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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.
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
- Occupation
- actor / television actor / film actor / stage actor
2. Background
- High school
- Jinhae High School
- University
- Korea National University of Arts
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Jin Seon-kyu born?
Born September 13, 1977 (age 48).
Where is Jin Seon-kyu from?
Jin Seon-kyu is from Jinhae district, South Gyeongsang, South Korea.
What does Jin Seon-kyu do?
Jin Seon-kyu works as actor, television actor, film 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.