Jo Hee-bong
Also Known As: 조희봉, Jo Hie-Bong , Jo Hui-bong, Cho Hee-Bong, Hee Bong Jo, Hie-bong Jo, 曹熙奉, Cho Hi-bong, Chiu Hei-Fung
Biography: Biography not available
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: South Korea
Adult: No
Birthday: August 23, 1971
Age: 53 years old
Gender: Male
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My Wife Is a Gangster 3
Overview: When Aryong, the daughter of a triad boss from Hong Kong is accused of killing the boss of a competing triad, she goes into hiding in Korea. Upon arriving, she is guided by a nimble but loyal Gi-chul and his motley crew, who are assigned to protect her until her return.
Genres: Comedy Action Drama
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 2006-12-28
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Special Delivery
Overview: A black-market cabbie drives criminals at breakneck speeds until she is left in charge of a fugitive's son.
Genres: Action Crime
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 2022-01-12
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Blind
Overview: A blind witness and a runaway help the police find the suspect in a hit and run until the culprit realizes that they are close on his trail. The killer tracks her down and Soo-ah realizes that in order to save Gi-sub she would have to risk her life.
Genres: Thriller
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 2011-08-10
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Kokdu: A Story of Guardian Angels
Overview: After losing their grandmother’s precious shoes, Su-min and her younger brother Dong-min accidentally fall into the netherworld where they encounter a mischievous band of kokdu, the mysterious guardians of the afterlife.
Genres: Family Fantasy Adventure Comedy Drama
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 2018-10-05
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The Worst Man of My Life
Overview: Ju-eyon and Seong-tae have been best friends ever since they first met each other 10 years ago. But in one night their 10 year friendship comes crashing to the ground after they sleep together. The comfort and security of marriage is a siren call, and the two decide to forego their ideals to spend their first day as man and wife. However, their perfect lover soon appears right in front of them: A sexy editor appears to seduce Seong-tae and an advertising director appears to tempt Ju-yeon. With a single smile they turn the newlyweds dream into a nightmare. Even after only a few days, they soon find themselves faced with the worst choice of their lives as they struggle to reach happiness.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 2007-08-30
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Mr. Gam’s Victory
Overview: A relief pitcher for the worst team in the league seizes the unlikely opportunity to work nine innings against the star starting pitcher of the league's best team when no one else wants to face him.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 2004-09-17
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The Last Wolf
Overview: A detective tired of bloody and cruel crimes in Seoul negotiates a transfer to a crime-free town in the country, where he lives a life of peace and bliss. But then his new police station is listed for closure due to the town's complete absence of crime in the last 20 years.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 2004-04-01
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When We Bloom Again
Overview: A grieving father who lost his daughter in the Sewol ferry incident looks back on his long journey to piece together his lost memory and pick up the pieces of his life in this commemorative film marking the 10th anniversary of the tragedy.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 2024-05-22
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Cruel Winter Blues
Overview: A gangster's quest for revenge is sidetracked by an encounter with his target's mother in this deeply-felt hybrid of a crime thriller and a family drama.
Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 2006-11-19
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Singles
Overview: Na-nan has known best pals Dong-mi and Jung-joon since childhood, and now the trio shares the ups and downs of their turbulent single lives together. But everything gets turned on end when Dong-mi and Jung-joon end up in bed! Should the longtime friends make it official or call it a mistake? Na-nan has a job offer and a marriage proposal from the charming Soo-heon to consider, and her twenties are fast coming to end.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 2003-07-11
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Once Upon a Time
Overview: The film is a heist comedy set in 1940s Korea, and stars Park Yong-woo and Lee Bo-young as a con artist and jazz singer who each plot to steal a valuable diamond from the Japanese authorities.
Genres: Adventure Action Comedy
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 2008-01-31
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A Millionaire on the Run
Overview: Young-in and his colleague Seung-dae are a pair of professional bagmen working for various lobbyists in finance, media and a host of other industries requiring political favors. Feeling guilty about his work, Seung-dae tells Young-in he plans on blowing the whistle on his boss Han's illegal activities.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 2012-07-19
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The Pirates
Overview: At the cusp of the founding of Joseon Dynasty, an envoy from China is delivering Emperor’s Ming’s Royal Seal. But nature in the form of a giant whale intervenes and swallows the royal seal. When a generous reward is offered to whomever can retrieve the royal seal from the belly of the whale, the race is on. A group of mountain bandits led by Jang Sa Jung and a group of pirates led by Yeo Wol go after the lost treasure, but who will get to to it first?
Genres: Action Adventure Comedy Fantasy
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 2014-08-06
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A Man Who Was Superman
Overview: A snobbish producer makes a documentary about the extraordinary behavior of her neighbor who believes himself to be Superman.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 2008-01-31
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Midnight Ballad for Ghost Theater
Overview: One rainy night, Sodan's grandmother disappears, only telling her she's going to see a movie. In an effort to track her down Sodan gets a job as a box office attendant at the local theater. But there's more to this run down cinema than meets the eye.
Genres: Horror Comedy Fantasy
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 2006-11-23
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Wonderland
Overview: In a world where an AI programme allows people to communicate with their deceased loved ones, a flight attendant and a mother question the meaning of reality and humanity.
Genres: Science Fiction Drama
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 2024-06-05
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Love Fiction
Overview: A writer looking for inspiration finds a perfect muse in a girl. After much work, he makes her his girlfriend. But then he starts to get tired of her.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 2012-02-29
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Montage
Overview: A woman's child is kidnapped and killed after paying the ransom. 15 years later, a mysterious figure is seen visiting the site of killing and another kidnapping occurs using the same methods. The woman teams up with a detective to catch the killer once and for all.
Genres: Thriller Drama Crime Mystery
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 2013-05-16
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The Long Way Home
Overview: Nam-bok, a middle-aged South Korean farmer is conscripted and assigned a mission to deliver a classified military document that may decide the fate of the war. After losing it while under attack from the enemy, he then faces a teenage North Korean soldier named Yeong-gwang who happens to acquire the secret document on his way to the North.
Genres: Action Drama History War
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 2015-09-24
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Autumn Sonata
Overview: It is said that time is equal to everyone but things are different to Suryeon who turns 30. She doesn't have much time to live. Her dad died from disease when she was young. She expects the same path.
Genres: Romance Drama
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 2017-10-19
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All for Love
Overview: A romantic comedy which portrays the most beautiful period in the lives of different couples who have just fallen in love.
Genres: Drama Romance Comedy
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 2005-10-07
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Incomplete Life: Prequel
Overview: Grae, who failed to be a professional Baduk player, Young-i, who always has been lonely because of changing schools frequently, Oh Deputy department head who has been spending his life in a hurry, Dong-shik, who always has been coy about the love affairs, Baek-ki, who was so tired job applicant and Suk-yul, who engrossed father and uncles’love. Let’s see the past of characters of Incomplete Life.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 2013-05-24
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One Shining Day
Overview: Episode 1. Mie comes to Korea in search for a keepsake, which her grandpa left behind when going back to Japan from Jeju Island due to Korean Liberation. She and her friend, Eiko meet a variety of Korean on their journey to Jeju Island. Episode 2. Jong-hwan defrauds people of money with a laptop-computer to make money for meeting his mother who lives in Japan. Episode 3. On arriving at the airport, Ishida starts running to catch the flight to Japan. He ends up missing his flight by bumping against Go-ny, working at a duty-free shop at the airport. After a while, they get to meet up once again at the airport and spend some time together.
Genres: Romance Drama
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 2006-02-24
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The Big Swindle
Overview: After being convicted for fraud, one month has passed since Choi Chang-hyuk's release from jail. But this time around he's got an elaborate plan cooked up. It's the biggest bank heist in history that'll make any thief have a wet dream. The best five thieves come together to form a team.
Genres: Comedy Crime Action
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 2004-04-15
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The Accidental Gangster
Overview: Korea, 1724. Once upon a time in the Choson Dynasty, Chun-doong falls in love at first sight with a beautiful woman whilst in the middle of a fight.When she is delivered by accident to Chun-doong's tavern to work as a maid, he is the happiest man in the land until she is snatched away by her rightful owner.He vows to get her back, but alone he is no match for Man-deuk.
Genres: Action Adventure Comedy
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 2008-12-03
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Digital Short Film Omnibus Project Twentidentity, Vol. 1
Overview: In order to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Korean Film Academy, 20 of the academy's former students (who are respected director's today) were invited to shoot an omnibus movie consisting of 20 short films. Overall this work was very well received by the critiques at the 17th Tokyo International Film Festival. Films include Under a Big Tree, Sutda, Twenty Millimeter Thick, Innocence, *?!#@$ Up Shoes, Twenty Questions, The Twenty's Law, To the 21st, Pass Me and Alone Together.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 2003-01-01
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Antique
Overview: Jin-hyeok opens a cake shop in an old antique shop, hiring Seon-woo, Korea's best pastry chef, who fell in love with him in high school. Also there, are Su-young, crushing on Seon-woo, ex-boxer Ki-beom, and Seon-woo's French ex-boyfriend.
Genres: Comedy Drama Romance
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 2008-11-13
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Family Ties
Overview: A story of three families living different but similar lives. They always fight and quarrel, but love is the common denominator for their relationship, making people think about what families are for.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 2006-05-18
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Mission Sex Control
Overview: In 1971 birth control was a major policy drive of the Korean government. Nevertheless, one poor farming village went against the trend, boasting the highest fertility rate in the country. This peaceful Yongdu Village receives an unwelcome visitor, the national family planning officer Hyun-joo, to oversee the villagers nocturnal pleasures. However as a single lady with little experience of her own, Hyun-joo finds it nearly impossible persuade the residents to use contraception. She finally appoints the village head Suk-gu as the local support officer and thus begins the “0% Birth Rate Project.” Appointing him brings more turmoil to the villagers and when the President comes to inspect…
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 2006-09-28
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Phantoms of the Archive
Overview: It was produced to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Korean Film Archive.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 2014-06-14
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Femme Fatal
Overview: A gorgeous movie star invites four men to a party to choose her lover. However, they start being killed and the situation gets out of control. This comic thriller is a remake of French movie “Serial Lover”.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 2007-08-22
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The Great Gye Choon-bin
Overview: A timid art therapist falls in love with a spunky kindergarten teacher, helping him overcome his fear of the dark.
Genres: TV Movie Comedy Romance
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 2010-07-10
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Ghost Friend
Overview: Soyeon goes to visit the house of her friend Jihe, who has just passed away. In her room, she will discover a stash of dildos. She will have to hide them from Jihe’s family, but all sorts of struggles will come her way.
Genres: Comedy Horror
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 2021-07-08
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Run-Off
Overview: In 2003 the year of Aomori Asian Games, Dae-woong, a former ice hockey player receives an offer to be a director of Korean national ice hockey team. Before he enjoys the moment, realizes it is a woman national team with bunch of losers; a figure skating player who wants to get married by becoming a national team, a former field hockey player, now a fat housewife, and an expelled short track skater. As an ace player, Ji-won, a former national team player of North Korea, joins the team. But they still have hope as only 5 teams participating this year. With the great victory of first match, they feel the medal is closer, yet Ji-won meets her sister left in North Korea alone as a next opponent...
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 2016-08-10
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Pacemaker
Overview: Man-ho is a pacemaker for Korean national marathon team. His purpose is to stay ahead of others until the 30km mark. But he gradually grows a desire to run for the victory.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 2012-01-18
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