Kim Tae-woo (born 15 April 1971) is a South Korean actor. After his breakthrough in blockbuster

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'', Kim became best known for his leading roles in

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s, such as those directed by

Hong Sang-soo Hong Sang-soo (Korean language, Korean: 홍상수; born 25 October 1960) is a South Korean film director and screenwriter. An acclaimed and prolific filmmaker, Hong is known for his Slow cinema, slow-paced films about love affairs and everyday d ...

, namely ''

Woman Is the Future of Man ''Woman Is the Future of Man'' () is a 2004 South Korean film directed by Hong Sang-soo. The film was not a box-office hit, but was entered in the competition category of the 2004 Cannes Film Festival and received screenings at several other festi ...

'', '' Woman on the Beach'', and ''

Like You Know It All ''Like You Know It All'' (; lit. "You Think You Know It All But You Don't") is a 2009 South Korean comedy-drama film written and directed by Hong Sang-soo. Plot Arthouse filmmaker Goo can't seem to direct a hit, but at least the critics love him ...

''.

Filmography

Film

Television series

Music video

* "Seesaw" (

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, 2010) * "Late Regrets" (Bobo, 2001)

Theater

*'' The Blue Room'' (2011) *''

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'' (2008)

Awards

2015 KBS Drama Awards The 2015 KBS Drama Awards (), presented by Korean Broadcasting System (KBS), took place on December 31, 2015 in Yeouido, Seoul. It was hosted by Jun Hyun-moo, Park Bo-gum and Kim So-hyun. Winners and nominees ''(Winners denoted in bold)'' Pre ...

: Excellence Award, Actor in a Serial Drama (''The Jingbirok: A Memoir of Imjin War'') *2006

Busan Film Critics Awards Established in 2000, the Busan Film Critics Awards is run by the Busan Film Critics Association (BCFA), a small but independent-minded group of critics based in Busan, South Korea. Each year they announce their choices shortly before the opening of ...

: Best Supporting Actor ('' Woman on the Beach'') *2002

SBS Drama Awards The SBS Drama Awards (), also known as SBS Awards Festival, is an awards ceremony presented annually by Seoul Broadcasting System (SBS) for outstanding achievements in Korean dramas aired on its network. It is held annually on December 31. The hi ...

: Excellence Award, Actor in a Serial Drama (''That Woman Catches People'') *2001 Golden Cinematography Awards: Best New Actor (''

'') *1998

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: Best New Actor (''Lie'')

References

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* * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Kim, Tae-woo Male actors from Seoul People from Seocho District South Korean male film actors South Korean male television actors South Korean male stage actors Chung-Ang University alumni 1971 births Living people