Chan Gyu Byun

Byun Ki Jong

  • Name: Byun Ki Jong
  • Native name: 변기종
  • Also Known as: 변창규, Byeon Chang Gyu, Byeon Ki Jong, Byun Gi Jong, Byeon Gi Jong
  • Nationality: South Korean
  • Gender: Male
  • Born: July 29, 1895
  • Died: May 1, 1977
Byun Ki Jong was a South Korean actor. He began to use the stage name Byun Ki Jong when he began theatre in 1912. In 1913, he met with Yi Gi Se, who was a pioneer in the theatrical movement. From then on, the connection with wisdom continued, and at that time, he participated in the importing and performing of the Japanese new era, which was a fresh attempt.

In 1919, he joined the Chosun Literary Association of Yi Sensei and starred in the serial play "Jigi" as his father. At this time, he was a young man in his mid-twenties, but he worked as a labourer and became a professional actor. He also performed in theatre performances, radio plays, and theatre companies.

During the time of the US Military Government, he became chairman of the theatre of the Korea Theatre Association. The free theatre was a succession of youth left and right, and performed "3 ㆍ 1 movement and Manchurian inspiration" and "Taebaek mountain range", which is faithful to the left ideology popular in the theatre scene. However, as the US military's left-wing oppression intensified, the left-wing connections of the theatre system became more and more common, and the free theatre stopped performing.

In the Republic of Korea, the actor actively participated in the theatre scene. He made his on-screen debut in "A Hometown in Heart" in 1949. In 1956, he was selected as a member of the Korean Academy of Arts. He was a veteran of the theatre industry, holding roles including deputy director of the Korean theatre arts department, advisor to the Korea Theatre Association, and director of the National Theatre Company. In 1973, he received the National Medal Mugunghwa.

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Movie
Year Title Role Rating
1969 The Tragic History of Joseon Women
Korean Movie, 1969,
(Unknown)
Unknown
8.0
1968 A Child of Winds and Cloud
Korean Movie, 1968,
(Support Role)
Support Role
0.0
1968 The Bell Master
Korean Movie, 1968,
(Support Role)
Support Role
0.0
1967 Traces
Korean Movie, 1967,
[Noguchi's father] (Support Role)
[Noguchi's father]
Support Role
5.0
1967 The Idiot
Korean Movie, 1967,
(Main Role)
Main Role
0.0
1967 Full Ship
Korean Movie, 1967,
Mr. Im [Ship owner] (Support Role)
Mr. Im [Ship owner]
Support Role
0.0
1966 A Water Mill
Korean Movie, 1966,
(Unknown)
Unknown
7.0
1965 The Martyrs
Korean Movie, 1965,
(Unknown)
Unknown
0.0
1963 Rice
Korean Movie, 1963,
[Father] (Support Role)
[Father]
Support Role
0.0
1962 Yangnyeong Daegun's Tour
Korean Movie, 1962,
(Guest Role)
Guest Role
0.0
1962 The Way of Hwarang
Korean Movie, 1962,
(Support Role)
Support Role
8.5
1962 A Happy Day of Jinsa Maeng
Korean Movie, 1962,
Maeng Hyo Won [Maeng Jin Sa's Uncle] (Support Role)
Maeng Hyo Won [Maeng Jin Sa's Uncle]
Support Role
7.9
1962 Tyrant Yeonsan
Korean Movie, 1962,
Jo Ji Seo (Support Role)
Jo Ji Seo
Support Role
7.5
1961 Evergreen Tree
Korean Movie, 1961,
Elder Song (Support Role)
Elder Song
Support Role
0.0
1961 Iljimae the Chivalrous Robber
Korean Movie, 1961,
Jo Gwang Pil (Support Role)
Jo Gwang Pil
Support Role
8.2
1960 Rock of Falling Blossoms and Three Thousand Court Ladies
Korean Movie, 1960,
Sung Chung (Support Role)
Sung Chung
Support Role
0.0
1960 Katyusha
Korean Movie, 1960,
[Presiding judge] (Support Role)
[Presiding judge]
Support Role
0.0
1960 Romantic Papa
Korean Movie, 1960,
[Manager] (Support Role)
[Manager]
Support Role
6.6
1959 Even the Clouds Are Drifting
Korean Movie, 1959,
(Support Role)
Support Role
0.0
1959 King Gojong and Martyr An Jung Geun
Korean Movie, 1959,
Lee Ha Yeong [Ministry of Justice Department] (Support Role)
Lee Ha Yeong [Ministry of Justice Department]
Support Role
10.0
1959 Nameless Stars
Korean Movie, 1959,
(Unknown)
Unknown
9.0
1958 When the Night Comes Again
Korean Movie, 1958,
(Support Role)
Support Role
0.0
1957 The Palace of Ambition
Korean Movie, 1957,
Lord Jin-pyeong (Main Role)
Main Role
7.4
1957 The Night of Truth
Korean Movie, 1957,
(Support Role)
Support Role
0.0
1957 The Wedding Day
Korean Movie, 1957,
[Maeng Jinsa's Relative A] (Support Role)
[Maeng Jinsa's Relative A]
Support Role
7.3
1956 Prince Ho Dong and Princess Nak Rang
Korean Movie, 1956,
(Support Role)
Support Role
0.0
1949 A Hometown in Heart
Korean Movie, 1949,
[Head monk] (Main Role)
[Head monk]
Main Role
7.1
1920 A Truly Good Friend
Korean Movie, 1920,
(Support Role)
Support Role
2.0
1920 The Chivalrous Robber
Korean Movie, 1920,
(Main Role)
Main Role
2.0
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  • First Name: Chan Gyu
  • Family Name: Byun
  • Native name: 변기종
  • Also Known as: 변창규, Byeon Chang Gyu, Byeon Ki Jong, Byun Gi Jong, Byeon Gi Jong
  • Nationality: South Korean
  • Gender: Male
  • Born: July 29, 1895
  • Died: May 1, 1977

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