Personal Info
Birth date
1970-10-11 (54 Years)
Gender
Male
Known for
Acting
Place of birth
Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, South Korea [now Gangbuk-gu]
Also known as
Lim Won-Hie
Lim Won-Hie
Im Won-hui
Lim Won-Hee
임원희
Won-hie Lim
Im Won hee
Won Hee Im
Won-Hee Im
Im Won Hui
Won Hui Im
Won-Hui Im
林元熙
Im Won-hee
Biography
Im Won-hee (임원희) is a South Korean actor. He was born on October 11, 1970. Im was an alumnus of the legendary Daehak-ro theater troupe Mokhwa, starring in many of Jang Jin's stage plays. He made his film debut in Jang's black comedy The Happenings in 1998, and through the years has become one of the most versatile supporting actors in Korean cinema, with notable roles in Three... Extremes and Le Grand Chef. But Im is best known for his iconic role Dachimawa Lee, which began in 2000 as the titular character of a 35-minute short film that director Ryoo Seung-wan made as a parody/homage to '70s Korean genre action films. The internet short was enormously popular and received more than a million page views, and in 2008, Ryoo again cast Im in an action-comedy feature film based on the same character, Dachimawa Lee.
Filmography
My Little Old Boy
6.375
Overview:
How much do you know about your grown up son? In Mom’s Diary, the daily lives of the grown up celebrity sons are closely observed by their mothers. Do you know why your son drinks so much these days? How much do you know about your son’s philosophy in his life style? Heart-warming moments of observational communication between a mother and a son can be seen on Mom’s Diary.Running Man
8.272
Overview:
These days, as variety shows are gradually disappearing, this is one of Korea’s representative variety shows that has been responsible for Sunday evenings for over 10 years. This program features numerous stars and members going around various places, playing games, and completing missions. In particular, among the many fun elements of variety shows, this one focuses solely on laughter. Open your eyes! Big fun is coming in! Open your mouth! Big laughter is coming in! Open your heart! Useful lessons are coming in!Infinite Challenge
7.7
Overview:
Infinite Challenge has been reported as the first "Real-Variety" show in Korean television history. The program is largely unscripted, and follows a similar format of challenge-based Reality Television programs, familiar to the audiences in the West, but the challenges are often silly, absurd, or impossible to achieve, so the program takes on the aspect of a satirical comedy variety show, rather than a more standard reality or contest program. In order to achieve its comedic purposes its 6 hosts and staff continuously proclaim, the elements of this show are the 3-Ds, Dirty, Dangerous, and Difficult.Home Alone
7.353
Overview:
It can be a badge of honor to be “single.” “I Live Alone” is a documentary-style South Korean reality series that follows the members of a self-formed club called Rainbow, which is comprised of celebrities who are single and live alone.Men on a Mission
7.528
Overview:
Male celebs play make-believe as high schoolers, welcoming star transfer students every week and engaging in battles of witty humor and slapstick.Dr. Romantic
8.2
Overview:
An eccentric, triple board-certified virtuoso surgeon leaves a top job in Seoul and ends up at a provincial hospital, where he mentors young doctors.KBS Drama Special
7.4
Overview:
Forget the existing one-act dramas! Short but impactive! KBS Drama Special presents high quality single episode dramas. Dramas are the broadcast content with the widest public appeal. KBS Drama Special will produce short dramas of far-reaching impact involving at times a serious social message, unique emotions or perspectives. It will stay abreast of modern viewership.Law of the Jungle
5.1
Overview:
Law of the Jungle is a hybrid reality show combining elements of drama and documentary. The show is hosted by comedian Kim Byung Man, and each episode invites various celebrities from the various field. So far, many of idol stars and famous actors have appeared on the show. The show introduces viewers to exotic locations around the world where celebrities must work together in order to complete missions and survive. The cast celebrities travel to less habituated, natural places to survive on their own and experience life with local tribes and people. In each location, the guests are tasked to hunt and prepare their meals and also create shelter for the tribe. They sometimes confronted by many difficult challenges. Where will the tribe visit? And how will they survive on their own? Stay tuned to check out!How Do You Play?
7.7
Overview:
Yoo Jae-suk reunites the producing team of Infinite Challenge and presents you How Do You Play? The Indefinitely expanding YOONIVERSE, based on Yoo's blood, sweat, and tears, will entertain viewers at home. Let's follow Yoo and his friends' new projects every week.Strong Woman Do Bong-Soon
8.068
Overview:
Born with supernatural strength, Bong-soon fights evil and procures justice while getting tangled in a love triangle with her CEO boss and cop crush.Along with the Gods: The Two Worlds
8.07
Overview:
Having died unexpectedly, firefighter Ja-hong is taken to the afterlife by 3 afterlife guardians. Only when he passes 7 trials over 49 days and proves he was innocent in human life, he’s able to reincarnate, and his 3 afterlife guardians are by his side to defend him in trial.Along with the Gods: The Last 49 Days
8.068
Overview:
As the deceased soul Ja-hong and his three afterlife guardians prepare for their remaining trials for reincarnation, the guardians soon come face to face with the truth of their tragic time on Earth 1,000 years earlier.Busted!
7.9
Overview:
Suspense, surprises and fun abound in this Korean variety game show featuring big personalities and even bigger mysteries in every episode.Move to Heaven
7.926
Overview:
Finding life in all that’s left behind, a detail-oriented trauma cleaner and his estranged uncle deliver untold stories of the departed to loved ones.Crazy Love
7.7
Overview:
No Go Jin is the most popular mathematics instructor in the private education field and the CEO of GOTOP Education. Even though he has only a high school level education, he has achieved all of his success due to his extreme intelligence. He seems like a perfect man with a handsome appearance, high IQ, and wealth. He is also narcissistic. One day, he is suddenly warned that he will be murdered. Lee Shin A works as No Go Jin’s secretary. She is a diligent and responsible employee. Due to her quiet and introverted personality, she has little presence with her boss No Go Jin and her colleagues at work. Her colleagues begin to recognize her, because she has worked for the notorious No Go Jin for more than 1 year. She then learns that she does not have much time left to live.Where Stars Land
7.3
Overview:
At Incheon International Airport, brilliant but distant engineer Lee Soo-yeon and clumsy, idealistic rookie Han Yeo-reum cross paths as they navigate tough challenges, personal secrets, and unexpected connections in their new jobs.So Not Worth It
7.723
Overview:
New friends, new loves and new experiences mix together inside a colorful college dormitory in Korea that's home to students from around the world.Moonshine
7.9
Overview:
About human love against the backdrop of the most powerful alcohol prohibition period in the Joseon. The private prosecutor who comes to Seoul to raise the family, a poor man and his wife who start to make drinks to pay off their debts, and the prince who keeps going over the wall to drink; the drama is about three people who can end each other's lives fatefully encountering in front of a secret liquor warehouse.Wok of Love
6.9
Overview:
Chef Seo Poong was once a star chef and worked at the best Chinese restaurant. His popularity faded and he eventually wound up working at a small, failing Chinese restaurant. Meanwhile, Doo Chil-Seong is the owner of a building. He is an ex-gang member and he was in jail for 5 yers.Handsome Guys
6.481
Overview:
Brothers Jae-pil and Sang-gu move into their dream rustic-style house in the woods. When unwanted visitors arrive and awaken a sealed evil spirit in the basement, a dark aura begins to envelop the house.Chief of Staff
8.152
Overview:
As a chief of staff in the National Assembly, Jang Tae-jun influences power behind the scenes while pursuing his own ambitions to rise to the top.Melting Me Softly
7.817
Overview:
Ma Dong-chan and Go Mi-ran are both frozen during an experiment. They wake up 20 years later instead of 24 hours later and must keep their body temperature above 30°C in order to survive.Take Off Your Shoes
9
Overview:
Four DolSing (returning-single/divorced) men looking for happiness in life invite guests to their homes.Three... Extremes
6.784
Overview:
An Asian cross-cultural trilogy of horror films from accomplished indie directors: "Dumplings", directed by Fruit Chan of Hong Kong; "Cut", directed by Park Chan-Wook of Korea; "Box", directed by Miike Takashi of Japan. The first film "Dumplings" was extended and turned into a full-length theatrical film of the same name.Room No. 9
6.2
Overview:
Eulji Hae-Yi, a lawyer at a big law firm, is a kiss-up to those with power, but looks down upon those who are poor. When she meets death-row convict Jang Hwa-Sa in room 9 in the prison visitation area, their bodies are exchanged.Dark Hole
5.4
Overview:
A creature action thriller series about the desperate survival of the survivors among the mutant humans who drank a mysterious black smoke from the sinkhole and soon turned into monsters and quickly became a pandemonium.Syndrome
6.8
Overview:
Syndrome is a 2012 South Korean medical drama series, starring Han Hye-jin, Song Chang-eui and Park Gun-hyung. It is set in the world of neurosurgery where a medical student finds herself in a love triangle with two fellow doctors. The television series aired on jTBC from February 13 to April 17, 2012 on Mondays and Tuesdays at 21:55 for 20 episodes.You Are All Surrounded
7.947
Overview:
P4: are the new recruits in the violent crimes unit at Gangnam Police Station. The journey of four young cops as they fumble, learn, fall in love and find their way to becoming people the citizens can trust.Meokjjibba: Big Survival
NYR
Overview:
Although they are bigger than others, Korea's representative large people who love their bodies have gathered together! In this era where fashion, tastes, and tastes are diverse, big people who shout, “My body can become a trend too!” compete for the position of ‘advertising model’, a big survival show that loves my body and cannot gain or lose weight.Acting
TBAReverse (1 Episode) as Unknown
2024Handsome Guys as Sung-bin's Granduncle
2023Meokjjibba: Big Survival (2 Episodes) as Self
2022Crazy Love (16 Episodes) as Park Yang-tae
2021Moonshine (16 Episodes) as Woon Shim
2021Take Off Your Shoes (198 Episodes) as Self
2021So Not Worth It (1 Episode) as The Crane Guy
2021Move to Heaven (10 Episodes) as Oh Hyun-chang
2021Dark Hole (12 Episodes) as Park Soon Il
2020Modern Girl as [Viscount]
2020Collectors as Sabdari
2019Forbidden Dream as Im Hyo-don
2019Remarriage Skills as Kyung-Ho
2019Melting Me Softly (16 Episodes) as Son Hyun-ki
2019Laborhood on Hire (1 Episode) as Himself
2019How Do You Play? (7 Episodes) as Self
2019Chief of Staff (20 Episodes) as Ko Seok-Man
2019Beautiful Food as Jung-joong
2018Passing Summer as Jeong-bong
2018Room No. 9 (16 Episodes) as Bang Sang-Soo
2018Where Stars Land (2 Episodes) as Sales clerk
2018Along with the Gods: The Last 49 Days as Prosecutor
2018Wok of Love (38 Episodes) as Wang Choon-Soo
2018Busted! (2 Episodes) as Im Won-hee
2018Snatch Up as President Baek
2017Along with the Gods: The Two Worlds as Prosecutor
2017History of Walking Upright as Mi Na's Father
2017집사가 생겼다 (1 Episode) as Unknown
2017Strong Woman Do Bong-Soon (16 Episodes) as Baek Tak
2016Dr. Romantic (52 Episodes) as Jang Gi-tae
2016My Little Old Boy (22, 1, 7 Episode) as Unknown, self, Self
2015Men on a Mission (1 Episode) as Self
2015The Advocate: A Missing Body as Ho-sung's Subordinate
2015Three Summer Nights as Dal-Soo
2015Moonshine Girls as Jang Do-ul
2014I Am a Man (20 Episodes) as Host
2014You Are All Surrounded (20 Episodes) as Cha Tae-ho
2013My Dear Girl, Jin-young as Unknown
2013Horror Stories 2 as teacher
2013Rockin' on Heaven's Door as Bong-shik
2013Happiness for Sale as Man at city hall stealing coins
2013Home Alone (1 Episode) as Self
2012I Am The King as Hae-goo
2012Syndrome (20 Episodes) as Oh Gwang-hee
2012Salamander Guru and The Shadows (10 Episodes) as Won-sam
2011Mr. Idol as Park Sang-Sik
2011Law of the Jungle (31 Episodes) as Unknown
2011Lethal Move as Unknown
2011Officer of the Year as Ph.D Ko
2011Romantic Heaven as Detective Kim
2010The Quiz Show Scandal as Lee Joon-sang
2010Running Man (1 Episode) as Unknown
2010A Barefoot Dream as Director Poong
2010Legend of the Patriots (20 Episodes) as Kim Joon Bum
2010KBS Drama Special (1 Episode) as Unknown
2010Miss Staff Sergeant as Wang Jong-pal
2009Money Show as Lim Kyung-eop
2008Dachimawa Lee as Dachimawa Lee
2007Le Grand Chef as Bong-joo
2007M as Sung-woo
2007Punch Strike as Unknown
2007Femme Fatal as Du-chan
2006Coma (5 Episodes) as Detective Choi
2005Infinite Challenge (2 Episodes) as Self
2005Crying Fist as Won-tae
2004Lovely Rivals as Man in TV drama
2004Three... Extremes as Intruder (segment "Cut")
2003Silmido as Won-hee
2002No Comment as theater exam taker / national assembly member 1
2002Fun Movie as Hwangbo
2002No Blood No Tears as Haepari
2001This Is Law: Out of Justice as Bong Soo-chul
2001Guns & Talks as Priest
2001Coming Out as Tutor
2000Dachimawa Lee as Dachimawa Lee
2000Terror Taxi as Unknown
2000Die Bad as Detective Lee
1999The Spy as Thief 3
1998The Happenings as Unknown