Son Suk-ku

Quick Facts: Who was Son Suk-ku?

Subject:

Son Suk-ku

Known for:

Acclaimed South Korean actor known for diverse roles in dramas and films.

Born:

1983-02-07

Century / Era:

1983s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Son Suk-ku (Korean: 손석구; pronounced [son.sʌk̚.ku]; born February 7, 1983) is a South Korean actor. He gained recognition for his roles in the television series Matrimonial Chaos (2018), Designated Survivor: 60 Days (2019), D.P. (2021–2023), My Liberation Notes (2022), A Killer Paradox (2024) and Heavenly Ever After (2025), as well as the films Nothing Serious (2021) and The Roundup (2022). Son was born on February 7, 1983, in Taepyeong-dong, Jung District, Daejeon, South Korea. He started studying abroad early in middle school and continued his studies in Canada and the United States. He majored in visual arts and film at the School of Art Institute of Chicago, dreaming of becoming a documentary director.

Career & Major Achievements

In 2005, during his mandatory military service, he volunteered to join the Zaytun Division, a Republic of Korea Army contingent which carried out peacekeeping and reconstruction missions in war-torn Iraq. Son began his acting career, playing a minor role in 2014 film Scarlet Innocence and appeared in Black Stone (2016), Sense8 (2017) and Mother (2018). His popularity began to rise with his starring role in KBS2 romantic comedy drama Matrimonial Chaos (2018) and his supporting role in the tvN political thriller drama Designated Survivor: 60 Days (2019). In 2021, he played Captain Im Ji-seop in the Netflix series D.P. The same year, he starred in the romance film Nothing Serious which marked his first big-screen leading role. Son made his directorial debut in the Watcha short film Unframed – Rebroadcast.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

In 2022, Son starred in the JTBC slice-of-life drama My Liberation Notes. His portrayal of Mr. Gu, a reclusive alcoholic stranger, earned praise from critics and audiences and he topped the drama performers popularity ranking for five consecutive weeks. The same year, he starred as the villain Kang Hae-sung in the crime action blockbuster The Roundup, which became the highest-grossing film of 2022 in South Korea, selling 12 million tickets. Success of his 2022 projects raised his popularity and recognition. In 2025, he had a special appearance in the romantic comedy-drama film Virus directed by Kang Yi-kwan.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1983 (1983-02-07): Birth of Son Suk-ku — Acclaimed South Korean actor known for diverse roles in dramas and films.
2. 2005: 2005 Milestone — In 2005, during his mandatory military service, he volunteered to join the Zaytun Division, a Republic of Korea Army contingent which carried out peacekeeping and reconstruction missions in war-torn Iraq.
3. 2014: 2014 Milestone — Son began his acting career, playing a minor role in 2014 film Scarlet Innocence and appeared in Black Stone (2016), Sense8 (2017) and Mother (2018).
4. 2018: 2018 Milestone — He gained recognition for his roles in the television series Matrimonial Chaos (2018), Designated Survivor: 60 Days (2019), D.
5. 2021: 2021 Milestone — (2021–2023), My Liberation Notes (2022), A Killer Paradox (2024) and Heavenly Ever After (2025), as well as the films Nothing Serious (2021) and The Roundup (2022).
6. 2022: 2022 Milestone — In 2022, Son starred in the JTBC slice-of-life drama My Liberation Notes.
7. 2025: 2025 Milestone — In 2025, he had a special appearance in the romantic comedy-drama film Virus directed by Kang Yi-kwan.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Son Suk-ku

True or False: “Son Suk-ku's first major film leading role was in the 2018 drama Matrimonial Chaos.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): His first big-screen leading role was actually in the romance film Nothing Serious in 2021.

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