Son Hyun-joo
Biography
Son Hyun-joo (born on June 24, 1965) is a South Korean actor. He has starred in numerous television series and films, such as First Love (1996), My Rosy Life (2005), My Too Perfect Sons (2009), Secretly, Greatly (2013), Empire of Gold (2013), The Chronicles of Evil (2015), and The Good Detective (2020–2022).
Most notable in his filmography are two low-profile projects in which he played the leading role, both of which became unexpected hits: critically acclaimed revenge drama The Chaser (2012), and mystery thriller film Hide and Seek (2013). In year 2017, Son won the Best Actor award at the 39th Moscow international film festival for his role in the movie Ordinary Person.
Filmography
Big Deal
2025
as Seok Jin-woo
Hansan: Rising Dragon
2022
as Won Gyun
The Killer
2022
as Shooting Range Owner
When Spring Comes
2022
as Ho-sung
The Golden Holiday
2020
as Director Kang
Jesters: The Game Changers
2019
as Han Myeong-hoi
Real
2017
as Patient
Ordinary Person
2017
as Kang Seong-jin
The Hunt
2016
as Detective Squad Chief Son
The Phone
2015
as Go Dong-ho
The Chronicles of Evil
2015
as Choi Chang-sik
Hide and Seek
2013
as Baek Seong-soo
Secretly, Greatly
2013
as Kim Tae-won
Men Cry
2011
as Nam Soo
Texas Hit
2010
as Jae-hoon
The Devil's Game
2008
as Min Tae-suk
Punch Lady
2007
as Su-hyeon
Now and Forever
2006
as Section head Min
Lee Dae-ro Can't Die
2005
as Detective Kang Jong-tae
Two Guys
2004
Liar
2004
as Inspector Park
Father and Son: The Story of Mencius
2004
Guns & Talks
2001
as Tak Mun-bae
The Spy
1999
as Woo-yeol's teacher