Im Won-hee, 1970
Actors · October 11, 1970
Im Won-hee
★ HOW OLD IS IM WON-HEE?
Im Won-hee is 55 years old, born October 11, 1970 in South Korea · Libra.
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★ LEDE
About
Im Won-hee built a decades-long career as one of Korean cinema's most versatile supporting actors, anchoring everything from arthouse ensemble pieces to internet-viral action comedies. Born in South Korea on October 11, 1970, he trained with the legendary Mokhwa theater troupe before making his film debut in director Jang Jin's black comedy The Happenings in 1998. He remains best known for Dachimawa Lee, a 35-minute internet short that director Ryoo Seung-wan created in 2000 as a parody of 1970s Korean genre films—the video became a cultural phenomenon with over a million views, leading to a 2008 feature film. A Libra.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Im Won-hee is a South Korean actor born October 11, 1970. He trained as an alumnus of the legendary Daehak-ro theater troupe Mokhwa, starring in numerous stage plays by director Jang Jin. Im made his film debut in Jang's black comedy The Happenings in 1998, launching a career that positioned him as one of the most versatile supporting actors in Korean cinema. His filmography includes roles in the international arthouse film Three... Extremes and the culinary dramedy Le Grand Chef, demonstrating his range across genres and styles. However, Im's most iconic role remains Dachimawa Lee, a character that debuted in 2000 as the title role of a 35-minute internet short film directed by Ryoo Seung-wan. The short, conceived as a parody and homage to 1970s Korean action genre films, became an unexpected viral phenomenon, accumulating over a million page views—a remarkable achievement for internet video in the early 2000s. The character's popularity was significant enough that director Ryoo cast Im again in a feature-length action-comedy film based on the same character, Dachimawa Lee, released in 2008. As an actor, Im specializes in supporting roles that showcase character depth and comedic timing across film, television, and theater. Born under the sign of Libra, his career demonstrates the diplomat's gift for inhabiting diverse personas across different collaborative projects. His life-path number 2 reflects a natural inclination toward partnership and ensemble work—roles that elevate group storytelling rather than demand the spotlight.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Im Won-hee trained with the legendary Daehak-ro theater troupe Mokhwa, where he starred in numerous stage plays directed by Jang Jin. This theater background, rooted in South Korea's vibrant contemporary drama scene, gave him the performance foundation and directorial relationships that would launch his film career. He made his film debut in 1998 in Jang Jin's black comedy The Happenings, transitioning from stage to cinema at age 28.
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Trivia
- Im Won-hee's breakout role—Dachimawa Lee—began as a 35-minute internet short film in 2000 that became a viral phenomenon with over a million page views, proving the internet's power to launch cult film icons years before social media existed.
- His most iconic character was so popular that director Ryoo Seung-wan brought it back to the big screen in 2008, turning a parody homage to 1970s Korean action films into a full-length action-comedy feature.
- Im trained at Mokhwa, a legendary Daehak-ro theater troupe, where he performed in multiple stage plays by director Jang Jin before making his film debut in The Happenings—demonstrating the tight relationship between Korean theater and independent cinema.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Diplomat
Cooperative and intuitive. Im Won-hee read rooms quickly and often build careers around partnerships, mediation, or paired creative work.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
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CHALLENGING
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★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Im Won-hee?
- Im Won-hee is 55 years old (born October 11, 1970).
- When is Im Won-hee's birthday?
- Im Won-hee was born on October 11, 1970.
- What is Im Won-hee's zodiac sign?
- Im Won-hee is a Libra, born October 11, 1970.
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- Im Won-hee was born in 1970, the year of the Metal Dog.
- Where is Im Won-hee from?
- Im Won-hee is from South Korea.
- What does Im Won-hee do?
- Im Won-hee is a actor.
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