Sul Kyung-Gu (설경구) is a South Korean actor, He was born on 1st May 1967 in Jihyeon-ri, Seocheon-gun, South Korea. Sul Kyung-Gu is known for The Boys (2022), Kill Bok Soon (2023), A Normal Family (2023), The Whirlwind (2024), Mantis (2025), Good News (2025), Hyper Knife (2025) and Field Mouse (2026).
In 2019, Sul Kyung-gu starred in the political thriller Idol alongside Han Suk-kyu and Chun Woo-hee. The film, which premiered in March, received mixed reviews despite the strong performances from its three lead actors. That same year, Sul reunited with Jeon Do-yeon for the film Birthday, marking their first collaboration in eighteen years since I Wish I Had a Wife. Birthday was inspired by the 2014 Sinking of the MV Sewol and explored the emotional journey of a couple grieving the loss of their son in the tragedy. The film resonated with audiences and critics alike, and it had its international premiere at the 2019 Far East Film Festival in Udine, Italy.
Also in 2019, Sul appeared in the human comedy Man to Men alongside Cho Jin-woong, showcasing his versatility by shifting from intense dramas to more heartfelt, character-driven storytelling. Sul continued to collaborate with acclaimed director Byun Sung-hyun, reuniting with him for the 2021 political drama Kingmaker, which was released in December of that year. The film further cemented his reputation as one of Korea’s most reliable and dynamic actors.
In 2022, Sul Kyung-gu was honored at the 26th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival, which hosted a special actor exhibition titled “The Actor, Sul Kyung-gu.” The tribute celebrated his 29-year acting career and included a range of events such as a mega talk, film screenings, and the release of a commemorative booklet titled Sul Kyung-gu is Snow Gyeong-gu. This recognition underscored his enduring impact on Korean cinema.
Sul Kyung-gu married the younger sister of actor Ahn Nae-sang in 1996, and they had one daughter together. After a four-year separation, the couple officially divorced on July 21, 2006. On May 28, 2009, Sul married actress Song Yoon-ah. The couple, who previously co-starred in Jail Breakers (2002) and Lost in Love (2006), have one son together and remain active in the film industry.
