The Different Faces of Kim Byung Chul | Doctor Cha's Seo In Ho

I read thru allkpop about Kim Byung Chul enduring more than a decade of being a nameless actor in the entertainment world. That's so sad but it's real. I checked his profile on AsianWiki and mydramalist, he debuted in a movie called Once Upon A Time In A Battlefield which was from way back 2003, only having a supporting role. Since then, he starred in numerous amount of movies and dramas but still failed to make a name for himself and remained outside the limlight until 2019 came in. He landed his first major role in 2019 in a drama called Doctor Prisoner and won as Best Supporting Actor in KBS Drama Award. He also won the same award at 55th Baeksang Arts Awards for his role in Sky Castle (2019). 

Kim Byung Chul was born in the year 1974, and considering this, we'll probably think that he's already popular because up to this date and year, he's still active in the entertainment world. But sadly, that's not the case until his name went buzzing after only starring a major role in Doctor Cha (2023). 

Before we talk about his role in Doctor Cha, I'm sure most of you have seen him different hit dramas as well but actually didn't bother to search for his name. I also am like that! I only noticed it a few days ago when his characters popped out on my screen and thought 'shit, so this was him!' Haha! I still cannot forget his character in The Goblin!! OMG! It's really him! lol 

Goblin (2016)

His character in Goblin actually won him an award at the 10th Korea Drama Awards! haha cute!

Though I haven't watched the dramas that I will mention below, I searched that he's also a part of them. Which dramas have you noticed him?

Pegasus Market (2019)

Sky Castle (2018-2019)

Descendants of the Sun (2016)

All of Us are Dead (2022)

Anyways, let's talk about his Doctor Cha. We all hated his character Seo In Ho so much but it only meant how convincing Kim Byung Chul is as an actor. His character is detestable for his cheating issues but Kim Byung Chul's comical portrayal of this character made us love him as an actor. I'm so glad that he's finally gaining popularity. It's actually an inspiring story because it's a proof that it's never too late for those who wanted to achieve their dreams no matter what age they're in. So happy that he's creating a buzz in the entertainment world and Doctor Cha surely is a blessing to him as well just like what happened to Min Wook Hyuk. (Doctor Roy Kim)