Bong Tae-gyu

Bong Tae-gyu is a South Korean actor born on 19 May 1981 in Seoul, South Korea. He has been famous since the early 2000s for his natural comic acting, quick expressions and warm personality, and he has enjoyed a long career across film, television, theatre and radio.

He is 175 cm (5 feet 9 inches) tall.

Early life

Bong was born in Changdong, in Dobong District, Seoul. He studied theatre and film at Myongji University. His start in acting was unusual: he went to Apgujeong looking for a part-time job, was cast on the street, and made his debut in the film Tears (2000). His talent soon stood out, even in small early roles.

Career and breakthrough

Bong became widely known in the sitcom Nonstop 4 (2003-2004), where his troublemaker character made him a household name and won him new fans. He then took leading roles in many films during the 2000s and showed he could handle both comedy and serious stories. He also worked as a radio DJ, first hosting his own show in 2004, a job that suited his friendly voice and humour.

Popular roles

After a quieter period, Bong won strong praise in Return (2018) in a darker role that showed a new side of him. Then, in The Penthouse (2020), he played Lee Gyu-jin, the comical lawyer whose funny moments hide a selfish and creepy side. The huge success of The Penthouse brought him major attention again and an excellence acting award.

Recent work

In Pandora: Beneath the Paradise (2023), Bong played Koo Seong-chan, joining another tense revenge drama. He has also returned to radio as a DJ, hosting a morning show on SBS Power FM from 2024. After more than twenty years on screen, he remains a much-loved and very recognisable actor.