Quick Info
| Profession | Actor |
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| Nationality | South Korean |
| Date of Birth | 19/10/1944 |
| Age | 81 years |
| Birthplace | Kaepung County, Gyeonggi, Japanese Korea (present-day Kaepung District, Kaesong, North Hwanghae, North Korea) |
Latest News about O Yeong-su
25/06/2026
South Korea's Supreme Court upheld O Yeong-su's acquittal in a sexual harassment case, ending a legal battle that had continued for more than three years. The ruling confirmed the lower court decision that cleared him of charges linked to a 2017 allegation.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | O Se-kang |
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| Stage Name | O Young-su |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 175 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Salt & Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Dongguk University, Seoul, South Korea |
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| Educational Qualification | Graduation in Theater and Film |
Personal Life
| Religion/Religious Views | Irreligious |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Mo Kang (banker; dated for two years) |
| Marriage Year | 1987 |
Family
| Siblings | Three brothers and one sister |
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| Spouse | Mo Kang |
| Children | One daughter |
Career
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. O Yeong-su's great-grandfather was a member of Goeul. | |
| 2. He was born in Kaepung County, Gyeonggi, under Japanese Korea's rule. | |
| 3. His family relocated to Paju-si, South Korea, after the Korean peninsula's division. | |
| 4. Sadly, his father lost his life to communist forces during the Korean War. | |
| 5. Following the war, his family resided in underground dwellings for some time. | |
| 6. In 1967, he joined the theater group Gwangjang and had his acting debut a year later. | |
| 7. Starting his theater career, he adopted the stage name 'O Young-su'. | |
| 8. During the late 1970s, he engaged in voice acting for educational broadcasts. | |
| 9. Joining the National Theater Company of Korea's Jayu theater group in 1987. | |
| 10. Notably, he played 'Oh Il-nam' in the popular Netflix series 'Squid Game' in 2021. | |
| 11. Interestingly, O Yeong-su struggles with acrophobia, a fear of heights. | |
| 12. He has appeared in over 200 stage productions throughout his career. | |
| 13. He is known for roles such as a monk in films like A Little Monk (2002) and Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter… and Spring (2003). | |
| 14. He became the first South Korean actor to win a Golden Globe Award | |
| 15. He was convicted of sexual misconduct in March 2024 |