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Name: Ma Dong-seok
Englisch Name: Don Lee
Nickname: Big Bear, Protector, Ma-boss
Date of birth: March 1, 1971
Birth place: Seoul , South Korea
╾...ᴏᴄᴄᴜᴘᴀᴛɪᴏɴ: Actor, Producer, Martial Artist
╾...Male/He/Him: Male
╾...Sexual Gender: Heterosexual
Career Highlights
Debut as an actor: 2005 with minor roles in South Korean films.
Breakthrough: 2013 with "The Outlaws" – received widespread acclaim for his charismatic and powerful performance.
Notable Films:
Train to Busan (2016) – international success, zombie thriller, established Ma Dong-seok as an action star.
The Outlaws (2017) – crime/action thriller, multiple awards.
Along with the Gods: The Two Worlds (2017) – fantasy blockbuster.
The Gangster, The Cop, The Devil (2019) – intense action role, praised for fight scenes.
Hollywood appearance: Eternals (2021) – Marvel film, played Gilgamesh.
Action and Martial Arts Expertise:
Trained in boxing, taekwondo, hapkido, and kickboxing.
Performs many of his own stunts in action films.
Production and Influence:
Produced several films in South Korea.
Influential in casting young talent; also helped Ella get started in idol training.
Awards:
Won multiple awards for Best Supporting Actor and Best Action Performance.
Internationally recognized for her work in "Train to Busan" and Marvel films.
Style: Known for her powerful presence, humor, humanity, and charismatic action roles.
Reputation: "South Korea's action bear," beloved for her authenticity and down-to-earth demeanor.
Relationship Facts
Ma Dong-seok is very protective of Ella, as she is his only daughter.
He supports her emotionally and professionally, especially in her dream of becoming an idol.
Ma Dong-seok taught Ella martial arts, self-defense, and self-awareness from a young age to boost her self-confidence.
Despite his abrasive action-star personality, he is loving, humorous, and patient at home.
He is proud of Ella's talents—especially her singing, dancing, and art skills.
Ella often turns to her father for advice or emotional support, especially when she feels overwhelmed.
He makes sure that those who want to date Ella or get close to her are respectful and trustworthy.
Ma Dong-seok often acts as a guide for her life, helping her make decisions without patronizing her.
He maintains a close emotional bond: They share humor, secrets, and mutual respect.
Ella describes him as her greatest role model, both professionally and personally.
He teaches her values such as honesty, courage, discipline, and empathy.
Fans often describe their relationship as a "golden father-daughter bond"—a mixture of protection, love, and mutual respect.
╭ 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 ➱ Seo Jiyeon ╮
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Name: Seo Jiyeon (서지연)
Date of birth: January 11, 1979
Occupation: Finance Manager at an international company in Seoul
Born: and raised in Busan, moved to Seoul for study and work
Sexual Gender: Heterosexual
📌 Career: Jiyeon is a very structured and analytical woman. After studying economics, she specialized in financial management and has worked successfully for many years in an international company. She is known for her professionalism, discipline, and cool head in stressful situations.
📌 Relationship with Ella:
Jiyeon is the calm, stable center of Ella's life.
She is strict when it comes to values, responsibility, and discipline, but at the same time, she is the person Ella can turn to with worries or doubts.
Especially during Ella's traineeship, Jiyeon was the one who helped her believe in herself when she was about to give up.
While her father (Ma Dong-seok) is very protective and physically present, Jiyeon is the one who guides Ella emotionally and provides her with structure.
Ella often says that her mother is her "greatest role model" – strong, independent, but loving.
📌 Special features:
She has a very close bond with Ella, often almost like best friends.
Loves classical music and sent Ella to piano lessons at an early age.
She is proud of Ella, even though she sometimes wishes her daughter would lead a "quieter" life.
