Jang Nam-yeol

Jang Nam-yeol (Hangul: 장남열) is a South Korean actor known for his extensive supporting roles across South Korean film and television productions.

Personal Life and Background

Jang Nam-yeol was born in South Korea on July 20, 1967. Over a career spanning multiple decades, he has built a robust resume portraying various supporting characters in both cinema and television dramas.

Filmography

Jang has appeared in numerous notable South Korean feature films, ranging from historical dramas to contemporary thrillers.

Uprising (2024) - fisherman's son
Cobweb (2023) - Senior Manager Park
Jesters: The Game Changers (2019) - Yang-Jung
The Long Way Home (2015) - Platoon Leader of Communist Chinese Army
The Grand Heist (2012) - minister of national defense
My Girlfriend is an Agent (2009) - Department Head Jo
Castaway on the Moon (2009) - bus driver
Tazza: The High Rollers (2006) - taxi driver 1
Marathon (2005) - pacemaker
The Foul King (2000) - construction worker

Television Series

In addition to his film work, Jang has made guest and supporting appearances in various television drama series broadcast on major South Korean networks and streaming platforms.

Can This Love Be Translated? (Netflix / 2026) - Kim Young-Hwan's friend (ep. 2)
Dear Hyeri (ENA-Genie TV / 2024) - police officer (ep. 9-10)
Love Next Door (tvN / 2024) - injured man (ep. 1)
The Good Bad Mother (JTBC / 2023) - veterinarian (ep. 7)
Dr. Romantic 3 (SBS / 2023) - bus station employee (ep. 6)
Good Casting (SBS / 2020) - Wang Kai