Cha Rae-hyung
Known For
Acting
Born
1984-06-16 in South Korea
Biography
Cha Rae‑hyung (born June 16, 1984) is a South Korean actor under Artist Company trained in Acting at Sejong University's Film and Performing Arts Department. After graduating, he built a foundation in theatre, performing in numerous Daehak‑ro productions such. He went on to appear in various independent films and short productions before gaining industry attention in 2016 with The Boys Who Cried Wolf, where his distinctive and textured performance positioned him as a rising "scene stealer" in Korean cinema. Cha Rae‑hyung has since developed a steady career across film and television. He is frequently cast as figures of authority—police officers, detectives, correctional officers—but has also portrayed tougher characters, including gang members, most notably in The Worst of Evil, where his physical and expressive intensity stood out.
Most Known For
Drama Stage
The Good Detective
as Kwon Jae-hong
The Silent Sea
as E1
Strangers from Hell
as Shin Jae-ho
The Worst of Evil
as Hong Hee-seong
The Killing Vote
as Park Chul-min
Nice to Not Meet You
as Lee Gil-su
The Tale of Nokdu
as Park Seo-Bang
Trigger
as Seo Hyeong-ju
My Fellow Citizens
as Detective Goo
Life
as Mr. Bang
Hunt
as Tokyo Branch Agent 5
Good Job
as Han Kwang-ki
Top Management
as Kevin
12.12: The Day
as Heo Dong-yoon
Asura: The City of Madness
as Doctor in Charge (voice)
Mission: Cross
as Hun-ki
Svaha: The Sixth Finger
as Detective Cho
Trade Your Love
as Hae-joo's youngest brother
Nocturnal
as Young-sub