Namkoong Won

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Characters played by Namkoong Won

Park — Inchon (1981)

A journalist who attends MacArthur's press conference in Tokyo alongside David Feld and Longfellow. MacArthur does not show up, so Park is part of the press group waiting for the general during the invasion crisis.

Kim Dong-sik — Insect Woman (1972)

Kim Dong-sik offers Myung-ja a place in his life and warns her that their arrangement means facing his wife and its consequences. He is caught between Myung-ja and Madam as their conflict intensifies. A doctor later tells him that, despite his vasectomy, he can still father a child, leaving Myung-ja’s hope of motherhood possible.

Dong-sik — Woman of Fire (1971)

A songwriter and Jeong-suk's husband, Dong-sik is under pressure from female suitors, including Hye-suk. While drunk, he mistakes Myeong-ja for Hye-suk and rapes her, leading to her pregnancy and the conflict that follows. Later, he goes with Myeong-ja to drink rat poison, but returns to Jeong-suk and asks her to make his death look like a stabbing.

Chi Fa — The Last Woman of Shang (1964)

The son of Viscount Chi Chang, Chi Fa meets Su Da Ji before becoming caught in the court’s intrigues. He brings treasures to Emperor Chou to secure his father’s release, then becomes the target of the king’s deadly suspicion. Su Da Ji helps him escape, and loyalist officials urge him to lead an attack on Chaoge.

Kim Cheol-su — Break Up The Chain (1971)

Kim Cheol-su is a hired killer who frees the fugitive Heo Dal-geon and proposes that they search together for the missing Buddha statue. Their partnership is uneasy, marked by bargaining and repeated tests of trust, but they eventually put aside their feud and help capture the Japanese commander.

Dr. Park — A Bloodthirsty Killer (1965)

A friend of Shi-mak, Dr. Park examines the unconscious Ae-ja and doubts that she is alive. The diary later reveals that he helped convince Shi-mak that Ae-ja was unfaithful and took part in the plot to poison her. When Ae-ja awakens, she kills him before disappearing.

Dong-su — A Sister's Garden (1959)

Dong-su is a painter whose exhibition attracts considerable attention. He grows close to Myeong-hui, who announces that they are engaged, and their relationship adds tension within the family. The existing character information also identifies him as the man named in Dr. Nam's will as Jeong-hui's intended husband, though Myeong-hui promises to marry him instead.

Career Overview

Namkoong Won has 122 screen credits in a career dating back to 1958. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently Ureme with 1 titles. Signature works include Lost Youth, Bet, Regardless Of Losing, Karma. 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
122
Birth Date
1934-08-01
Birth Place
Yangpyeong, Gyeonggi, South Korea

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Universe traveler — spans 4 universes

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