‘Miracle in Cell No. 7’ Cast Update 2021: Here’s What Park Shin Hye, Ryu Seung Ryong, Gal So Won and More Are Up to Now 8 Years Later
The iconic film "Miracle in Cell No. 7" mesmerized millions of viewers with its entertaining yet heart-wrenching scenes between the unconditional love of a mentally challenged father and his daughter.
Released in January 2013, the comedy-drama movie stars Park Shin Hye, Ryu Seung Ryong, child star Gal So Won and more.
At the time, "Miracle in Cell No. 7" hit a record-breaking 10 million audience just a month after its debut.
Director Lee Hwan Kyung expressed his gratitude towards the film's success and said that the experience felt like a "dream."
The box office movie follows the story of a father's love for his daughter; however, he was imprisoned and sentenced to death due to an incident that he did not commit.
Despite this, he fulfilled his responsibility to his child through the help of his cell members.
Eight years after the movie aired, here's what's next for Park Shin Hye, Ryu Seung Ryong, Gal So Won and the rest of the "Miracle in Cell No. 7" cast.
Ryu Seung Ryong (Lee Yong Gu)
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The renowned actor gained extreme popularity globally after starring as mentally impaired father Lee Yong Gu.
Through the Kmovie "Miracle in Cell No. 7," Ryu Seung Ryong got his first-ever Daesang trophy at the (49th) BaekSang Arts Awards and Best Actor award at the 50th Daejong Film Awards.
He is currently active in showbiz, making notable series and films, including the hit K-zombie "Kingdom," where he took on the role of the antagonist Lord Cho Hak Ju, the Chief State Councilor of Joseon.
This coming 2022, he is set to return to the small screen with an upcoming action mystery, "Moving," as well as the star-studded film "Bigwang."
Gal So Won (Lee Ye Seung)
Everyone was moved by the child actress' skills in "Miracle in Cell No. 7," played by Gal So Won.
Years after the movie aired, she is now a beautiful young lady, appearing in Kdramas such as "Scripting Your Destiny."
In 2020, the former child star reunited with Ryu Seung Ryong, sending fans into a major frenzy.
Park Shin Hye
The Hallyu star appeared as the older version of Kal So Won, who became a lawyer and wants to clear her father's name by reopening the case.
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Fans last saw Park Shin Hye in the sci-fi Kdrama "Sisyphus: The Myth" and recently announced her pregnancy and engagement with longtime boyfriend, Choi Tae Joon.
Oh Dal Soo (So Yang Ho)
The actor took on the role of So Yang Ho, cell no. 7's boss, who helped Lee Ye Seung reunite with his father.
Oh Dal Soo is active on the big screen with a slew of upcoming films like "Blacklisted" and "Control."
Kim Gi Cheon (Old Man Seo)
One of the beloved characters in "Miracle in Cell No.7" is old man Seo, played by the veteran actor Kim Gi Cheon.
This year, he made a ton of cameo roles in various Kdramas such as "Navillera," "Racket Boys, "Jirisan," and Lee Young Ae's "Inspector Koo."
