Kwon Oh-joong (born November 24, 1971) is a South Korean

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. He is best known for starring in ''

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'' (2008), as well as the

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'' The Secret Lovers'' (2005), ''

Freedom Fighter, Lee Hoe-young ''Freedom Fighter, Lee Hoe-young'' () is a 2010 South Korean historical television series, starring Jung Dong-hwan, Ahn Jae-mo, Lee Ah-yi, Hong Il-kwon and Kwon Oh-joong. Based on the life of Korean independence fighter Lee Hoe-yeong, the drama ...

'' (2010), and ''

Miss Ajumma ''Miss Ajumma'' () is a 2011 South Korean television series starring Oh Hyun-kyung, Kwon Oh-joong, Jung Shi-ah, Kim Jung-min and Jung Sung-woon. The morning soap opera aired on SBS on Mondays to Fridays at 8:40 a.m. from May 30, 2011 to O ...

'' (2011). Kwon has also appeared in films such as ''

To Catch a Virgin Ghost ''Sisily 2 km'' (), released internationally as ''To Catch a Virgin Ghost'', is a 2004 South Korean horror-comedy film about a gang that steals a large diamond and escapes to a small town named Sisily, where they encounter deceitful villagers ...

'' (2004) and ''Mr. Kim vs. Mr. Kim vs. Mr. Kim'' (also known as ''Master Kims'', 2007). Kwon is also certified as a level 2

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, and is known for his

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activities. He founded the organization 천사를 돕는 사람들의 모임 ("A Group of Angels Who Help Others") in 2002.

Filmography

Television series

*''

Bravo My Life ''Bravo My Life'' () is a 2017 South Korean television series starring Do Ji-won, Park Sang-min, Yeon Jung-hoon, Jeong Yu-mi, Hyun Woo, and Kang Ji-sub. The series airs four consecutive episodes on Saturday on SBS TV from 8:55 p.m. to 11:1 ...

''(SBS, 2017) *'' Five Enough'' (KBS2, 2016) *''

Empress Ki Empress Gi or Empress Ki (Hangul: 기황후, Hanja: 奇皇后; 1315–1370(?)), also known as Empress Qi () or Öljei Khutuk ( Mongolian: Өлзийхутаг; ), was one of the primary empresses of Toghon Temür (Emperor Huizong) of the Yuan dy ...

'' (MBC, 2013) *'' A Hundred Year Legacy'' (MBC, 2013) *'' Arang and the Magistrate'' (MBC, 2012) *'' Scent of a Woman'' (SBS, 2011) ( cameo, ep 8) *''

'' (SBS, 2011) *''

The Duo ''The Duo'' () is a 2011 South Korean historical drama series, starring Chun Jung-myung, Lee Sang-yoon, Han Ji-hye and Seo Hyun-jin. It aired on MBC from February 7 to May 24, 2011 on Mondays and Tuesdays at 21:55 for 32 episodes. Filmed at ...

'' (MBC, 2011) *''

'' (KBS1, 2010) *''Life is Good'' (MBC, 2009) *''

'' (SBS, 2008) *'' Unstoppable High Kick!'' (MBC, 2007) ( cameo, ep 101) *''MBC Best Theater'' "Loveholic Project" (MBC, 2005) *'' The Secret Lovers'' (MBC, 2005) *''Pingguari'' (SBS, 2005) *''Island Village Teacher'' (SBS, 2004) *''Match Made in Heaven'' (MBC, 2004) *'' Damo'' (MBC, 2003) *''Hello! Balbari'' (KBS2, 2003) *''Why Can't We Stop Them'' (SBS, 2000-2002) *''Joa, Joa'' (SBS, 2000) *''Love Story'' "Insomnia, Manual and Orange Juice" (SBS, 2000) *''People's Houses'' (KBS1, 1999) *''Winners'' (SBS, 1998) *''I Love You, I'm Sorry'' (KBS2, 1998) *''Soonpoong Clinic'' (SBS, 1998-2000) *''Yesterday'' (MBC, 1997) *''The Angel Within'' (KBS2, 1997) *''MBC Best Theater'' "Subway Line 2 Platform" (MBC, 1997) *''TV City'' (MBC, 1995) *'' Salut D'Amour'' (KBS2, 1994)

Film

*''The Disciple John Oak'' ( documentary, 2014) (narration) *''Kong's Family'' (2013) *''Addiction'' ( documentary, 2013) (narration) *''The Forgotten Bag'' (2011) *''One Step Forward'' (2010) ( cameo) *'' His Last Gift (2008) *''

Miss Gold Digger ''Miss Gold Digger'' (; lit. "Prudent/Careful Miss Shin") is a 2007 South Korean romantic comedy film. Plot Shin Mi-soo is juggling relationships with four different men, adopting a different persona for each one. But her love life becomes incre ...

'' (2007) *''The Houseguest and My Mother'' (2007) ( cameo) *''Bunt'' (2007) *''Mr. Kim vs. Mr. Kim vs. Mr. Kim'' (2007) *'' Princess Aurora'' (2005) *''

'' (2004) *'' Spring Bears Love'' (2003) *''

Tube Tube or tubes may refer to: * ''Tube'' (2003 film), a 2003 Korean film * ''The Tube'' (TV series), a music related TV series by Channel 4 in the United Kingdom * "Tubes" (Peter Dale), performer on the Soccer AM television show * Tube (band), a ...

'' (2003) *''Reward'' (

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, 2003) *''If It Snows on Christmas'' (1998) *''The Young Man'' (1994)

Variety show

*''Hope TV SBS'' (2022) - Host with children *'' Law of the Jungle in Solomon Islands'' (2014) *'' I Am a Man'' (2014) *''Nine to Six'' (2013) *''The Wife Doesn't Know'' (2013) *''

Saturday Night Live Korea ''Saturday Night Live Korea'' (; abbreviated as ''SNL Korea'' () or simply as ''SNLK'') is a South Korean late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show. It is adapted from the long-running American TV show ''Saturday Night Live'' by ...

'' (2012-10-06) *''Finding Delicious TV'' (2012-05-05) *''Come to Play'' (2012) *''Korea's Talk Show Hello'' (2012) *''Movieholic'' (2011) *''Showdown! Star Chef'' (2009) *대결천하 (2001)

Music videos

한동근 (Han Dong Geun) 잘 헤어진 거야 (Farewell) - January 22, 2020

Cookbook author

*''Good Eats: Healthy Meal Stories Told by a Dad'' (2010)

Awards

*2012 20th Korean Culture and Entertainment Awards: Best Supporting Actor ('' Arang and the Magistrate'') *2012 Ministry of Health and Welfare commendation *2009 Ministry of Health and Welfare commendation *2006 Volunteer of the Year Award *2005 선행칭찬상 시상식 대중예술부문 선행상 *1999 SBS Drama Awards: Popularity Award

References

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* * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Kwon, Oh-joong 1971 births Living people Male actors from Seoul South Korean male television actors South Korean male film actors 21st-century South Korean male actors