Kim Byeong choon
Biography
Kim Byeong-chun (born June 13, 1966, in South Korea) is a South Korean actor known for his extensive work in films, television dramas and theatre. He graduated from the Department of Theatre at Seoul Institute of the Arts and began his acting journey through stage productions before establishing himself in the Korean film and television industry. Over the years, he has become recognised for his versatile performances, particularly in supporting and character roles. He is known for films such as Heaven's Soldiers (2005), Night of the Assassin (2023) and television series including Sisyphus: The Myth (2021).
Career
Kim Byeong-chun began his professional acting career in theatre, appearing in stage productions such as The Foxes Are in Love, Chunpung's Wife and Greenhouse. His theatrical background helped him develop his acting skills and establish a strong foundation for his later work in films and television.
He entered the film industry during the 1990s and appeared in several Korean movies, including Happy End (1999). He subsequently appeared in Indian Summer (2001), Double Agent (2003) and Once Upon a Time in High School (2004).
In 2005, he appeared in the science-fiction comedy film Heaven's Soldiers, playing Lee Hee-cheol. He continued gaining experience through supporting roles in films such as My Wife Is a Gangster 3 (2006), A Dirty Carnival (2006), Paradise Murdered (2007) and Cherry Tomato (2008).
Kim also built a successful television career, appearing in dramas such as City Hunter (2011), The Missing (2015), Descendants of the Sun (2016), Goblin (2016–2017), Tunnel (2017), Mr. Sunshine (2018) and SKY Castle (2018–2019).
In 2021, he appeared in the science-fiction thriller series Sisyphus: The Myth, playing a Chinese restaurant owner. He also appeared in The Red Sleeve (2021) and All of Us Are Dead (2022). His later television credits include Doctor Cha (2023), Strong Girl Nam-soon (2023), Flex X Cop (2024), Good Partner (2024) and Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born (2024).
