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Hirofumi Arai

A Zainichi South Korean actor navigates the complexities of identity and belonging as he confronts the legacy of his Japanese stage name and Korean heritage in a divided society.

Born

1979

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In short · Acting since 2001, 2 decades active, 88 credits.

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Biography

Hirofumi Arai is a Zainichi South Korean former actor who performed professionally under his Japanese stage name. Born as Park Kyung-bae, he had an active career in the entertainment industry before retiring from acting. As a Korean-descended actor working in Japan, Arai was part of a broader cultural context involving Korean-Japanese identity and representation in media.

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