Kim Ku-Taek

Kim Ku-Taek (Hangul: 김구택) is a South Korean actor born on December 22, 1970. Standing at 182 cm, he has established a prolific acting career spanning multiple decades, appearing in numerous feature films and television series.

Ku-taek Kim portrait photograph — Ku-taek Kim

Film Career

Kim has taken on diverse roles in South Korean cinema since the mid-1990s, ranging from historical epics to crime thrillers and comedies. Some of his notable film appearances include:

Hansan: Rising Dragon (2022) - Kim Wan
The Outlaws (2017) - CEO Kwak
Empire of Lust (2015) - Ha Ryoon
Roaring Currents (2014) - Bae Hong-Suk
War of the Arrows (2011) - Kang-Doo
The Coast Guard (2002) - Sergeant Jang
My Wife Is a Gangster (2001) - Eel
The Birdcage Inn (1998)
Ambiguous Man (1996)

Television Series

In addition to his film work, Kim has appeared in numerous television dramas across South Korean broadcast networks and streaming platforms, taking on supporting and guest roles in productions such as:

Low Life (Disney+, 2025) - Kim Byeong-Seok
Korea-Khitan War (KBS2, 2023-2024) - Han Ki
Big Bet (Disney+, 2022) - Professor Na
The Roots of Throne (SBS, 2015-2016) - Baek Geun-Soo
The Great Seer (SBS, 2012-2013) - Lee Ji-Ran