Byun Hee-bong

June 8, 1942 - September 18, 2023 Jangseong, South Jeolla, South Korea
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Byun Hee-bong (Korean: 변희봉; born Byun In-chul; June 8, 1942 – September 18, 2023) was a Korean actor, known for his frequent collaborations with filmmaker Bong Joon-ho.

His titles like The Host, Memories of Murder, and Okja - his biggest roles first.
Last updated: August 17, 2026

Watched: 0/47
Weighted avg: 7.08 /10
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    1
    The Host Korean
    2006July 2006 by Bong Joon Ho
    Starring as Park Hie-bong
    Starring as Park Hie-bong
    6.55 Good-
  • 2
    2
    Memories of Murder Korean
    2003April 2003 by Bong Joon Ho
    Supporting as Sergeant Koo Hee-bong
    Supporting as Sergeant Koo Hee-bong
    7.75 Excellent
  • 3
    3
    Okja
    2017June 2017 by Bong Joon Ho
    Supporting as Hee-bong
    Supporting as Hee-bong
    6.94 Good+
  • 4
    4
    Pinocchio Korean
    2014–2015 by Jo Soo-won
    Minor role as Choe Gong-pil
    Minor role as Choe Gong-pil
    7.44 Excellent--
  • 5
    5
    Barking Dogs Never Bite Korean
    2000February 2000 by Bong Joon Ho
    Supporting as Janitor
    Supporting as Janitor
    6.28 Good--
  • 6
    6
    Volcano High Korean
    2001December 2001 by Kim Tae-gyun
    Supporting as Jang Hak-sa
    Supporting as Jang Hak-sa
    5.69 Okay+
  • 7
    7
    Haunters Korean
    2010November 2010 by Kim Min-suk
    Supporting as Jung-sik
    Supporting as Jung-sik
    5.96 Okay++
  • 8
    8
    My Girlfriend Is a Gumiho Korean
    2010 by Hong Jeong-eun
    Supporting as Cha Poong
    Supporting as Cha Poong
    6.16 Good--
  • 9
    9
    Crying Fist Korean
    2005March 2005 by Ryoo Seung-wan
    Supporting as Coach Park
    Supporting as Coach Park
    6.52 Good-
  • 10
    10
    The Devil's Game Korean
    2008January 2008 by Yoon In-Ho
    Starring as Kang No-sik
    Starring as Kang No-sik
    5.68 Okay+
  • 11
    11
    Mr. Go Korean
    2013July 2013 by Kim Yong-hwa
    Supporting as Wei-wei's Grandfather
    Supporting as Wei-wei's Grandfather
    6.08 Okay++
  • 12
    12
    Another Public Enemy Korean
    2005January 2005 by Kang Woo-suk
    Supporting as Ahn Hyo-joon
    Supporting as Ahn Hyo-joon
    6.36 Good-
  • 13
    13
    To Catch a Virgin Ghost Korean
    2004August 2004 by Shin Jung-won
    Supporting as Old Man Byun
    Supporting as Old Man Byun
    6.31 Good--
  • 14
    14
    My Girl Korean
    2005–2006 by Hong Jeong-eun
    Supporting as Chairman Seol Woong
    Supporting as Chairman Seol Woong
    6.35 Good-
  • 15
    15
    My Teacher, Mr. Kim Korean
    2003March 2003 by Jang Kyu-sung
    Starring as Old Choi
    Starring as Old Choi
    6.27 Good--
  • 16
    16
    Sink & Rise Korean
    2004March 2004 by Bong Joon Ho
    Lead role as Hee-bong
    Lead role as Hee-bong
    5.78 Okay+
  • 17
    17
    Madame Antoine: The Love Therapist Korean
    2016 by Kim Yun-cheol
    Supporting as President Kim
    Supporting as President Kim
    5.78 Okay+
  • 18
    18
    By Quantum Physics: A Nightlife Venture Korean
    2019September 2019 by Lee Seong-tae
    Supporting as Don Baek
    Supporting as Don Baek
    5.86 Okay+
  • 19
    19
    The Spies Korean
    2012September 2012 by Woo Min-ho
    Supporting as Advisor Yoon
    Supporting as Advisor Yoon
    6.12 Good--
  • 20
    20
    Searching for the Elephant Korean
    2009November 2009 by S.K. Jhung
    Minor role as Zoo official
    Minor role as Zoo official
    5.49 Okay
  • 21
    21
    Small Town Rivals Korean
    2007March 2007 by Jang Kyu-sung
    Starring as Baek
    Starring as Baek
    Needs more reviews
  • 22
    22
    Lovely Rivals Korean
    2004November 2004 by Jang Kyu-sung
    Supporting as Mr. Principal
    Supporting as Mr. Principal
    5.87 Okay+
  • 23
    23
    I Am the King Korean
    2012August 2012 by Jang Kyu-sung
    Starring as Shin Ik-yeok
    Starring as Shin Ik-yeok
    Needs more reviews
  • 24
    24
    Scent of Love Korean
    2003February 2003 by Lee Jeong-wook
    Supporting as Bookstore Owner
    Supporting as Bookstore Owner
    6.03 Okay++
  • 25
    25
    My Lawyer, Mr. Jo Korean
    2016–2019
    Minor role as Kook Hyun-Il
    Minor role as Kook Hyun-Il
    5.44 Okay-
  • 26
    26
    Great Inheritance Korean
    2006
    Starring as Jung Il-do
    Starring as Jung Il-do
    Needs more reviews
  • 27
    27
    Yu Hee, the Witch Korean
    2007
    Supporting as Ma Yoon Hoon
    Supporting as Ma Yoon Hoon
    5.65 Okay
  • 28
    28
    Damo Korean
    2003
    Minor role as Head of the Ministry of Punishment
    Minor role as Head of the Ministry of Punishment
    5.79 Okay+
  • 29
    29
    Trap Korean
    2019
    Supporting as Kim Shin-woo
    Supporting as Kim Shin-woo
    Needs more reviews
  • 30
    30
    Flower Grandpa Investigative Team Korean
    2014
    Starring as Han Won-bin
    Starring as Han Won-bin
    Needs more reviews
  • 31
    31
    Windy Mi Poong Korean
    2016–2017
    Supporting as Kim Duk-chun
    Supporting as Kim Duk-chun
    Needs more reviews
  • 32
    32
    Au Revoir, UFO Korean
    2004January 2004 by Kim Jin-min
    Supporting as Real estate agent
    Supporting as Real estate agent
    Needs more reviews
  • 33
    33
    Eunuch Korean
    1986September 1986 by Lee Doo-yong
    Supporting as Park
    Supporting as Park
    Needs more reviews
  • 34
    34
    Lifting King Kong Korean
    2009July 2009 by Park Gun-yong
    Supporting as School Superintendent
    Supporting as School Superintendent
    Needs more reviews
  • 35
    35
    Secret Korean
    2000 by Kim Sa-hyun
    Supporting as Chan Sik
    Supporting as Chan Sik
    Needs more reviews
  • 36
    36
    In Love and the War Korean
    2011April 2011 by Park Gun-yong
    Supporting as Village elder
    Supporting as Village elder
    Needs more reviews
  • 37
    37
    Mission Sex Control Korean
    2006September 2006 by Ahn Jin-woo
    Supporting as Mr. Kang
    Supporting as Mr. Kang
    Needs more reviews
  • 38
    38
    Spring Breeze Korean
    2003September 2003 by Chang Hang-jun
    Supporting as Writer Noh
    Supporting as Writer Noh
    Needs more reviews
  • 39
    39
    Ohlala Couple Korean
    2012
    Supporting as Wol-ha
    Supporting as Wol-ha
    Needs more reviews
  • 40
    40
    Behind the White Tower Korean
    2007
    Supporting as Oh Gyeong-hwan
    Supporting as Oh Gyeong-hwan
    Needs more reviews
  • 41
    41
    The Goddess of Fire Korean
    2013
    Minor role as Moon Sa-seung
    Minor role as Moon Sa-seung
    Needs more reviews
  • 42
    42
    No Woman Is Afraid of the Night Korean
    1986October 1986 by Kim Sung-su
    Supporting as Deok Sa Gong
    Supporting as Deok Sa Gong
    Needs more reviews
  • 43
    43
    Detective Mr. Gong Korean
    2006May 2006 by Gong Jung-shik
    Supporting as Pil-du's dad
    Supporting as Pil-du's dad
    Needs more reviews
  • 44
    44
    Grudge: The Revolt of Gumiho Korean
    2010
    Minor role as Cha Poong
    Minor role as Cha Poong
    Needs more reviews
  • 45
    45
    Green Rose Korean
    2005
    Supporting as Prosecutor
    Supporting as Prosecutor
    Needs more reviews
  • 46
    46
    Save the Family Korean
    2015
    Supporting as Jung Soo-bong
    Supporting as Jung Soo-bong
    Needs more reviews
  • 47
    47
    The Sons of Sol Pharmacy House Korean
    2009
    Minor role as Song Shi-Yeol
    Minor role as Song Shi-Yeol
    Needs more reviews
Co-starring with:
Song Kang-ho 2 titles
Bae Doona 2 titles
Lee Sun-kyun 2 titles
Oh Dal-su 2 titles
Choi Min-sik 1 title
Tilda Swinton 1 title
Paul Dano 1 title
Devon Bostick 1 title
Paul Lazar 1 title