Ahn Sung Ki (안성기)

Ahn Sung Ki (born January 1, 1952) is a South Korean actor. As one of the country's most respected actors, he has appeared in more than 130 films during his more than 60-year career.

Ahn Sung Ki won recognition in the 1980 film A Fine, Windy Day and was named Best New Actor at the Grand Bell Awards. This was followed by the Best Motion Picture Actor award at the 1982 Baeksang Arts Awards for his portrayal of a Buddhist monk in Im Kwon-taek's critically acclaimed Mandala, still widely regarded by critics as one of the best domestic movies of all time. Ahn notably shaved his head for this role. Over the years, he began to diversify his repertoire. Ahn Sung Ki and Park Joong-hoon starred in the 1993 best friend comedy Hai Cops and won the "Daesang" (Grand Prize) at the Baeksang Arts Awards. Their on-screen chemistry as their fellow detectives was loved by audiences and has been dubbed the original "bromance" of Korean cinema.

Ahn has surprised critics and commentators with his appearance in the low-budget biopic Unbowed since it was rejected by major distributors due to controversial content. It was released with minimal fanfare but quickly became a sleepy hit as the "David and Goliath" storyline resonated with viewers. Usually known for portraying warm or fatherly characters, he portrayed a math professor enraged at the injustice he suffered at the hands of corrupt justice officials. . The critically acclaimed film became an unexpected box office hit, taking home the Ahn Award at the Association of Korean Film Critics Awards and the Baeksang Arts Awards.

A respected figure in the film industry, Ahn is often dubbed the "national actor" by the media, although he has stated that he enjoys being known as an actor. other cinema. He has been described as an actor who "takes pride in a truly diverse and vast filmography that changes with the times." He served as Vice President and President of the Korean Film Actors Association.