Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1969-07-16
- Born Place: Daegu, South Korea
Also Known As:
김준배, 김태한, Kim Jun-bae, Kim Tae-han
Kim Joon-bae
Kim Joon-bae (born July 16, 1969) is a veteran South Korean actor widely recognized for his intense, charismatic presence, often cast in roles as intimidating villains, gang bosses, and strong supporting characters in both film and television. With an extensive filmography spanning over two decades, he has built a reputation as a highly versatile character actor. His notable movie appearances include roles in thrillers like Moss (2010) and Unbowed (2012), as well as more recent projects like Concrete Utopia (2023) and the Netflix spin-off film Mantis (2025). On television, he is known for his recurring roles in crime and action dramas such as The Fugitive: Plan B (2010), Voice (2017), Life on Mars (2018), and Big Bet (2022-2023). In 2024, he also appeared in the Disney+ series A Shop for Killers. In a successful departure from his typical villain roles, Kim Joon-bae recently garnered praise for his performance as the Khitan General Xiao Paiya in the traditional historical drama Goryeo-Khitan War (2023-2024), demonstrating his range and depth as a performer.
