Jeon Seok-ho

Quick Facts: Who was Jeon Seok-ho?

Subject:

Jeon Seok-ho

Known for:

South Korean actor known for roles in Kingdom, Squid Game, and Misaeng.

Born:

1984-05-02

Century / Era:

1984s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

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Origins & Early Life

Jeon Seok-ho (Korean: 전석호; born May 2, 1984) is a South Korean actor. He gained international recognition for his roles as the incompetent magistrate Cho Beom-pal in the series Kingdom and as Choi Woo-seok in Squid Game (2024–25). His role in the series Hyena (2020) earned him a nomination for Best Supporting Actor at the Baeksang Arts Awards. He is also known for his performances in television series such as Misaeng: Incomplete Life (2014), The Good Wife (2016), and Strong Woman Do Bong-soon (2017). In addition to his screen work, Jeon is an active theater performer.

Career & Major Achievements

Jeon was born on May 2, 1984. Influenced by his father, a dedicated cinephile, and a family friend who worked at the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts, Jeon was exposed to cinema and stage performance from a young age. He has noted that despite the family's modest financial circumstances, his parents encouraged him to pursue his interests freely. In 1999, while attending an acting academy, Jeon responded to a newspaper advertisement for a minor role, which led him to the set of the 2000 film Just Do It. This role marked his screen debut.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

Around this time, inspired by films such as The Shawshank Redemption and American History X, he became interested in film direction. Although he soon left the academy due to financial difficulties, the experience introduced him to actress No Eun-ju and connected him with the theater community, where he discovered a passion for the craft. In 2001, he appeared on television in the EBS drama School Story. He enrolled in the Department of Theater and Film at Hanyang University in 2003. Reflecting on his time there, he stated, "I fell in love with theater after meeting good professors and seniors," and subsequently decided to pursue acting as a career.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1984 (1984-05-02): Birth of Jeon Seok-ho — South Korean actor known for roles in Kingdom, Squid Game, and Misaeng.
2. 1999: 1999 Milestone — In 1999, while attending an acting academy, Jeon responded to a newspaper advertisement for a minor role, which led him to the set of the 2000 film Just Do It.
3. 2001: 2001 Milestone — In 2001, he appeared on television in the EBS drama School Story.
4. 2003: 2003 Milestone — He enrolled in the Department of Theater and Film at Hanyang University in 2003.
5. 2014: 2014 Milestone — He is also known for his performances in television series such as Misaeng: Incomplete Life (2014), The Good Wife (2016), and Strong Woman Do Bong-soon (2017).
6. 2020: 2020 Milestone — His role in the series Hyena (2020) earned him a nomination for Best Supporting Actor at the Baeksang Arts Awards.
7. 2024: 2024 Milestone — He gained international recognition for his roles as the incompetent magistrate Cho Beom-pal in the series Kingdom and as Choi Woo-seok in Squid Game (2024–25).

Notable Quotes by Jeon Seok-ho

“I fell in love with theater after meeting good professors and seniors”

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Jeon Seok-ho

True or False: “Jeon Seok-ho's initial screen debut was in a film titled 'Just Do It'.”

Answer (TRUE ⭕): He made his screen debut in the 2000 film Just Do It after responding to a minor role advertisement.

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