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Byun Hee-bong
Byun Hee-bong

Byun Hee-bong

Actor
81 years (Jun 8, 1942 – Sep 18, 2023)Jangseong, South Jeolla, South Korea
Known for
  1. 2006 Park Hie-bongin The Host
  2. 2014 Choe Gong-pilin Pinocchio
  3. 2010 Cha Poongin My Girlfriend Is a Gumiho
Across changing tastes and formats, Byun Hee-bong has stayed a South Korean actor who has kept working through several turns of the industry. Very few actors keep finding work for 46 years. Playing Sergeant Koo Hee-bong in 'Memories of Murder' put him in front of the widest audience of the career. 'Okja' counts among the more visible credits. The oldest credits belong to a different era of the industry. More of the credits fall under drama than under anything else.
Known for
  1. 2006 Park Hie-bongin The Host
  2. 2014 Choe Gong-pilin Pinocchio
  3. 2010 Cha Poongin My Girlfriend Is a Gumiho
Across changing tastes and formats, Byun Hee-bong has stayed a South Korean actor who has kept working through several turns of the industry. Very few actors keep finding work for 46 years. Playing Sergeant Koo Hee-bong in 'Memories of Murder' put him in front of the widest audience of the career. 'Okja' counts among the more visible credits. The oldest credits belong to a different era of the industry. More of the credits fall under drama than under anything else.
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By Quantum Physics: A Nightlife Venture
Don Baek
★ 6.0
2019
나이거참
Self · 8 episodes
2019–
Trap
Kim Shin-woo · 7 episodes
★ 6.8
2019–
Habitat
Old laborer
2018
Okja
Hee-bong
★ 7.3
2017
Windy Mi Poong
Kim Duk-chun · 53 episodes
★ 6.1
2016–
My Lawyer, Mr. Jo
Kook Hyun-Il · 40 episodes
★ 5.2
2016–
Madame Antoine
President Kim · 16 episodes
★ 6.3
2016–
Save the Family
Jung Soo-bong · 123 episodes
★ 4.5
2015–
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Byun Hee-bong still alive?
Byun Hee-bong passed away on September 18, 2023 at age 81.
What are the most famous roles of Byun Hee-bong?
Byun Hee-bong is best known for roles in Memories of Murder, Okja, The Host.
How many movies has Byun Hee-bong been in?
Over a 43-year career (since 1980), Byun Hee-bong has appeared in 29 movies and 19 TV shows.
What was Byun Hee-bong's first movie?
The career of Byun Hee-bong began with Do As You Want (1980).
What is Byun Hee-bong's most recent movie or series?
Byun Hee-bong's most recent release is By Quantum Physics: A Nightlife Venture, which premiered on September 25, 2019.
What TV shows has Byun Hee-bong appeared in?
On television, Byun Hee-bong has appeared in Pinocchio, My Girlfriend Is a Gumiho, My Girl, Madame Antoine.
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Byun Hee-bong
Byun Hee-bong
1942-06-08 · Jangseong, South Jeolla, South Korea

Byun Hee-bong (Korean: 변희봉; born Byun In-chul; June 8, 1942 – September 18, 2023) was a Korean actor, known for his frequent collaborations with filmmaker Bong Joon-ho.

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