Yoo Hai-jin
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  • Born:
    • Birthday: 1970-01-04
    • Born Place: Cheongju, North Chungcheong, South Korea
  • Also Known As:

    유해진, Yoo Hai-jin, Hae-jin Yoo, Yu Hae-jin, 柳海真, Yoo Hai Jin, Yoo Hae Jin, Yoo Hae-jin, یو هه-جین

Yoo Hai-jin

Yoo Hae-jin (born January 4, 1970, in Cheongju, South Korea) is a highly respected and versatile South Korean actor. His passion for acting began in childhood, leading him to pursue a theater degree from Seoul Institute of the Arts. After graduating, he became an active member of various theater troupes, including The Mokwha Repertoire Company. Yoo Hae-jin has established himself as one of South Korea's top character actors, seamlessly transitioning between supporting and leading roles across a wide range of genres. His impressive filmography includes critically acclaimed films like "The King and the Clown" (2005), "Veteran" (2015), "A Taxi Driver" (2017), "1987: When the Day Comes" (2017), "The Battle: Roar to Victory" (2019), "Space Sweepers" (2021), "The Night Owl" (2022), and "Exhuma" (2024). He is also set to star as the ambitious prosecutor Koo Gwan-hee in the upcoming 2025 film "Yadang: The Snitch." On television, he has appeared in popular variety shows like "Three Meals a Day" and is known for his relatable and often humorous persona. Yoo Hae-jin is celebrated for his naturalistic acting style, strong screen presence, and ability to imbue his characters with depth and humanity, earning him numerous awards and nominations throughout his career. 

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