Yoo Dong-geun

For the handball player, see Yu Dong-geun.
In this Korean name, the family name is Yoo.
Yoo Dong-geun
Born (1956-06-18) June 18, 1956 (age 68)
Goseong, Gangwon Province, South Korea
Other namesYoo Dong-kun
EducationSeoul Institute of the Arts - Theater
OccupationActor
Years active1980–present
AgentImagine Asia
SpouseJeon In-hwa (m. 1989)
Children2
Korean name
Hangul
유동근
Hanja
Revised RomanizationYu Dong-geun
McCune–ReischauerYu Tong-gŭn

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]

Filmography

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 Red Mark Rothko [10]

Discography

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

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

  1. ^ Honors are given at the Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards, arranged by the Korea Creative Content Agency and hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.[13][14] They are awarded to those who have contributed to the arts and South Korea's pop culture.[15]

References

  1. ^ Hwang, You-mee (10 July 2006). "Big-budget historical dramas popular". The Korea Herald via Hancinema. Retrieved 2013-03-04.
  2. ^ "Sunfull - An Internet movement to counter cyber-bullying". Archived from the original on 2013-02-09.
  3. ^ "Virtuous Online Reply Campaign Launched". The Dong-a Ilbo. 4 October 2008. Retrieved 2013-03-04.
  4. ^ Chun, Sung-woo (13 February 2013). "293 lawmakers vow Sunfull politics". The Korea Herald. Retrieved 2013-03-04.
  5. ^ Lee, Eun-joo (2 January 2008). "Real life punch-up upstages SBS drama". Korea JoongAng Daily. Archived from the original on April 11, 2013. Retrieved 2013-03-04.
  6. ^ Chung, Sung-hee (31 December 2007). "Page Scripts Symbolize Darker Side of Korean Drama Industry". The Dong-a Ilbo. Retrieved 2013-03-04.
  7. ^ Lee Deok-haeng (May 6, 2022). "ì어겐마' 이준기-유동근, 낚시터서 은밀 접선..폭풍전야 예고" ['Again My Life' Lee Joon-gi and Yoo Dong-geun, secret contact at the fishing spot... Prediction of the eve of the storm] (in Korean). MT Star News. Retrieved May 6, 2022 – via Naver.
  8. ^ Wee, Geun-woo (January 29, 2010). "PREVIEW: MBC weekend drama Dandelion Family". Asiae. Retrieved 2013-03-04.
  9. ^ "Marrying the Mafia 5: Return of the Family (2012)". The Chosun Ilbo. 21 December 2012. Retrieved 2013-03-04.
  10. ^ Go Jae-wan (October 14, 2022). "[연극] 정보석·유동근, 연극 '레드' 출연…12월 20일 개막" [[Play] Bo-seok Jeong and Dong-geun Yoo to appear in the play 'Red'... Starts December 20th] (in Korean). Sports Chosun. Retrieved October 14, 2022 – via Naver.
  11. ^ Woo, Bin (January 1, 2019). [2018 KBS 연기대상] 유동근 대상 "장미희 덕분인데 내가 왜..대하드라마 부활 기원" [[2018 KBS Drama Awards] Donggeun Lee Grand Prize "Why am I ... thanks to Jang Mi-hee.]. Ten Asia (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 1, 2019. Retrieved January 1, 2019 – via Naver.
  12. ^ Jeon, Aram (October 2, 2018). [종합] '2018 KDA' 유동근, 대상 영예…'같이 살래요' 4관왕 '쾌거' [[Comprehensive] '2018 KDA' Dong Keun Lee, Grand Prize 'Let's live together' 4 crowns 'comfort']. Xports News (in Korean) – via Naver.
  13. ^ Hicap, Jonathan (October 18, 2018). "BTS, Red Velvet win at Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on October 18, 2018. Retrieved May 31, 2021.
  14. ^ Yeo, Yer-im (October 25, 2018). "BTS gets award upon their return home". Yonhap News Agency. Archived from the original on November 7, 2018. Retrieved May 31, 2021 – via Korea JoongAng Daily.
  15. ^ Lee, Sang-won (October 25, 2016). "Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards announces winners". The Korea Herald. Archived from the original on September 29, 2018. Retrieved May 31, 2021.
  16. ^ 대중문화예술상 2011년 [2011 Popular Culture and Arts Awards]. Korea Creative Content Agency (in Korean). Archived from the original on July 12, 2020. Retrieved May 31, 2021.