
Bae Soo-bin
Actor · b. 1976 · Seoul, South Korea
Bae Soo-bin (Korean: 배수빈), born Yoon Tae-wook on December 9, 1976, is a respected South Korean actor known for his compelling performances in both television dramas and films since his debut in 2002. He has built a reputation for expertly portraying a wide range of characters, from righteous historical figures to complex antagonists. Bae Soo-bin initially began his acting career in 2002 with the Chinese drama The Proof of Memories before successfully transitioning to the Korean screen. Bae Soo-bin achieved widespread recognition for his work in the late 2000s and early 2010s, solidifying his status as a key supporting and leading actor. One of his most notable roles was Park Jun-se from Brilliant Legacy (2009), the kind and devoted one-sided love interest. The success of this drama led to him winning a Top 10 Stars Award at the SBS Drama Awards. He played the lead role of Soo-young in Mai Ratima (2013), which won the Jury Prize at the Deauville Asian Film Festival. He has been recognized consistently throughout his career, including winning the Best Supporting Actor award at the 2013 KBS Drama Awards for his role in Secret Love.
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TV5.7RealityLaw of the Jungle is a hybrid reality show combining elements of drama and documentary. The show is hosted by comedian Kim Byung Man, and each episode invites various celebrities from the various field. So far, many of idol stars and famous actors have appeared on the show. The show introduces viewers to exotic locations around the world where celebrities must work together in order to complete missions and survive. The cast celebrities travel to less habituated, natural places to survive on their own and experience life with local tribes and people. In each location, the guests are tasked to hunt and prepare their meals and also create shelter for the tribe. They sometimes confronted by many difficult challenges. Where will the tribe visit? And how will they survive on their own? Stay tuned to check out!
TV7.4DramaForget the existing one-act dramas! Short but impactive! KBS Drama Special presents high quality single episode dramas. Dramas are the broadcast content with the widest public appeal. KBS Drama Special will produce short dramas of far-reaching impact involving at times a serious social message, unique emotions or perspectives. It will stay abreast of modern viewership.
TV8.6CrimeDramaBehind a beautiful face hides a cruel nature—Baek Ah-jin, who sees through and manipulates others' hearts. After stepping on the sacrifices of many to reach the top, everything begins to change the moment she arrives there. A woman wearing a mask to escape hell and climb to the highest place. And the story of the Xs being brutally crushed by her.
TV8.1DramaWhen the crown prince is killed, his twin sister assumes the throne while trying to keep her identity and affection for her first love a royal secret.
TV7.4War & PoliticsDramaJumong examines the life of Jumong Taewang, founder of the kingdom of Goguryeo. Few details have been found in the historical record about Jumong, so much of the series is fictionalized.
TV7.7DramaSet during the reign of King Sukjong in the Joseon dynasty, the story focuses on Dong Yi, a water maid who gains the trust of Queen Inhyeon and later the favour of the king when he is moved by her prayers for the health of the Queen during the court disputes caused by Jang Hee Bin. Dong Yi becomes a concubine with the rank of sook-bin and bears a son who will later become the 21st king of Joseon, Yeongjo.
TV7.6DramaMysteryAfter losing her memory in an accident, a bullied high school orphan finds herself in the place of an identical-looking girl who's gone missing.
TV7.4DramaCrimeAfter an unexpected death brings everyone's dirty secrets to the surface, the lives and marriages of a close-knit group of friends unravel out of control.
TV6.1DramaAction & AdventureEmperor of the Sea is a South Korean television drama series directed by Kang Il-soo and Kang Byung-taek and starring Choi Soo-jong, Chae Shi-ra, Song Il-gook and Soo Ae. It aired on KBS2 from November 24, 2004 to May 25, 2005 on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 21:50 for 51 episodes. The historical drama is based on Choi In-ho's novel of the same title, which depicts the life of Jang Bogo, who rises from a lowly slave to a powerful maritime figure who dominated the East Asia seas and international trade during the Unified Silla Dynasty. The drama was received extremely well, holding the number one spot in the ratings for majority of the weeks it aired. It was also exported to eight countries earning approximately US$1.8 million in profits. The filming set in Wando County, South Jeolla Province also became a tourist attraction.
TV8.0DramaA falsely accused Yoo Jung fights her innocence against her prosecutor's fiancée and an insane heir to a conglomerate.
TV7.7ComedyDramaA series of misunderstandings and unfortunate events conspire to shatter the once-promising life of girl from an affluent family.
TV4.7DramaCha Sun-Hee is a housewife and she is married to Bong Cheon-Dae. Her husband is currently unemployed. She has a twin sister, Cha Do-Hee, who works as a flight attendant. Although they are identical twins, they have completely opposite personalities. Cha Do-Hee becomes involved in a situation which leads to Cha Sun-Hee pretending to be her flight attendant sister. She then meets co-pilot Song Woo-Jin.
TV8.1DramaSci-Fi & FantasyAfter an accident shatters her storybook life, a comatose woman gets a second chance at life when a reaper from above intervenes, at a cost.
TV8.0DramaFamilySeo Ji Young is an anchorwoman and talk show host who is also fiercely devoted to her children. Meanwhile, Kim Jae Wook is the heir to a large architecture firm who is willing to lay everything on the line and stand up against his family in order to protect his children.
TV6.7DramaPainter of the Wind is a 2008 South Korean historical television series starring Moon Geun-young and Park Shin-yang. Based on the bestselling historical fiction novel by Lee Jung-myung that took artistic license with the premise that perhaps the Joseon painter Shin Yun-bok had really been a woman, it centers on Yun-bok, a talented young painter who disguises herself as a boy to search for her father's murderer. She meets Kim Hong-do, a master painter who guides her into becoming a great artist, and they develop a strong friendship of mentor and disciple. The drama has won numerous awards, including the Asian TV Series Special Award at the 2010 Shanghai Television Festival and the silver award at the 2010 Houston International Film Festival, while actress Moon Geun-young received the grand prize at the 2008 SBS Drama Awards, as well as Best TV Actress at the 2009 Baeksang Arts Awards and 2008 Grimae Awards for her role.
TV4.2DramaFamilyJinshim Original Fried Chicken restaurant is owned by Lee Jin-sam, who has three daughters Lee Soon-jin, Lee Soon-soo and Lee Soon-jung. Since their mother's death, eldest daughter Soon-jin has been running the restaurant and taking care of her father and younger sisters. She struggles to keep Jinshim afloat against its rival restaurant Woontak Chicken, which is managed by the ruthless Chun Woon-tak. Middle daughter Soon-soo is a pianist, but becomes heartbroken when her boyfriend breaks up with because of her poor background. Youngest daughter Soon-jung finds herself caught in love triangle between two men, Jang Soon-chul and Cha Do-hoon.
TV5.0DramaNa Young is a thirty-something-year-old woman who gives in to familial pressure to get married. She enters a matchmaking service in a desperate attempt to find a husband. Meanwhile, Jae Won is a man fast-approaching forty with no money to his name. He, too, submits his name to the matchmaking service and by happenstance, the unlikely couple are paired together and married.
TV7.1ComedyDrama"Secret Love" is written as an Omnibus Mini-Series consisting of 5 episodes, focusing on the ups-and-downs of love relationships such as a first love, breakups, secret crushes, etc. Each episode features a member of the girl group KARA, teamed up with a leading man. "Secret Love" will be produced in advance, then be aired in Korea, Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan and other Asian countries.
TV4.7DramaJoo Ah-Ran and Shin Hyun-Woo have an elaborate wedding at a luxurious hotel. Shin Hyun-Woo sincerely loves Joo Ah-Ran, but Joo Ah-Ran has ulterior motives for the marriage. Joo Ah-Rans family was destroyed by Shin Hyun-Woo's parents and, because of this, she is marrying Shin Hyun-Woo in a secret plan to exact revenge.Sometime after their marriage, Shin Hyun-Woo is involved in a horrible car accident, leaving him in a coma. Once Shin Hyun-Woo awakes from his coma he learns of Joo Ah-Ran's revenge plot and then sets out on his own path for revenge....
TV4.0ComedyDramaCha Ki Young was once a successful news anchor living the good life, but everything changed when she defied expectations and became a single mother. Jo Eun Cha was also once a news anchor, but left his career to campaign unsuccessfully for office. Though nothing quite pans out as expected for either Ki Young or Eun Cha, they've yet to discover what fate has in store for them. Meanwhile, four other couples grapple with whether or not they can really have it all in modern romance.
TV6.0DramaAfter the death of his mom, Ji Hoon moves into the home of Mr. Seo. Ji Hoon falls in love at first sight with Mr. Seo's daughter, In Hye. Ji Hoon also becomes good friends with Seok Hyeon. But one day, In Hye decides to leave home for Seoul to pursue her dream of becoming an accomplished cellist, without telling Ji Hoon. Seok Hyeon also decides to move to Seoul after he learns that he is the love child of President Kang, a wealthy hotel magnate. When Ji Hoon finds out that In Hye left for Seoul without even saying goodbye, he finds his way to Seoul to find her. One day, while Ji Hoon is riding the subway, Jung Woo takes a liking to him and decides to steal his wallet to get his attention. Through this incident, Ji Hoon gets to know Jung Woo and settles down in Seoul by enrolling in the same bodyguard school that Jung Woo is attending. The bodyguard training school finds a part-time job for Ji Hoon and Jung Woo, which is an assignment to guard President Kang for one day.
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Movie6.6DramaHistoryWhile in medieval Korea, a young girl sets out to revenge the betrayal and the death of her mother. But therefore she must face one of the most powerful men and warriors of the Goryeo Dynasty.
Movie5.8HorrorThrillerA teenager is abducted and forced to tell the scariest tales she knows, leading to this anthology of four stories: a brother and sister are under siege while home alone; a killer escapes police custody mid-flight; step-sisters take plastic surgery to nightmarishly macabre extremes; a paramedic and mother standoff over her infected young daughter.
Movie6.8DramaThrillerThree relatives of victims come together to get revenge on a murderer twenty-six years after the massacre. The man had killed groups of people in the 1980 Gwangju murders.
Movie6.9WarAdventureA crown prince emerges as a leader during the war between Korea and Japan in 1592.
Movie6.0DramaMysteryIn a small South Korean village, while investigating the death of two people in strange circumstances, a grumpy policeman will live an overwhelming experience beyond the reality he has known so far.
Movie4.2DramaHyuk and Kyung have their share of marital problems, one of them being a stagnating sex life. Kyung again rejects Hyuk's advances and Hyuk goes to bed feeling hurt and angry. The next morning, the couple discuss their problems and decide to take a romantic weekend trip to add fire to their marriage. But when Hyuk fails to perform, they are back to square one. The following Monday, Hyuk confesses his story to his colleague Woo. Woo suggests swapping partners by joining a secret club called Club Butterfly . Hyuk soon receives a mysterious email from an anonymous sender urging him to join this illicit club. Neither Hyuk nor Kyung knows what is in store for them.
Movie5.5HorrorThrillerSeo-hee, Nam-hee and Lan. These three girls happen to read their tarot cards. Tarot cards tell them once-in-a-life-time opportunities will be coming to each of them simply by holding tarot cards and chanting magic spells. And the magic spells are nothing but their own names! Once their names are said, very special events begin to unfold.
Movie7.4RomanceDramaActor Yoo Ji-Tae’s directorial debut feature film is one part melodrama, one part comingof-age story about Soo-young, a miserable thirtysomething man and Mai-Ratima, a 22-year-old Thai girl who accepts a mail order marriage in order to realize her Korean Dream. Into their relationship comes Young-jin, a hostess, slowly turning it into a love triangle.
Movie6.0RomanceActionSi-bum has a dream of being an actor. One day, he meets a girl Su-kyoung and falls in love with her at first sight. With Si-bum together, Su-kyoung seems to get over her pain and also the uncomfortable relationship with her father. But after a while, she has to confront her mother's death. To escape from the reality, they take a trip to the sea but then Su-kyoung gets severely injured from a car accident. Desperately struggling to save her, Si-bum steals money to pay her hospital and this leads him to work in a bar to serve rich girls. Now Si-bum uses his acting skill to relieve Su-kyoung and pretends he makes a living from acting. But when he is getting popular, he decides to follow his friend Young-ho to Seoul to make more money. One day he comes across one of his old friends and gets involved in a big fight.
Movie8.2DramaAeja, a struggling writer, nears 30 and looks for her next big break. She has always counted on her mother's tough love to straighten her out, until her mother suddenly collapses.
Movie3.5ComedyA young woman suspects her new boyfriend of infidelity and discovers that he actually has two other girlfriends. She meets the other women and the three of them become best friends.
Movie5.5DramaMysteryA group of old college friends reunite for a wedding. But after the banquet, a 15 year old girl shows up claiming that one of them is her father.
Movie10.0AnimationFantasyAfter losing her father in a car accident a year ago, 'Suha', a teenage girl, is not on good terms with her mother. Having become afraid of the dark since her father's passing, Suha resents her mother for making her spend the summer at a quiet village in Suha Valley. Suha's only source of comfort is her newfound friend, a puppy named 'Night'. With a black stone she finds one day, Suha somehow enters the Astro Garden, where the stars of the universe are taken care of at night. There, she meets Omu, the Astro Gardener. When Pluto's men attack and steal the dark, Suha loses the dark stone and Night's shadow. Omu warns that if they can't recover the stolen darkness overnight, the universe will vanish. Suha heads to Pluto's base with Omu to save Night from dying due to his missing shadow. However, encountering him on a pirate ship between two black holes, Pluto turns out to be the handsome, gentle young man of Suha's dreams!
MovieRomanceDramaYoung-hee visits a peaceful seaside village after losing husband and son meets Jun-woo who also comes to the village for 6-weeks rest after going through retirement and wife’s affair. One late night, Jun-woo who’s suffering insomnia sleep walks into sea, but Young-hee saves him. Young-hee notices Jun-woo’s broken heart and tries to help him by taking care of his summer cottage. Despite the different background, they slowly get closer and classic music becomes an instrument connecting hearts of these two lonely and hurt souls.
Movie7.0DramaThe movie is based on the true story of Takumi Asakawa - a Japanese man who entered Korea during the country's occupation by Japan. Takumi Asakawa became captivated by Korean culture and championed the value of such items as the traditional white Korean porcelain.