Moon Sung-keun
South Korean actor and politician
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| Intro | South Korean actor and politician | ||
| A.K.A. | 문성근 Moon Seong-keun | ||
| A.K.A. | 문성근 Moon Seong-keun | ||
| Places | South Korea | ||
| is | Actor Film actor Politician | ||
| Work field | Film, TV, Stage & Radio Politics | ||
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| Profiles | 
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| Birth | 28 May 1953, Tokyo | ||
| Age | 71 years | ||
| Star sign | Gemini | ||
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Biography
Moon Sung-keun (born May 28, 1953) is a South Korean actor and politician. Moon was born in Tokyo, Japan, in 1953. His father was Rev. Moon Ik-hwan, who fought for democracy alongside Kim Dae-jung under the military regime led by Park Chung-hee in 1970s, and was a well-known pro-unification activist. After graduation from Sogang University with a bachelor's degree in trading, Moon worked as a salaryman for 8 years. In 1985, he began acting in theater, and became a key figure in the beginning of the renaissance of Daehangno stage plays in the mid-1980s, playing the leading role in such mega-hits as Chilsu and Mansu and Till the End of Time. Moon made his film debut in 1990 with Black Republic directed by Park Kwang-su. Moon started his political activities in 2009, becoming Democratic United Party's temporary chairman in 2012.
Filmography
| Year | English title | Korean title | Romanization | Role | Director |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Mother's Summer | 어머니의 여름 | Eomeoni-ui Yeoleum | Gwang-su | Kang Young-hun, Bhak Byoung-gwan, Daniel H. Byun, E J-yong |
| Our Class Accepts Anyone Regardless of Grade | 꼴지부터 일등까지 우리 반을 찾습니다 | Kkoljjibuteo ildeungkkaji uliban-eul chat-seumnida | Teacher | Hwang Qu-dok | |
| Black Republic | 그들도 우리처럼 | Guedeuldo ulicheoleom | Kim Gi-yeong/Han Tae-hun | Park Kwang-su | |
| 1991 | I Want to Live Just Until 20 years old | 스무살까지만 살고 싶어요 | Seumusalkkajiman salgo sip-eo-yo | Choi Hyeon-jun | Kang Woo-suk |
| Berlin Report | 베를린 리포트 | Beleullin lipoteu | Yeong-cheol | Park Kwang-su | |
| The Road to the Race Track | 경마장 가는 길 | Gyeongmajang ganeun gil | R | Jang Sun-woo | |
| 1993 | No Emergency Exit | 비상구가 없다 | Bisangguga eobsda | Dong-o | Kim Young-bin |
| The 101st Proposition | 101번째 프로포즈 | Baeghan<101>beonjjae peulopojeu | Yeong-seop | Oh Seok-geun | |
| To the Starry Island | 그 섬에 가고싶다 | Geu seom-e gago sipda | Moon Deok-bae/Moon Jae-gu | Park Kwang-su | |
| 1994 | To You from Me | 너에게 나를 보낸다 | Neo-ege naleul bonaenda | "I" | Jang Sun-woo |
| Out to the World | 세상 밖으로 | Sesangbakk-eulo | Seong-keun | Yeo Kyun-dong | |
| 1995 | Bitter and Sweet | 남자는 괴로워 | Namjaneun goelo-wo | Lee Myung-se | |
| Sunset Into the Neon Lights | 네온 속으로 노을지다 | Ne-onsog-eulo no-euljida | Kim Gyu-hwan | Lee Hyun-seung | |
| A Single Spark | 아름다운 청년 전태일 | Aleumda-un cheongnyeon Jeon Taeil | Kim Yeong-su | Park Kwang-su | |
| Man | 맨? | Maen | Yeo Kyun-dong | ||
| 1996 | A Petal | 꽃잎 | Kkoch-ip | Jang | Jang Sun-woo |
| 1997 | Green Fish | 초록물고기 | Cholokmulgogi | Bae Tae-gon | Lee Chang-dong |
| 1998 | Film-making | 죽이는 이야기 | Jug-ineun i-yagi | Guido | Yeo Kyun-dong |
| Bedroom and Courtroom | 생과부 위자료 청구소송 | Saenggwabu wijalyo cheonggusosong | Chu Hyeong-do | Kang Woo-suk | |
| 2000 | Virgin Stripped Bare by Her Bachelors | 오! 수정 | O! Sujeong | Yeong-su | Hong Sang-soo |
| 2002 | Jealousy Is My Middle Name | 질투는 나의 힘 | Jiltu-neun Na-ui Him | Han Yun-sik | Park Chan-ok |
| 2005 | Princess Aurora | 오로라 공주 | Ohrora-gongju | Oh Seong-ho | Bang Eun-jin |
| 2006 | Hanbando | 한반도 | Hanbando | Gwon Yong-hwan | Kang Woo-suk |
| Woman on the Beach | 해변의 여인 | Hae-byeon-ui Yeo-in | Voice | Hong Sang-soo | |
| Puzzle | 두뇌유희 프로젝트, 퍼즐 | Dunoe-yuhui Peulojekteu, Peojeul | Hwan | Kim Tae-kyung | |
| 2007 | Soo | 수 | Su | Gu Yang-won | Yoichi Sai |
| 2008 | Public Enemy Returns | 강철중: 공공의 적 1-1 | Kangcheoljung: Gonggongui Jeok | Tae-san | Kang Woo-suk |
| 2009 | Missing | 실종 | Siljong | Pan-gon | Kim Sung-hong |
| If You Were Me 4: Relay | 시선1318 | Siseon 1318 | Principal | Lee Hyun-seung | |
| A Brand New Life | 여행자 | Yeohaengja | Doctor | Ounie Lecomte | |
| Visitors: Lost in the Mountains | 어떤 방문: 첩첩산중 | Eo-ddeon bang-mun: Cheopcheopsanjung | Hong Sang-soo | ||
| 2010 | A Little Pond | 작은 연못 | Jageun Yeonmot | Mr. Moon | Lee Sang-woo |
| Oki's Movie | 옥희의 영화 | Ok-hi-eui Yeonghwa | Professor Song | Hong Sang-soo | |
| 2012 | Unbowed | 부러진 화살 | Bureojin Hwasal | Judge Shin Jae-yeol | Chung Ji-young |
| In Another Country | 다른 나라에서 | Dareun Narayeseo | Mun-su | Hong Sang-soo | |
| National Security | 남영동1985 | Namyeongdong1985 | President Yoon | Chung Ji-young | |
| 2013 | Hwayi: A Monster Boy | 화이: 괴물을 삼킨 아이 | Hwayi: Gwimuleul Samkin Ayi | CEO Jin | Jang Joon-hwan |
| 2014 | A Girl at My Door | 도희야 | Dohui-ya | Nam Gyeong-dae | July Jung |
| Haemoo | 해무 | Haemu | Wan-ho | Shim Sung-bo |
Television
| Year | English title | Korean title | Romanization | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | The Scales of Providence | 신의 저울 | Sin-eui Jeo-wool | Kim Hyeok-jae |
| 2009 | Ja Myung Go | 자명고 | Jamyeonggo | King Daemusin |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
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| 1986 | 22nd Baeksang Arts Awards | Best New Actor (Theater) | Han's Chronicle | Won |
| 1990 | 1st Chunsa Film Art Awards | Best New Actor | Black Republic | Won |
| 11th Blue Dragon Film Awards | Best Actor | Nominated | ||
| 1991 | 27th Baeksang Arts Awards | Best New Actor (Film) | Won | |
| 29th Grand Bell Awards | Best Actor | Nominated | ||
| 12th Blue Dragon Film Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Berlin Report | Nominated | |
| 1992 | 3rd Chunsa Film Art Awards | Best Actor | The Road to the Race Track | Won |
| 12th Korean Association of Film Critics Awards | Best Actor | Won | ||
| 30th Grand Bell Awards | Best Actor | Nominated | ||
| 13th Blue Dragon Film Awards | Best Actor | Won | ||
| 1993 | 14th Blue Dragon Film Awards | Best Actor | The 101st Proposition | Nominated |
| 1994 | 32nd Grand Bell Awards | Best Actor | Nominated | |
| Best Supporting Actor | To the Starry Island | Nominated | ||
| 15th Blue Dragon Film Awards | Best Actor | To You from Me | Won | |
| 1995 | 33rd Grand Bell Awards | Best Actor | Nominated | |
| 1996 | 41st Asia-Pacific Film Festival | Best Actor | A Petal | Won |
| 34th Grand Bell Awards | Best Actor | Nominated | ||
| 17th Blue Dragon Film Awards | Best Actor | Won | ||
| 1997 | 35th Grand Bell Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Green Fish | Nominated |
| 2003 | 2nd Korean Film Awards | Best Actor | Jealousy Is My Middle Name | Nominated |