Sol Kyung-Gu (born May 1, 1968) is a prominent South Korean actor known for his versatile performances across critically acclaimed dramas, action thrillers, and historical films. Born in Seocheon County, South Chungcheong Province, South Korea, he stands 175 cm tall, has blood type O, and is married to actress Song Yoon-A.
Career and Filmography
Sol has maintained a prolific cinematic career spanning decades, collaborating with leading South Korean directors and starring in numerous box-office hits and critically praised projects.
Notable Film Roles
- Peppermint Candy (2000) - Yong-ho
- Public Enemy (2002) - Kang Cheol-jung
- Oasis (2002) - Hong Jong-du
- Silmido (2003) - Kang In-chan
- Rikidozan (2004) - Rikidozan
- Haeundae (2009) - Choi Man-sik
- Hope (2013) - Dong-hoon
- The Merciless (2017) - Han Jae-ho
- The Book of Fish (2021) - Jung Yak-jeon
- Kingmaker (2022) - Kim Woon-bum
- Kill Boksoon (2023) - Cha Min-kyu
- A Normal Family (2024) - Jae-wan
Television and Streaming Series
In addition to his extensive feature film work, Sol has expanded his performances into television and streaming series productions, including The Whirlwind (2024), Hyper Knife (2025), and Mousetrap (2026).
Selected Awards and Recognition
Sol has received numerous accolades throughout his acting career from major South Korean award ceremonies:
- Baeksang Arts Awards: Best Actor for Hope (2014) and Kingmaker (2022).
- Blue Dragon Film Awards: Best Actor for The Book of Fish (2021), alongside multiple Popularity Awards.
- Daejong Film Awards: Best Actor for The Merciless (2017).