Ryohei Otani
In this Japanese name, the family name is "Otani".
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![]() Ryohei Otani at the 18th PiFan opening ceremony on July 17, 2014 | |
Born |
Japan | October 1, 1980
Occupation | Actor |
Agent | Didim531 |
Korean name | |
Hangul | 오타니 료헤이 |
Ryohei Otani (大谷慶彦 Ōtani Ryōhei, born October 1, 1980) is a Japanese actor and model. He began his modeling career in Japan, then entered Korean entertainment by being featured in a commercial for Dunkin' Donuts in 2003, followed by Hyundai Motors, Olympus and SK Telecom.[1] His popularity helped him land roles on television, beginning with the 2006 sitcom Soulmate. Otani's acting career continued to be active in South Korea, starring in television dramas such as The Road Home,[2] Dear My Sister,[3] Hero, and The Chaser,[4] as well as the period blockbusters War of the Arrows and The Admiral: Roaring Currents.[5][6]
Filmography
Television series
- Soulmate (MBC, 2006)
- Tokyo, Sun Shower (SBS, 2008)
- Matchmaker's Lover (KBS2, 2008) (cameo)
- The Road Home (KBS1, 2009)
- Dear My Sister (KBS2, 2012)
- Hero (OCN, 2012)
- The Chaser (SBS, 2012)
- Gu Family Book (MBC, 2013)
- Gunman in Joseon (KBS2, 2014)
Film
- War of the Arrows (2011)
- The Admiral: Roaring Currents (2014)
- Roaring Currents: The Road of the Admiral (documentary, 2015)[7]
Variety show
- Roommate - Season 2 (SBS, 2014)
Music video
Awards
- 2014 7th Korea Drama Awards: Global Star Award (Gunman in Joseon)
References
- ↑ Sunwoo, Carla (13 December 2011). "Ryohei recontracted with Eyagi". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved 2014-05-22.
- ↑ Han, Sang-hee (20 January 2009). "New Family Dramas to Warm Up Fans". The Korea Times. Retrieved 2014-05-22.
- ↑ Sunwoo, Carla (11 January 2012). "Otani Ryohei to make an appearance on KBS 2's soap opera Boki". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved 2014-05-22.
- ↑ "Otani Ryohei to join upcoming TV series THE CHASER". 10Asia. 10 May 2012. Retrieved 2014-05-22.
- ↑ "Japanese actor Otani Ryohei renews contract with Korean agency". 10Asia. 13 December 2011. Retrieved 2014-05-22.
- ↑ Sunwoo, Carla (25 July 2014). "Roaring Currents takes epic sea battle to big screen". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved 2014-07-25.
- ↑ Baek, Byung-yeul (27 April 2015). "Director retraces pre-war Admiral Yi". The Korea Times. Retrieved 2015-04-30.
- ↑ Park, Hyun-min (13 December 2011). "Ryohei Otani from Tablo's MV Is Ready for Full-Fledged Activities in Korea". enewsWorld. Retrieved 2014-05-22.
- ↑ Hong, Grace Danbi (16 April 2014). "Ryohei Otani and Kim Min Gyo to Appear in G.Na's New MV". enewsWorld. Retrieved 2014-05-22.
- ↑ Hong, Grace Danbi (12 May 2014). "G.Na Reveals Her Secret in New MV Featuring Ryohei Otani and Kim Min Gyo". enewsWorld. Retrieved 2014-05-22.
External links
- Ryohei Otani on Facebook (Korean)
- Ryohei Otani at HanCinema
- Ryohei Otani at the Internet Movie Database