Jo Jae-yun

Acting

Jo Jae-yun

Born September 15, 1974 · Cheongju, North Chungcheong, South Korea (age 51)

Jo Jae-yun (born September 15, 1974) is a South Korean actor. He made his acting debut in 2003 and has since starred as a supporting actor in numerous films and television series, including The Man from Nowhere (2010), The Chaser (2012), Gu Family Book (2013), and The Suspect (2013). Jo also appears in the variety-reality show Animals (2015).

Known For

The OutlawsThe Outlaws · 2017
The Outlaws
7.72017
MovieActionCrime
In Chinatown, law and order is turned upside down when a trio of feral Chinese gangsters arrive, start terrorizing civilians, and usurping territory. The beleaguered local gangsters team up with the police, lead by the badass loose cannon Ma Seok-do, to bring them down. Based on a true story.
The Man from NowhereThe Man from Nowhere · 2010
The Man from Nowhere
7.72010
MovieActionThriller
A reclusive pawnshop owner goes on a brutal rampage to rescue a young girl kidnapped by a criminal organization.
The Yellow SeaThe Yellow Sea · 2010
The Yellow Sea
7.32010
MovieDramaThriller
A Korean man in China takes an assassination job in South Korea to make money and find his missing wife. But when the job is botched, he is forced to go on the run from the police and the gangsters who paid him.
Hansan: Rising DragonHansan: Rising Dragon · 2022
Hansan: Rising Dragon
6.52022
MovieWarAction
In 1592, admiral Yi Sun-sin and his fleet face off against the might of the invading Japanese navy and its formidable warships. As the Korean forces fall into crisis, the admiral resorts to using his secret weapon, the dragon head ships known as geobukseon, in order to change the tide of this epic battle at sea.
Memoir of a MurdererMemoir of a Murderer · 2017
Memoir of a Murderer
7.42017
MovieCrimeMystery
A former serial killer with Alzheimer's fights to protect his daughter from her mysterious boyfriend who may be a serial killer too.
Miracle in Cell No. 7Miracle in Cell No. 7 · 2013
Miracle in Cell No. 7
7.92013
MovieDramaComedy
A story about a mentally ill man wrongfully imprisoned for murder and his relationship with his 6 year old daughter.
The PrisonThe Prison · 2017
The Prison
7.12017
MovieCrimeAction
An imprisoned ex-police inspector discovers that the entire penitentiary is controlled by an inmate running a crime syndicate and becomes part of the crime empire.
The RestlessThe Restless · 2006
The Restless
5.92006
MovieFantasyAction
After Yi-gwak, a demon hunter, loses his beloved Yon-hwa, he enters a realm that has only spirits. He meets her there, but she has no memory of him.

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Purgatory: Zone of Murderers
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Purgatory: Zone of Murderers · 2026
Purgatory: Zone of Murderers
2026
MovieActionThriller
In the near future of South Korea, where it became lawless due to an economic crisis, a new authoritarian government implements the “Permanent Exile Law” to easily control the country. According to this law, death row inmates are permanently exiled to a detention center, the Purgatory, built in abandoned nuclear power plants. With a degree of self-governance granted by the government, the Purgatory gradually reaches a point where it is beyond external control, leaving the government struggling to find a solution. Yu-seong, a police officer who became a death row inmate due to the revenge for his daughter and wife, is offered a deal by the Director of NIS. Now Yu-seong must eliminate the Purgatory Boss, the king of the center, in exchange for possible pardon.
Law of the JungleLaw of the Jungle · 2011
Law of the Jungle
5.72011
SeriesReality
Law of the Jungle is a hybrid reality show combining elements of drama and documentary. The show is hosted by comedian Kim Byung Man, and each episode invites various celebrities from the various field. So far, many of idol stars and famous actors have appeared on the show. The show introduces viewers to exotic locations around the world where celebrities must work together in order to complete missions and survive. The cast celebrities travel to less habituated, natural places to survive on their own and experience life with local tribes and people. In each location, the guests are tasked to hunt and prepare their meals and also create shelter for the tribe. They sometimes confronted by many difficult challenges. Where will the tribe visit? And how will they survive on their own? Stay tuned to check out!