Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1977-02-26
- Born Place: Uiryeong, South Gyeongsang, South Korea
Also Known As:
오정세, Oh Jeong-se, Jung-se Oh, 吳政世, 吳正世, اوه جونگ سه
Oh Jung-se
Oh Jung-se (born February 26, 1977) is a highly versatile and acclaimed South Korean actor. He began his career in the entertainment industry in 1997 with the film "Father," and has since appeared in a vast array of works across plays, movies, dramas, and music videos. While initially known for his strong performances in minor and supporting roles, earning him the reputation of a "scene stealer," he has steadily risen to prominence, taking on more lead roles in recent years.Oh Jung-se is particularly recognized for his memorable roles in television series such as "When the Camellia Blooms" (2019), "It's Okay to Not Be Okay" (2020), "Uncle" (2021), and "Revenant" (2023), as well as films like "Swing Kids" (2018). His portrayal of Moon Sang-tae, an autistic artistic genius, in "It's Okay to Not Be Okay" earned him widespread critical acclaim and a Baeksang Arts Award for Best Supporting Actor – Television, an award he notably won for two consecutive years (2020 and 2021). He is married to Ahn Hee-seon and has two children. Oh Jung-se also suffers from prosopagnosia, or face blindness, a condition he has openly discussed. His consistent ability to embody diverse characters with depth and nuance has solidified his position as one of South Korea's most respected actors.
