My Take
Jin Seon-kyu is one of those actors who makes you immediately wonder why it took you this long to notice him — and then you realize he's been quietly delivering scene-stealing work for years while flashier names grabbed the headlines. His breakout in The Outlaws (2017) was a revelation: raw, menacing, funny in the most uncomfortable way, and it landed him a well-deserved Best Supporting Actor win at the Blue Dragon Film Awards. Then Extreme Job (2019) came along and showed he could anchor a full-on crowd-pleasing comedy too. He trained at Korea National University of Arts, and that foundation shows — there's a physicality and commitment to his performances that feels earned rather than manufactured. I genuinely think he's one of the most exciting character actors working in Korean cinema, the kind of guy who elevates every project he touches just by showing up.
Overview
Jin Seon-kyu (Korean: 진선규; born September 13, 1977) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his roles on the big screen, such as The Outlaws (2017) and Extreme Job (2019). He won Best Supporting Actor award at the 38th Blue Dragon Film Awards in 2017 for his performance in the film The Outlaws.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jin Seon-kyu
- Name (Japanese)
- チン・ソンギュ
- Reading
- ちん・そんぎゅ
- Born
- September 13, 1977 (age 48)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Snake
- Origin
- Jinhae district, South Gyeongsang, South Korea
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / television actor / film actor / stage actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Jinhae High School
- University
- Korea National University of Arts
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
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.