Ko Kyu-pil

Ko Kyu-pil is a South Korean actor loved for warm, funny supporting roles. He started acting as a child and spent decades building one of the most trusted faces in Korean drama. Fans know him best as Oh Yo-han in The Fiery Priest (2019), and on Oxfea also from Crazy Love and Vagabond.

Ko Kyu-pil is about 177 cm (5 ft 10 in) tall, according to his published profile.

Early life

Ko Kyu-pil was born on May 2, 1982, in Tongyeong, South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. He made his acting debut as a child in the film Kid Cop (1993). He later studied theatre and film at Chung-Ang University, then kept working through many small roles while other young stars came and went.

Career and breakthrough

For years, Ko Kyu-pil was the reliable actor in the background of films and dramas, adding life to every scene. His patience paid off as Korean drama grew worldwide. Casting directors learned that his timing, expressions and kind energy could lift any episode, and his roles kept getting bigger and better.

Popular roles

In The Fiery Priest (2019), his Oh Yo-han, a kind convenience-store worker caught up in the hero's fight, became a fan favourite in a huge hit drama. In Vagabond (2019), he played co-pilot Park Gwang-duk, whose fate drives the whole story. In Crazy Love (2022), he added laughs as Joo Joon-Pal, also known as John. He even made a fun special appearance in Crash Landing on You.

Recent work and why fans love them

Ko Kyu-pil also made a cameo as a private investigator in Queen of Tears (2024), and his friendly image keeps him busy on variety shows. He married singer-songwriter Amin in 2023 after nine years together. Fans love him like a funny older brother: loyal, humble and always ready with the perfect reaction.