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Kwon Bum-Taek: South Korean Actor Profile and Career

Kwon Bum-Taek (born September 13, 1958) is a South Korean actor known for his extensive supporting roles across South Korean film and television.

Kwon Bum-Taek portrait photograph from 1958 profile
Kwon Bum-Taek in 1958

Personal Details

  • Name: Kwon Bum-Taek
  • Hangul: 권범택
  • Born: September 13, 1958
  • Birthplace: South Korea

Selected Filmography

Kwon has appeared in numerous feature films spanning various genres, often portraying authority figures, professionals, or distinct older characters.

  • Secret Zoo (2020) – grandfather audience 1
  • The Spy Gone North (2018) – antique dealer
  • Steel Rain (2017) – NSC Department Head
  • A Special Lady (2017) – husband
  • Oh! My God: Returns (2017) – CEO Jang
  • One-Line (2017) – Vice-President Kwon of Dong-A Bank
  • Missing (2016) – Judge 1
  • The Throne (2015) – Old First Lord
  • The Advocate: A Missing Body (2015) – Forensic Doctor
  • The Whistleblower (2014) – judge
  • Han Gong-Ju (2014) – chief of police substation
  • The Secret Reunion (2010) – Ji Myung-Hoon
  • Arahan (2004) – family doctor
  • Who Drives Me Mad? (1995) – military reservist

Television Series

In addition to his film work, Kwon has built a notable presence in television dramas and streaming series.

  • Filing for Love (tvN, 2026) – Director Woo (ep. 11-12)
  • Nine Puzzles (Disney+, 2025) – Dream Land employee (ep. 6)
  • Hyper Knife (Disney+, 2025) – Busan mayor (ep. 3)
  • The Good Bad Mother (JTBC, 2023) – doctor (ep. 3)
  • The Glory (Netflix, 2022-2023) – Attorney Choi Won-Seok
  • Reborn Rich (JTBC, 2022) – Kim Seong-Hwan (ep. 6)
  • Extraordinary Attorney Woo (Netflix-ENA, 2022) – judge (ep. 10)
  • Kingdom (Netflix, 2019) and Kingdom: Ashin of the North (2021) – Physician Lee Seung-Hui
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