Born Byun Chang Gyu on the 29th July 1895, in Seoul, Korea. 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. In 1919, he joined the Chosun Literary Association of Yi Sensei, and starred in the serial play "Jigi". 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...
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Iljimae the Chivalrous Robber
As Jo Gwang-pil
The Wedding Day
As Maeng Jinsa's relative A
Even the Clouds Are Drifting
Romance Papa
As Manager
King Gojong and Martyr An Jung-Geun
As Lee Ha-young (Minister of Justice)
Nameless Stars
Chun Hui
As Park Jeong-taek
Evergreen Tree
As Song Jang-ro
Tyrant Yeonsan
Prince Yeonsan
A Red-and-blue Gauze Lantern
As Minister Kim
A Happy Day of Jinsa Maeng
As Maeng Hyo-won (Maeng Jin-sa's uncle)
Fooled by Love, Hurt by Money
As Hon-do's father-in-law
The Way of Hwarang
Full Ship
As Lim Seon-ju
Nakdong River
Herb of Desire
The Martyrs
A Widow
Hong Kil-Dong
Princess Ok-ran and Hwalbindang
When the Night Comes Again
A Star
Prince Ho-Dong and Princess Nak-Rang
Great Monk Wonhyo
King Dongmyeong
Soil
A Sad Story of Danjong
A Water Mill
The Devil
Palace of Ambition
As Lord Jinpyeong
A Hometown in Heart
As Chief Monk
The Chivalrous Robber
A Truly Good Friend
As Sun-i's father