Quick Facts
Born:
1984-06-16
Birthplace:
South Korea
Credits:
24 Total Roles
Cha Rae-hyung
Acting
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Biography
Cha Rae‑hyung (born June 16, 1984) is a South Korean actor under Artist Company trained in Acting at Sejong University's Film and Performing Arts Department. After graduating, he built a foundation in theatre, performing in numerous Daehak‑ro productions such. He went on to appear in various independent films and short productions before gaining industry attention in 2016 with The Boys Who Cried Wolf, where his distinctive and textured performance positioned him as a rising "scene stealer" in Korean cinema.
Cha Rae‑hyung has since developed a steady career across film and television. He is frequently cast as figures of authority—police officers, detectives, correctional officers—but has also portrayed tougher characters, including gang members, most notably in The Worst of Evil, where his physical and expressive intensity stood out.
Cha Rae‑hyung has since developed a steady career across film and television. He is frequently cast as figures of authority—police officers, detectives, correctional officers—but has also portrayed tougher characters, including gang members, most notably in The Worst of Evil, where his physical and expressive intensity stood out.
Known For
The Silent Sea
E1
Hunt
Tokyo Branch Agent 5
Svaha: The Sixth Finger
Detective Cho
Mission: Cross
Hun-ki
12.12: The Day
Heo Dong-yoon
Strangers from Hell
Shin Jae-ho
Asura: The City of Madness
Doctor in Charge (voice)
Top Management
Kevin
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Nice to Not Meet You TV | Lee Gil-su |
| 2025 | Trigger TV | Seo Hyeong-ju |
| 2025 | Nocturnal MOVIE | Young-sub |
| 2024 | Mission: Cross MOVIE | Hun-ki |
| 2023 | 12.12: The Day MOVIE | Heo Dong-yoon |
| 2023 | The Worst of Evil TV | Hong Hee-seong |
| 2023 | The Killing Vote TV | Park Chul-min |
| 2022 | Good Job TV | Han Kwang-ki |
| 2022 | Hunt MOVIE | Tokyo Branch Agent 5 |
| 2022 | The Anchor MOVIE | Min Ki-tae |