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In this Korean name, the family name is Cha.
Cha In-pyo
Born (1967-10-14) October 14, 1967 (age 53)
Seoul, South Korea
Alma materRutgers University
OccupationActor, Novelist
Years active1987–present
Spouse(s)
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(m. 1995)​
Children3
Korean name
Hangul
Hanja
Revised RomanizationCha In-pyo
McCune–ReischauerCh‘a Inp‘yo

Cha In-pyo (Korean: 차인표; born October 14, 1967) is a South Korean actor.[1]

Early life[edit]

Cha graduated from Rutgers University in the U.S. with a degree in economics.[2] His father ran a shipping company and had intended for Cha to take over the family business.

Career[edit]

After working at Hanjin Shipping for several years, he quit his job to pursue acting full-time. In 1993 he joined MBC and made his debut in the television series Under the Same Roof (ko) before enlisting and completing his mandatory military service.[3][4] His major breakthrough came in the 1997 television series Star in My Heart, one of the first Korean dramas to be broadcast overseas and widely acknowledged to be the "first generation" of the Korean Wave, earning him public recognition.[5][6] In 2004 he starred in the SBS romantic-mystery drama Hong Kong Express. While the drama did not garner as much attention, the scene in which his character expresses his rage by furiously brushing his teeth in front of the bathroom mirror became iconic and was often parodied by comedians or used as a meme on Korean variety shows to indicate silent rage.[7] Cha later stated on Cultwo Show that the scene was not in his script since the only direction he received was "expressing anger in the bathroom".[8]

Cha has since garnered an extensive filmography in both film and television, including Crossing which was South Korea's entry for the 81st Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film and earned him several nominations for various awards. He has also collaborated with Korean-American director Benson Lee in the period drama-comedy indie film Seoul Searching, which was screened at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival and features a diverse cast and crew drawn from the worldwide overseas Japanese, Chinese and Korean diaspora.[2][9][10] He returned to network television in the weekend drama The Gentlemen of Wolgyesu Tailor Shop, which drew ratings of over 30% for much of its run and earned him nominations at the 2016 KBS Drama Awards.

Personal life[edit]

Cha met his future wife, co-star Shin Ae-ra, on the set of the drama Love in Your Heart (ko) and they married in March 1995 prior to his enlistment. As two of the top television stars of the 1990s, their marriage received extensive media coverage and was one of the most reported events of the year.[11] They have a son and two daughters.[12] Their decision to adopt their daughters was met with praise, especially given the rarity of adoptions by local Korean families compared to overseas families.[13]

Filmography[edit]

Television series[edit]

YearStationTitleRoleNote
2016KBS2The Gentlemen of Wolgyesu Tailor ShopBae Sam-do
2015jTBCD-Day (TV series)Minister Koo Ja-hyuk
2015NetflixSense8Sun's Attorney
2014SBSEndless LoveGeneral Chun Tae-Woong
2012KBSSent From HeavenCha Se-joo
2011MBCGyebaekMoo Jincameo
2010SBSBig ThingKang Tae-san
KBSThe Reputable FamilyChoi Gook-sun
2007MBCWhite TowerNoh Min-guk
CCTVLove in Moments ApartZhao Ming WeiChinese drama
2005SBSHong Kong ExpressChoi Kang-hyuk
2004MBCThe Age of HeroesChun Tae-sun
Endless LoveJi Dong-yangChinese drama
The Four Detective GuardsTie Shou (Iron Hand)
2003SBSPerfect LovePark Shi-woo
2001MBCHer HouseJang Tae-ju
2000The Golden EraPark Kwang-chul
SBSFireworksChoi Jong-hyuk
1999MBCBeautiful SeoulCho Sang-chul
The BossKim Choon-sam
1997You and IPark Young-kyu
Star in My HeartLee Joon-hee
Heroic RebellionHan Young-ung
1996KBSReporting for DutyCha Sung-yun
1995Making MenPark Han-joo
1994MBCKareiskiYoon Ho-jun
My Son's WomanKang Min-wook
Love is in Your EmbraceKang Pung-ho
The White Journey
1993Han Ji-bong's Three Families

Films[edit]

YearTitleRoleNotes[14][15]
2021What Happened to Mr. Cha?Himself (Fictionalized)Netflix January 1
2019Heaven's Quest
2015Seoul SearchingMr. Kim
2014My BoyDo Gong
2013The FluSouth Korean President
2012The TowerPresident Jo
2009A Dream Comes TrueIm Sang_hyeonTelecinema
2008CrossingKim Yong-su
2006HanbandoYi Sang-hyeon
2004Mokpo the HarborBaek Seong-gi
2003Season in the SunKim Sin-bu
2002Iron PalmAh Yi-eon
1999Dr. KKang Ji-min/Dr. K
1998ZzangHwang Gi-pung
1996AlbatrossLieutenant Jo Gyeong-minCho Chang-ho

MC[edit]

  • Environmental Special (Korean: 환경 스페셜) (KBS, 2007)[16][17]
  • Blackbox (KBS, 2002)[18]
  • Love for Three Days (Korean: 3일간의 사랑; co-host, Park Cheol) (iTV, 1998)[19]

Music videos[edit]

  • Forgiveness (용서, Cho Jang-hyuk, 2001)
  • Sad... (Cho Jang-hyuk, 2001)
  • Forever (영원, Sky, 1999)

Discography[edit]

  • "Heart Fire" (心火, Xin Huo) - The Four Detective Guards opening theme song (2004)
  • "Dream" (梦, Meng) - The Four Detective Guards ending theme song (2004)

Novels[edit]

  • Cha, In-pyo. (2011). Today's Forecast (Korean: 오늘예보). Hainaim (해냄출판사). ISBN 978-89-6574-313-2.[20][21]
  • Cha, In-pyo. (2009). Goodbye, Hill (Korean: 잘 가요 언덕). Sallim (살림). ISBN 978-89-522-1103-3.[22][23][24][25][26]

Awards[edit]

YearCeremonyFilm / SeriesAwardRef.
2016KBS Drama AwardsThe Gentlemen of Wolgyesu Tailor ShopBest Couple Award with Ra Mi-ran
2010SBS Drama AwardsDaemulProducer's Award[27]
Corporate Social Responsibility Korea AwardsMinistry of Health and Welfare Commendation, Private Sector[28]
Pony Chung Scholarship FoundationPony Chung Innovation Award[29]
2009Korea CEO SummitKCS Volunteer Service Award[30]
2008Asan FoundationAsan Special Award[31]
Chunsa Film Art AwardsCrossingSpecial Jury Prize[32]
2006Korean Presidential AwardsPresidential Commendation for the Promotion and Protection of Children's Rights[33]
Model AwardsHallyu Star Award
2005Korea Green Foundation100 People Who Light Up Our World
2003SBS Drama AwardsPerfect LoveTop Excellence Award, Actor
Top 10 Stars
2001MBC Drama AwardsHer HouseGrand Prize (Daesang)
2000Baeksang Arts AwardsThe BossBest Actor in TV[34]
1998You and IPopularity Award[35]
1997MBC Drama AwardsExcellence Award, Actor
1995Baeksang Arts AwardsLove is in Your EmbracePopularity Award, TV[36]

References[edit]

  1. ^ 차인표 :: 네이버 인물검색. people.search.naver.com (in Korean). Retrieved 2017-10-09.
  2. ^ a b "Cha In-Pyo Recalls the 1980s for 'Seoul Searching'". KoreAm. March 19, 2015.
  3. ^ "군 입대가 '신의 한 수'… 연예계 '까방권'의 역사". Hankook Ilbo (in Korean). July 22, 2015.
  4. ^ "군에 입대해 신병훈련 마친 탤런트 차인표[신영환]". MBC. January 25, 1995.
  5. ^ "K-drama masterpieces: 'Star in My Heart'". Korea.net. August 1, 2016.
  6. ^ "[스타 그때 이런 일이] '별은 내 가슴에' 마지막 방송". The Dong-a Ilbo (in Korean). April 29, 2015.
  7. ^ "[연중 라이브] 연예계 대표 소띠 스타들의 흥미 가득한 사주X관상 大공개!" (in Korean). Korean Broadcasting System. December 31, 2020.
  8. ^ "'컬투쇼' 차인표 "분노의 양치질 따라하면 안 돼…잇몸 다 나간다"". The Dong-a Ilbo (in Korean). December 29, 2020.
  9. ^ "'Seoul Searching' Exclusive Clip: Korean Teens Attend Summer Camp To Reconnect With Their Roots". IndieWire. June 13, 2016.
  10. ^ "'Seoul Searching' Director: 'This Country is Half Made Up of Minorities, But Cinema Doesn't Reflect That'". Variety. June 18, 2015.
  11. ^ "[길을 찾아서] 인기 절정 차인표-신애라 결혼식에 주례로 / 한완상". The Hankyoreh (in Korean). September 12, 2012.
  12. ^ "Celeb couple on board for adopting babies". Korea JoongAng Daily. February 4, 2008.
  13. ^ "Celebrity Couple Adopts 'God-Sent' Addition to Family". The Chosun Ilbo. December 14, 2005.
  14. ^ [1] (in Korean)
  15. ^ http://www.mydvdlist.co.kr/mdlkth/movie/name.asp?peoplecode=42362[permanent dead link] (in Korean)
  16. ^ http://joynews.inews24.com/home/view/joynews_view.php?g_menu=700200&g_serial=255919 (in Korean)
  17. ^ http://tvreport.co.kr/site/data/html_dir/2007/04/04/200704040014.asp[permanent dead link] (in Korean)
  18. ^ http://www.kbs.co.kr/end_program/2tv/sisa/blackbox Archived 2006-02-11 at the Wayback Machine (in Korean)
  19. ^ http://cineline.com/browse/people_detail.asp?code=799 (in Korean)
  20. ^ [2] (in Korean)
  21. ^ Actor Cha In-pyo publishes second novel Korea Herald. June 20, 2011.
  22. ^ http://www.sallimbooks.com/?ch=book&act=book.view&no=1234 (in Korean)
  23. ^ Actor Cha In-pyo to Release Debut Novel Chosun Ilbo. March 19, 2009.
  24. ^ Tragic topic for actor’s 1st book JoongAng Daily. March 27, 2009.
  25. ^ Actor Touches Comfort Women in Novel Archived October 4, 2012, at the Wayback Machine Korea Times. April 3, 2009.
  26. ^ Book-Writing Fever Sweeps the Nation KBS World. April 22, 2009.
  27. ^ Ko Hyun-jung wins grand prize at SBS Drama Awards Archived 2011-09-16 at the Wayback Machine 10Asia. January 3, 2011.
  28. ^ http://www.csrkorea.net/news/view.html?section=1&category=943&order=date&sdate=2011-03-18&edate=2011-03-18&no=2[permanent dead link] (in Korean)
  29. ^ Celebrity Couple Honored for Charity Work Chosun Ilbo. April 21, 2010.
  30. ^ "Archived copy" (in Korean). Archived from the original on 2012-03-19. Retrieved 2011-07-20.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  31. ^ Celebrity Couple to Receive Philanthropy Award Chosun Ilbo. April 19, 2010.
  32. ^ http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=200809061830461001 (in Korean)
  33. ^ Celeb couple on board for adopting babies JoongAng Daily. February 4, 2008.
  34. ^ "Archived copy" (in Korean). Archived from the original on 2012-03-17. Retrieved 2011-07-20.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  35. ^ "Archived copy" (in Korean). Archived from the original on 2012-03-17. Retrieved 2011-07-20.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  36. ^ "Archived copy" (in Korean). Archived from the original on 2012-03-17. Retrieved 2011-07-20.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)

External links[edit]

  • 차인표 (Cha In-pyo) on Cyworld (ipcha) (in Korean)
  • https://web.archive.org/web/20081205145407/http://www.inpyosarang.net/ (in Korean)
  • Cha In-pyo at HanCinema