Hong Woo-jin

Hong Woo-jin is a South Korean actor born on 19 October 1980 in South Korea. He is a hard-working supporting actor who has built his career by appearing in many popular dramas, often in small roles that help make each story feel real. Viewers may have seen him many times before they learned his name.

Early life

Hong was born in South Korea, and little personal information about his family or school years has been shared in public. What is clear is his long and steady path in acting. He made his acting debut in 2007 and spent years taking supporting and guest roles in film and television, slowly building experience and trust with directors and audiences.

Career and breakthrough

Hong appeared in small roles in several major hits, including Crash Landing on You (2019) and Hospital Playlist (2020), and he played Player 118 in Squid Game (2021). Because these dramas reached huge audiences around the world, his face became familiar to many K-drama fans, even when his screen time was short. His career is a good example of how important strong supporting actors are to a successful drama.

Popular roles

In Pandora: Beneath the Paradise (2023), Hong played Jang Kyo-jin, adding weight to the tense family and revenge story. He also continued to appear in a wide range of projects in film and television, moving easily between serious, everyday and professional characters. His calm and natural acting style makes him a reliable choice for roles that need to feel believable from the first scene.

Recent work

In The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call (2025), Hong played An Jung-heon, the leader of the 119 Air Rescue Unit, in all eight episodes of the medical drama. The role gave him one of his most visible parts in recent years, placing him inside the fast and emotional rescue scenes of the hit series. Fans now look for him as one of Korean drama's most familiar supporting faces.