art Museum by the Zoo'' (1998) *''Rub Love'' (1998) *''Trio'' (1997)

Television series

*'' Bloody Heart'' (2022) *'' Backstreet Rookie'' (2020) (special appearance) *'' Tell Me What You Saw'' (2020) *''

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'' (2020) *'' Secret Boutique'' (2019) *'' Level Up'' (2019) *'' Drama Stage'' – "Like a Dog, Like a Beggar, Beautiful" *'' Top Star U-back'' (2018) *'' Wok of Love'' (2018) * '' The Package'' (2017) * '' Temperature of Love'' (2017) * ''School of Magic'' (2017) *'' The Lady in Dignity'' (2017) ( cameo) * '' Distorted'' (2017) *'' A Beautiful Mind'' (2016) *'' Uncontrollably Fond'' (2016) ( cameo) *''My Beautiful Bride'' (2015) *'' Shine or Go Crazy'' (2015) *'' Punch'' (2014) ( cameo) *'' Wonderful Days'' (2014) *'' Empire of Gold'' (2013) *''

KBS Drama Special ''KBS Drama Special'' () is a South Korean anthology series created and broadcast by KBS2, with each episode having a different story, cast, director and scriptwriter. The format is based on its predecessor '' Drama City'' and MBC's Best Theate ...

'' – "Sirius" (2013) *''Mom Is Acting Up'' (2012) *'' The Chaser'' (2012) *''My One and Only'' (2011) *'' Deep Rooted Tree'' (SBS, 2011) *''

'' – "Princess Hwapyung's Weight Loss" (2011) *'' Lie to Me'' (2011) *'' Winter Sonata Anime'' (2009) *'' High Kick Through the Roof'' (2009) ( cameo, ep 26) *''General Hospital 2'' (2008) *''Evasive Inquiry Agency'' (2007) *''Several Questions That Make Us Happy'' (2007) *'' Thank You'' (2007) *''Cute or Crazy'' (2005) *''Old Miss Diary'' (2004) ( cameo, ep 22-24) *''MBC Best Theater'' – "I Love You" (2003) *'' Sang Doo! Let's Go to School'' (2003) *''Scent of a Man'' (2003) *''Sundeok'' (2003) *''

'' (2002)

Variety show

*''Brave Detectives 2'' (2022) - Special MC *'' Law of the Jungle in Yap Islands'' (2015)

Book

*''Don't Be an Actor Like Me'' (나 같은 배우 되지 마; 2009)

Awards and nominations

References

External links

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