Ma Dong-seok

Ma Dong-seok (2019)
Korean spelling
Hangeul	마동석
Revised Romanization	Ma Dong-seok
McCune- Reischauer	Ma Tongsŏk
Birth Name
Hangeul	이동석
Revised Romanization	I dong-seok
McCune- Reischauer	I Tongsŏk
See also : Korean name

Ma Dong-seok (born March 1, 1971 ; real name: Lee Dong-seok, also Don Lee ) is an American - South Korean actor . In 2004 he had his first role in the film Dance with the Wind ( Baram-ui Jeonseol ). In 2013 he received the Baeksang Arts Award for best supporting actor in the film The Neighbor . In 2016 he starred in the film Train to Busan , which had over 10 million viewers in South Korea.

He will play one of the lead roles in the Marvel film The Eternals , which is expected to be released in February 2021.

Before his acting career he trained under the name Don Lee, among others, the mixed martial arts fighters Mark Coleman and Kevin Randleman .

Filmography

Movies

• 2004: Dance with the Wind ( 바람 의 전설 Baram-ui Jeonseol )
• 2005: Heaven's Soldiers ( 천군 )
• 2006: Ssunday Seoul ( 썬데이 서울 )
• 2007: The Worst Guy Ever ( 내 생애 최악 의 남자 )
• 2008: Beastie Boys ( 비스티 보이즈 )
• 2008: The Good, the Bad, the Weird ( 좋은 놈, 나쁜 놈, 이상한 놈 )
• 2009: Insadong Scandal ( 인사동 스캔들 )
• 2009: Take Off ( 국가 대표 Gugka Daepyo )
• 2010: Midnight FM ( 심야 의 FM Simya-ui FM )
• 2010: The Unjust ( 부당 거래 Budanggeorae )
• 2010: Try to Remember ( 우리 만난 적 있나요 Uri Mannan Jeok Itnayo )
• 2011: Adrenaline Rush ( 퀵 Quick )
• 2011: Pained ( 통증 Tongjeung )
• 2011: Perfect Game ( 퍼펙트 게임 )
• 2011: Showtime! (Short film)
• 2012: Never Ending Story ( 네버 엔딩 스토리 )
• 2012: Dancing Queen ( 댄싱 퀸 )
• 2012: Nameless Gangster ( 범죄 와 의 전쟁 Beomjoewa-ui Jeonjaeng )
• 2012: Doomsday Book ( 인류 멸망 보고서 )
• 2012: The Neighbor ( 이웃 사람 Iutsaram )
• 2012: Love 911 ( 반 창꼬 Banchangkko )
• 2013: New World - Between the Fronts ( 신세계 Sin Segye )
• 2013: Norigae ( 노리개 )
• 2013: Azooma ( 공정 사회 Gongjeongsahoe )
• 2013: Rockin 'on Heaven's Door ( 뜨거운 안녕 Tteugeoun Annyeong )
• 2013: Mr. Go ( 미스터 고 )
• 2013: Pandemic ( 감기 Gamgi )
• 2013: Marriage Blue ( 결혼 전야 Gyeolhonjeonja )
• 2013: Rough Play ( 배우는 배우다 Baeuneun Baeuda )
• 2013: The Five ( 더 파이브 )
• 2014: Murderer ( 살인자 Sarinja )
• 2014: One on One ( 일대일 Il Dae Il )
• 2014: Kundo - Pact of the Outlaws ( 군도: 민란 의 시대 Gundo: Millan-ui Sidae )
• 2014: The Royal Tailor ( 상의 원 Sanguiwon )
• 2015: The Chronicles of Evil ( 악의 연대기 )
• 2015: Veteran - Above the Law ( 베테랑 )
• 2015: Deep Trap ( 함정 )
• 2016: No Tomorrow ( 섬. 사라진 사람들 )
• 2016: Train to Busan ( 부산행 Busan-haeng )
• 2016: Goodbye Single ( 굿바이 싱글 )
• 2016: Derailed
• 2017: Along with the Gods: The Two Worlds
• 2017: The Mayor ( 특별 시민 )
• 2017: The Outlaws ( 범죄 도시 Beomjoe-dosi )
• 2017: The Bros ( 부라더 Brother )
• 2018: Champion ( 챔피언 )
• 2018: Along with the Gods: The Last 49 Days
• 2018: The Soul-Mate ( 원더풀 고스트 Wonderful Ghost )
• 2018: The Villagers ( 곰탱이 Gomtaengi )
• 2018: Unstoppable ( 성난 황소 Seongnanhwangsu )
• 2019: The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil
• 2019: Bad Guys: The Movie
• 2019: Ashfall

TV Shows

• 2007: HIT ( 히트 , MBC )
• 2008: Bulhandang ( 불한당 , SBS )
• 2008: Tazza ( 타짜 , SBS)
• 2008: Jusik Hoesa ( 알리바이 주식회사 , Dramax)
• 2009: Gangjeok-deul ( 강적 들 , KBS2 )
• 2009: Samkyeora ( 태양 을 삼켜 라 , SBS)
• 2010: Doctor Champ ( 닥터 챔프 , SBS)
• 2011: Nado, Kkot! ( 나도, 꽃! , MBC)
• 2012: Dakchigo Kkotminam Baendeu ( 닥치고 꽃미남 밴드 , tvN )
• 2014: Nappeun Nyeoseok-deul ( 나쁜 녀석 들 , OCN)
• 2015: Sense8 ( Netflix )
• 2016: 38 Sagidongdae ( 38 사 기동대 , OCN)

Web links

• Ma Dong-seok in the Internet Movie Database (English)
• Ma Dong-seok in the Korean Movie Database
• Ma Dong-seok on HanCinema
• Ma Dong-seok on Twitter

Individual evidence

1. ↑ ^{a b} Tough guy film star finds success being sweet: Known for aggressive roles, Ma Dong-seok is not afraid to be cute. In: Korea JoongAng Daily . November 18, 2016, accessed November 17, 2016 . 
2. ↑ Ji Yong-jin: RYU Seung-ryong Wins Grand Prize at Baeksang Arts Awards. MASQUERADE Picks Up Best Film and Best Director Prizes. In: Korean Film Biz Zone. May 13, 2013, accessed June 21, 2016 . 
3. ↑ Christian Fußy: "The Eternals": Zombie movie superstar joins what is probably the craziest Marvel adventure. In: film starts . April 18, 2019, accessed April 19, 2019 . 
4. ↑ Nicole Sälzle: Marvel's The Eternals are taking shape. But who does Ma Dong-seok play? In: IGN Germany . April 19, 2019. Retrieved April 19, 2019 . 
5. ↑ Kim Gyeong-ju: 마동석, 30kg 감량 전후 비교해 보니 .. '헉' 소리 날 정도. In: OSEN. November 6, 2012. Retrieved June 21, 2016 (Korean). 

Note: This article places the family name before the person's first name. This is the usual order in Korean. Ma is the family name here, Dong-seok is the first name.