South Korean actor Uhm Tae Goo has recently gained popularity for his lead role in the ongoing rom-com K-drama My Sweet Mobster. He plays the character of a former gangster turned businessman, Seo Ji Hwan. The series depicts the intriguing love story between Seo Ji Hwan and a woman named Go Eun Ha, who creates children’s content for her social media channel. Actress Han Sun Hwa plays the role of Go Eun Ha.
Uhm Tae Goo’s charismatic and adorable portrayal of Seo Ji Hwan in My Sweet Mobster has captured the hearts of many fans, who were curious to learn more about his previous works. The actor has been involved in several notable Korean movies and dramas throughout his career, including The Age of Shadows, Hometown, Night in Paradise, and more.
The Age of Shadows
It is a critically acclaimed Korean period action film that premiered in 2016. In the film, Uhm Tae Goo portrays Hashimoto as a significant supporting role figure. The film revolves around the story of a Korean policeman, Lee Jung Chool, and Korean resistance fighters who smuggle explosives to demolish Japanese-controlled facilities.
Kim Jee Woon directed The Age of Shadows. In addition to Uhm Tae Goo, the film stars renowned actors such as Gong Yoo, Song Kang Ho, Shingo Tsurumi, Han Ji Min, Shin Sung Rok, and several others. Viewers can watch the movie on Amazon Prime video.
Hometown
It is a highly arresting mystery thriller K-drama that made its debut in 2021 on tvN. Actor Uhm Tae Goo plays one of the main roles, Jo Kyung Ho, in the series. The character is a convicted terrorist who has received a lifetime prison sentence. Set in a small town in 1999, the drama chronicles the story of a bizarre and mysterious murder.
Park Hyun Seok has directed the K-drama. Besides the My Sweet Mobster actor, the cast list of Hometown includes Han Ye Ri, Yoo Jae Myung, Kim Sae Byuk, Song Young Chang, Choi Kwang Il, Tae In Ho, and Lee Re, among others. The series is available to stream on Netflix.
Night in Paradise
It is another gripping and critically acclaimed crime-thriller Korean film that debuted in theaters in 2021. Uhm Tae Goo portrays the central character Park Tae Goo in Night in Paradise. The film chronicles the story of a mobster named Park Tae Goo, who takes revenge for the murder of his sister and niece before fleeing to Jeju Island. There, he meets a woman with a dark past. He is later betrayed and meets a tragic end.
Renowned South Korean director Park Hoon Jung has directed the film. Apart from Uhm Tae Goo, Night in Paradise also stars Jeon Yeo Been, Lee Ki Young, Cha Seung Won, Park Ho San, and many more. The audience can watch the film on Netflix.
Inspiring Generation
It is a period-action romance K-drama that first aired in 2014 on KBS2. In the television series, Uhm Tae Goo plays the pivotal role of Do Goo. The drama depicts the themes of friendship, love, and violence. The storyline travels between Korea, Japan, and China in the 1930s.
Ahn Joon Yong and Kim Jung Gyu have acted as directors of the K-drama. Inspiring Generation has a long list of cast members. Other than Uhm Tae Goo, it includes Kwak Dong Yeon, Kim Hyun Joong, Im Soo Hyang, Jin Se Yeon, and more.
Some other noteworthy K-dramas and movies featuring Uhm Tae Goo include The Great Battle, Minority Opinion, The Witch: Part 2. The Other One, More Than a Maid, A Taxi Driver, Save Me 2, and many more.
