Moon Sung-keun
Known for Acting · 73 credits
- Born
- 1953-05-28 (age 73)
- Place of birth
- Tokyo, Japan
- Also known as
- Seong-kun Mun · Moon Seong-geun · Mun Seong-kun · Moon Sung Geun · SeongGeun Mun · 문성근
Biography
Moon Sung-keun (Korean: 문성근; born May 28, 1953) is a South Korean actor and politician. He has won three Blue Dragon Film Awards, two Baeksang Arts Awards, and two Chunsa Film Art Awards for Best Actor.
Moon was born in Tokyo, Japan. His father was Rev. Moon Ik-hwan, who fought for democracy alongside Kim Dae-jung under the military regime led by Park Chung Hee in 1970s, and was a well-known pro-unification activist. After graduation from Sogang University with a bachelor's degree in International Business, Moon worked as a salaryman for eight years.
In 1985, he began acting in theater, and became a key figure in the beginning of the renaissance of Daehangno stage plays in the mid-1980s, playing the leading role in such mega-hits as Chilsu and Mansu and Till the End of Time. Moon made his film debut in 1990 with Black Republic directed by Park Kwang-su.
During his acting career, Moon has won Best Actor award at the Blue Dragon Film Awards thrice, Baeksang Arts Awards twice, Chunsa Film Art Awards twice, and other accolades.
Moon started his political activities in 2009, becoming the Democratic United Party's temporary chairman in 2012. Since then, he has mostly made special appearances in movies.
Known For
TV Shows (17)
Moving
2023
as Min Yong-jun
Marry My Husband
2024
as Yoo Han-il
Vagabond
2019
as Hong Sun-jo
Insider
2022
as Do Won Bong [Seongju Prison inmate]
Encounter
2018
as Congressman Cha Jong-hyeon
Nobody Knows
2020
as Hwang In-bum
Unanswered Questions
1992
as Self
Spotlight
2015
as Self
Dr. Brain
2021
as Dr. Myung
Princess Ja Myung
2009
as King Daemusin
Distorted
2017
as Koo Tae-Won
Ms. Incognito
2025
as Ga Seong-ho
Connection
2024
as Won Chang-ho
Life
2018
as Kim Tae-Sang
The Great Shaman Ga Doo-shim
2021
as Kyung Pil
Crime
2007
신의 길 인간의 길
2008
Movies (56)
Burning
2018
as Lawyer
Forgotten
2017
as Jin-seok's Father / Mr. Park
Project Silence
2024
as Byeong-hak
1987: When the Day Comes
2017
as Jang Se-dong
Hwayi: A Monster Boy
2013
as CEO Jeon
A Girl at My Door
2014
as Chief Nam Kyeong-dae
Sea Fog
2014
as Wan-ho
On the Beach at Night Alone
2017
as Sangwon
Princess Aurora
2005
as Oh Sung-ho
Memories of the Sword
2015
as Lee Eui-myeong
Green Fish
1997
as Bae Tae-gon
A Little Pond
2010
as Mr. Moon
A Single Spark
1995
as Young-soo
I Want to Live Just Until I'm 20 Years Old
1992
as Choi Hyeon-jun
Black Money
2019
as Kang Ki-chun
In Another Country
2012
as Moonsoo
Virgin Stripped Bare by Her Bachelors
2000
as Young-soo
Dongju: The Portrait of a Poet
2016
as Jung Ji-yong
The Tooth and the Nail
2017
as Yun Young-hwan
Black Republic
1990
as Kim Ki-young
Woman on the Beach
2006
as CEO Jeong (voice)
Virus
2025
as Professor Seong
National Security
2012
as President Yoon
To You, from Me
1994
as Me
Missing
2009
as Pan-gon
Unbowed
2011
as Shin Jae-yeol
A Petal
1996
as Mr. Jang
Hanbando
2006
as Kwon Yong-hwan
Oki's Movie
2010
as Professor Song
If You Were Me 4
2009
as Vice Principal (Relay)
Sunset on the Neon Lights
1995
as Kim Kyoo-hwan
Our President
2017
as Self
A Brand New Life
2009
as Doctor
The Road to the Racetrack
1991
as R
The 101st Proposition
1993
as Young-sub
To the Starry Island
1993
as Moon Dok-bae / Moon Chae-ku
Marriage Story
1992
as Narrator (voice)
Lost in the Mountains
2009
as Jeon Sang-ok
Lee Chang-dong: The Art of Irony
2023
as Self
Jealousy Is My Middle Name
2003
as Han Yun-sik
A Killing Story
1998
Bitter and Sweet
1995
Soo
2007
as Gu Yang-Won
Roh Moo-hyun and the Fools
2019
as Self
Berlin Report
1991
as Young-cheol
Blooming over the line
2022
as Self
Puzzle
2006
as Hwan
Our Class Accepts Anyone Regardless of Grade
1990
Bedroom And Courtroom
1998
as Choo Hyung-Do
Out to the World
1994
as Joo-dong
www.whitelover.com
2000
The Cross of North Gando
2019
as Narrator
The Jang Sun-woo Variations
2001
as Self
Let's be Together
2024
as Self
No Exit
1995
존경하고 사랑하는 국민여러분
2022
as Self
About Moon Sung-keun
Moon Sung-keun (Korean: 문성근; born May 28, 1953) is a South Korean actor and politician. He has won three Blue Dragon Film Awards, two Baeksang Arts Awards, and two Chunsa Film Art Awards for Best Actor. Moon was born in Tokyo, Japan. His father was Rev. Moon Ik-hwan, who fought for democracy alongside Kim Dae-jung under the military regime led by Park Chung Hee in 1970s, and was a well-known pro-unification activist. After graduation from Sogang University with a bachelor's degree in International Business, Moon worked as a salaryman for eight… With 73 credits spanning from 1990 to 2025, Moon Sung-keun has appeared in 56 films and 17 TV shows.
Fans searching for Moon Sung-keun movies, Moon Sung-keun filmography, or the latest projects starring Moon Sung-keun can stream many of these titles on Bowood.TV, free and in HD, with no subscription required.
Most Popular Moon Sung-keun Movies
- Burning (2018) — as Lawyer
- Forgotten (2017) — as Jin-seok's Father / Mr. Park
- Project Silence (2024) — as Byeong-hak
- 1987: When the Day Comes (2017) — as Jang Se-dong
- Hwayi: A Monster Boy (2013) — as CEO Jeon
Where to Watch Moon Sung-keun Films
Most Moon Sung-keun movies and series are available to stream on Bowood.TV in full HD, completely free and without signup. Browse the complete filmography above to jump directly to any title. For more films and the latest web series featuring Moon Sung-keun, check our movies catalogue and browse page.