Kim Ji-hoon
Acting
Biography
Kim Ji‑hoon (born 1979) is a South Korean former professional boxer, boxing trainer, and actor. After competing as a boxer and serving as a member of the national team, he transitioned into coaching and became one of the trainers at Big Punch Boxing Club, where he has also worked closely with actor Ma Dong‑seok. Alongside his sports career, Kim has appeared as a supporting actor or extra in numerous films and dramas since the late 1990s. His early screen work includes small roles in The Face (1999), Friend (2001), Sweet Sex and Love (2003), Shit Up! (2004), and Crying Fist (2005). He gained wider public recognition in 2024 with his role as Chief Jo in the hit film The Roundup: Punishment (범죄도시4), the first movie of his career to surpass 10 million viewers. Kim also holds official certifications as a Level‑3 Sports Instructor, bodybuilding judge, and boxing judge, and serves as an executive director at A‑Team Body Science, combining athletic training, coaching, and management.
Known For
'Monster Cop' Ma Seok-do investigates an illegal online gambling business led by a former STS Baek and an IT genius CEO Chang. Ma proposes an unexpected alliance to Jang and begins hunting down the criminals.
The Roundup: Punishment
Shin-ah, a free spirit, has an unexpected encounter with Dong-gi, who seeks excitement. After a passionate night, she breaks up with her boyfriend and reunites with Dong-gi when he calls. The two fall madly in love.
Sweet Sex and Love
Tae-sik, a troubled middle aged man and Sang-hwan, a troubled youth will meet in the ring with their respective mission. To change their life.
Crying Fist
Despite their different family backgrounds, four friends grew up together in the wearisome years of the 70s. But as time goes by, each of them takes a different life path.