1. Overview
Maeng Sang-hoon (born October 29, 1960) is a prominent South Korean actor known for his extensive career across various media, including television series, film, theater, and musical theater. He has established himself as a versatile performer, appearing in numerous productions since his debut in the early 1980s. This article details his life, education, and comprehensive filmography and other professional activities.
2. Biography
Maeng Sang-hoon was born on October 29, 1960, in South Korea. He is a member of the Sinchang Maeng clan. His family includes his brother-in-law, actor Moon Yong-min, who notably played the character Hoseop in the 1989 drama Happy Woman.
2.1. Education
Maeng Sang-hoon pursued his higher education at Kyonggi University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in French Language and Literature.
2.2. Early career
Maeng Sang-hoon began his acting career in 1981, making his debut as a musical actor. In the same year, he also debuted as a theater actor. His official entry into the broadcasting industry came in 1982 when he was accepted as part of the 15th open recruitment talent class at MBC.
3. Filmography and other activities
Maeng Sang-hoon has built a prolific career, appearing in a wide array of television series and films, as well as maintaining an active presence in theater and musicals. His work also extends to radio programs and commercial endorsements.
3.1. Television series
Maeng Sang-hoon has appeared in numerous television series, showcasing his versatility across various genres and roles.
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Trade King Choi Bong-jun (무역왕 최봉준Muyeokwang Choe Bong-junKorean) | ||
| 1983 | 3840 Guerilla Unit (3840 유격대Sam Pal Sa Gong YugyeokdaeKorean) | ||
| 1983 | Door of Humanity (인간의 문Inganui MunKorean) | Guerrilla | |
| 1984 | 500 Years of Joseon Dynasty - Seoljungmae (조선왕조 오백년 - 설중매Joseonwangjo Obaengnyeon - SeoljungmaeKorean) | Jeandangun Yi Hyeon | |
| 1985 | 500 Years of Joseon Dynasty - Imjin War (조선왕조 오백년 - 임진왜란Joseonwangjo Obaengnyeon - ImjinwaeranKorean) | Yi Un-ryong, Vice-officer of Admiral Yi Sun-sin | |
| 1986 | Scamp (꾸러기KkureogiKorean) | ||
| 1988 | Rural Daily Life (전원일기JeonwonilgiKorean) | ||
| 1988 | 500 Years of Joseon Dynasty - Queen Inhyeon (조선왕조 오백년 - 인현왕후Joseonwangjo Obaengnyeon - InhyeonwanghuKorean) | ||
| 1988 | I'll Forget Tomorrow (내일 잊으리Naeil IjeuriKorean) | ||
| 1989 | Making Memories (추억 만들기Chueok MandeulgiKorean) | ||
| 1989 | For the Emperor (황제를 위하여Hwangjereul WihayeoKorean) | ||
| 1989 | Angel's Choice (천사의 선택Cheonsaui SeontaekKorean) | ||
| 1990 | Rose of Betrayal (배반의 장미Baebanui JangmiKorean) | ||
| 1990 | 500 Years of Joseon Dynasty - Daewongun (조선왕조 오백년 - 대원군Joseonwangjo Obaengnyeon - DaewongunKorean) | An Pil-ju | |
| 1990 | Memory Trip (추억 여행Chueok YeohaengKorean) | ||
| 1991 | Winter Story (겨울 이야기Gyeoul IyagiKorean) | Kang Tae-joo | |
| 1991 | Eyes of Dawn | Konno | MBC |
| 1991 | City People (도시인DosiinKorean) | ||
| 1992 | Jealousy | Nam Woo-je | MBC |
| 1992 | Wednesday, We Listen to Mozart (수요일은 모짜르트를 듣는다Suyeoireun Mojjareuteureul DeunneundaKorean) | Shin Jun-il | |
| 1992 | No One Loves Anymore (이젠 아무도 사랑하지 않는다Ijen Amudo Saranghaji AnneundaKorean) | ||
| 1993 | To Live (산다는 것은Sandaneun GeoseunKorean) | Hong Jeong-pyo | |
| 1994 | Seoul's Moon (서울의 달Seourui DalKorean) | Yong-guk | |
| 1994 | Farewell (작별JakbyeolKorean) | ||
| 1995 | Things That Happened at Sunrise (해맞이에서 생긴 일Haemaji-eseo Saenggin IlKorean) | Hongtak | |
| 1995 | Sandglass | Kang Woo-suk's fellow prosecutor | SBS |
| 1995 | Aunt Ok-i (옥이 이모Ogi ImoKorean) | Teacher Jeong | |
| 1996 | Project (프로젝트PeurojekteuKorean) | ||
| 1996 | Wonjindong Blues (원지동 블루스Wonjidong BeulluseuKorean) | Seokgwon | |
| 1996 | Lover (애인AeinKorean) | Seokgwon | |
| 1996 | When Salmon Return (연어가 돌아올 때Yeoneoga Doraol TtaeKorean) | ||
| 1996 | Dad and Soul (아빠와 영혼Appawa YeonghonKorean) | ||
| 1996 | The Most Beautiful Goodbye in the World (세상에서 가장 아름다운 이별Sesang-eseo Gajang Areumdaun IbyeolKorean) | Kim Geun-deok | |
| 1997 | The Reason I Live (내가 사는 이유Naega Saneun IyuKorean) | Deok-bae | |
| 1997 | Star in My Heart | Heo Kwang-young | MBC |
| 1997 | Cinderella | Bae Yong-su | MBC |
| 1998 | Dad and Soul (아빠와 영혼Appawa YeonghonKorean) | ||
| 1998 | Shadow of Old Love (옛사랑의 그림자Yetsarangui GeurimjaKorean) | ||
| 1998 | I Only Know Love (사랑밖엔 난 몰라Sarangbakken Nan MollaKorean) | ||
| 1998 | Hug (포옹PoongKorean) | ||
| 1998 | Advocate (애드버킷EdeubeokitKorean) | ||
| 1999 | MBC Best Theater - There's a World Outside the Road (MBC 베스트극장 - 길 밖에도 세상은 있어MBC Beseuteugeukjang - Gil Bakkedo Sesangeun IsseoKorean) | ||
| 1999 | Hur Jun | Naeuiwon Bongsa Kim Man-kyung | MBC |
| 1999 | Goodbye My Love (안녕 내 사랑Annyeong Nae SarangKorean) | ||
| 1999 | Son, Do You Know? (아들아 너는 아느냐Adeura Neoneun AneunyaKorean) | Ho-cheol | |
| 1999 | KBS Drama City - Eunbiryeong (KBS 드라마시티 - 은비령KBS Deuramacity - EunbiryeongKorean) | ||
| 2000 | The Golden Era | Park Jin-tae | MBC |
| 2000 | Fireworks | Coach Jung | SBS |
| 2001 | The Merchant | Songsan Daedeungsu Hwang Dae-ho | MBC |
| 2001 | What Should I Do (어쩌면 좋아Eojjeomyeon JoaKorean) | ||
| 2002 | Solitude | Park Jae-joo | KBS2 |
| 2002 | Let's Get Married (결혼합시다GyeolhonhapsidaKorean) | Kim Suk-woo | KBS2 |
| 2003 | Jewel in the Palace | Professor Jeong Woon-baek | MBC |
| 2003 | Are You Still Dreaming (그대 아직도 꿈꾸고 있는가Geudae Ajikdo Kkumkkugo InneungaKorean) | Section Chief Song | MBC |
| 2004 | More Beautiful Than a Flower | Doo-chil's sister's husband | KBS2 |
| 2004 | Heroic Age (영웅시대YeongungidaeKorean) | Sang-gu, Managing Director of Segi Construction | |
| 2004 | Director Hong's Autumn (홍소장의 가을Hongsojangui GaeulKorean) | Ma Seobang | |
| 2004 | Kkangsooni (깡순이Kkangsun-iKorean) | Uh Bok-man | EBS |
| 2004 | Precious Family | Mr. Choi | KBS2 |
| 2004 | Freezing Point (빙점BingjeomKorean) | Noh Kwang-chun | MBC |
| 2004 | People of the Water Flower Village (물꽃마을 사람들Mulkkotmaeul SaramdeulKorean) | Son Dong-ho | MBC |
| 2005 | Ballad of Seodong | Wang Gu | SBS |
| 2006 | Love and Ambition | Kim Mi-ja's father | SBS |
| 2006 | How Much Love (얼마나 좋길래Eolmana JotgilraeKorean) | Ha Sun-jung | MBC |
| 2006 | Yeon Gaesomun | Seongchung, Sangjwapyeong of Baekje | |
| 2007 | Yi San | Nam Si-cho | MBC |
| 2008 | The Scales of Providence | Shin Dal-soo | SBS |
| 2008 | Don't Cry My Love | Bae Dae-sung | MBC |
| 2010 | Dong Yi | Kim Goo-sun | MBC |
| 2010 | A Man Called God | Seo Tae-jin | MBC |
| 2010 | Good Day for the Wind to Blow (바람 불어 좋은 날Baram Bureo Joeun NalKorean) | Choi Hyun-woo | |
| 2011 | My Princess | Oh Ki-taek | MBC |
| 2011 | Miss Ripley | MBC | |
| 2011 | Bride of the Sun | Kim Hak-gu | SBS |
| 2012 | Rooftop Prince | Park In-cheol (special appearance) | SBS |
| 2012 | Queen Insoo | Court Eunuch Kim Cheo-seon | |
| 2012 | The King's Doctor | Oh Jang-bak | MBC |
| 2013 | Crazy Love | Yoon Moon-do | tvN |
| 2013 | Love in Her Bag | Eun Ki-jung | jTBC |
| 2014 | Endless Love | Han Kap-soo | SBS |
| 2014 | Pride and Prejudice | Park Soon-bae | MBC |
| 2015 | Hyde Jekyll, Me | Director Min | SBS |
| 2015 | Divorce Lawyer in Love | Go Dong-sang | SBS |
| 2015 | Remember: War of the Son | Oh Sung-taek, Oh Jung-ah's father | SBS |
| 2016 | Flowers of the Prison | Jeong Mak-gae | MBC |
| 2016 | Entertainer | Seo Jae-hoon's father | |
| 2017 | Man to Man | ||
| 2017 | Live Up to Your Name, Dr. Heo | Yoo Chan-sung / Homeless Kim | tvN |
| 2017 | The Most Beautiful Goodbye in the World (세상에서 가장 아름다운 이별Sesang-eseo Gajang Areumdaun IbyeolKorean) | Dr. Jeong | |
| 2019 | Her Private Life | Sung Geun-ho | tvN |
| 2019 | Black Dog | Go Seong-cheol |
3.2. Film
Maeng Sang-hoon has also appeared in a number of films throughout his career.
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Lee Jang-ho's Baseball Team | Ma Dong-tak of Haitai Tigers |
| 1986 | Seoul Emperor | Male college student |
| 1998 | The Promise (약속YaksokKorean) | |
| 2000 | Picture Diary (그림일기GeurimilgiKorean) | Jeon Du-ho |
| 2001 | Last Present | PD Hwang |
| 2004 | How to Keep My Love (내 남자의 로맨스Nae Namjaui RomaenseuKorean) | Uncle |
| 2005 | Cracked Eggs and Noodles | Jo PD |
| 2014 | Big Match |
3.3. Theater
Beyond the screen, Maeng Sang-hoon has a notable presence in theater, performing in various plays.
- 1988: Queen Inmok (인목대비InmokdaebiKorean) as Ryu Hui-bun (supporting role)
- 1995: Writer Gye Yong-muk's Fate (작가 계용묵의 명운Jakga Gyeyongmukui MyeongunKorean) as Gye Yong-muk (main role)
- 2003: Yi Gwal and Prince Heung-an (이괄과 흥안군Igwal-gwa Heung-angunKorean) as King Injo of Joseon (main role)
3.4. Musicals
Maeng Sang-hoon has also taken on key roles in musical productions.
- 1988: The Sound of Music
- 1989: The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (쉘부르의 우산Syelbureuui UsanKorean)
- 1990: Guys and Dolls (아가씨와 건달들Agassiewa GeondaldeulKorean)
3.5. Other activities
In addition to his acting roles, Maeng Sang-hoon has participated in other media engagements.
- Radio programs:
- 2015: EBS FM EBS Reading Radio Recitation Series (EBS 책 읽는 라디오 낭독 시리즈EBS Chaek Ingneun Radio Nangdok SirijeuKorean)
- Commercials (CFs):
- 1991: Cheil Jedang Myeolchi Dasida (with Kim Hye-ja and Kim Do-yeon)
- 2017: Charyeongsanmaek Charyeongsam
- 2024: Gyeongnam Pharm Sopallmedo