Kim Soo-ro

Quick Facts: Who was Kim Soo-ro?

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Kim Soo-ro

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South Korean actor known for his versatile roles in film, television, and theater.

Born:

1970-05-07

Century / Era:

1970s Historical Era Archive

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Origins & Early Life

Kim Soo-ro (Korean: 김수로; born Kim Sang-joong on May 7, 1970) is a South Korean actor. Kim Soo-ro studied Theater at the Seoul Institute of the Arts and Dongguk University, then joined the Mokwha Repertory Company. In 1993, he made his cinematic debut with a minor role in Two Cops, and became known for being a scene-stealing supporting actor, especially in comedies such as The Foul King, Hi! Dharma!, Fun Movie and S Diary.

Pivotal Works & Achievements

With Vampire Cop Ricky in 2006, Kim began starring in leading roles, and this was followed by the films A Bold Family, Our School's E.T., Death Bell 2: Bloody Camp, The Quiz Show Scandal, Romantic Heaven, and Ghost Sweepers. He also appeared in the television series Master of Study and A Gentleman's Dignity. In 2009, it was The Lower Depths, a play by Maxim Gorky considered to be one of the most important works of Russian Socialist realism, that drew Kim back to the theater.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

Kim made his first foray into producing plays with Lee Gi-dong Gymnasium in 2010 (which he also starred in), and its commercial success led him to establish the Kim Su-ro Project in 2011, which aims to produce original works by local playwrights. His first production, Audacious Romance starring Lee Hyun-jin, was a hit and laid the foundation for succeeding productions such as Love Generation, and the musicals Coffee Prince, Black Mary Poppins, and Agatha. Kim starred in another restaging of The Lower Depths in 2014, which is his company's ninth production.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1970 (1970-05-07): Birth of Kim Soo-ro — South Korean actor known for his versatile roles in film, television, and theater.
2. 1993: 1993 Milestone — In 1993, he made his cinematic debut with a minor role in Two Cops, and became known for being a scene-stealing supporting actor, especially in comedies such as The Foul King, Hi!
3. 2006: 2006 Milestone — With Vampire Cop Ricky in 2006, Kim began starring in leading roles, and this was followed by the films A Bold Family, Our School's E.
4. 2009: 2009 Milestone — In 2009, it was The Lower Depths, a play by Maxim Gorky considered to be one of the most important works of Russian Socialist realism, that drew Kim back to the theater.
5. 2010: 2010 Milestone — Kim made his first foray into producing plays with Lee Gi-dong Gymnasium in 2010 (which he also starred in), and its commercial success led him to establish the Kim Su-ro Project in 2011, which aims to produce original works by local playwrights.
6. 2014: 2014 Milestone — Kim starred in another restaging of The Lower Depths in 2014, which is his company's ninth production.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Kim Soo-ro

True or False: “Kim Soo-ro's initial cinematic debut was in a leading role in 1993.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): His cinematic debut in 1993 was actually in a minor supporting role in the film Two Cops.

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