Jin Goo

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Characters played by Jin Goo

Seo Dae-young — Descendants of the Sun (2016)

A master sergeant whose storyline involves a forbidden romance subplot with army doctor Yoon Myung-joo.

Yong-doo — The Witch: Part 2. The Other One (2022)

Ark 4, enhanced subject, proficient with firearms and tactical operations.

Workshop CEO — Always (2011)

A business owner or manager of a workshop that the characters may visit for vocational or commercial purposes. Plays a minor institutional role.

Jin-tae — Mother (2009)

Local thug who becomes an unlikely ally to the mother in solving the murder case.

Im Jun-yeong — The Admiral: Roaring Currents (2014)

Joseon spy gathering intelligence on Japanese movements.

Jong-soo — A Dirty Carnival (2006)

Byung-doo's former right-hand man and the only accomplice identified in the killing of Prosecutor Park. He remains connected to the organization and appears to lead the betrayal that kills Byung-doo after the latter is wounded. In the final meeting, Jong-soo takes Byung-doo's former place beside President Hwang, repeating the pattern of subversion.

Jae-sik — My Lovely Angel (2021)

An irresponsible artist’s agent who initially treats Eun-hye as an unwanted burden. He gradually learns to care for her, teaches her communication through touch, and struggles to support her and his father in the countryside.

Sung-hoon — The Target (2014)

Sung-hoon is identified as Baek Yeo-hoon’s brother and is found badly injured after being used by the kidnappers. Before dying, he asks Lee Tae-joon to save Jung Hee-joo. His condition and final request help Lee and Jung Young-Joo realize that he was framed and push them to uncover who killed him and abducted her.

Gwak Jin-bae — 26 Years (2012)

A young gangster from an organized crime group whose father was killed during the Gwangju Massacre. He joins a group of five victims to plot a top-secret revenge mission aiming to assassinate the former president responsible for the tragedy.

Park Jung-nam — Epitaph (2007)

The protagonist and central figure of the narrative. As a young medical intern at Ansaeng Hospital in 1942, he experiences the traumatic end of an arranged marriage when his unseen fiancée commits suicide. Later assigned to night watch at the morgue, he develops an obsessive attachment to a corpse, which is revealed to be his deceased fiancée.

Do-yeong — The Showdown (2011)

Do-yeong is a Joseon soldier who is badly wounded while resisting Ching forces and searching for a way home. He and Heon-myeong grew up like brothers, but their bond is shattered by Heon-myeong's betrayal of Do-yeong's Father. Do-yeong was also promised to Seo-hyeon before the war.

Seong-chan — Le Grand Chef 2: Kimchi Battle (2010)

Jang-eun’s step-brother, taken in by her mother when his deaf-and-mute mother could not care for him. An advocate of tradition, he wants to preserve Chunyanggak Restaurant rather than let Jang-eun close it. He proposes that they compete in the Kimchi Contest to determine the restaurant’s future.

Career Overview

Jin Goo has 35 screen credits in a career dating back to 2000. Their work spans 7 cinematic universes — most prominently The Witch Korean Series with 1 titles. Signature works include Descendants of the Sun, The Witch: Part 2. The Other One, My Lovely Angel. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
35
Birth Date
1980-07-20
Birth Place
Seoul, South Korea

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Universe traveler — spans 7 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q625620), public domain (CC0).