Kim Jho Gwang-soo

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Kim Jho Gwang-soo

Born March 26, 1965 · Seoul, South Korea (age 61)

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Known For

Jo Pil-ho: The Dawning RageJo Pil-ho: The Dawning Rage · 2019
Jo Pil-ho: The Dawning Rage
6.12019
MovieActionCrime
On the run from a dogged internal affairs agent, a corrupt cop reluctantly teams up with a defiant teen to unravel a conspiracy before it's too late.
Love, 100°CLove, 100°C · 2010
Love, 100°C
5.22010
MovieRomance
Min-soo, a hearing-impaired boy, is gay and he likes his classmate, Ji-seok. One day, Min-soo impulsively has sex with a man who works in a public bath, an experience that lends him a new-found confidence, but at a heavy price.
Detective K: Secret of the Living DeadDetective K: Secret of the Living Dead · 2018
Detective K: Secret of the Living Dead
6.02018
MovieComedyCrime
When a series of murders occur in Kanghwa Island, Detective K and his partner are once again called upon to solve the case. Along the way, he teams up with a beautiful woman with amnesia and together they discover Vampire bite marks on all the bodies. As they investigate further, they realize that the woman is somehow closely connected to the deaths.
The SilencedThe Silenced · 2015
The Silenced
6.52015
MovieHorrorThriller
A sickly girl Ju-ran transfers to a new sanitorium boarding school to regain health. But she discovers that students are disappearing and notices abnormal changes happening to her body. She suspects the school for what's happening and tries to discover what secret is hidden.
Just Friends?Just Friends? · 2009
Just Friends?
5.92009
MovieRomanceComedy
A sweet reunion turns heavy when Min-soo's fear forces him to hide his love with two words: "just friends."
Detective K: Secret of Virtuous WidowDetective K: Secret of Virtuous Widow · 2011
Detective K: Secret of Virtuous Widow
6.52011
MovieMysteryAction
In 1782, King Jeong-jo of Joseon asks detective K to investigate a series of murders related to a case of corruption within the government.
Detective K: Secret of the Lost IslandDetective K: Secret of the Lost Island · 2015
Detective K: Secret of the Lost Island
6.42015
MovieActionMystery
Joseon's top detective Kim Min attempts to track down those responsible for circulating massive amounts of counterfeit silver bullion in Joseon. He also tries to find the missing sibling of a young girl.
The Red ShoesThe Red Shoes · 2005
The Red Shoes
6.12005
MovieHorrorMystery
A woman who finds a pair of pink high heels on a subway platform soon realizes that jealousy, greed, and death follow them wherever they go.

Filmography

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Boys On Film: Bad RomanceBoys On Film: Bad Romance · 2011
Boys On Film: Bad Romance
6.42011
MovieRomanceDrama
Experience an alternative take on attraction with Boys On Film. Bad Romance explores the darker side with a collection of edgy and sexy short films, including: Alain Hain's "Curious Thing" starring Danny Bernardy and Matthew Wilkas; Christoph Scheermann's "Cake and Sand" starring Bartholomew Sammut and Jan Andreesen; Michael Rozanov's "Watch Over Me" starring Guy Kapulnik and Davidi Hoffman; Joachim Back's "The New Tenants" starring David Rakoff and Jamie Harrold; Kim Jho Gwang-soo's "Just Friends?" starring Lee Je-hoon and Yeon Woo-jin; Étienne Desrosiers's "Mirrors" starring Xavier Dolan, Stéphane Demers, and Julie Beauchemin; Christopher Banks's "Communication" starring Rudi Vodanovich and Alexander Campbell; Tomer Velkoff's "The Traitor" co-starring Shmulik Goldstein; Christopher Radcliff and Lauren Wolkstein's "The Strange Ones" starring David Call, Tobias Campbell, and Merritt Wever; and Tamer Ruggli's "Cappuccino" starring Benjamin Décosterd and Manuela Biedermann.

Director

The Ultimate DuoThe Ultimate Duo · 2026
The Ultimate Duo
5.42026
MovieComedyCrime
Jae-hyuk was once a star detective in the regional investigation unit, but after losing his marriage and missing promotions, he's now a washed-up small-town cop whose life has completely fallen apart. His new partner is Jung-ho, a rookie detective and former influencer armed with sharp intelligence, ambition, money, and youth. The mismatched duo doesn't click at all, but one day they arrest a thief who stole from a church donation box and discover he's a prime suspect in a Gangnam murder case. However, the case has already been closed with another perpetrator arrested. To catch the real killer, they head to Seoul on a business trip. With prosecutor Mi-ju's promise to support are investigation, they request cooperation from Gangnam Police Station. But their questionable teamwork - or is it team-killing? - puts the case in jeopardy.

Executive Producer

Old Miss DiaryOld Miss Diary · 2006
Old Miss Diary
6.02006
MovieComedyRomance
CHOI Mi-ja, despite being thirty-two years old, is the leader hands down in being rash and naïve. Tired of her mistake filled life and increasing wrinkles, something happens in Mi-ja’s life to end her downward spiral. She meets tall, young, good-looking but rude Producer JI at the TV station where she works as a dubbing artist and falls head over heels for him! Mi-ja’s family finds out and grows in hope to bring Producer JI into the house somehow. But Mi-ja’s rash, naïve behavior is a big problem and her family is also far from normal. The three grannies, widowed father, old bachelor uncle, all short in size and odd in character, there is nothing that can stop them. As the entire family gets into full swing in trying to help Mi-ja get the younger man, the very unique family’s hilarious events begin. Their unpredictable rash challenge, will they be able to succeed?

Producer

My Fair WeddingMy Fair Wedding · 2015
My Fair Wedding
1.02015
MovieDocumentary
On September 7, 2013, two men are married at Kwangtong Bridge. They say their vows in front of Seoul citizens, and showcase a small musical performance they had prepared. As the happy celebration reaches its climax, the hall is bombarded with trash and vulgar profanity. Despite this, the two men raise their voices to say they are happy, and the deserved and natural wedding ends with blessings. The film shows the crazy behind-the-scenes actions surrounding the controversial wedding between Generation Blue Films president Kim Jho Gwang-soo and Rainbow Factory president Dave Kim. The wedding is for a bigger cause, but the preparation doesn’t differ much from that of any other wedding, and unfolds quite pleasantly. Despite the event’s myriad social repercussions, there are still thousands of steps to take, and the grooms have a fight and make up for before the wedding. Of course! It’s a wedding! (KONG Youngmin)

Executive Producer