Rows Of Korean Class A A Actors, World Class Film Players Who Won Many Awards

Korean A-class A actor (Instagram/donlee)

YOGYAKARTA - Korean film and drama fans must have been familiar when they heard the term Chungmuro. Chungmuro is a nickname for actresses and actors who are highly respected and recognized as high-end stars. These Chungmuros usually play more film projects than dramas.

In the series of South Korean films, there are terms used to classify the levels of actors and actresses. Titel Chungmuro is the highest to categorize the series of A-class acters and actresses in South Korea. The film player who entered class A no longer shared his acting experience and skills.

If a film is filled by a class A actor or actress, it is certain that the film is quality as a spectacle. So who are the Korean class A actors who have been loved by many people?

Class A actors are certainly players who already have long-term actions in the South Korean film industry. These actors have repeatedly appeared in films that have successfully received high ratings.

The following are Korean class A actors who are respected by the Korean public thanks to their impressive actions:

For those who have watched the film PARASITE, it must be familiar with legendary Korean actor Song Kang Ho. The man who was born on January 17, 1967, started his career by starring in the film THE DAY A PIG FELL INTO THE WELL in 1996.

The artist who has won many awards has aspired to become an actor since the eighth grade of high school. After graduating from Gimhae High School, he started acting in a social theater group.

Song Kang Ho also won a degree in broadcasting from Busan Kyungsang College. The nickname "chungmuro" is very appropriate for him because Song Kang Ho plays more in films than drama.

Many of his films are famous and have received awards at international film festivals. Song Kang Ho has starred in a number of films, including PARASITE, MEMORIES OF MURDER, A TAXI DRIVER, THE DRUG KING, and THE FOUL KING. Thanks to his appearance and the achievements of a series of films, his name is also famous at home and abroad.

Jung Woo Sung is a multitalented celebrity who is not only an actor, but also a director, producer, and model. Born on April 22, 1973, Jung Woo Sung has been active in the entertainment world since 1994.

Jung Woo Sung started his acting career in 1994 through the film THE FOX WITH INE TAILS. To date, under the auspices of Artist Company, Jung Woo Sung has starred in many films and dramas. In 2023, Jung Woo Sung released the latest drama TELL ME THAT YOU LOVE ME' which gained a positive response from the audience.

In the world of film, Jung Woo Sung has competed acting with many other film stars, such as in INNOCENT WITNESS, HUNT, ASURA, THE KING, COLD EYES, BORN TO KILL, and others. Jung Woo Sung has taken on roles in various genres, so it's no surprise that he got the nickname chungmuro.

The next actor is Lee Jung Jae. Lee Jung Jae started his career as a fashion model and then debuted in the film LOVE IS OH! in 1993. Born on December 15, 1972 in Seoul, Korea, he graduated from Dongguk University with a title in the field of Theater and Film.

The actor who is under the auspices of the C-JeS Entertainment agency has starred in many films and series. One of his famous series where Lee Jung Jae played the role was SQUID GAME.

Several films starring Lee Jung Jae include ALONG WITH THE GODS: THE TWO WORLDS, ALONG WITH THE GODS: THE LAST 49 DAYS, HUNT, THE THIEVES, AND OTHERS. Thanks to his acting skills and the many films he starred in, Lee Jung Jae has become one of the chungmuro actors in South Korea.

Ryu Seung Ryong is an actor chungmuro who was born on November 29, 1970. He graduated from the Seoul Arts Institute in the Theater department. Joining the Prain TPC agency, Ryu Seung Ryong has been active in acting since 1998 through the drama SHADOWS OF AN OLD LOVE. He made his film debut in 2004 under the title SOMEONE SPECIAL.

In addition to being an actor and having a long career in musical theaters, Ryu Seung Ryong also works as a teacher with the honorary title Adjunct Professor at Seoul Art College's School of Acting Arts.

Its popularity has increased after starring in the film MIRACLE IN CELL NO.7 in 2013. Some of the films he has starred in include EXTREME JOB, SOUL STATION, JIRISAN, MIRACLE IN CELL NUMBER 7, LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL, and others.

Despite more frequent roles in films, Ryu Seung Ryong has also appeared in dramas such as MOVING and CHICKEN NUGGET (2024). His acting skills made him a respected actor and received many awards.

Ma Dong Seok, also known as Don Lee, is a South Korean actor who was born on March 1, 1971. He graduated from Colombus State University in Health and Physical Education. With an athletic body posture, Ma Dong Seok was a personal trainer for mixed martial arts artists Mark Coleman and Kevin Randleman.

Ma Dong Seok made his debut as an actor in 2005 with the film HEAVEN'S SOLDIER. His name became famous after starring in the film TRAIN TO BUSAN in 2016. His career continued to climb until he made his debut in Hollywood with the film THE ETERNALS in 2021, playing Gilgamesh.

He is dubbed the actor chungmuro because he has gained more roles in films than drama. Ma Dong Seok has starred in many films, including BADLAND HUNTERS, THE VILLAGERS, CHAMPION, ALONG WITH THE GODS: THE TWO WORLDS, and others. Of these various roles, he won many prestigious awards and received great support from his fans.

Those are a series of Korean class A actors who are nicknamed chungmuro. The actors above have succeeded in proving their expertise in acting. The films that starred managed to achieve high ratings among viewing lovers managed to get prestigious local and international awards. Also read Korean actors who are conscripted in the military at a young age.

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