Oh Shin-hwan

Quick Facts: Who was Oh Shin-hwan?

Subject:

Oh Shin-hwan

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South Korean actor and conservative politician known for his political career in Gwanak.

Born:

1971-02-07

Century / Era:

1971s Historical Era Archive

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Origins & Early Life

Oh Shin-hwan (Korean: 오신환, born 7 February 1971) is a South Korean former actor and conservative politician. Starting his career as an obscure actor in 1990s, he was elected as a Member of National Assembly for Gwanak B constituency at the 2015 by-election, making him as the first conservative MP of the liberal-leaning constituency since its creation in 1988. Oh was born in Sillim-dong, Yeongdeungpo District (now in Gwanak District) in Seoul in 1971. He is the youngest son of Lee Sung-im and Oh Yoo-geun, the former Deputy Speaker of the Seoul Metropolitan Council. He attended to Danggok Primary School and Danggok Secondary School, then graduated from Danggok High School in 1989.

Career & Major Achievements

Following the graduation, he studied civil engineering at Konkuk University but dropped out. He was then admitted to Korea National University of Arts (K-ARTS) and earned a bachelor's degree in theatre, as well as a master's degree in public policy from Korea University and a doctorate in urban sociology from University of Seoul. He graduated from K-ARTS in 1998 along with several notable actors, such as Jang Dong-gun and Lee Sun-kyun. Oh had been acting in some university plays since 1989, while he was studying at Konkuk University. He joined Yeonwoo Stage in 1991, then subsequently appeared to Ride Together (동승), which was adapted from a drama of Ham Se-dŏk.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

After his admission to K-ARTS in 1994, he continued his acting in Marionette Show (꼭두각시 놀음), The Story of Park Ki-hong (박기홍 이야기), Mud (진흙) and so on. During this period, he worked with Song Kang-ho; a source reported that both used to share a house. Other than plays, Oh played supporting roles in independent films, including Yellow Flower (둘 하나 섹스) and A Woman Off Her Uniform (남산에 오르다). Before admitting to politics, Oh served as the director of Seoul Foundation for Arts and Culture. Oh joined the Grand National Party (GNP; later Saenuri Party then Liberty Korea Party) in 2006, and ran as a Seoul Metropolitan Council member for Gwanak 1st constituency at the local elections.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1971 (1971-02-07): Birth of Oh Shin-hwan — South Korean actor and conservative politician known for his political career in Gwanak.
2. 1989: 1989 Milestone — He attended to Danggok Primary School and Danggok Secondary School, then graduated from Danggok High School in 1989.
3. 1991: 1991 Milestone — He joined Yeonwoo Stage in 1991, then subsequently appeared to Ride Together (동승), which was adapted from a drama of Ham Se-dŏk.
4. 1994: 1994 Milestone — After his admission to K-ARTS in 1994, he continued his acting in Marionette Show (꼭두각시 놀음), The Story of Park Ki-hong (박기홍 이야기), Mud (진흙) and so on.
5. 1998: 1998 Milestone — He graduated from K-ARTS in 1998 along with several notable actors, such as Jang Dong-gun and Lee Sun-kyun.
6. 2006: 2006 Milestone — Oh joined the Grand National Party (GNP; later Saenuri Party then Liberty Korea Party) in 2006, and ran as a Seoul Metropolitan Council member for Gwanak 1st constituency at the local elections.
7. 2015: 2015 Milestone — Starting his career as an obscure actor in 1990s, he was elected as a Member of National Assembly for Gwanak B constituency at the 2015 by-election, making him as the first conservative MP of the liberal-leaning constituency since its creation in 1988.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Oh Shin-hwan

True or False: “Did Oh Shin-hwan's master's degree from Korea University get revoked due to thesis plagiarism during the 2015 by-election?”

Answer (FALSE ❌): He stated that his degree was not actually revoked; rather, he voluntarily returned it for his political career.

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