Ma Dong Seok

Ma Dong-seok, also known as Don Lee, is a South Korean-American actor and film producer recognized for his extensive work in film and television, transitioning from a personal trainer to a global action star. After his breakout role in ‘Train to Busan’ (2016), which garnered international attention, Ma Dong-seok, also known as Don Lee, solidified his status as a leading action star. Prior to this global success, Ma had steadily built his filmography, earning early recognition for supporting roles in films such as ‘The Unjust’ (2010), ‘Nameless Gangster: Rules of the Time’ (2012), and ‘The Neighbor’ (2012). His performance in ‘The Neighbor’ earned him the Best Supporting Actor award at the 49th Baeksang Arts Awards in 2013.

For his work on ‘The Roundup,’ he received the Film Artist Award at the Beautiful Artist Awards and Best Actor at the Korean Film Producers Association Awards, and was named Gallup Korea’s Film Actor of the Year in 2023. Ma Dong-seok’s prominence continues into 2024 with recent projects including ‘Badland Hunters,’ released on Netflix, and ‘The Roundup: Punishment,’ which he both starred in and produced. His consistent impact on the industry was further recognized when he was named Gallup Korea’s Film Actor of the Year again in 2024. An amateur arm wrestler, he has also served as the president of the Korea Armwrestling Federation since 2018.