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Im Chul-soo (Korean: 임철수; born August 22, 1984), is a South Korean actor. He started his acting career onstage. He is well known for his supporting roles in a number of popular Korean dramas such as Crash Landing on You, Vincenzo, Alchemy of Souls, Today's Webtoon, and Gyeongseong Creature.
Career
Im Cheol-soo is an actor who has worked hard in Daehakro for a long time and always studies his characters closely and conveys his sincerity by placing importance on collaboration with the people around him.
Lee Ji-hye, the producer of the musical 'Infinite Power', premiered the webtoon of the same name in 2015. It was later adapted and composed with actor Im in mind for the role of Jin Ki-han, a student preparing for the civil service exam. However, Im couldn't do the premiere due to a scheduling conflict. In the encore, Im Cheol-soo shares the role of Jin Ki-han with Ahn Ji-hwan in the musical 'Infinite Power', which is being performed again after a three-year hiatus. The musical opened on the 24th at Chungmu Arts Center's Black Theater in Sindang-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul. It revolves around the story of Jin Ki-han, job seeker Jang Seon-jae, and dance major dropout Kim Sol, who reside together in the boarding house of inventor Han Won-sik.
Im made his small screen debut in 2016 with tvN's Reply 1988. Since then, he has appeared in dramas such as tvN's Signal (2016), SBS's Six Flying Dragons (2016), tvN's Mr. Sunshine (2018), and SBS's Your Honor (2018). He has also showcased his acting skills in works like 'Dear Me' (2018) and has been gradually building his filmography by appearing in popular works such as the drama Mr. Sunshine (2011 TV series).
In 2020, Im gained recognition for his role as Park Soo-chan, the life insurance manager of Yoon Se-ri (played by Son Ye-jin), in tvN's Crash Landing on You.
Filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Finding Mr. Destiny | Unknown | Cameo |
| 2016 | Unforgettable | Young man at the fish market | extra |
| Musudan | North Korean Army Officer | ||
| The Great Actor | Devil's Blood Production Team | ||
| 2017 | Along with the Gods: The Two Worlds | Firefighter | extra |
| 2018 | Along with the Gods: The Last 49 Days | Won Maek's aide | |
| The Great Battle | Soldier | extra | |
| 2019 | Romang | young Kim Ga | Cameo |
| By Quantum Physics: A Nightlife Venture | Kim Sang-soo | ||
| 2021 | Three Sisters | College student | Cameo |
| Hostage: Missing Celebrity | Bang Ga |
Television series
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | The Jingbirok: A Memoir of Imjin War | Song Yoo-jin | ||
| Six Flying Dragons | Soldier | |||
| Reply 1988 | Gangster | Cameo | ||
| 2016 | Signal | Informant | Cameo (Ep. 6–7, 9) | |
| 2018 | Mr. Sunshine | Jeon Seung-jae | ||
| Your Honor | Park Jae-ho | |||
| 2019 | Nokdu Flower | Kim Seung-ho | ||
| Crash Landing on You | Park Su-chan | |||
| 2020 | Dr. Romantic 2 | Loan Shark | ||
| Stranger 2 | Im Jung-gyu | |||
| 2021 | Vincenzo | Ahn Ki-seok | ||
| Voice 4: Judgment Hour | Jang Soo-chul | Cameo | ||
| Chimera | Hong Young-sik | Cameo (Ep. 1–2) | ||
| 2022–23 | Alchemy of Souls | Master Lee | Part 1–2 | |
| 2022 | Today's Webtoon | Na Kang-nam | ||
| 2023 | Unlock My Boss | Cameo (Ep.12) | ||
| 2024 | Queen of Tears | Private investigator | Cameo (Ep.1-2, 7) |
Web series
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | The Ordinary Life of Ms. 'O'! | Ex-boyfriend | Season 1–2 | |
| 2018 | Oh, Yeojeong: Summer | Cheol | ||
| 2023 | Gyeongseong Creature | Mr. Oh |
Stage
Musical
| Year | Title | Role | Theater | Date | Ref. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | Korean | |||||
| 2004 | Young Jang Jun-ha | 청년 장준하 | Sejong Center for the Performing Arts Grand Theater | August 18–21 | ||
| 2008 | Adolescence | 사춘기 | Yongyong Brothers | Daehak-ro Installation Theatre Jeongmiso | August 15-October 12 | |
| 2009 | Hero | 영웅 | Chiba | LG Art Center | Oct 26–Dec 3 | |
| 2011 | The Chorus – Oedipus | 더 코러스 - 오이디푸스 | Lion from Corinth | LG Art Centre | April 26-March 1 | |
| The Disappearance of the Crown Prince | 왕세자 실종사건 | Hanaegwan | Gyeonghuigung Palace Sungjeongjeon | September 1–21 | ||
| 2012 | Winter Fantasia | 겨울환상곡 | Daehakro Algwahaek Small Theater(Details) | January 7–February 14 | ||
| 2013 | The Goddess is Watching | 여신님이 보고 계셔 | Lee Chang-seop | Chungmu Art Centre Small Theatre Blue | January 15-March 10 | |
| Art One Theatre 1 | May 3-August 25 | |||||
| MBC Lotte Art Hall, Busan | August 30-September 1 | |||||
| The Goddess is Watching Talk concert | 여신님이 보고 계셔 토크콘서트 | Art One Theatre 1 | August 5 | |||
| 2013 Seoul Musical Festival Closing Show | 2013 서울뮤지컬페스티벌 폐막갈라쇼 | Himself | Chungmu Art Centre Grand Theatre | August 12 | ||
| The Chorus - Oedipus | 더 코러스 - 오이디푸스 | Jeonmunga | LG Art Centre | October 9–20 | ||
| Joint Security Area (JSA) | 공동경비구역 JSA | Jeon Woo-jin warrior | Daehak-ro Musical Center Space Piccolo | December 7–15 | ||
| 2014 | Joint Security Area (JSA) | 공동경비구역 JSA | Jeon Woo-jin (Soldier) | Dongsung Art Centre Dongsung Hall | February 27-April 27 | |
| April 27 | ||||||
| Jeju Art Centre | June 20–21 | |||||
| Suwon SK Atrium Grand Performance Centre | July 25–26 | |||||
| Goyang Oullim Nuri Oullim Theatre | August 8–9 | |||||
| The Chorus – Oedipus | 더 코러스 - 오이디푸스 | Oedipus | Victoria Theatre | August 22 to 23 | ||
| Deep-rooted Tree | 뿌리 깊은 나무 | Chae Yoon | National Museum of Korea Theatre Yong | October 9–18 | ||
| 2015 | The Disappearance of the Crown Prince | 왕세자 실종사건 | Gu-dong | Daehak-ro Arts Theatre Grand Theatre | August 7–16 | |
| 2018 | Infinite Power | 무한동력 | Jin Ki-han | Chungmu Art Center Medium Theater Black | April 24-July 1 | |
| 2019 | Paris Bakery | 빠리빵집 | Cheol-su | Wooran Cultural Foundation Wooran 2 Hall | January 12–14 | |
Theater
| Year | Title | Role | Theater | Date | Ref. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | Korean | |||||
| 2004 | The Seagull | 갈매기 | Medvezenko | Seoul Arts Centre CJ Towol Theatre | April 14 to March 2 | |
| 2009 | The 39 Steps | 39 계단 | Multiman 2 | Dongsung Art Centre Dongsung Hall | February 21–March 29 | |
| Sejong Centre for the Performing Arts M Theatre | July 30-August 30 | |||||
| 2010 | Tournament | 토너먼트 | Mr. Choi | LG Art Centre | April 20–25 | |
| 2011 | Youth 18 to 1 | 청춘 18대1 | Kang Dae-woong | Sinchon The Stage | August 4–28 | |
| 2012 | Romeo & Juliet | 로미오 & 줄리엣 | Mercurius | Acquaintance Theatre (Nine . Al and Nuclear Theatre) | April 19–20 | |
| Hamlet 6 - Next to Samyang-dong Chrysanthemum | 햄릿6 - 삼양동 국화 옆에서 | Namsan Arts Centre Drama Centre | November 6–25 | |||
| 2013–2014 | Almost, Maine | 올모스트 메인 | Chad | Art Plaza 4, Daehak-ro | November 11 – January 19 | |
| 2014 | Art Madang Building 4 | January 23 to February 23 | ||||
| Judo Boy | 유도소년 | Joseph | Art One Theater Hall 3 | Apr 26–Jul 13 | ||
| 2015 | Judo Boy | 유도소년 | Joseph | Art One Theater Hall 3 | February 7–May 3 | |
| Ansan Arts Center Dalmaji Theater | May 21–24 | |||||
| Osan Culture and Arts Center Grand Theater | October 2–3 | |||||
| Daegu Bongsan Cultural Center Grand Performance Hall (Gaon Hall) | October 9–10 | |||||
| Uijeongbu Arts Center Small Theater | October 23–24 | |||||
| 2016 | Almost, Maine | 올모스트 메인 | East, Lendall, Chad, Dave | Sangmyung Art Hall 1 | January 8 to July 3 | |
| Hello! UFO | 안녕! 유에프오 | Sang-hyeon | Art One Theatre 1 | October 5–30 | ||
| Cue | 큐 | Xingfei | Art One Theatre 2 | May 10-July 3 | ||
| I Crossed the Line a Bit and Got Reprimanded | 살짝 넘어갔다가 얻어맞았다 | Ja-su | LG Art Centre | November 5–18 | ||
| 2016-2017 | The Bunker Trilogy | 벙커 트릴로지 | Soldier 3 | Hongik University Daehak-ro Art Centre Small Theatre | December 6–February 19 | |
| 2017 | Tike | 티케 | Brother Lee Heon | Goyang Aram Nuri Sarasae Theatre, Goyang | December 21–23 | |
| 2021 | Perfetti Sconosciuti | 완벽한 타인 | Pepe | Sejong Centre for the Performing Arts M Theatre | May 18 to Aug 1 | |
| GS Caltex Yeulmaru Grand Theatre, Yeosu | August 13–14 | |||||
| 2023–2024 | Realise Happiness | 행복을 찾아서 | Jeong Ji-yong | Daehak-ro TOM 2 | December 5 to February 18 | |
| 2024 | 2024 Theatre 10,000 won 1 〈Realise Happiness〉 | 2024 연극만원1 〈행복을 찾아서〉 | Seongnam Art Centre Ensemble Theatre | March 8 to 10 | ||
Awards and nominations
| Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee / Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SBS Drama Awards | 2022 | Scene Stealer Award | Today's Webtoon | Won | |
| Scene Stealer Festival | 2023 | Bonsang "Main Prize" | Vincenzo Alchemy of Souls | Won |