Im Won-hee
Im Won-hee (임원희) is a South Korean actor with Gen Stars, best known as Jang Gi-tae in Dr. Romantic and Baek Tak in Strong Girl Bong-soon.
Beyond the screen.
Im Won-hee is a South Korean actor who can make viewers laugh with a single serious look. Born on October 11, 1970, in Seoul, he has worked on stage, in films and on television for three decades. Fans know him as Jang Gi-tae in Dr. Romantic (2016).
He stands about 5 feet 8 inches (172 cm) tall and weighs about 70 kg.
Early life
He was born in Suyu-dong in northern Seoul as the youngest of three sons. He studied theatre at the Seoul Institute of the Arts, in the class of 1990 alongside Hwang Jung-min and Ryu Seung-ryong.
Career and breakthrough
His film debut came in the black comedy The Happenings (1998). Director Ryoo Seung-wan cast him as Dachimawa Lee, a deadpan secret agent in a 2000 short film. It became an internet cult hit, and a feature film followed in 2008.
Popular roles
In Dr. Romantic (2016) he plays Jang Gi-tae, the loyal administrator of Doldam Hospital. In Strong Girl Bong-soon (2017) he is Baek Tak, a clumsy gang leader whose tough talk hides a soft heart.
Recent work
His honest, gentle daily life on My Little Old Boy has won him several SBS Entertainment Awards. After thirty years, Im Won-hee remains the actor directors call when a scene needs heart, humour and perfect timing.
A career, chapter by chapter.
Selected drama roles
- Crazy Love — Park Yang-tae
- Dr. Romantic — Jang Gi-tae
- Strong Girl Bong-soon — Baek Tak
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