Oh Eui-shik (, born November 1, 1983) is a South Korean actor. Oh made his musical debut in 2006 and has since built up his acting skills in a number of plays and television drama. He is known for roles in television dramas such as Oh My Ghost, Love in the Moonlight, Hi Bye, Mama!, Wok of Love, and True Beauty.
Early life Oh Eui-sik was born on November 1, 1983, in Jeju, where he resided until his early twenties. Oh relocated to Seoul in his early twenties to work in the interior design industry. His office was located in Daehakro, akin to Off-Broadway. Oh developed an interest in theater after frequently attending stage productions in the Dahakro. Inspired by these performances, he decided to pursue a career in acting. He later remarked, "At that time, I was just waiting for my time to get off work and felt bored with my work life. I thought that if I became an actor, I wouldn’t have to wait for work hours."
Career Oh made his stage debut in 2006, appearing in the children's musical Bremen Musician. In 2007, he appeared in director Wi Seong-shin's musical Five Sketches of Love, an open-run production in Daehangno. The musical explores five romantic vignettes set in a motel.
In 2009, Oh joined the cast of the musical Rocksitter. The musical, an adaptation of Lee Geun-sam's play Fishing Field War, portrays the unexpected encounter and evolving relationship between a bank clerk and a 60-year-old restaurant owner at a fishing spot. Oh and actress Lee Bong-ryun played multiple characters, including collectors, coffee shop owners, adulterous couples, elderly couples, and rescue workers.
In 2013, Oh officially became a member of the theater company Ganda. Me and Grandpa, a play written by Min Jun-ho, was his first project with Theater Ganda. In 2014, Oh played a bar owner in the play Shall we go to karaoke and talk? The play depicts various episodes unfolding in a karaoke room. This production was the fourth work presented as part of the Ganda Theater Company's 10th-anniversary celebration.
He was discovered onstage by director Yoo Je-won who offered him to audition for role in his television drama. He co-starred as kitchen assistant Choi Ji-woong in tvN fantasy drama series Oh My Ghost (2015), starring Jo Jung-suk, Park Bo-young, Kim Seul-gi and Kwak Si-yang.
In 2021, Oh made a special appearance in Yoo Je-won's drama series Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha as Park Jung-woo, a college friend of Hong Du-sik. In June 2022, Oh signed an exclusive contract with Highzium Studio.
Filmography
Film +List of Film(s) Year Title Role English Korean 2014Slow VideoExtra 2017 Confidential Assignment Lee Dae-pal 2019 The Odd Family: Zombie On Sale Officer Choi 2024 Revolver Hong In-gi
Television series +List of Television series Year Title Role Note English Korean2015 Oh My Ghost 오 나의 귀신님 Choi Ji-wung KBS Drama Special: Contract Man KBS 드라마 스페셜: 계약의 사내 Choi Do-seok 2016 Pied Piper 피리부는 사나이 Choi Sung-bum Love in the Moonlight 구르미 그린 달빛 Sung-yeol Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo 역도요정 김복주 Bang Woon-ki 2017 Circle 써클: 이어진 두 세계 Lee Dong-soo Fight for My Way 쌈 마이웨이 Manager Oh While You Were Sleeping 당신이 잠든 사이에 Bong Doo-hyun Two Cops 투깝스 Lee Ho-tae 2018 Wok of Love 기름진 멜로 Maeng Sam-seon Are You Human? 너도 인간이니? Cha Hyun-jun Familiar Wife 아는 와이프 Oh Sang-shik My Healing Love 내사랑 치유기 Jo-min The Hymn of Death 사의 찬미 Hong Hae-sung 2019 Romance Is a Bonus Book 로맨스는 별책부록 Hong Dong-min Touch Your Heart 진심이 닿다 Gong Hyuk-joon When the Devil Calls Your Name 악마가 너의 이름을 부를 때 Kang-ha / Jung In-seok 2020 Hi Bye, Mama!하이바이, 마마! Gye Geun-sang Once Again한 번 다녀왔습니다 Oh Jeong-bong My Unfamiliar Family (아는 건 별로 없지만) 가족입니다 Woo-seok True Beauty 여신강림 Han Joon-woo 2021 Joseon Exorcist 조선구마사 Ji-gyeom Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha 갯마을 차차차 Jung-woo Cameo 2022 Shooting Stars 별똥별 Cha Min-ho Cameo (episode 6) Big Mouth 빅마우스 Kim Soon-tae 2023 Crash Course in Romance 일타 스캔들 Nam Jae-woo The First Responders소방서 옆 경찰서Kang Do-haSeason 2 Castaway Diva무인도의 디바 Reporter Bong Du-Hyeon 2024 Crash 크래시 Lee Tae-joo Knight Flower밤에 피는 꽃 Seok Jeong The Judge from Hell지옥에서 온 판사 Choi Won-jung Cameo 2025 Undercover High School 언더커버 하이스쿨 Jeong Jae-Hyeon My Dearest Nemesis 그놈은 흑염룡 TVXQ-tip Bon Appétit, Your Majesty 폭군의 셰프 Im Sung-jae
Stage Musical +List of Musical Play(s) Year Title Role Theater Date English Korean 2006Children's Musical Bremen Conservatory어린이뮤지컬 브레멘 음악대DonkeyNational Jeongdong Theater (Seoul)Apr 14–May 212006–2007Five Sketches about Love사랑에 관한 다섯개의 소묘Virgin ManHansung Art Hall 2Mar 13–Jun 152008Former BNK Busan Bank Joeun Theater 2Nov 28–Dec 312008–2009Daehakro TOM Hall 2Nov 07– Jan 242009Rock Sitter락시터 multi-maleDaehangno Small Theater FestivalJun 19–Aug 16 Former BNK Busan Bank Joeun Theater 2Aug 21–Sep 20 2010 Organic Musical Bachelor's Vegetable Shop 2.0 유기농 뮤지컬 총각네 야채가게 2.0 Son Ji-hwan CJ Azit Daehangno (formerly SM Art Hall) January 15, 2010 - June 30, 2010 Rock Sitter락시터multi-maleFormer BNK Busan Bank Joeun Theater 2Feb 8–Mar 31Guro Art Valley Arts TheaterMar 3–62011Daehakro Small Theater Festival Mar 5–Jul 31Former BNK Busan Bank Joeun Theater 2Jun 3–Jul 31 2013 Superman Embracing the Moon 달을 품은 슈퍼맨 Do-hyun Daehakro Space Owl May 10, 2013 – September 1, 2013 2013 Seat Show 자리주쇼 Ye Green Theatre December 16, 2013 2013–2014Agatha아가사Paul/Newman Lee Hae-rang Arts Theater 12.31–02.23 2014 Yes 24 Stage 2 03.01–04.27 Two Weddings and a Funeral 두결한장두 번의 결혼식과 한 번의 장례식 (두결한장) Tina Yes 24 Stage 2 (Daehakro DCF Daemyung Culture Factory, Building 2, Lifeway Hall) September 27, 2014 – November 30, 2014 2014–2015 Chemistry Story 케미스토리 Tiger Daehakro Freedom Theater October 28, 2014 – January 31, 2015 2015 Log Number 로기수 Bae Cheol-sik YES24 Stage 1 March 12 – May 31, 2015 2020Let Me Fly렛미플라이Old Man Nam-won Wooran Cultural Foundation July 5 – 7 2022 Yes24 Stage1 Mar 22–Jun 19
Theater +List of Stage Play(s)YearTitleRoleTheaterDate EnglishKorean 2008When I was The Prettiest내가 가장 예뻤을 때Sang-wooHansung Art Hall 2Mar 13–Jun 15 2009Bar술집Multi-roleDaehangno Small Theater FestivalFeb 10–Mar 29 2010 The Bar - Hamlet of No Return 술집 - 돌아오지 않는 햄릿 Multi-role Guro Art Valley Arts Theater Nov 25–27 2013 Me and Grandpa 나와 할아버지 - 고양 Jun-hee Daehangno Information Theater Jul 11–Aug 04 2013–2014Whimsical Romance발칙한 로맨스Gu Bong-pilArt One Theater Hall 3Oct 11–Jan 12 2014 Me and Grandpa 나와 할아버지 - 고양 Jun-hee Art One Theater Hall 3 Feb 2–April 20 Judo Boy유도소년JosephArt One Theater Hall 3Apr 26–Jul 13Autumn Fireflies가을 반딧불이TamotsuSeoul Arts Center Jayu Small TheaterJun 19-Jul 20 Shall We Go to Our Karaoke and Talk 우리 노래방가서 얘기 좀 할까 Karaoke Owner Dongsoong Art Center Small Theater August 9 – October 19, 2014 Shall We Go to Our Karaoke and TalkTalk Concert 우리 노래방가서 얘기 좀 할까 토크 콘서트 Dongsoong Art Center Small Theater October 6, 2014 Shall We Go to Our Karaoke and Talk 우리 노래방가서 얘기 좀 할까 Gyeonggi Arts Center Small Theater, Suwon December 24 – December 25, 2014 2015 Judo Boy 유도소년 Joseph ArtOne Theater 3 February 7 – May 3, 2015 Me and Grandpa나와 할아버지 - 고양Jun-heeYegreen TheaterMay 5—Aug 02 Judo Boy 유도소년 Joseph Ansan Culture & Arts Center Dalmaeji Theater May 21 – May 24, 2015 Hot Summer뜨거운 여름Jae-heeDaehakro Jayu Theater August 11 – November 1, 2015 Judo Boy 유도소년 Joseph Osan Cultural Arts Center Grand Theater October 2 – October 3, 2015 Daegu Bongsan Cultural Center Grand Theater (Gaon Hall) October 9 – October 10, 2015 Uijeongbu Arts Center Small Theater October 23 – October 24, 2015 2016Almost Maine올모스트 메인East, Lendall, Chad, DaveSangmyung Art Hall 1Jan 08–Jul 3 Me and Grandpa나와 할아버지 - 고양Jun-heeGangdong Art Center Small Theater DreamJune 9—112017New Humanity's 100% Debate신인류의 백분토론 - 고양Yuk Geun-CheolArko Arts Theater Small TheaterFeb 10–26 Judo Boy 유도소년 Joseph Yes 24 Stage 3 Mar 04–May 14 2018Me and Grandpa나와 할아버지 - 고양Jun-heeGuri Art Hall Canola Flower Small TheaterFeb 24 2019Hot Summer뜨거운 여름Jae-heeYes24 Stage 3May 17–Jun 30 2019–2020 Memory in Dream 메모리 인 드림 Eden Haeoreum Arts Theater Nov 08–Jan 19 2020 Shall We Go to Our Karaoke and Talk 우리 노래방가서 얘기 좀 할까 Hee-jun Seogyeong University Performing Arts Center SKON1 Hall February 8 – March 8, 2020 2021Lungs연극열전8 - 렁스maleArt One Theater Hall 2June 26-Sep 052022Even Then, Today그때도 오늘 Male 1Seokyeong University Performing ArtJan 08–Feb 20Sejong Arts CenterJun 11–12Bupyeong Art Center Dalnuri TheaterJul 08–09Busan Cultural Center Middle TheaterSep 23–242023 Café Juenes 카페 쥬에네스 Amakusa Aki TOM Hall 2 in Daehangno Sep 25 – Nov 26 2024 Even Then, Today 그때도 오늘 Male 1 Seogyeong University Performing Arts Center SKON2 Hall March 15 – May 26, 2024
Awards and nominations +Award(s) and Nomination(s) received by OhAward ceremonyYearCategoryWorkResult 2023 SBS Drama Awards 2023 Best Supporting Actor in a Miniseries Genre/Fantasy Drama The First Responders
References
External links
Oh Eui-sik at Daum Encyclopedia Oh Eui-sik at Daum Movie Oh Eui-sik at PlayDB Oh Eui-sik at Naver