Min Jin-woong

Biographical Overview & Key Facts

Subject:

Min Jin-woong

Role / Field:

South Korean actor known for roles in dramas like Yong-pal and Drinking Solo.

Born:

1986-08-22

Century / Era:

1986s Historical Era

Database Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Wikipedia CC BY-SA 4.0

Origins & Early Life

Min Jin-woong (Korean: 민진웅; born August 22, 1986) is a South Korean actor. He starred in TV series such as Yong-pal (2015) and Drinking Solo (2016) and Memories of the Alhambra . Min gained popularity through his role in KBS' weekend family drama My Father Is Strange (2017).

Career & Major Achievements

In 2025, Min acted in the Korean premiere of the British play The Effect, written by Lucy Prebble. Min was triple cast as the character Dr. Toby, starring alongside Yang So-min, and Park Hoon. The play is a story about "love and sorrow" centered on four characters: Connie Hall and Tristan Frey, who are participating in a clinical trial for an antidepressant, and the two doctors supervising the test, Dr. Lorna James and Dr. Toby Seeley.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

The production was directed by Min Sae-rom, with Park Ji-sun as the screenwriter and Bae Yu-ri as the motion director. The show ran from June 10 to August 31 at the Nol Seo-kyung Square Scone Theater 2.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1986 (1986-08-22): Birth of Min Jin-woong — South Korean actor known for roles in dramas like Yong-pal and Drinking Solo.
2. 2015: 2015 Milestone — He starred in TV series such as Yong-pal (2015) and Drinking Solo (2016) and Memories of the Alhambra .
3. 2017: 2017 Milestone — Min gained popularity through his role in KBS' weekend family drama My Father Is Strange (2017).
4. 2025: 2025 Milestone — In 2025, Min acted in the Korean premiere of the British play The Effect, written by Lucy Prebble.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Min Jin-woong

True or False: “Min Jin-woong's breakthrough role was in the historical drama 'Yong-pal' which aired in 2015.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): While he starred in 'Yong-pal,' his popularity significantly increased through his role in the KBS weekend family drama 'My Father Is Strange' in 2017.

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