Im Ha-ryong
Im Ha-ryong | |
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Im Ha-ryong in 2019 | |
| Born | Im Han-yong October 31, 1952 |
| Education | Hanyang University - Theater and Film |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, comedian |
| Years active | 1981–present |
| Agent | Bel Actors Entertainment |
| Spouse | Kim Jeong-gyu |
| Family | Im Young-sik |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 임하룡 |
| Hanja | |
| Revised Romanization | Im Ha-nyong |
| McCune–Reischauer | Im Hanyong |
| Birth name | |
| Hangul | 임한용 |
| Hanja | |
| Revised Romanization | Im Han-yong |
| McCune–Reischauer | Im Hanyong |
Im Ha-ryong (born Im Han-yong on October 31, 1952) is a South Korean actor and comedian. During the 1980s and 1990s, Im was one of Korea's foremost comedians (called "gag men") alongside Shim Hyung-rae and Kim Hyung-gon. As his brand of comedy became less popular among younger viewers, Im started appearing in small supporting roles in films and television series, particularly those directed by Jang Jin. In 2005, he won Best Supporting Actor at the Blue Dragon Film Awards for his first major film role as a veteran soldier in the hit Korean War dramedy Welcome to Dongmakgol. Other notable films include workplace/musical drama Bravo My Life (2007) and political satire Good Morning President (2009).