Im Ji-kyu

Im Ji-kyu (born April 14, 1978) is a South Korean actor known for his extensive work across film, television series, and television movies. Standing 175 cm tall, he has built a diverse career featuring both supporting and cameo roles in numerous prominent South Korean media productions.

Career

Im began establishing his presence in the South Korean entertainment industry during the mid-2000s. He appeared in early independent and feature films such as Who's That Knocking at My Door? (2007), Milky Way Liberation Front (2007), and the commercial hit Scandal Makers (2008). Over subsequent decades, he transitioned into a recognizable character actor in South Korean television dramas.

His television credits span various networks and streaming platforms, including notable appearances in The Greatest Love (2011), Phantom (2012), Assembly (2015), Go Back Couple (2017), and The King of Tears, Lee Bang-Won (2021–2022), where he portrayed King Woo. He has also made frequent guest appearances and special roles in contemporary series such as Death's Game (2023–2024), The Midnight Studio (2024), and Salon de Holmes (2025).

Filmography

Selected Film Appearances

Who's That Knocking at My Door? (2007) – Min Je-Hwi
Milky Way Liberation Front (2007) – Young-Jae
Scandal Makers (2008) – Lee Sang-Yun
Magic (2010) – Myung-Jin
Helpless (2012) – Stalker
Spring, Snow (2012) – Young-Jae
A Day (2017) – Yong-Sun

Selected Television Series

The Greatest Love (MBC / 2011) – Kim Jae-Seok
Phantom (SBS / 2012) – Byun Sang-Woo
Assembly (KBS2 / 2015) – Sim Dong-Chun
Go Back Couple (KBS2 / 2017) – Park Hyun-Seok
The King of Tears, Lee Bang-Won (KBS1 / 2021–2022) – King Woo
Death's Game (TVING / 2023–2024) – Attorney Kim