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My Take
Im Ho is one of those quietly dependable Korean actors who doesn't chase the spotlight but keeps showing up in exactly the right roles. Born in 1970 and trained at Chung-Ang University, he built a career spanning stage, film, and television — and he clearly thrived in the prestige drama space, landing imperial roles in historical epics like Jang Hui-bin (1995) and the international smash Jewel in the Palace (2003). That Jewel in the Palace credit alone is no joke — that show became a genuine cultural phenomenon across Asia. He's the kind of actor directors reach for when they need gravitas and period-drama authority without fuss. Not a tabloid fixture, not a pop-idol crossover — just a craftsman who lets the work speak. I respect that kind of career longevity.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Im Ho
- Name (Japanese)
- イム・ホ
- Reading
- いむ・ほ
- Born
- January 27, 1970 (age 56)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Dog
- Origin
- South Korea, United States
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / television actor / stage actor
2. Background
- University
- Chung-Ang University
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/limho_official/
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%A4%E3%83%A0%E3%83%BB%E3%83%9B
Frequently asked questions
When was Im Ho born?
Born January 27, 1970 (age 56).
Where is Im Ho from?
Im Ho is from South Korea, United States.
What does Im Ho do?
Im Ho works as actor, film actor, television actor, stage actor.
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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.