Moon Sung-keun

This is a Korean name; the family name is Moon.
Moon Sung-keun
Born May 28, 1953
Tokyo, Japan
Occupation Actor, politician
Years active 1985–present
Korean name
Hangul 문성근
Hanja
Revised Romanization Mun Seong-geun
McCune–Reischauer Mun Sŏnggŭn
Website
http://thesase.com/

Moon Sung-keun (born May 28, 1953) is a South Korean actor and politician. Moon was born in Tokyo, Japan, in 1953. His father was Rev. Moon Ik-hwan, who fought for democracy alongside Kim Dae-jung under the military regime led by Park Chung-hee in 1970s, and was a well-known pro-unification activist.[1] After graduation from Sogang University with a bachelor's degree in trading, Moon worked as a salaryman for 8 years. In 1985, he began acting in theater, and became a key figure in the beginning of the renaissance of Daehangno stage plays in the mid-1980s, playing the leading role in such mega-hits as Chilsu and Mansu and Till the End of Time.[2] Moon made his film debut in 1990 with Black Republic directed by Park Kwang-su.[3] Moon started his political activities in 2009, becoming Democratic United Party's temporary chairman in 2012.[4][5][6][7][8][9]

Filmography

Year English title Korean title Romanization Role Director
1990 Mother's Summer 어머니의 여름 Eomeoni-ui Yeoleum Gwang-su Kang Young-hun,
Bhak Byoung-gwan,
Daniel H. Byun,
E J-yong
Our Class Accepts Anyone Regardless of Grade 꼴지부터 일등까지 우리 반을 찾습니다 Kkoljjibuteo ildeungkkaji uliban-eul chat-seumnida Teacher Hwang Qu-dok
Black Republic 그들도 우리처럼 Guedeuldo ulicheoleom Kim Gi-yeong/Han Tae-hun Park Kwang-su
1991 I Want to Live Just Until 20 years old 스무살까지만 살고 싶어요 Seumusalkkajiman salgo sip-eo-yo Choi Hyeon-jun Kang Woo-suk
Berlin Report 베를린 리포트 Beleullin lipoteu Yeong-cheol Park Kwang-su
The Road to the Race Track 경마장 가는 길 Gyeongmajang ganeun gil R Jang Sun-woo
1993 No Emergency Exit 비상구가 없다 Bisangguga eobsda Dong-o Kim Young-bin
The 101st Proposition 101번째 프로포즈 Baeghan<101>beonjjae peulopojeu Yeong-seop Oh Seok-geun
To the Starry Island 그 섬에 가고싶다 Geu seom-e gago sipda Moon Deok-bae/Moon Jae-gu Park Kwang-su
1994 To You from Me 너에게 나를 보낸다 Neo-ege naleul bonaenda "I" Jang Sun-woo
Out to the World 세상 밖으로 Sesangbakk-eulo Seong-keun Yeo Kyun-dong
1995 Bitter and Sweet 남자는 괴로워 Namjaneun goelo-wo Lee Myung-se
Sunset Into the Neon Lights 네온 속으로 노을지다 Ne-onsog-eulo no-euljida Kim Gyu-hwan Lee Hyun-seung
A Single Spark 아름다운 청년 전태일 Aleumda-un cheongnyeon Jeon Taeil Kim Yeong-su Park Kwang-su
Man 맨? Maen Yeo Kyun-dong
1996 A Petal 꽃잎 Kkoch-ip Jang Jang Sun-woo
1997 Green Fish 초록물고기 Cholokmulgogi Bae Tae-gon Lee Chang-dong
1998 Film-making 죽이는 이야기 Jug-ineun i-yagi Guido Yeo Kyun-dong
Bedroom and Courtroom 생과부 위자료 청구소송 Saenggwabu wijalyo cheonggusosong Chu Hyeong-do Kang Woo-suk
2000 Virgin Stripped Bare by Her Bachelors 오! 수정 O! Sujeong Yeong-su Hong Sang-soo
2002 Jealousy Is My Middle Name 질투는 나의 힘 Jiltu-neun Na-ui Him Han Yun-sik Park Chan-ok
2005 Princess Aurora 오로라 공주 Ohrora-gongju Oh Seong-ho Bang Eun-jin
2006 Hanbando 한반도 Hanbando Gwon Yong-hwan Kang Woo-suk
Woman on the Beach 해변의 여인 Hae-byeon-ui Yeo-in Voice Hong Sang-soo
Puzzle 두뇌유희 프로젝트, 퍼즐 Dunoe-yuhui Peulojekteu, Peojeul Hwan Kim Tae-kyung
2007 Soo Su Gu Yang-won Yoichi Sai
2008 Public Enemy Returns 강철중: 공공의 적 1-1 Kangcheoljung: Gonggongui Jeok Tae-san Kang Woo-suk
2009 Missing 실종 Siljong Pan-gon Kim Sung-hong
If You Were Me 4: Relay 시선1318 Siseon 1318 Principal Lee Hyun-seung
A Brand New Life 여행자 Yeohaengja Doctor Ounie Lecomte
Visitors: Lost in the Mountains 어떤 방문: 첩첩산중 Eo-ddeon bang-mun: Cheopcheopsanjung Hong Sang-soo
2010 A Little Pond 작은 연못 Jageun Yeonmot Mr. Moon Lee Sang-woo
Oki's Movie 옥희의 영화 Ok-hi-eui Yeonghwa Professor Song Hong Sang-soo
2012 Unbowed 부러진 화살 Bureojin Hwasal Judge Shin Jae-yeol Chung Ji-young
In Another Country 다른 나라에서 Dareun Narayeseo Mun-su Hong Sang-soo
National Security 남영동1985 Namyeongdong1985 President Yoon Chung Ji-young
2013 Hwayi: A Monster Boy 화이: 괴물을 삼킨 아이 Hwayi: Gwimuleul Samkin Ayi CEO Jin Jang Joon-hwan
2014 A Girl at My Door 도희야 Dohui-ya Nam Gyeong-dae July Jung
Haemoo 해무 Haemu Wan-ho Shim Sung-bo

Television

Year English title Korean title Romanization Role
2008 The Scales of Providence 신의 저울 Sin-eui Jeo-wool Kim Hyeok-jae
2009 Ja Myung Go 자명고 Jamyeonggo King Daemusin

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominated work Result
1986 22nd Baeksang Arts Awards Best New Actor (Theater) Han's Chronicle Won
1990 1st Chunsa Film Art Awards Best New Actor Black Republic Won
11th Blue Dragon Film Awards Best Actor Nominated
1991 27th Baeksang Arts Awards Best New Actor (Film) Won
29th Grand Bell Awards Best Actor Nominated
12th Blue Dragon Film Awards Best Supporting Actor Berlin Report Nominated
1992 3rd Chunsa Film Art Awards Best Actor The Road to the Race Track Won
12th Korean Association of Film Critics Awards Best Actor Won
30th Grand Bell Awards Best Actor Nominated
13th Blue Dragon Film Awards Best Actor Won
1993 14th Blue Dragon Film Awards Best Actor The 101st Proposition Nominated
1994 32nd Grand Bell Awards Best Actor Nominated
Best Supporting Actor To the Starry Island Nominated
15th Blue Dragon Film Awards Best Actor To You from Me Won
1995 33rd Grand Bell Awards Best Actor Nominated
1996 41st Asia-Pacific Film Festival Best Actor A Petal Won
34th Grand Bell Awards Best Actor Nominated
17th Blue Dragon Film Awards Best Actor Won
1997 35th Grand Bell Awards Best Supporting Actor Green Fish Nominated
2003 2nd Korean Film Awards Best Actor Jealousy Is My Middle Name Nominated

References

  1. Kim, Tong-hyung (2 October 2007). "Son of Famed Dissident in Summit Delegation". The Korea Times. Retrieved 2014-06-23.
  2. Lee, Yong-sung (31 October 2005). "Film stars attract audience to drama". The Korea Herald. Retrieved 2014-06-23.
  3. 문성근 [Moon Sung-keun]. Korean Movie Database (in Korean). Retrieved 2010-02-11.
  4. "Uri Party Black Sheep Resign After Comments on Party Split". The Chosun Ilbo. 4 June 2004. Retrieved 2014-06-23.
  5. Ser, Myo-ja (27 December 2011). "Roh loyalists bid to cut GNP strength in Busan". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved 2014-06-23.
  6. Lee, Sun-young (16 January 2012). "Ex-actor off to strong start in politics". The Korea Herald. Retrieved 2014-06-23.
  7. Lee, Tae-hoon (16 April 2012). "Moon takes helm of opposition party". The Korea Times. Retrieved 2014-06-23.
  8. Kim, Jung-yoon (23 April 2012). "DUP leader calls for Moon's resignation". The Korea Times. Retrieved 2014-06-23.
  9. Choi, He-suk (3 May 2013). "Key pro-Roh figure quits DUP ahead of leadership election". The Korea Herald. Retrieved 2014-06-23.

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