Im Ha-ryong

In this Korean name, the family name is Im.
Im Ha-ryong
Im Ha-ryong in 2019
Born
Im Han-yong

(1952-10-31) October 31, 1952 (age 72)
Danyang County, North Chungcheong Province, South Korea
EducationHanyang University - Theater and Film
Occupation(s)Actor, comedian
Years active1981–present
AgentBel Actors Entertainment
SpouseKim Jeong-gyu
FamilyIm Young-sik
Korean name
Hangul
임하룡
Hanja
Revised RomanizationIm Ha-nyong
McCune–ReischauerIm Hanyong
Birth name
Hangul
임한용
Hanja
Revised RomanizationIm Han-yong
McCune–ReischauerIm Hanyong

Im Ha-ryong (born Im Han-yong on October 31, 1952) is a South Korean actor and comedian. During the 1980s and 1990s, Im was one of Korea's foremost comedians (called "gag men") alongside Shim Hyung-rae and Kim Hyung-gon.[1] As his brand of comedy became less popular among younger viewers, Im started appearing in small supporting roles in films and television series, particularly those directed by Jang Jin. In 2005, he won Best Supporting Actor at the Blue Dragon Film Awards for his first major film role as a veteran soldier in the hit Korean War dramedy Welcome to Dongmakgol.[2][3][4][5] Other notable films include workplace/musical drama Bravo My Life (2007) and political satire Good Morning President (2009).[6][7]

  1. ^ Lee, Eun-joo (14 November 2007). "[TALK OF THE TOWN]Top TV comic takes final bow". Korea JoongAng Daily. Archived from the original on 11 March 2022. Retrieved 14 February 2015.
  2. ^ "Welcome to Dongmakgol Draws 5 Million Viewers". The Chosun Ilbo. 26 August 2005. Archived from the original on 8 March 2022. Retrieved 14 February 2015.
  3. ^ "Lady Vengeance Bags Korea's Top Movie Honors". The Chosun Ilbo. 30 November 2005. Archived from the original on 5 March 2015. Retrieved 14 February 2015.
  4. ^ "Sympathy for Lady Vengeance triumphs at Blue Dragon Awards". Korean Film Biz Zone. 14 December 2005. Archived from the original on 27 August 2020. Retrieved 14 February 2015.
  5. ^ "K-Film Reviews: 웰컴 투 동막골 (Welcome To Dongmakgol)". Twitch Film. 16 January 2006. Archived from the original on 7 December 2013. Retrieved 14 February 2015.
  6. ^ Lee, Hyo-won (22 September 2009). "Actor Jang Dong-kun Returns as President". The Korea Times. Archived from the original on 14 February 2015. Retrieved 14 February 2015.
  7. ^ "President bids greetings to movie-goers". 10Asia. 23 September 2009. Archived from the original on 17 March 2022. Retrieved 14 February 2015.