O Yeong-su Biography
O Yeong-su (real name – O Se-Kang) is a South Korean Actor well-known for appearing in many shows and films such as “Squid Game”, “Squid Game: The Challenge”, and “Chocolate”. Some of the other shows he has appeared in are “God of War”, “Queen Seondeok”, “1st Republic”, “The Return of Iljimae”, “The Fairy Of Shampoo”, and “A Little Monk”.
O Yeong-su Age
Yeong-su was born on October 19, 1944, in Kaepung County, Gyeonggi, North Korea. He is therefore 79 years old as of 2023 and celebrates his birthday on the 19th of October every year.
O Yeong-su Height
Yeong-su stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 9 inches.
O Yeong-su Family
Yeong-su has managed to keep his parents’ names away from the limelight. However, it is known that his father died (he was killed!) in the historical Korean War. It is also known that Yeong-su’s uncle (the brother of his dad), was kidnapped by North Korean forces during the Korean War. Yeong-su had 3 siblings: 1 sister and 3 brothers, who are currently dead. Yeong-su and his family used to live in Paju, which was then controlled by the American army.
O Yeong-su Wife / Children
Yeong-su is a married man and his spouse is Mo Kang, a banker. He really keeps his marriage life away from the public eye. However, it is known that Yeong-su and Mo have kids, but it is not known how many they are in number. Some of the information sources say that they have 2 sons, although not knowing their names.
O Yeong-su Net Worth
Yeong-suhas an estimated net worth of between $1 Million-$5 Million which he has earned through his successful career as an Actor.
O Yeong-su Career
Theatre Appearance
Yeong-su started acting in theater, in the year 1963 with a group called “The Square.” For 23 years (1987 – 2010), he was part of the National Theater Company of Korea, working alongside famous actors like Jang Min-ho, whom he sees as his mentor. During his career, he took part in various productions, including The Merchant of Venice, A Streetcar Named Desire, and A Confession for a Black Prostitute, among others. As of the year 2013, Yeong-su had been in more than 200 productions.
When Yeong-su was in his 30s, he acted as Faust in “Goethe’s Faust”. Looking back, he thought he might have been too young for the role. In his 50s, he played the main character, Richard III. In the year 2014, Yeong-su played Prospero in a National Theater of Korea show of William Shakespeare’s “The Tempest”, marking the 450th anniversary of William’s birth.
Yeong-su took on the role of Yeonguijeong in the play Prince Yeonsangun and appeared in The Problematic Figure in July 2015. He also played Vasíly in the play Fathers and Sons, based on the novel of the same name, in August 2015. In the year 2017, Yeong-su starred as the main character, King Lear, in a production with the Daegu Metropolitan Theater Company. He had previously performed King Lear at the Daejeon Museum of Art in the year 2010. In the following year, it was announced that he would portray Sigmund Freud in the play “Freud’s Last Session”, set to debut in Daehangno on January 7, 2022.
Film/Movies Appearance
In addition to his work in the theater, Yeong-su frequently acts as a monk in movies and TV shows. He attributes his background in Buddhist plays to landing similar roles in TV and film. In the year 2021, he took on the role of Oh Il-nam in the popular Netflix series Squid Game, which quickly became the most-watched show on Netflix globally in its first month. This brought renewed attention to Yeong-su. In November 2021, he provided narration for an episode of the documentary program “Documentary Three Days.”
In the year 2022, Yeong-su became the ambassador for Korean performance tourism, appointed by Park Bo-gyoon, the Minister of Culture, Sports, and Tourism. During the first day of the Korean Series (2021), Yeong-su threw the first pitch.
O Yeong-su Squid Game
Yeong-su is highly recognized by people for being among the main cast in Season 1 of the film “Squid Game”, which premiered on September 17, 2021, on Netflix. He portrays the role of “Oh Il-nam”, an old man with a brain tumor. In the film, Oh Il-nam chooses to play the game instead of waiting to die outside, and he’s the main bad guy (antagonist) in the film. Season 2 of “Squid Game” premiered on November 22, 2023, on Netflix, and Yeong-su is not returning.
The film is about a hidden competition where 456 players, all facing serious money problems, take dangerous risks to play deadly children’s games (season 1 games – the eponymous Squid game, “Marbles”, “Red Light, Green Light”, and “Tug of War”). They do this for the opportunity to win a ₩45.6 billion prize.
Before “Squid Game”, Yeong-su had a simple career in Korean film and theater. However, the show brought him unexpected fame, making him feel like he was “floating on air.” This newfound popularity led to him winning a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Miniseries, Series, or TV Film. Yeong-su became the 1st actor in Korea to win a Golden Globe. He also got nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series.
O Yeong-su Squid Game: The Challenge
Yeong-su is among the contestants who hope to take home a $4.56 million prize fund, in the reality TV game show “Squid Game: The Challenge”, which premiered on November 22, 2023, on Netflix. He and his competitors use their strategies, and as the games go on, some players get eliminated. The total number of the contestants is 456.
Below is a list of some of the other cast members of “Squid Game: The Challenge”:
- Michael Van Wijk
- Lee Jung-jae
- Im Si-wan
- Kang Ha-neul
O Yeong-su Arrest
On November 25, 2022, announcements were made by prosecutors in Suwon, stating that Yeong-su was charged with sexual misconduct for something that happened in the year 2017. He faced trial, and the prosecution accused him of indecent assault for allegedly making inappropriate physical contact with a woman. The woman who said she was harmed first told the police about it in the year 2021. There isn’t much information about what exactly happened, but the person claims there was unwanted touching when she met Yeong-su. The police received the report and looked into it but decided not to transfer the case.
However, prosecutors in Suwon started investigating again in the year 2022 after the person formally objected. Yeong-su said he didn’t do anything wrong and called the person’s claim “one-sided.” He told the local broadcaster JTBC that he “held her hand to give directions around the lake” but denied the allegations of sexual misconduct.
O Yeong-su Social Media Platforms
He is active on his social media accounts and often posts on his Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. He has over 83K followers on Instagram.
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