Uhm Tae-woong

Quick Facts

Full Name	Uhm Tae-woong
Occupation	TV Actor
Date Of Birth	Apr 5, 1974(1974-04-05)
Age	50
Birthplace	South Korea
Country	South Korea
Horoscope	Aries

Uhm Tae-woong Biography

Uhm Tae-woong is one of the most popular and richest TV Actor who was born on April 5, 1974 in South Korea, South Korea. South Korean actor who is known for appearing in a variety of different films and television series. He is best known for his recurring role in the 2007 television series The Devil.

He starred alongside Lee Si-young and Lee Soo-hyuk in the 2014 Korean Television Series Valid Love.

Uhm’s father, Uhm Jin-ok, was a public school music teacher who died from a motorcycle accident before Uhm had turned 100 days old. After his father’s death, his family (consisting of his mother, Yoo Gyeong-sook, three older sisters, and him as the youngest) faced serious financial problems. His older sister Uhm Jung-hwa entered show business as a pop singer and released her first album in 1993 (earning the label “Madonna of Korea”); she later turned to acting.

Uhm made his acting debut in 1998 at the age of 24, and began playing bit parts and supporting roles in films, television dramas and music videos. Among these was the 2003 blockbuster Silmido, in which he played a member of a suicide commando unit trained to kill Kim Il-sung in the 1960s. Starring veteran actors Sol Kyung-gu and Ahn Sung-ki, Silmido drew over 10 million admissions, and Ahn encouraged Uhm, saying he “would turn into a true actor.” Uhm continued to go on auditions with little success, partly from the long shadow cast by his older sister, popular singer-actress Uhm Jung-hwa.

He is the brother of singer and actress Uhm Jung-hwa.

Uhm Tae-woong Net Worth

Uhm Tae-woong is one of the richest TV Actor from South Korea. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Uhm Tae-woong 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He is known for having attended Kyungmin College where he studied theater and acting. He made his acting debut in 1998. In 2003, he made his breakthrough performance in the film Silmido. In 2005 he began recurring in the 2005 romantic comedy series Delightful Girl Choon-Hyang.

He received the Excellence Award from the 2012 KBS Drama Awards for his role in the series Man from the Equator.

Uhm Tae-woong (born April 5, 1974) is a South Korean actor. He made his acting debut in 1998, but initially struggled to emerge from under the shadow of his older sister, popular singer-actress Uhm Jung-hwa. After several years of small roles and work in one-act dramas, Uhm began to gain recognition after his villainous turn in the romantic comedy Delightful Girl Choon-Hyang. In 2005, he made his breakthrough in the critically acclaimed Resurrection, followed by another revenge-themed series The Devil in 2007. Since then, he has starred in diverse leading roles on film and television, notably in Forever the Moment (2008), Chaw (2009), Cyrano Agency (2010), Architecture 101 (2012), and Man from the Equator (2012).

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Uhm Tae-woong height 5 ft 11 in Uhm weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Uhm Tae-woong Dating?

According to our records, Uhm Tae-woong married to Yoon Hye-jin. As of December 1, 2023, Uhm Tae-woong’s is not dating anyone.

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In 2007, Uhm, reunited with Resurrection’s director Park Chan-hong and writer Kim Ji-woo in The Devil, the second in Park and Kim’s noir vengeance trilogy that explore the conflict between good and evil, and sin and punishment. He gave another memorable lead performance as a detective hunting down a serial killer while attempting to atone for his past. Uhm also starred in December romance My Love, in which his character is a Free Hugs activist who returns to Korea after six years overseas in the hopes of finding his ex-girlfriend.

Facts & Trivia

Uhm Ranked on the list of most popular TV Actor. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in South Korea. Uhm Tae-woong celebrates birthday on April 5 of every year.

In 2009, Uhm played a celebrity manager who is threatened by an unknown man and driven to the extremes in Handphone. This was followed by the black comedy Chaw, in which his character is a policeman battling with a mutant boar. Uhm then starred as 7th-century Silla general Kim Yushin in the popular period drama Queen Seondeok, for which he received a Top Excellence Award at the 2009 MBC Drama Awards.

Top Facts about Uhm Tae-woong

1. Uhm Tae-woong is a South Korean actor born on April 5, 1974.
2. He made his acting debut in 1998 and has since appeared in over 30 films and TV dramas.
3. Uhm Tae-woong won the Best Actor award at the Blue Dragon Film Awards in 2007 for his role in “Forever the Moment.”
4. He also won the Grand Prize at the KBS Drama Awards in 2012 for his performance in “The Equator Man.”
5. Uhm Tae-woong is married to ballerina Yoon Hye-jin and they have two children together.
6. He has served as an ambassador for various organizations, including UNICEF Korea and Seoul International Drama Awards.
7. In addition to acting, Uhm Tae-woong has also directed several films and TV dramas.
8. He is known for his versatile acting skills and ability to portray complex characters.
9. Uhm Tae-woong’s notable works include “Deliver Us from Evil,” “Queen Seondeok,” and “Man of Vendetta.”
10. As of 2021, he continues to be active in the entertainment industry with upcoming projects including a film

What happen to Uhm Tae Woong?

In 2016, actor Uhm Tae Woong was accused of sexually assaulting a female worker at an adult entertainment establishment. However, he was later cleared of all charges, and the female was sentenced to two and a half years I prison for false accusation.

Why did JION leave the return of Superman?

She further clarifies why she and her husband, Uhm Tae Woong, decided to take their daughter off “The Return of Superman” saying, “ It was for her own good. I didn’t want her to grow up thinking she’s special and above others. It was disappointing, but we decided to leave the show in the end.”

Why did do family leave TROS?

Do Kyung Wan recently left KBS in order to pursue a freelance broadcasting career , and he explained that his family’s departure from “The Return of Superman” was an unavoidable result of his decision to part ways with the network.

Is Uhm Tae Woong still married?

Uhm Tae-woong
Spouse(s)| Yoon Hye-jin ​ ( m. 2013)​
Children| 1
Family| Uhm Jung-hwa (sister)
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Who is leaving The Return of Superman?

Some sad news for fans of hit Korean reality TV series The Return of Superman. According to local news reports, New Zealand-born comedian Sam Hammington is leaving the KBS show after five years of being a regular fixture, taking with him his two adorable sons Bentley and William.