Ju Jin-mo
Also Known As: 주진모, Jin-Mo Joo, JinMo Ju, Joo Jinmo, 朱进模
Biography: Biography not available
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Seoul, South Korea
Birthday: February 26, 1958
Adult: No
Gender: Male
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Sunny
Overview: Seven girls become good friends in high school, then events pull them apart for 25 years. When one of the friends lies dying in a hospital, she wishes to see each of them one last time.
Genres: Drama Comedy
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 2011-05-04
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Spiritwalker
Overview: Unable to remember anything about his life, a man begins regaining consciousness in a new body every 12 hours. Now, he must piece together his identity, all while evading attacks from pursuing agents and dangerous criminals alike.
Genres: Action Mystery Thriller Fantasy
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 2021-10-17
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In Our Prime
Overview: Ji-woo, an outcast at a prestigious private school, meets Hak-sung, the school janitor who is actually a mathematical genius who defected from North Korea.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 2022-03-18
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Steal My Heart
Overview: "Catch Me" is about Lee Ho-tae (Joo Won) who meets the first love of his dreams, Yoon Jin-sook (Kim Ah-joong) for the first time in ten years but is shocked to find out she's a hit-and-runner.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 2013-12-18
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The Bad Utterances
Overview: Three friends from the northern half of Seoul move to the more affluent southern half, but experience many troubles there.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 2006-06-24
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Chronicle of a Blood Merchant
Overview: Set in a village right after the Korean War, poor but good-hearted Heo Sam-gwan sets out to win the most beautiful girl in the village, Heo Ok-ran, by selling his blood to earn money. Years later, the two are happily married with three children, but their family undergoes a crisis when Sam-gwan's eldest son doesn't resemble him and rumors spread about the boy's paternity.
Genres: Romance Drama History
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 2015-01-14
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New World
Overview: An undercover cop has his loyalties tested when the boss of the corporate gang he's spent years infiltrating dies.
Genres: Thriller Crime Drama
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 2013-02-21
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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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The Thieves
Overview: A gang of South Korean thieves team up with a Hong Kong crew to steal a diamond necklace from a heavily-guarded casino safe in Macau. As the cops close in, old betrayals — and misunderstandings — resurface.
Genres: Action Crime
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 2012-07-25
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To Catch a Virgin Ghost
Overview: Seok-tae runs away with a huge diamond of his gang and comes to Sisily, a peaceful village. Yang-e runs after him to get the diamond back and finds Seok-tae's trail in Sisily. But all the town people lie about everything. These people turn out to be scarier than a ghost!
Genres: Comedy Horror
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 2004-08-13
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Tazza: The High Rollers
Overview: Go-ni tries his best to worship Pyung Gyung-jang as his teacher, and promises to stop gambling after winning his money back. But people's desires are endless.
Genres: Crime Comedy
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 2006-09-28
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3-Iron
Overview: A young man, whose only possession is a motorcycle, spends his time riding around the city looking for empty apartments. After finding one, he hangs out for a while, fixing himself something to eat, washing laundry or making small repairs in return. He always tries to leave before the owners get back but in one ostensibly empty mansion he meets the abused wife of a rich man and she escapes with him.
Genres: Drama Romance Crime
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 2004-10-15
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Heaven's Postman
Overview: Jae-jun delivers letters to heaven from those who can't get over the loss of their loved ones. One day Ha-na, who writes to her late boyfriend, discovers Jae-jun's secret identity. He offers her a part-time job assisting him, and they set off on a 14-day journey.
Genres: Drama Fantasy Romance
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 2009-11-11
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Woochi: The Demon Slayer
Overview: Spanning four centuries in Korea, this epic action-adventure concerns a powerful pipe and a trio of wizards who will do anything to protect it.
Genres: Adventure Action Comedy Fantasy
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 2009-12-23
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Troubleshooter
Overview: Kang Tae-sik is a private detective who would do anything for money. One day, he gets framed for a murder by a ruthless boss of the criminal underworld and a mysterious caller watches and controls his every move. He must use a wide array of techno-gadgetry at his disposal to clear himself and exact revenge within 24 hours given to him.
Genres: Action Crime Drama
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 2010-09-12
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Sunny
Overview: With hopes of reuniting with her husband, who left for the Vietnam War without telling her, a young wife joins a traveling band as the lead singer.
Genres: Drama War Music
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 2008-07-23
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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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The Client
Overview: Elite attorney Kang Seong-Hee goes up against a top prosecutor over a case involving a man accused of killing his wife.
Genres: Drama Thriller
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 2011-09-29
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Victory
Overview: A coming-of-age story and a feel-great, rip-roaring romp about a group of high school girls who shake a sleepy town alive with pom-poms and perfectly synchronized cheerleading routines.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 2024-08-14
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Farewell My Darling
Overview: When old Mr. Park dies, his first son Chan-Wu, a film director, and his troublesome daughter Mi-Seon hurriedly come back to their rural hometown, and third son Chan-Se comes back to Korea from America. As the quiet country village gets busy preparing funeral, the house in mourning becomes a meeting place where villagers gather to ask how they are getting along and meet old friends. The children mourn their father's death and above all Mi-Seon, who caused her parents a lot of grief, can't stop crying. Chan-Wu, the chief mourner, has a revelation about his career, and Chan-Se prepares to sing hymns for the Confucian funeral service. Old Man Park's sister sells insurance products and gradually the funeral service becomes for the living rather then the dead.
Genres: Drama Comedy
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 1996-03-01
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The King's Case Note
Overview: A clever king of Joseon and his brilliant chronicler hunt for the truth behind a crime that threatens the throne and the stability of the country.
Genres: Adventure Action Comedy
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 2017-04-26
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Righteous Ties
Overview: After learning his boss betrayed him, a mob lackey plans to break out of prison and take revenge.
Genres: Crime Drama Comedy
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 2006-10-19
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Sorry Apple
Overview: A woman breaks up with her boyfriend of seven years. Devastated, she throws herself into another relationship and decides to get married, only to have her exboyfriend return to her...
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 2008-10-16
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Dark Figure of Crime
Overview: A serial killer is caught for his seventh murder. A cop tries to solve the first six cases with the killer's help, but starts to suspect that he has ulterior motives. Based on a true story.
Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 2018-10-03
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A Violent Prosecutor
Overview: After a prosecution lawyer is framed and convicted for murder, he tries to catch the real murderer from jail with the help of a con artist.
Genres: Crime Comedy Action
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 2016-02-03
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Long Live the King
Overview: Jang Se-chool is the boss of a gang. He has been in love with Kang So-hyun for the past 3 years, even though she constantly rejects him and tries to push him away. Having had enough, she tells him that she can't be with him because she wants to be the first lady of Korea.
Genres: Action Crime Comedy
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 2019-06-19
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The Soul-Mate
Overview: Jang-soo is a judo instructor who is indifferent to everyone but his daughter. One day he realizes he can see Tae-jin, a ghost who used to be a devoted police officer. Tae-jin asks Jang-soo to help solve the case that took his life away from him.
Genres: Comedy Fantasy Crime Drama
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 2018-09-26
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Collectors
Overview: To acquire ancient artifacts for a private collector, a cunning grave robber and his band of ingenious thieves carry out a series of risky heists.
Genres: Comedy Adventure Crime
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 2020-11-04
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Kundo: Age of the Rampant
Overview: In 1862, amidst the rule of the late Joseon dynasty in Korea, a band of fighters named Kundo rise against the unjust authorities.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 2014-07-23
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Tazza: One Eyed Jack
Overview: A young poker player at the top of his game joins a team led by the legendary poker player One-Eyed Jack. While successfully working on a plan to win a huge jackpot, a single mistake puts the entire team in a life-or-death situation.
Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 2019-09-11
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Mr. Idol
Overview: It's hard being a Korean popstar! For every Gangnam Style, there are a hundred flameouts. K-Pop sensation Jay Park stars in this musical romp about a sassy music executive on her quest to resurrect a disgraced boy band against all odds.
Genres: Music Comedy Drama
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 2011-11-03
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Head
Overview: Dr. KIM Sang-chul who is a world renowned genius medical scientist is killed by himself and his head is cut and missing in his funeral. While a dispatch rider, Hong-je, delivers Dr. KIM’s head, he is kidnapped by Baek-jung and his elder sister, Hong-joo goes head to head with him to save Hong-je!! As far as she chases him, the forces into the background of Dr. KIM’s head are revealed and Hong-joo is in danger. Can a reckless but loyal female journalist save her bro and take the scoop what she wants so eagerly?
Genres: Action Thriller
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 2011-05-26
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Running Turtle
Overview: Jo Pil-seong, a rural detective with a gambling addiction, is on the brink of losing his job when he has his gambling winnings stolen by an escapee convict. Jo Pil-seong sets out to catch the fugitive and retain his money and dignity.
Genres: Thriller Comedy Crime Drama
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 2009-06-11
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Hello, Stranger
Overview: How to find your way in a suburb of the mega-city of Seoul, that is just one of the things this North Korean refugee hasn't learnt on his citizenship course. He gets lost as soon as he is on his own. At least he speaks Korean.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-10-01
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A Shark
Overview: A fisherman, Young-Chul, who lives on an island, arrives at a city in the hot summer to show a white shark to his friend, Joon-Goo. Joon-Goo who is busy gambling somewhere does not show up, and the shark in Young-Chul’s bag is going bad. Yoo-Soo, who Young-Chul ran into at a park is released from prison and wandering from street to street not knowing where he can find his house. A crazy woman, Eun-Suk praying for rain in the middle of the park under glaring sunshine starts to chase Young-Chul and Yoo-Soo. She thinks the stink of the rotting shark is her dead baby’s smell.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 2007-10-07
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The President's Barber
Overview: A well-meaning but politically naive barber gets pulled into the inner circle of the South Korean dictator Park Chung-Hee, with rather baleful consequences for his hapless family. This sharp political satire covers roughly twenty years in South Korean political history, from the viewpoint of the barber's son.
Genres: History Drama Comedy
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 2004-05-05
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If You Were Me
Overview: Anthology film of six shorts by leading Korean directors. Park Chan-Wook, tackles racial prejudice and the economic exploitation of immigrant workers through the real-life story of a Nepalese woman in Korea. Jeong Jae-Eun, tackles the plight of a paedophile released into the community. Yeo Gyun-Dong, invites disabled actor Kim Moon-Joo to re-enact his most famous protest. Im Soon-Rye, goes for the engrained sexism of Korean men with superb wit and, Park Jin-Pyo, confronts the horror of children forced into oral surgery to improve their English-speaking ability.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 2003-11-14
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Heartbeat
Overview: One middle aged women is admitted to the hospital in a coma. Yeon-hee, who has been searching for a heart to transplant to her daughter, who has critical heart disease, is begging middle aged women's gangster son, Whee-do, by giving him a fortune. But when the reasons for Whee-do's mom are revealed one by one, Yeon-hee, who became desperate, is teaming up with dangerous people.
Genres: Drama Action Romance
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 2011-01-05
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Waikiki Brothers
Overview: Waikiki Brothers is a band going nowhere. After another depressing gig, the saxophonist quits, leaving the three remaining members to continue on the road. The band ends up at the lead singer's hometown, which was a popular hot spring resort in the '80s, but the return home is filled with reservations of previous and past disappointments, a lost love, unemployment and tragedy.
Genres: Drama Music
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 2001-10-27
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