Acting
Kim Dong-wan
Born November 21, 1979 · Seoul, South Korea (age 46)
Kim Dong-wan (김동완) is a South Korean solo singer, actor, and member of boyband Shinhwa.
Known For
Shinhwa Live 3D - The Legend Continues · 2014Shinhwa Live 3D - The Legend Continues
2014
MovieDocumentaryMusic
Deranged · 2012Deranged
★ 6.62012
MovieThrillerDrama
People binge eat and suffer from extreme thirst, which leads them to go crazy for water. They cannot control themselves because they are brainwashed by a parasite.
First Soul, Song Written Again · 2025First Soul, Song Written Again
★ 8.12025
MovieDramaMusic
In 1992, Min-young, a member of the university protest music group Wildflower Sound, joins forces with the ideological study circle Flag to support workers at Samhyung Industries, who are striking after going six months without pay. On the day of the strike, riot police launch a violent crackdown. Workers and student musicians alike are beaten and dragged away. In response, fellow students form a resistance line to rescue them. The standoff escalates into a massive clash between citizens and police—broadcast live on national news. Compelled by something greater, Min-young steps onto the stage and cries out: "We are not rioters!" A roar of unified voices rises and echoes across the nation. “Arise, you who live—The day is coming!”
B Cut · 2022B Cut
★ 5.02022
MovieActionCrime
The one who tries to hide VS the one who wants to reveal A shocking scandal unfolds around the B Cut that must be revealed in order to survive! One day, a woman visits Seung-hyeon, who runs a smartphone repair and data recovery company. Actress Min-yeong, who once captivated South Korea, asks for the restoration of a B-cut, which should not be released to the world. Min-yeong's B-cut stimulates Seung-hyeon's curiosity, and he finds out that it will cause a huge scandal in Korea! The secret of the B-cut that someone wants to hide and that must be revealed is unlocked.
One Way Trip · 2016One Way Trip
★ 6.62016
MovieDrama
Four friends on a trip rescue a woman who is being beaten by a man, only to be pursued by the police. One of them lapses into unconsciousness following an ensuing car accident and the other three are arrested on suspicion of murder.
Spin Kick · 2004Spin Kick
★ 6.02004
MovieActionComedy
A school director is forced to train the 'worst' students of his school to master Taekwondo as the old coach, taking along the best of his athletes, left the school.
Emergency Act 19 · 2002Emergency Act 19
★ 3.92002
MovieComedy
All around the world, musicians and rock stars are being elected to their respective countries' highest offices. Paul McCartney is running for Prime Minister of England; Madonna's being tapped as the VP in the United States. The current prime minister and head of the army in Korea are disturbed by this trend, and concoct Emergency Order 19 to deal with the problem: ban all music. The film is famous for the many pop music celebrity cameos it features.
Life Is But an Empty Dream · 2015Life Is But an Empty Dream
2015
MovieDrama
The movie depicts various stories of show operating staff members working for rock festivals, who always dream of performing on the stage themselves. Dong-wan has been working for the Pentaport Rock Festival for 5 years. He is also a member of a music band dreaming about performing at the festival. In reality, however, it doesn’t seem like his dream will come true. Phillip has been looking for a job ever since he graduated from college. He applies for a part time job at the festival and gets an interpreter position. He tries his best to be a full time staff for the festival.
Movies
Shinhwa Live 3D - The Legend Continues · 2014Shinhwa Live 3D - The Legend Continues
2014
MovieDocumentaryMusic
Deranged · 2012Deranged
★ 6.62012
MovieThrillerDrama
People binge eat and suffer from extreme thirst, which leads them to go crazy for water. They cannot control themselves because they are brainwashed by a parasite.
First Soul, Song Written Again · 2025First Soul, Song Written Again
★ 8.12025
MovieDramaMusic
In 1992, Min-young, a member of the university protest music group Wildflower Sound, joins forces with the ideological study circle Flag to support workers at Samhyung Industries, who are striking after going six months without pay. On the day of the strike, riot police launch a violent crackdown. Workers and student musicians alike are beaten and dragged away. In response, fellow students form a resistance line to rescue them. The standoff escalates into a massive clash between citizens and police—broadcast live on national news. Compelled by something greater, Min-young steps onto the stage and cries out: "We are not rioters!" A roar of unified voices rises and echoes across the nation. “Arise, you who live—The day is coming!”
B Cut · 2022B Cut
★ 5.02022
MovieActionCrime
The one who tries to hide VS the one who wants to reveal A shocking scandal unfolds around the B Cut that must be revealed in order to survive! One day, a woman visits Seung-hyeon, who runs a smartphone repair and data recovery company. Actress Min-yeong, who once captivated South Korea, asks for the restoration of a B-cut, which should not be released to the world. Min-yeong's B-cut stimulates Seung-hyeon's curiosity, and he finds out that it will cause a huge scandal in Korea! The secret of the B-cut that someone wants to hide and that must be revealed is unlocked.
One Way Trip · 2016One Way Trip
★ 6.62016
MovieDrama
Four friends on a trip rescue a woman who is being beaten by a man, only to be pursued by the police. One of them lapses into unconsciousness following an ensuing car accident and the other three are arrested on suspicion of murder.
Spin Kick · 2004Spin Kick
★ 6.02004
MovieActionComedy
A school director is forced to train the 'worst' students of his school to master Taekwondo as the old coach, taking along the best of his athletes, left the school.
Emergency Act 19 · 2002Emergency Act 19
★ 3.92002
MovieComedy
All around the world, musicians and rock stars are being elected to their respective countries' highest offices. Paul McCartney is running for Prime Minister of England; Madonna's being tapped as the VP in the United States. The current prime minister and head of the army in Korea are disturbed by this trend, and concoct Emergency Order 19 to deal with the problem: ban all music. The film is famous for the many pop music celebrity cameos it features.
Life Is But an Empty Dream · 2015Life Is But an Empty Dream
2015
MovieDrama
The movie depicts various stories of show operating staff members working for rock festivals, who always dream of performing on the stage themselves. Dong-wan has been working for the Pentaport Rock Festival for 5 years. He is also a member of a music band dreaming about performing at the festival. In reality, however, it doesn’t seem like his dream will come true. Phillip has been looking for a job ever since he graduated from college. He applies for a part time job at the festival and gets an interpreter position. He tries his best to be a full time staff for the festival.
If You Were Me · 2016If You Were Me
★ 5.02016
MovieDrama
An omnibus movie consisting of three shorts by CHOI Ikhwan, SHIN Yeonsik, and LEE Gwangguk. A delightful dissection of human rights in this day and age through a student who gets punished for wanting to eat deokbokki, a man with delusions of grandeur, an insurance agent who spends a strange day.
Okinawa Blue Note · 2025Okinawa Blue Note
★ 7.02025
MovieDramaRomance
Best-selling romance author Kim Jung-min travels to Okinawa, seeking inspiration and a much-needed break. From the very first day, however, his trip is riddled with unexpected complications, including a surprising coincidence: another traveler with the exact same name. Enter Kim Jung-min, a spirited webtoon artist who has arrived in Okinawa with a bold mission—to confess her feelings to someone special. Despite their contrasting personalities—he, meticulous and reserved, and she, optimistic and full of life—the two find themselves drawn together on a journey neither planned. As they navigate their misadventures, their paths intertwine in unexpected ways, leading them to confront their dreams, fears, and the possibility of a love story neither could have scripted.
The Singer · 2020The Singer
★ 6.32020
MovieHistoryDrama
In the era of corruption, Hak-gyu sings songs and tells stories on the street with his band. One day, Hak-gyu's wife Gan-nan is kidnapped by gangsters and his daughter Cheong loses her eyesight after the incident. He decides to travel in search of his missing wife and learns that corrupted noblemen are behind the mob.
Long Day · 2021Long Day
★ 6.72021
MovieDrama
Over the course of a single day in four vignettes, a group of interconnected artists, novelists, and filmmakers have a series of interactions, some planned, some by chance. In a Hong Sangsoo-esque fashion, the protagonists in this conversational film muse over love, life, longing and art.
TV Shows
Running Man · 2010Running Man
★ 8.22010
SeriesComedy
These days, as variety shows are gradually disappearing, this is one of Korea’s representative variety shows that has been responsible for Sunday evenings for over 10 years. This program features numerous stars and members going around various places, playing games, and completing missions. In particular, among the many fun elements of variety shows, this one focuses solely on laughter.
Open your eyes! Big fun is coming in!
Open your mouth! Big laughter is coming in!
Open your heart! Useful lessons are coming in!
Infinite Challenge · 2005Infinite Challenge
★ 7.72005
SeriesComedy
Infinite Challenge has been reported as the first "Real-Variety" show in Korean television history. The program is largely unscripted, and follows a similar format of challenge-based Reality Television programs, familiar to the audiences in the West, but the challenges are often silly, absurd, or impossible to achieve, so the program takes on the aspect of a satirical comedy variety show, rather than a more standard reality or contest program. In order to achieve its comedic purposes its 6 hosts and staff continuously proclaim, the elements of this show are the 3-Ds, Dirty, Dangerous, and Difficult.
Radio Star · 2007Radio Star
★ 5.42007
Series
“Radio Star” is a South Korean music talk show where the guests and hosts talk openly and intimately about their lives, their pasts and their work. It is part of Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation's "Golden Fishery" programming block.
Home Alone · 2013Home Alone
★ 7.52013
Series
It can be a badge of honor to be “single.” “I Live Alone” is a documentary-style South Korean reality series that follows the members of a self-formed club called Rainbow, which is comprised of celebrities who are single and live alone.
My Little Old Boy · 2016My Little Old Boy
★ 7.02016
Series
How much do you know about your grown up son? In Mom’s Diary, the daily lives of the grown up celebrity sons are closely observed by their mothers. Do you know why your son drinks so much these days? How much do you know about your son’s philosophy in his life style? Heart-warming moments of observational communication between a mother and a son can be seen on Mom’s Diary.
SNL Korea · 2011SNL Korea
★ 8.22011
SeriesComedy
Korea's version of the late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory cast members.
X-Man · 2003X-Man
★ 7.22003
SeriesComedy
Celebrity guests are split into two teams to compete in various contests. One guest, known only to himself, is designated the "X-Man", and does his best to cause his team to lose the contests. At the end, all guests try to determine the X-Man's identity.
Midnight Horror Story · 2021Midnight Horror Story
★ 8.72021
Series
Six celebrities are judged by “Dark Spirits” as they compete to tell the best horror story for a chance to win this haunting Korean variety show.
Family Outing · 2008Family Outing
★ 7.62008
SeriesComedy
Family Outing Season 1 was a South Korean variety show; a part of SBS's Good Sunday lineup, along with Gold Miss is Coming. It was first aired on June 15, 2008, and was one of the top rated programs on Sunday Korean television. In each episode, the "Family" travels to different parts of South Korea and takes care of the house of an elderly family while that family goes on a vacation. The "Family" then accomplishes the tasks left for them by the house's owners. The first season ended on February 14, 2010, and a second season featuring a brand new cast, production team, and concept, aired until July 11, 2010.
MBC Bests Theater · 1991MBC Bests Theater
★ 7.01991
SeriesDrama
Movie Room · 2018Movie Room
★ 9.42018
Series
Movie meets humanities! This talk show/variety show for movie enthusiasts features interesting discussions by a writer and two movie directors where film and humanities intertwine.
Real Romance Love Letter · 2003Real Romance Love Letter
★ 8.02003
SeriesComedy
Male and female contestants compete for "each other" in romance games. For example guests have to dance in order to impress the person they are after. Contestants are artists, actors, models, comedians, and MCs of the South Korean entertainment industry.
Idol Room · 2018Idol Room
★ 9.02018
Series
Find out all about your favorite K-pop idol groups! Hosted by the “idol experts”, Jeong Hyeong-don and Defconn!
Drama Stage · 2017Drama Stage
★ 4.02017
SeriesDrama
South Korean anthology series featuring one-act dramas selected from the O'PEN Drama Storyteller Exhibition.
Video Star · 2016Video Star
2016
Series
Four female hosts blend quick quips and laughter with candor as they invite celebrity guests to open up about their lives.
Cheer Up, Mr. Kim! · 2012Cheer Up, Mr. Kim!
2012
SeriesComedyFamily
A family drama involving a 32-year-old unmarried man who is raising four children! Kim Tae Pyung is a domestic helper and a legal guardian for four children who are not related by blood. Mr. Kim and his children go through a range of difficulties on their way to becoming a family. Let’s find out how they learn to accept each other as family members and become a true family!
Shinhwa Broadcast · 2012Shinhwa Broadcast
2012
SeriesComedy
Shinhwa Broadcast was a South Korean variety television programme broadcast on jTBC. It was hosted by six-member boy band Shinhwa: Eric Mun, Lee Min-woo, Kim Dong-wan, Shin Hye-sung, Jun Jin and Andy Lee.
For Eagle Brothers · 2025For Eagle Brothers
★ 8.32025
SeriesFamilyComedy
After her husband's sudden death just ten days into their marriage, the eldest sister-in-law must step up as the head of the family, navigating the complex relationships with her five unique brothers-in-law.
A Farewell to Sorrow · 2005A Farewell to Sorrow
2005
Series
This is a story about the unconditional and all-forgiving love of four brothers who after years of fighting and hatred pull together and reconcile to revive their father's business. The four brothers, each representing different generations, symbolize ordinary people living in today's world: Han Sung-jae, the soft-hearted but incapable oldest brother in his 50s, who shoulders the heavy burden of being the head of the family; Han Sang-kyu, the accomplished but selfish second brother in his 40s, who only thinks of getting rid of his family responsibilities; Han Sung-min, the third brother in his 30s who lost his job due to corporate restructuring; and, finally, Han Jung-woo, the youngest one who has just graduated from college and is yet unemployed.
The lives of these four siblings represent the hardships of the unemployed of various generations. This series also asks the question about the genuine meaning of marriage by showing how married couples of various age groups work on their relationships to avert divorce.
거리의 만찬 · 2018거리의 만찬
2018
Series
Music Universe K-909 · 2022Music Universe K-909
2022
Series
'K-909' sets a stage where the artist's diverse world of music can be seen, such as the first released songs, special collaborations, and special arrangements as well as behind-the scenes content.
Beating Heart · 2005Beating Heart
★ 6.02005
SeriesFamilyDrama
Beating Heart is a South Korean television drama series, produced by the MBC network and broadcast in 2005. The series consists of six two-part stories, with each story having its own team of writer and director. It focuses on the lives of a typical Korean family, examining the relationships between the four main characters, their romantic interests, and other family members, while answering the question "When did you feel your heart beating the hardest?"
In 2006, the series was broadcast by the KBFD network in Hawaii as My Trembling Heart. It has also been released on DVD in South Korea and Japan.
I Hate Going to Work · 2019I Hate Going to Work
★ 5.02019
SeriesDramaComedy
A slice-of-life office drama about people who don't want to go to work that will resonate with everyday office workers.
Joseon Pan Star · 2021Joseon Pan Star
★ 1.02021
Series