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.
Movies & TV Shows
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The Silent Sea (2021) — E1
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Hunt (2022) — Tokyo Branch Agent 5
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Svaha: The Sixth Finger (2019) — Detective Cho
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Mission: Cross (2024) — Hun-ki
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12.12: The Day (2023) — Heo Dong-yoon
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Strangers from Hell (2019) — Shin Jae-ho
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Asura: The City of Madness (2016) — Doctor in Charge (voice)
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Trigger (2025) — Seo Hyeong-ju
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Top Management (2018) — Kevin
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The Worst of Evil (2023) — Hong Hee-seong
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The Tale of Nokdu (2019) — Park Seo-Bang
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The Killing Vote (2023) — Park Chul-min
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The Anchor (2022) — Min Ki-tae
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The Soul-Mate (2018)
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The Good Detective (2020) — Kwon Jae-hong
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Nocturnal (2025) — Young-sub
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Life (2018) — Mr. Bang
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Nice to Not Meet You (2025) — Lee Gil-su
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Good Job (2022) — Han Kwang-ki
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The Boys Who Cried Wolf (2016) — Myeong-woo
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The King's Letters (2019) — Sooyang Prince
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My Fellow Citizens (2019) — Detective Goo
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Trade Your Love (2019) — Hae-joo's youngest brother
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Drama Stage (2017)
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Mission: Cross 2 — Hun-ki