Ma Dong-seok Action Movies That Are a Genre in Itself

For South Korean actor Ma Dong-seok, playing the tough action hero comes naturally to him, given his history in boxing and fitness — before he broke into acting, he worked as a personal trainer for MMA star Mark Coleman. As an actor, his presence has almost become a genre unto itself, as many Ma’s roles seem tailored to him, often casting him as a tough, no-nonsense character with a bold screen presence. At the same time, his characters have a strong moral sense, which often leads them to do the right thing.