Hong Suk-Youn

Hong Suk-Youn (Korean: 홍석연; born October 16, 1961) is a prolific South Korean character actor. Known for his tall stature (178 cm) and versatile supporting performances, he has built an extensive filmography spanning decades across South Korean cinema and television series.

Acting Career

Hong began his career appearing in feature films during the 1990s, with early credits including The Road to the Racetrack (1991) and White Badge (1992). Over the next three decades, he transitioned into a reliable and recognizable character actor within the South Korean entertainment industry, frequently portraying everyday laborers, security guards, elderly citizens, and neighborhood residents in both films and television dramas.

Notable Film Appearances

His notable cinematic credits span various genres and critical successes, including:

• Friend (2001) as a guard
• Crying Fist (2005) as Mr. Hong
• Voice of a Murderer (2007) as a stamp shop owner
• The Unjust (2010) as a security guard
• Silenced (2011) as a school custodian/guard
• Ode to My Father (2014) as Deok-Soo's uncle
• The Fortress (2017) as old man 1
• Collectors (2020) as an antique shop owner's grandfather

Television Work

In addition to his film work, Hong has made numerous guest and recurring appearances in prominent television dramas. Some of his notable television roles include parts in Tree with Deep Roots (2011), Mouse (2021), Vincenzo (2021), Taxi Driver 2 (2023), and Squid Game Season 2 (2024).