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My Take
Han Suk-kyu represents, for me, the engine room of 1990s Korean cinema, the decade when the industry began commanding global attention. I value actors who win through craft rather than image, and his run of acclaimed films like Green Fish marks him as exactly that kind of performer. There is something compelling about a leading man whose authority comes from restraint and a grounded, lived-in presence. Now past sixty, he strikes me as the rare actor who only deepens with age. I would gladly watch him take on weathered, complex roles, where his quiet gravity tends to shine brightest.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Han Suk-kyu
- Name (Japanese)
- ハン・ソッキュ
- Reading
- はん・そっきゅ
- Born
- November 3, 1964 (age 61)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Dragon
- Origin
- Seoul, South Korea
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- film actor / television actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Dongguk University
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Han Suk-kyu born?
Born November 3, 1964 (age 61).
Where is Han Suk-kyu from?
Han Suk-kyu is from Seoul, South Korea.
What does Han Suk-kyu do?
Han Suk-kyu works as film actor, television actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.