# Nam Myeong-ryeol

Nam Myeong-ryeol (Korean: 남명렬, born May 14, 1959) is a highly regarded South Korean actor in the fields of film, theater, and television. He embarked on his stage career in 1978 and has since made notable appearances in various Korean theatrical productions, films, and TV shows.
Nam has established himself as a prominent figure in the South Korean theater industry and has received numerous prestigious awards throughout his career. In 2014, he was honored with the acting award at the 50th Dong-A Theater Awards for his outstanding performance in the play "Alibi Chronicles." Additionally, in the 2020 South Korean Culture Day, Nam was granted a presidential commendation in the Korean Culture and Arts Award by Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
In 2022, Nam Myung-ryeol, renowned for his involvement in over 140 plays spanning over 30 years, was selected as the recipient of the 32nd Lee Hae-rang Theater Award, a significant recognition in the Korean theater landscape. Among his most memorable works in his acting career are "Mask of Fire - Form of Power," "Birds Calling My Name," "Journey with Edipus," and "Alibi Chronicles." He is widely regarded as strong pillar that firmly protects the theater world.

## Early years and education

Nam Myeong-ryeol was born on May 14, 1959, in Daejeon as the second child among four siblings. He has an older sister, as well as a younger brother and sister. He grew up in Daejeon and graduated from Daejeon Elementary School, Dongmyeong Middle School, and Bomun High School. His acceptance into the Agricultural Department at Chungnam National University was solely determined by his academic performance. During his freshman year at university in 1978, Nam had his first experience of watching a play. It was a theater class performance called 'Hwando and Reese' at his university. Intrigued by the production, he joined the theater team shortly thereafter, driven by a simple curiosity and the belief that it would be an enjoyable endeavor.
He perform in February of the following year. It was a 4th grade graduation performance. During his fourth year of university, Nam adapted Lee Mun-yeol's 'Son of a Man' and submitted it to the National University Theater Festival. He portrayed the main character, Min Yo-seop, and the play achieved a notable level of quality for a Korean production. Renowned judges, such as Yoo Min-young and the late Cha Beom-seok, attended the regional screening of the College Theater Festival. The performance gained attention and was even broadcast on MBC in Daejeon. A local theater company filmed and edited the graduation performance to create a special program for broadcast.

## Career
### Debut works

Right after graduating from college in 1985, Nam appeared in playwright Jeong Ha-yeon's play Water Bird, Water Bird at Dongin Theater in Daejeon. In the same year in spring, he applied to Ildong Pharmaceutical and was hired in the sales department. He spent five years working in Daejeon and his final year was in Seoul. During his time in Daejeon, he also worked in a theater company two years after become sales. He even created an 'actor study group' with his friends and later founded his own theater company called 'Geumgang', where he served as its representative for two years.
In 1991, Nam quit his job as a salesperson at a pharmaceutical company after working for six years. Nam admitted that his decision was quite reckless because he was married with two kids. He didn't quit his sales job to do theater, but he searched for something fun, and the conclusion he arrived at was theater.
His first play as a full-time actor was a reprisal of his role in 'Son of Man' in 1991. In 1992, he was cast as a guest performer in a theater company other than his own, in an experimental play called 'Mask of Fire' that portrayed the immorality and futility of power. At the time, the head of the theater company and director, Chae Yoon-il, knew each other well and asked Nam if he would be interested in performing the play in Seoul. Despite not being able to offer any guarantees or cover lodging costs, Chae Yoon-il liked Nam's work and hoped to work with him in Seoul. Nam saw this as an opportunity to advance his career and eagerly accepted. He moved permanently to Seoul when he turned 35 in Korean age, and his debut in Seoul with 'Mask of Fire' was a turning point for him.
Encountering the next work 'Birds Cry Calling My Name' marked a pivotal moment for Nam to pursue his artistic career in Seoul.
In 1995 Nam did Kim A-ra's play Journey with Oedipus. Nam portrayed the character Jocasta, who was the mother of Oedipus and later became his wife. This role helped him establish himself as a theater actor in Daehangno and brought him fame. It was the first play for which he received a fan letter, which he fondly remembers with a smile. Nam mentioned that this work made him aware of the infinite possibilities of theater.
In 1996, Nam performed with Park Ji-il in play Sad Song of Sorrow. This work dramatised Jeong Chan's Dongin Literary Award-winning novel.
Park Ji-il is a young man from the airborne unit who works as a theatre actor in Poland, 'Park Un-hyung', and Nam Myung-ryeol appears as a reporter and novelist 'Yoo Sung-gyun' who arrived in Poland to interview musician Henrik Kuretsky.

### Big screen debut

In 1997, Nam made his debut in Chungmuro with minor roles in 'Ji Sang Manga' and 'One Eight Eight Arms'. The following year, he had a small role in director Im Sang-soo's debut film 'Girls' Dinner', and also his first supporting role in director Kang Je-gyu's 'Shiri' (1998). In recent years, he has been more prominent in the film industry. He played a supporting role in 'The Whistleblower' (2014), and in 2016, he took on his first lead role in the low-budget independent film 'My House', which was invited to the 17th Jeonju International Film Festival's Cinemascape Division. Over the past year, he has appeared in significant supporting roles in 'The King', 'Silence', 'Memorial Night', and this year's 'The Detective: Returns'. He has also been more active in dramas lately. Despite being a well-known actor in the theater world, he seems to be focusing on supporting roles in movies without any sense of despair. Based on his recent performances, it appears that he is content with his current trajectory.
It took several years for him to gain recognition as an actor. The early 2000s were a particularly unstable time for him. Financial difficulties and the mental stress of wondering whether he would be able to perform on stage added to his anxiety. Despite the challenges, he persevered and continued to make choices as an actor, knowing that there was always the possibility of losing his relevance in the industry.
In 2012, he played the role of Thomas Stockman, a doctor who fights against collective egoism in Daejeon Arts Center's play Enemy of the People.
In 2013, he won the acting award at the 50th Dong-A Theater Awards for his play 'Alibi Chronicles'.
He is participating as a writer for 'Flower Shop', a newsletter published by the Seoul Foundation for Arts and Culture's Seoul Theater Center, where theater performers leave short reviews on plays. Since 2017, he has also been a member of the jury for the theater section of the 'Edaily Culture Awards'.

## Filmographies
### Film

| Year | Title | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
| Year | English | Korean | Role | Notes | Ref. |
| 1997 | Jisang Manga | 지상만가 | Superintendence | | |
| 1997 | Eighteen eighteen | 일팔일팔 | 말 | | |
| 1998 | Dinner of virgins | 처녀들의 저녁식사 | Chang Yoon | | |
| 1999 | Shiri | 쉬리 | Guanho | | |
| 2004 | Doll Master | 인형사 | middle-aged man role | | |
| 2005 | My Right to Ravage Myself | 나는 나를 파괴할 권리가 있다 | | | |
| 2006 | Monopoli | 모노폴리 | Chairman Kim | | |
| 2006 | Antique | 서양 골동 양과자점 앤티크 | President Cheon | | |
| 2010 | Sex bolantier | 섹스 볼란티어 | | | |
| 2011 | Silenced | 도가니 | Professor Kim Jung-woo | | |
| 2012 | All About My Wife | 내 아내의 모든 것 | Divorce court judge | | |
| 2013 | Never Die Butterfly | 네버다이 버터플라이 | Myungho father | | |
| 2014 | Whistle Blower | 제보자 | Professor Yoo Jong-jin | | |
| 2014 | Quo Vadis | 쿼바디스 | Pastor Noh / Jesus | | |
| 2015 | Yongsan Night | 용산나이트 | | | |
| 2015 | Salut d'Amour | 장수상회 | Old man | | |
| 2015 | Love And... | 필름시대사랑 | An old person | | |
| 2017 | The King | 더 킹 | Kim Min-jae | | |
| 2017 | Heart Blackened | 침묵 | Kim Hyung-mo | | |
| 2017 | Forgotten | 기억의 밤 | Professor Choi | | |
| 2018 | The Accidental Detective 2: In Action | 탐정: 리턴즈 | Woo Won-il (A ledger) | | |
| 2019 | Black Money | 블랙머니 | Na Ri-boo | | |
| 2021 | Hard Hit | 발신제한 | President of Jang Ho Textile | | |
| 2022 | Air Murder | 공기살인 | Professor Oh | | |
| 2022 | Emergency Declaration | 비상선언 | NSC Chairman | | |
| 2023 | The Point Men | 교섭 | President | | |
| 2023 | Two percent | 2퍼센트 | | | |

### Television drama

| Year | Title | Title | Role | Ref. |
| Year | English | Korean | Role | Ref. |
| 2007 | Coffee Prince | 커피프린스 1호점 | Lee Myung-jae | |
| 2007 | Drama City: Double-book Murder Case | 드라마시티 - 이중장부 살인사건 | Sung Joon-ho | |
| 2008 | Strongest Chil Woo | 최강칠우 | Jinmuyang | |
| 2009 | Tamra, the Island | 탐나는도다 | Kawamura Keisuke | |
| 2009 | Sister's Menopause | 언니의 폐경 | Soon-gil | |
| 2009 | Sungkyunkwan Scandal | 성균관 스캔들 | Kim Seung-heon | |
| 2011 | Detectives in Trouble | 강력반 | Kang Man-soo | |
| 2012 | KBS Drama Special | Professor Choi | KBS2 | |
| 2013 | A Hundred Year Legacy | 백년의 유산 | Lee Dong-gyu | |
| 2013 | The Queen's Classroom | 여왕의 교실 | Mrs. Oh / Omanse | |
| 2013 | Master's Sun | 주군의 태양 | a man who won't sell a house | |
| 2013 | Marry Him If You Dare | 미래의 선택 | Kim Shin in the future | |
| 2014 | Doctor Stranger | 닥터 이방인 | Choi Byung-chul | |
| 2014 | My Dear Cat | 고양이는 있다 | | |
| 2014 | Mother's Garden | 엄마의 정원 | Dr. No | |
| 2014 | Gunman in Joseon | 조선 총잡이 | Hyunam | |
| 2014 | Three Days | 쓰리 데이즈 | Min Hyun-ki | |
| 2014 | Modern Farmer | 모던파머 | Director Kang | |
| 2014 | Misaeng: Incomplete Life | 미생 | Jang-rae's Go master | |
| 2014 | Liar Game | 라이어 게임 | | |
| 2015 | Blood | 블러드 | Jeong Han-soo | |
| 2015 | Beating Again | 순정에 반하다 | Lee Jung-goo | |
| 2015 | High Society | 상류사회 | Choi Young-ho | |
| 2015 | Yong-pal | 용팔이 | Chae-young's father | |
| 2015 | The Return of Hwang Geum-bok | 돌아온 황금복 | Hwang Man-cheol | |
| 2015 | Remember | 리멤버: 아들의 전쟁 | Kang Man-soo | |
| 2016 | Windstorm Planning | 질풍기획 | President of Jil-pong-tae | |
| 2016 | Happy Home | 가화만사성 | Seo Do-hyung | |
| 2016 | Local Hero | 동네의 영웅 | Jang Myung-jun | |
| 2016 | Monster | 몬스터 | Lee Jun-sik | |
| 2016 | My Lawyer, Mr. Jo | 동네변호사 조들호 | Choi Dong-wook | |
| 2016 | Shopping King Louie | 쇼핑왕 루이 | Cha Soo-il, Joong-won's father | |
| 2016 | KBS Drama Special | KBS 드라마 스페셜]] 아득히 먼 춤 | collectible android | |
| 2017 | Circle | 써클: 이어진 두 세계 | Yoon Hak-ju | |
| 2017 | Sisters-in-Law | 별별 며느리 | Hwang Ho-sik | |
| 2017 | Criminal Minds | 크리미널 마인드 | Yoon Hee-chul | |
| 2017 | Reverse | 역류 | Kim Sang-jae | |
| 2019 | The Banker | 더 뱅커 | Professor Park Jin-ho | |
| 2019 | When the Devil Calls Your Name | 악마가 너의 이름을 부를 때 | Chairman Song Yeon-mo (Special appearance) | |
| 2020 | My Holo Love | 나 홀로 그대 | Chairman Baek | |
| 2020 | Hospital Playlist | 슬기로운 의사생활 | Yang Taeyang | |
| 2020 | When My Love Blooms | 화양연화 | Han In-ho | |
| 2020 | SF8 | 시네마틱드라마 SF8]] - 만신 | Lee Ji-ham | |
| 2020 | Lie After Lie | 거짓말의 거짓말 | Ji Dong-ri | |
| 2021 | Hospital Playlist | 슬기로운 의사생활 2 | Yang Taeyang | |
| 2021 | The King of Tears, Lee Bang-won | 태종 이방원 | Yi Saek | |
| 2021 | Artificial City | 공작도시 | Yoon Jong-pil | |
| 2022 | Doctor Lawyer | 닥터 로이어 | Lim Tae-moon | |
| 2022 | Remarriage & Desires | 블랙의 신부 | Son Pil-young | |
| 2022 | The Empire | 디 엠파이어: 법의 제국 | Yoo Ye-hoo (Special appearance) | |
| 2022 | One Dollar Lawyer | 천원짜리 변호사 | Kim Yoon-seop | |
| 2023 | Doctor Cha | 닥터 차정숙 | Park Ho-won | |
| 2023 | Battle for Happiness | 행복배틀 | Kang Bong-seok | |
| 2023 | Numbers | 넘버스: 빌딩숲의 감시자들 | Jang In-ho | |
| 2024 | Begins ≠ Youth | 비긴즈유스 | Koo Hyun-bok | |

### Music video

| Year | Song Title | Artist | Ref. |
| 2021 | "ONLY" | LeeHi | |

## Discography
### Radio program

* Classic Reading & Radio Biography (EBS Radio)
* 2014|2014 EBS Reading radio reading series (EBS FM)

### Audio Book

* Amryu of Choi In-joon read by Nam Myeong-ryeol
* Life coordinates
* The Sand Man by Ernst Hoffmann, read by Nam Myeong-ryeol

## Stage
### Musical concert

| Year | Title | Title | Role | Note | Ref. |
| Year | English | Korean | Role | Note | Ref. |
| 2002 | Party for Boris | 보리스를 위한 파티 | Himself | | |
| 2008 | Orpheus in Music | 오르페오 인 뮤직 | Orpheus | | |
| 2008 | Daegwallyeong International Music Festival-Eh, Joe | 대관령 국제음악제-Eh, Joe | | | |
| 2008–2011 | Hana Yeouido Classic | 하나 여의도 클래식 | | | |
| 2013 | Meet the genius pianist Chopin | 천재 피아니스트 쇼팽을 만나다 | | | |
| 2013 | Persian prince who came to Silla | 신라에 온 페르시아 왕자 | | | |
| 2014 | A museum with music | 음악이 흐르는 박물관 | | | |
| 2014 | Psychological report on Bethoven | 베토벤에 대한 심리보고서 | Bethoven | Seodaemun Cultural Center Small Theater | |
| 2014 | In search of the lost Arirang | 잃어버린 아리랑을 찾아서 | | | |
| 2015 | Chamber music series with Son Jun-ho | 손준호와 함께하는 실내악 시리즈 | | | |
| 2015 | Pansori Shakespeare- Chunhyang and Juliet | 판소리 셰익스피어- 춘향과 줄리엣 | Romeo | the lawn of the National Assembly | |
| 2015 | Lover on the island of Mallorca | 마요르카 섬의 연인 | Frederic Chopin | | |
| 2015 | Freud meets them in pansori | 프로이드가 만나 판소리 속 그들 | | | |
| 2016 | Bucheon Phil's Eve Concert - Bat | 부천 필 제야음악회-박쥐 | | | |
| 2017 | Art gallery concert | 미술관 음악회 | | | |
| 2022 | The dream of the opera music theatre Dumopo | 오페라음악극 두모포의 꿈 | Tae-jong | | |
| 2023 | Every day, the 20th anniversary of classical performance, music theatre, looking for me | 매일클래식 20주년 공연 음악극 나를 찾아서 | Jay | Lotte Concert Hall | |

### Theater

Theater performance from 1970s to 1990s :
| Year | Title | Title | Role | Theater | Date | Ref. |
| Year | English | Korean | Role | Theater | Date | Ref. |
| 1978 | Do you think I'm going to change depending on the weather? | 내가 날씨에 따라 변할 사람 같소? | 1st university performance | 1st university performance | 1st university performance | |
| 1980 | Race with a Lion | 사자와의 경주 | University performance | University performance | University performance | |
| 1984 | Chicken of Judas | 유다의 닭 | University performance | University performance | University performance | |
| 1985 | Water Bird, Water Bird | 물새야, 물새야 | University performance | University performance | University performance | |
| 1986 | Son of Man | 사람의 아들 | Min Yo-seop | Entry of the National University Theater Festival | Entry of the National University Theater Festival | |
| 1987 | 5th Chungcheongnam-do Theater Festival: Jyeopsa Temple | (제5회) 충청남도 연극제 : 접읍사 | Make-up artist | Daejeon Citizens' Center Auditorium | April 1, 1987 | |
| 1990 | Oriental People | 한방 사람들 | Promotion | Daejeon Citizens' Center Chuncheon City Cultural Center | May 14 to 26 | |
| 1991 | Citizen K | 시민K | | Daejeon Citizens' Center | | |
| 1992 | The Accidental Death of an Anarchist | 어느 무정부주의자의 사고사 | | Daejeon Citizens' Center | | |
| 1992 | The Mask of Fire | 불의 신화 | Cheo-yong | Daejeon Citizens' Center | | |
| 1993 | Citizen Cho Gap-chul | 시민 조갑출 | Cho Gap-chul | Catholic Cultural Center | April 4 to 5 | |
| 1993 | The Mask of Fire - The Form of Power | 불의 가면-권력의 형식 | Cheo-yong | Sanwoollim Small Theater in Mapo-gu | | |
| 1994 | The Mask of Fire | 불의 신화 | Cheo-yong | Apgujeong-dong, Gangnam | February 1–28 | |
| 1994 | Birds Calling My Name and Cry | 새들은 제 이름을 부르며 운다 | | Daehakro Ganggangsullae Theater | August 9 to 29 | |
| 1994 | Kiss of the Spider Woman | 거미여인의 키스 | Valentin | Sanwoollim Small Theater | January 24 to February 26 | |
| 1995 | Trip to Oedipus | 이디푸스와의 여행 | Jocasta | Cultural Arts Center Grand Theater | September 29 to October 5 | |
| 1995 | The Mask of Fire | 불의 신화 | Cheo-yong | Arts Center's Grand Theater | June 22 to 29 | |
| 1995 | The Water Station | 물의 정거장 | | Sogetsu Hall in Tokyo | November 17 to 21 | |
| 1996 | Poet and Model | 시인과 모델 | Poet | | | |
| 1996 | Song of Sorrow | 슬픔의 노래 | Yoo Sun-kyun | Cultural Center Small Theater | September 18 to 30 | |
| 1996–1997 | The Brothers Karamazov | 까라마조프가의 형제들 | Iplitte | Dongsung Art Center Dongsung Hall | December 14 to February 2 | |
| 1996–1997 | The Brothers Karamazov | 까라마조프가의 형제들 | Iplitte | Gyeonggi-do Culture and Arts Center Grand Theater Incheon Culture and Arts Center | December 14, 1996 to March 8, 1997 | |
| 1997 | Long Day's Journey into Night | 밤으로의 긴 여로 | James Tyrone (Jamie) | Sanullim Theater in Sinchon, Seoul | May 20 to June 22 | |
| 1997 | Oedipus 1 | 오이디푸스1 | | | | |
| 1997 | Oedipus 2 | 오이디푸스2 | | | | |
| 1998 | Moon Sung-geun, Come Out | 문성근 나와라 | | Ginkgo Tree Theater | January 15 to April 19 | |
| 1998 | Human, Lear | 인간, 리어 | | Mucheon Camp in Juksan, Gyeonggi-do | October 16 to 25 | |
| 1998–1999 | Party | 파티 | Kim Ga-hyung | Seoul Arts Center Jayu Theater | December 31, 1999 January 17, 2000 | |
| 1999 | Hamlet Project | 햄릿 프로젝트 | Hamlet | Festival Theater Mucheon Outdoor Theater | August 6 to 29 | |
| 1999 | 23rd Seoul Theatre Festival: Hamlet Project | (제23회) 서울연극제 : 햄릿 프로젝트 | Hamlet | Cultural Center Grand Theater | September 22 to 28 | |
| 1999 | Room No. 6 | 제 6호실 | | Jeongdong Theater in Seoul, (Russian Theater Week) | October 6–25 | |
| 1999–2000 | Forgiveness | 용서 | Male | Ginkgo Tree Theater | November 13 to January 9 | |

### Theater 2000–2010

Theater play performances :
| Year | Title | Title | Role | Theater | Date | Ref. |
| Year | English | Korean | Role | Theater | Date | Ref. |
| 2000 | Please Turn-off the Light | 불 좀 꺼 주세요 | — | Seoul Arts Center Towol Theater | — | |
| 2000 | Sarachi | 사라치 | Husband | Daehakro Arts Center Grand Theater | August 27 to October 15 | |
| 2000 | Sarachi | 사라치 (更地) | Husband | LABO CJK, Theater Company Open Stage Cultural Center Small Theater | September 20 to 27 | |
| 2000–2001 | Without Love, There is no Woman | 사랑이 없으면 여자도 없다 | Man | Human Theater Small Theater | December 15 to January 28 | |
| 2001 | Who's Who | 누가 누구? | Man | Daehakro Theater in Seoul | February 15 to March 20 | |
| 2001 | Song of Sorrow | 슬픔의 노래 | Yoo Sun-kyun | Kim Dong-soo Play House in Dongsung-dong | June 4 to 24 | |
| 2001 | Cello and ketchup | 첼로와 케찹 | Cellist (man) | Dongsung Art Center Dongsung Hall | August 27 to September 13 | |
| 2001 | Requiem | 레퀴엠 | critic | Daehakro Arts Center Grand Theater | December 15 | |
| 2002 | Persona | 페르소나 | Director | Culture and Arts Center Small Theater | March 12 to 18 | |
| 2002 | Kingdom of Things | 사물의 왕국 | Ma Bak-soo | National Theater's Daoreum Theater | June 6 to 9 | |
| 2002 | Lady in Room 405 is so nice | 405호 아줌마는 참 착하시다 | Yoo Ji-ho | Dongsoong Arts Center | September 13 to 29 | |
| 2002 | Hamlet Project | 햄릿 프로젝트 | Hamlet | Jeongdong Theater | October 10 to 30 | |
| 2003 | Woyzeck | 보이체크 | Doctor | Seoul Arts Center Towol Theater | January 14 to February 2 | |
| 2003 | Emile - The Sound of a Thousand Years | 에밀레-천년의 소리 | | Baekgyeol Performance Hall (2003 Gyeongju World Culture Expo) | August 13-October 23 | |
| 2003 | Sunset Boulevard | 선셋대로 | | Seolchi Theater Jeongmiso | December 3 to 21 | |
| 2004 | Zichatkobsky's The Seagull | 지차트콥스키의 갈매기 | Trigorin | Seoul Arts Center Towol Theater | April 14 to May 2 | |
| 2004 | Sea and Parasol | 바다와 양산 | Husband | Hakjŏn Blue Small Theater | September 9, 2004 – September 26, 2004 | |
| 2005 | Agamemnon | 아가멤논 | Chorus | Seoul Arts Center Towol Theater | April 23 to May 11 | |
| 2005 | Equus | 에쿠우스 | Martin Dysart | Hakjŏn Blue Small Theater | September 9, 2005 – October 30, 2005 | |
| 2005 | Jeon Hoon's The Seagull | 갈매기 | Theater Actor | National Jeongdong Theater | November 5, 2005 – November 30, 2005 | |
| 2006 | Love Flows | 사랑은 흘러 간다 | Peter | Sanullim Small Theater | March 7 to April 30 | |
| 2006 | To the River | 2006 한강 문학나눔 큰잔치: 강에게 | Poet | The berm under Wonhyo Bridge in Yeouido | August 24, 25, 26 | |
| 2006 | Gas Light | 가스등 | Manningham | Seoul Arts Center Jayu Theater | October 12, 2006 – October 29, 2006 | |
| 2006 | Pedra | 페드라 | Poet (guest) | the Free Small Theatre of the Seoul Arts Centre | December 2 to 10 | |
| 2007 | Doubt | 다우트 | Father Flynn | Hakjeon Blue Small Theater in Daehangno | February 23, 2007 – May 20, 2007 | |
| 2007 | Asian Theatre Director Workshop: Minyoung Story (Korea) | 아시아 연극 연출가 워크샵 : 민영이야기 (한국) | — | Arko Arts Theater Small Theater | March 28 to April 1 | |
| 2007 | Sea and Parasol | 바다와 양산 | Husband | The Installation Theater Jeongmiso | May 29 | |
| 2007 | Noise off | 노이즈 오프 | Thief | Dongsoong Art Center Dongsoong Hall | September 25, 2007 – November 11, 2007 | |
| 2008 | Solomon's White Circle | 술로먼의 하얀 동그라미 | Solomon | COEX Auditorium in Samseong-dong, Seoul from the 28th to the 30th | March 28 to 30 | |
| 2008 | Knock Knock | 두드리 두드리 | | Arco Arts Theater Grand Theater in Seoul | May 8 to 11 | |
| 2008 | Proof | 프루프 | Robert (Math Professor) | Dure Hall 4 in Daehak-ro, Star Stage (formerly One Pass Art Hall) | July 11, 2008 – September 7, 2008 | |
| 2008 | The Seagull of Yuri Butusov | 유리 부투소프의 갈매기 | Doctor Dorn | National Jeongdong Theater | November 7, 2008 – November 23, 2008 | |
| 2009 | Sarahchi | 사라치 | Husband | the Jeongsimhwa International Cultural Center | January 16 to 17 | |
| 2009 | The Three Sisters of Reza de Wet | 레자 드 웻의 세자매 | Vershinin | Arko Arts Theater Main Hall | February 11, 2009 – February 22, 2009 | |
| 2009 | 2009 Seoul Theater Festival - Hansel and Gretel | 2009 서울연극제 - 한스와 그레텔 | Hans Borchert | Arko Arts Theater Studio | May 9, 2009 – May 15, 2009 | |
| 2009 | Copenhagen | 코펜하겐 | Doctor Bohr | Doosan Art Center Space111 | May 19, 2009 – June 7, 2009 | |
| 2009 | Marat/Sade | 마라, 사드 | Sade | Arko Arts Theater Studio | October 8, 2009 – October 18, 2009 | |
| 2010 | Praise for Creation 3: Hotel in the Calm Morning; light control | 창작예찬 3 : 고요한아침의 호텔 ; 등화관제 | Mu-chil | Daehakro Arts Theater Small Theater | February 3 to 14 | |
| 2010 | Copenhagen | 코펜하겐 | | Myeongdong Art Theater Studio | March 26, 2010 – April 11, 2010 | |
| 2010 | Bizarre Journey | 기묘여행 | Victim's Father | Arko Arts Theater Studio | April 17, 2010 – April 25, 2010 | |
| 2010 | Lovers Lying in a Cornfield | 옥수수 밭에 누워있는 연인 | Han-yeong/Han-bo | Myeongdong Art Theater Studio | May 19, 2010 – May 23, 2010 | |
| 2010 | The Stage Is Good - Full for Love | 무대가 좋다 - 풀 포 러브 | Old man | CJ AZIT Daehakro (formerly SM Art Hall) | July 6, 2010 – September 12, 2010 | |
| 2010 | Full for Love - Daegu | 풀 포 러브 - 대구 | Old man | Ahyang Art Center (formerly Daegu Donggu Cultural and Sports Association) | October 23, 2010 – October 24, 2010 | |
| 2010 | Proof | 프루프 | Robert (Math Professor) | JTN Art Hall 3 | October 12, 2010 – December 12, 2010 | |
| 2010 | Tree | 나무 | garbage removal man | Arko Arts Theater Main Hall | November 9, 2010 – November 10, 2010 | |

### Theater from 2010

Theater play performances from 2011 onwards :
| Year | Title | Title | Role | Theater | Date | Ref. |
| Year | English | Korean | Role | Theater | Date | Ref. |
| 2011 | I'm just trying to make a call | 나는 전화를 걸려고 온 것 뿐이에요 | | | | |
| 2011 | The Sand Station | 모래의 정거장 | | National Theater Company Baek Seung-hee Theater | October 22, 2011 – October 23, 2011 | |
| 2011 | 2011 World National Theater Festival - The Sand Station | 2011 세계국립극장페스티벌 - 모래의 정거장 | | National Theater Sky Theater | October 7, 2011 – October 8, 2011 | |
| 2011 | The Sand Station - Busan | 모래의 정거장 - 부산 | | KB Art Hall Busan (formerly LIG Art Hall Busan) | October 15, 2011 – October 16, 2011 | |
| 2011 | Green Sun | 녹색태양 | Professor | Installation theater Jeongmiso | December 1 to 11 | |
| 2012 | The Game-Crime and Punishment | The Game-죄와 벌 | Porfiry | HANPAC Daehakro Arts Theater Small Theater | March 3 to 11 | |
| 2012 | Winter - Sarachi | 빈터 - Sarachi | Husband | Daehakro Art Theater Main Hall | May 9, 2012 – May 12, 2012 | |
| 2012 | Purgatorium | 푸르가토리움 | Marmeladov | National Theater Starlight Theater | April 17, 2012 – April 29, 2012 | |
| 2012 | And Another Day | 그리고 또 하루 | Hwaggo | Arko Arts Theater Studio | April 25, 2012 – April 29, 2012 | |
| 2012 | Scorched Love | 그을린 사랑 | Emil Rebel Malak | Myeongdong Art Theater | June 5, 2012 – July 1, 2012 | |
| 2012 | Three Kingdoms Project - Dream | 삼국유사 프로젝트 - 꿈 | Expert | National Theater Company Baek Seung-hee Theater | September 1, 2012 – September 16, 2012 | |
| 2012 | Enemies of the People | 민중의 적 | Thomas Stockman | Daejeon Culture and Arts Center Ensemble Hall | November 9 to the 18th | |
| 2013 | The Game - Crime and Punishment | 더 게임 - 죄와 벌 | Porfiry | Daehakro Art Theater Studio | February 20, 2013 – February 28, 2013 | |
| 2013 | I Am My Wife | 나는 나의 아내다 | Charlotte | Doosan Art Center Space111 | May 28, 2013 – June 29, 2013 | |
| 2013 | And Another Day | 그리고 또 하루 | Hwaggo | Arko Arts Theater Studio | June 21, 2013 – June 30, 2013 | |
| 2013 | National Theater Company Autumn Yard - Alibi Chronicles | 2013 국립극단 가을마당 - 알리바이 연대기 | Kim Tae-yong | Pan Theater | September 3, 2013 – September 15, 2013 | |
| 2013 | Ragin | 라긴 | Ragin | Gwangya Theater (formerly Daehakro Art Theater 3rd Hall) | September 25, 2013 – October 6, 2013 | |
| 2013 | Hamlet | 햄릿 | | Myeongdong Art Theater | December 4, 2013 – December 29, 2013 | |
| 2014 | The House where Boy B Lives | 소년 B가 사는 집 | Father | Daehakro Art Center K Nemo Theater | February 15 to 20 | |
| 2014 | Alibi Chronicles | 알리바이 연대기 | Kim Tae-yong | National Theater Company Baek Seung-hee Theater | April 25, 2014 – May 11, 2014 | |
| 2014 | Take Care of My Mom - Bupyeong | 엄마를 부탁해 - 부평 | Father | Bupyeong Art Center Dalnuri Theater | March 27, 2014 – March 27, 2014 | |
| 2014 | Forest Ghost | 숲귀신 | Célestin Bréacoff | Former Andup Theater | July 10, 2014 – August 10, 2014 | |
| 2014 | A Tribe Called Family | 가족이란 이름의 부족 | Christopher | Seoul Arts Center Freedom Theater | November 8, 2014 – December 14, 2014 | |
| 2015 | Chamber Music Series with Son Jun-ho | 손준호와 함께하는 실내악 시리즈 | Himself | Nowon Culture and Arts Center Grand Theater | July 22, 2015 – July 22, 2015 | |
| 2015 | Father and Son | 아버지와 아들 | Pavel | Myeongdong Art Theater | September 2, 2015 – September 25, 2015 | |
| 2016 | Moonlight Misty Road | 달빛 안갯길 | Sokichi Tsuda | Daehakro Art Theater Main Theater | January 23, 2016 – February 6, 2016 | |
| 2016 | Copenhagen | 코펜하겐 | Doctor Bohr | Dongsoong Art Center Small Theater | July 14, 2016 – July 31, 2016 | |
| 2016 | Song of Sorrow | 슬픔의 노래 | Yoo Sung-gyun | Art One Theater 3rd Hall | October 28, 2016 – November 20, 2016 | |
| 2017 | Medea | 메디아 | Aegeus | Myeongdong Art Theater | February 24, 2017 – April 2, 2017 | |
| 2017 | Screamers 2 | 비명자들2 | Moojinjang | NARU Art Center Grand Theater | November 22, 2017 – November 30, 2017 | |
| 2017 | Way of forgetting-Sunday only in the afternoon | 망각의 방법-오후만 있던 일요일 | Male | Doosan Art Center Space111 | December 15–25, 2017 | |
| 2018 | Becoming Kkokdu | 꼭두되기 | Kkokdu | Namsangol Hanok Village | October 22 to the 30th | |
| 2018 | Screamers 2 | 비명자들2 | Moojinjang | NARU Art Center Grand Theater | November 14, 2018 – November 23, 2018 | |
| 2018 | The Story of a Magician | 어느 마술사 이야기 | Magician | Catholic Youth Center Bridge Small Theater (formerly CY Theater) | December 14, 2018 – December 23, 2018 | |
| 2019 | Oedipus | 오이디푸스 | Corinthian Lion | Art One Theater | January 29, 2019 – February 24, 2019 | |
| 2019 | Oedipus | 오이디푸스 | Corinthian Lion | Korean Sound Culture Center Moak Hall | March 8, 2019 – March 9, 2019 | |
| 2019 | Oedipus | 오이디푸스 | Corinthian Lion | Gwangju Culture and Art Center Grand Theater | March 15, 2019 – March 17, 2019 | |
| 2019 | Oedipus | 오이디푸스 | Corinthian Lion | Guri Art Hall Cosmos Grand Theater | March 22, 2019 – March 23, 2019 | |
| 2019 | Oedipus | 오이디푸스 | Corinthian Lion | GS Caltex Yeulmaru Grand Theater, Yeosu | March 29, 2019 – March 31, 2019 | |
| 2019 | Oedipus | 오이디푸스 | Corinthian Lion | Ulsan Culture & Arts Center Grand Theater | April 5, 2019 – April 6, 2019 | |
| 2019 | I Like My Teacher | 나는 선생님이 좋아요 | Grandpa Baku | Chungmu Art Center Convention Hall | April 18, 2019 – April 18, 2019 | |
| 2019 | Scorched Love | 그을린 사랑 | Emil Rebel, Malak | Olympic Park K Art Hall | July 11, 2019 – August 10, 2019 | |
| 2019 | Riding together | 동승 | | Hwaseong Park in Andong Religious Town | September 18 | |
| 2019 | Alibi Chronicles | 알리바이 연대기 | Kim Tae-yong | Myeongdong Art Theater | October 16, 2019 – November 10, 2019 | |
| 2020 | Last Session | 라스트 세션 | Sigmund Freud | Yes24 Stage 3rd Theater | July 10, 2020 – September 13, 2020 | |
| 2020 | Old Wicked Songs | 올드위키드송 | Joseph Mashkan | Yes24 Stage 3rd Theater | December 8, 2020 – March 1, 2021 | |
| 2021 | Hello, Summer | 안녕, 여름 | George | Uniplex 2nd Theater | April 27, 2021 – June 20, 2021 | |
| 2021 | Scorched Love | 그을린 사랑 | Emil Rebel Malak | LG Art Center | May 25, 2021 – May 30, 2021 | |
| 2021 | The Time We Couldn't Know Each Other | 우리가 서로 알 수 없었던 시간 | Special Appearance | Culture Station Seoul 284 T2 Performance Hall | August 14, 2021 – August 22, 2021 | |
| 2021 | Lovesong | 러브 송 | William | Daehakro Arts Theater in Jongno-gu, Seoul | September 19 to October 3 | |
| 2022 | A Tribe Called Family | 가족이란 이름의 부족 | Christopher | National Jeongdong Theater | January 18, 2022 – February 27, 2022 | |
| 2022 | Jealousy | 이호재 무대 60년 기념 공연 - 질투 | Chunsan | Hakjeon Blues Theater | May 27, 2022 – June 5, 2022 | |
| 2022 | The Two Popes | 두 교황 | Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio Sivory / Pope Francis | Hanjeon Art Center | August 30, 2022 – October 30, 2022 | |
| 2022 | Orphans | 오펀스 | Harold | Art One Theater 1st Theater | November 29, 2022 – February 26, 2023 | |
| 2023 | Last Session | 라스트 세션 | Sigmund Freud | Daehangno TOM Theater Hall 1 | July 8, 2023 – September 10, 2023 | |
| 2023 | 10th Anniversary Celebration of National Sejong Library — Long Night | 국립세종도서관 10주년기념행사 - 음악낭독극 – 낭만씨어터 「긴긴밤」 | Norton | National Sejong Library Lobby | December 12, 2023 – December 12, 2023 | |
| 2024 | Hamlet | 햄릿 | Polonius | Hongik University Daehakro Art Center Main Theater | June 9, 2024 – September 1, 2024 | |

## Ambassador

* 2022: Public relations ambassador for the 'Film Festival Drawn by Dae Cheong-ho'.

## Awards and nominations

| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
| 1986 | Chungcheongnam-do Theatre Festival | Acting Award | Son of a Man | Won |
| 1993 | Daejeon Theatre Festival | Acting Award | Mask of Fire | Won |
| 1996 | New Year's Literature and Theatre Awards | Best Actor | Poet and Model | Won |
| 2002 | 28th Younghee Theatre Award | Best Actor | Seagull and Sea and Parasol | Won |
| 2002 | Seoul Performing Arts Festival | Acting Award | Seagull and Sea and Parasol | Won |
| 2003 | Gyeongju World Culture Expo | Commendation for merit | Emile - The Sound of a Thousand Years | Won |
| 2009 | 14th Hiseo Theatre Award | Theatre Actor of the Year | Nam Myeong-ryeol | Won |
| 2009 | Korean Theatre Awards | Acting Award | Copenhagen | Won |
| 2012 | 13th Kim Dong-hoon Theatre Award | Best Actor | Scorched Love, Dream, and Enemy of the People | Won |
| 2013 | 6th Korean Theatre Awards Acting Award | Best Actor | Alibi Chronicle | Won |
| 2013 | 50th Dong-A Theatre Awards | Best Actor | Alibi Chronicle | Won |
| 2022 | 32nd Lee Hae-rang Theatre Award | Theater Award | Nam Myeong-ryeol | Won |

### State honors

Name of country, year given, and name of honor :
| Country | Award ceremony | Year | Honor Or Awards | Ref. |
| South Korea | Korea Culture and Arts Award | 2020 | Presidential Commendation category: theater | |