Yu In-Chon

Yu In-chon (born March 20, 1951) is a South Korean actor and the current Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism under president Yoon Suk Yeol, the position which he previously held under president Lee Myung-bak.

He was formerly the Special Presidential Adviser on Culture and Sports.

Yu In-chon
Yu In-Chon
Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism
Assumed office
7 October 2023
PresidentYoon Suk Yeol
Prime MinisterHan Duck-soo
Preceded byPark Bo-gyoon
In office
29 February 2008 – 26 January 2011
PresidentLee Myung-bak
Prime MinisterHan Seung-soo
Chung Un-chan
Kim Hwang-sik
Succeeded byChoung Byoung-gug
Personal details
Born (1951-03-20) 20 March 1951 (age 73)
Wanju County, North Jeolla Province, South Korea
Spouse
Kang Hye-kyung
(m. 1984)
Children2
Alma materChung-Ang University (BA, MA)
Yu In-chon
Yu In-Chon
Korean name
Hangul
유인촌
Hanja
柳仁村
Revised RomanizationYu In-chon
McCune–ReischauerYu In-ch'on

Early life and education

Yu In-chon was born in the city of Wanju County, North Jeolla Province, South Korea in 1951. He graduated with the bachelor degree in theater and film from Chung-Ang University.

Acting career

Although Yu started his career as a TV actor, his fondness of play led him to found Yu Theater in the Gangnam area of Seoul, April 1999.

Political career

In 2004, he became the representative of the Seoul Foundation for Arts and Culture under the Seoul Metropolitan Government, which leads the city's cultural policy, thanks to his friendship with then-Mayor Lee Myung-bak.

When the Live Music Camp incident occurred in 2005, at the time mayor of Seoul, Lee Myung-bak suggested that Hongdae concerts be regulated by authorities. At this time, Yu In-chon had a good understanding of the college culture, so he took Lee Myung-bak to the club 'Drug' and said, 'Oh! Brothers' rock performance together and defended the club culture, thanks to this, Lee Myung-bak, who was about to wipe out the clubs, changed his mind, and he dismissed it as saying he would not do it himself.

He became Minister of Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in the Lee Myung-bak administration in 2008.

On July 21, 2011, President Lee nominated Yu In-chon as the Special Presidential Adviser on Culture and Sports.

On July 6, 2023, Yoon Suk Yeol nominated Yu In-chon as the Special Presidential Adviser on Culture and Sports.

On September 13, 2023, President Yoon nominated Yu In-chon as a candidate for Minister of Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Filmography

Films

  • Chastity (정조 Jeongjo), 1979
  • Painful Maturity (아픈 성숙 Nan moleugessne), 1980
  • A Battle Journal (종군수첩 Jonggun sucheob), 1981
  • The Tree Blooming with Love (사랑이 꽃피는 나무 Salang-e kkochpineun namu), 1981
  • The Lover of a Friend (친구애인 Chingu-ein), 1982
  • The Foolish Woman (바보스러운 여자 Baboseureowun yeoja), 1983
  • Rose Woman (장미부인 Jangmi buin), 1983
  • Born on February 30th (2wol 30ilsaeng), 1983
  • Reminiscent Flame (불의 회상 Bul-ui hoesang), 1984
  • Agada (아가다 Agada), 1984
  • Invited People (초대받은 성웅들 Chodaebadeun seongwungdeul), 1984
  • Diary of King Yeonsan (연산일기 Yeonsan-ilgi), 1987
  • Flower Blooms Even on a Windy Day (Barambuneun nal-e-do kkoch-eun pigo), 1987
  • 0.917 (영점구일칠 Yeongjeomguchilil), 1987
  • Aje Aje Bara Aje (아제아제 바라아제), 1989
  • Honeymoon (밀월 Milwol), 1989
  • Kim's War (김의 전쟁 Gim-ui jeonjaeng), 1992
  • Change (체인지 Che-inji), 1996
  • Firebird (Bulsae 불새), 1997)
  • Doctor K (닥터K 1999)
  • Wonderful Days (원더풀데이즈 Wondeopeul Daei-jeu) (2003)
  • Possible Changes (가능한 변화들 Ganeung-han byeonhwa-deul) (2004)

TV dramas

  • Gangnam gajok (강남가족), 1974
  • Jeonwon ilgi (전원일기), 1980
  • Sarang-gwa jinsil (사랑과 진실), 1984
  • Bulsae (불새), 1987
  • The Years Of Ambition (야망의 세월 Yamang-ui sewol), 1990-1991 - Park Hyung-seop, inspired by Lee Myung-bak
  • Jeongdeun-nim (정든 님), 1992
  • Ilchulbong (일출봉), 1992
  • Tokkaebi-ga ganda (도깨비가 간다), 1994
  • Saeya saeya parangsae-ya (새야 새야 파랑새야), 1994
  • Jang Nok-su (장녹수), 1995
  • Yeoneo-ga doraol-ttae (연어가 돌아올 때), 1996
  • Sebeonjjae namja (세 번째 남자), 1997
  • The Three Kims Period (삼김시대 Samgim sidae), 1998 - Kim Dae-jung
  • Gobaek (고백), 2002
  • Royal Story: Jang Hui-bin (장희빈), 2002–3 - Lee Hang

Theater

Year English title Korean title Role Ref.
1980 Jesus Christ Superstar 지저스 크라이스트 수퍼스타 Pontius Pilate
1981 Evita 에비타 Juan Perón
1981 Hamlet 햄릿 Hamlet
1983 The Merchant of Venice 베니스의 상인 Bassanio
1983 Macbeth 맥베스
1994 The Taming of the Shrew 말괄량이 길들이기 Petruchio
1995 Problematic Human, Yeonsan 문제적 인간, 연산 Yeonsangun
1996 Faust 파우스트 Devil
1996 Padam, Padam, Padam 빠담, 빠담, 빠담 Le Pré
1997 Taxi Driver 택시드리벌
1997 Kholstomer 홀스또메르 Kholstomer
1997 King Lear 리어왕
1999 Hamlet 햄릿 Hamlet
2015 Pericles 페리클레스 Gauer, Old Pericles
2022 Hamlet 햄릿 Claudius

Documentaries

Awards

References

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