Career Kim Hong-pa commenced his acting career in the late 1980s, initially focusing on theater before making his transition into film and television. He steadily built his reputation through a multitude of supporting roles, often delivering scene-stealing performances with his impactful presence. His career experienced a significant surge in the 2010s, leading him to become a prominent fixture in many critically acclaimed and commercially successful South Korean productions.
He is widely celebrated for his ability to convincingly embody a broad spectrum of characters. Notable roles include the menacing prosecutor in Minority Opinion (2015), the suspicious and unsettling village chief in The Wailing (2016), the calculating chairman in Reborn Rich (2022), and the corrupt CEO in The Glory (2022-2023). His presence consistently adds gravitas and depth to the narratives he participates in, cementing his status as an indispensable talent in the contemporary South Korean entertainment industry.
Selected Filmography
Film
- Tazza: The Hidden Card (2014)
- Minority Opinion (2015)
- Veteran (2015)
- The Throne (2015)
- A Violent Prosecutor (2016)
- The Wailing (2016)
- Train to Busan (2016)
- Inside Men (2015)
- The Age of Shadows (2016)
- Money (2019)
- Deliver Us from Evil (2020)
Television
- The Fiery Priest (2019)
- Vagabond (2019)
- DP (2021)
- Reborn Rich (2022)
- The Glory (2022-2023)
- Duty After School (2023)