Originating from Busan's Haeundae district, he pursued acting at Konkuk University's Department of Film Studies, where he also directed and performed in short productions. After graduating, he entered the Daehangno theatre scene and made his feature debut in Hong Sang-soo's The Day He Arrives (2011). A breakthrough arrived with the indie sports comedy The King of Jokgu (2013), earning Best New Act…
