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My Take
Cho Jae-hyun built a formidable reputation as the so-called persona of director Kim Ki-duk, and his work across film, stage, and television was for years considered some of Korea's most committed acting. I have to be honest, though: it's impossible to discuss him now without acknowledging the serious misconduct allegations that surfaced during Korea's MeToo reckoning, which derailed his career. That complicates any take. As a craftsman he was undeniably intense and fearless on screen. As a public figure his legacy is heavily contested. I think both things are true, and pretending the work exists in a vacuum would be dishonest.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Cho Jae-hyun
- Name (Japanese)
- チョ・ジェヒョン
- Reading
- ちょ・じぇひょん
- Born
- June 30, 1965 (age 61)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Snake
- Origin
- Seoul, South Korea
- Occupation
- film actor / stage actor / television actor / film director / film screenwriter
2. Background
- University
- Kyungsung University
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Cho Jae-hyun born?
Born June 30, 1965 (age 61).
Where is Cho Jae-hyun from?
Cho Jae-hyun is from Seoul, South Korea.
What does Cho Jae-hyun do?
Cho Jae-hyun works as film actor, stage actor, television actor, film director, film screenwriter.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.