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My Take
Koo Kyo-hwan is one of the most interesting figures in current Korean film for me. He directs, writes, and acts across film, television, and stage, and while audiences know him from Peninsula and Escape from Mogadishu, it was his presence in Netflix's D.P. that really won me over. Coming from an independent filmmaking background, he carries a creator's eye onto the screen, projecting a sense that he is always quietly scheming. He is not a conventional leading man, but his offbeat charisma is magnetic. Actors who think like directors tend to have deep reserves, and I am genuinely curious where he goes next.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Koo Kyo-hwan
- Name (Japanese)
- ク・ギョファン
- Reading
- く・ぎょふぁん
- Born
- December 14, 1982 (age 43)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Dog
- Origin
- Seoul, South Korea
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- film director / screenwriter / television actor / actor / stage actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Kyungmoon High School
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Koo Kyo-hwan born?
Born December 14, 1982 (age 43).
Where is Koo Kyo-hwan from?
Koo Kyo-hwan is from Seoul, South Korea.
What does Koo Kyo-hwan do?
Koo Kyo-hwan works as film director, screenwriter, television actor, actor, stage actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
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.