Im Won-hee, a renowned South Korean actor, was born on October 11, 1970. With a rich theatrical background, Im was an alumnus of the prestigious Daehak-ro theater troupe Mokhwa, where he starred in numerous stage plays under the direction of Jang Jin.
Im's film career began in 1998 with Jang's black comedy, The Happenings, marking the start of his journey as a versatile supporting actor in Korean cinema. Throughout the years, he has secured notable roles in films such as Three... Extremes and Le Grand Chef, showcasing his impressive range.
However, Im is most famously recognized for his iconic portrayal of Dachimawa Lee, a character that originated in 2000 as the titular character of a 35-minute short film created by director Ryoo Seung-wan as a parody and homage to 1970s Korean genre action films. The internet short film gained massive popularity, garnering over a million page views, and in 2008, Ryoo again cast Im in an action-comedy feature film based on the same character, Dachimawa Lee.
Im Won-hee's remarkable career is a testament to his talent and dedication to his craft, earning him a revered status within the Korean film industry.
