Kim Bo-sung

Actor

June 27, 1966 (60 years)

Gangneung, Gangwon, South Korea

Biography

Kim Bo-sung (김보성), born Heo Seok (허석), June 27, 1966, is a South Korean actor and television personality. He began as a figure in action films during the 1990s and, over time, reinvented himself as a television host and media personality thanks to his motto of "loyalty" (uirí, meaning "loyalty"). His career spans cinema, television, advertising, and social activism, making him a highly recognizable face in South Korean popular culture.

Filmography

8.2

Running Man

Self

These days, as variety shows are gradually disappearing, this is one of Korea’s representative variety shows that has been responsible for Sunday evenings for over 10 years. This program features numerous stars and members going around various places, playing games, and completing missions. In particular, among the many fun elements of variety shows, this one focuses solely on laughter. Open your eyes! Big fun is coming in! Open your mouth! Big laughter is coming in! Open your heart! Useful lessons are coming in!

7.5

Men on a Mission

Self

Male celebs play make-believe as high schoolers, welcoming star transfer students every week and engaging in battles of witty humor and slapstick.

7.7

Infinite Challenge

Self

Infinite Challenge has been reported as the first "Real-Variety" show in Korean television history. The program is largely unscripted, and follows a similar format of challenge-based Reality Television programs, familiar to the audiences in the West, but the challenges are often silly, absurd, or impossible to achieve, so the program takes on the aspect of a satirical comedy variety show, rather than a more standard reality or contest program. In order to achieve its comedic purposes its 6 hosts and staff continuously proclaim, the elements of this show are the 3-Ds, Dirty, Dangerous, and Difficult.

8.3

You Quiz on the Block

Self

Yoo Jae-suk and Jo Se-ho who enter ordinary people's everyday lives, chat with them, and give them surprise quizzes! The talk and quiz show program will spotlight these people's lives and aims to gift them a refreshing, different kind of day. Recently they're also inviting celebrities & professionals to the show.

8.2

SNL Korea

Self

Korea's version of the late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory cast members.

7.0

My Little Old Boy

How much do you know about your grown up son? In Mom’s Diary, the daily lives of the grown up celebrity sons are closely observed by their mothers. Do you know why your son drinks so much these days? How much do you know about your son’s philosophy in his life style? Heart-warming moments of observational communication between a mother and a son can be seen on Mom’s Diary.

7.0

Let's Eat Dinner Together

Self

As more and more people are getting used to eating dinner alone, Kang Ho-dong and Lee Kyung-kyu visit ordinary Korean families at dinner time and share their lives as they eat dinner together.

8.7

Chef & My Fridge

Self

The best chefs of Korea compete to create impromptu dishes that feature ingredients found inside the guest stars' personal refrigerators.

7.5

Confidence Queen

Kim Bo-sung

Three con artists with different backgrounds, team up for a daring and adventurous scheme of revenge against the villains of this era.

3.2

Clementine

Kim, a Taekwondo champion decides to give up his fighting career for good in order to take care of his daughter Sa Rang. But when an evil gambling kingpin kidnaps Sa Rang, Kim must agree to fight in a rigged boxing match in exchange for Sa Rang's freedom.

9.0

West Palace

Won Pyo

A drama based on a popular portrayal of the events during the time of Prince Gwanghae in early 17th Century Joseon. Queen Inmok is depicted as a virtuous lady who fell victim to palace politics and is subsequently banished to the West Palace. Her stepson, Prince Gwanghae, is bewitched by the scheming concubine Kim Gae Shi, and her ambitions and unsatiable thirst for power leads him to his downfall.

8.0

렛츠고 시간탐험대

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N/A

Perfect Combi

Self

A 'New-Retro' variety to enjoy various recollecting games and talk back to the childhood where I enjoyed the neighborhood with my best friend.

3.0

Guardian Angel

Soon-dong

This drama series starts from a belief that true love is the real guardian angel. There are two young people who pursue wealth and power. And then, there are other two young people, who lead a fulfilling life despite the difficult surroundings. Through the competition and star-crossed love amongst the four characters, we tell the story, in which truth and love are the real guardian angels. -- SBS

10.0

Let’s Live Kindly

Kim Bo Sung

"Let’s Live Kindly" promises to reveal what really happens to people when they commit crimes and receive punishment. The show claims that it will not portray a simple prison experience but rather will incorporate the process of being arrested, going under trial, and being imprisoned. It will be the first Korean variety show of its kind.

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여행남녀

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Brother Sister

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6.8

Two Cops

Det. Lee Hyung-koo

An easy-going corrupt detective is partnered up with a younger, more idealistic detective. The two try to influence each other to become more like themselves but must cooperate when faced with a strange case.

7.0

Mr. Zoo: The Missing VIP

Pug (voice)

A zoophobic national security agent suddenly receives the ability to talk to animals after a freak accident.

3.7

The 5th Execution

Chzhan Khen-Vu

On a remote island in Southeast Asia, a team of scientists, studying the regenerative properties of the salamander, discovers what their Bangkok headquarters refer to as "The Priceless Gift": an elixir of life. News of the discovery travels quickly, and profiteers begin to circle the island, only to find out just how dangerous a discovery it is. During the research process, they also uncovered an unstoppable disease. When the research team goes missing, it leaves behind a warning: that the disease has spread, and is threatening to go global. Special forces and mercenaries from around the world descend on the island, making apparent that there is more at stake than just profit and ambition, but the survival of humanity.