Jang Geun-Suk

Profile

* Name Jang Geun-Suk / Jang Geun-Seok
* Hangul: 장근석
* Profession: Actor
* Birthdate: August 4, 1987
* Birthplace: South Korea
* University: Hanyang University
* Height: 182cm
* Weight: 63kg
* Star Sign: Leo
* Blood type: A
Biography

Jang Geun-Suk was born on August 4, 1987 in Danyang County, Chungcheongbuk Province, South Korea. He is the only child in his immediate family. At the early age of six, Geun-seok started to work as a child model. His work as a child model came about by a fortuitous event. When his parents were selling their home, a perspective buyer came to their house who worked as a talent agent. When he saw young Jang Geun-Suk at the house, he advised his parents that Geun-seok should work as model. [1]

Jang Geun-Suk made his acting debut four years later in the 1997 HBS sitcom "Selling Happiness" (Haengbokeul Pabmoda). He then continued to work in television as a child actor. In middle school, Geun-Suk heard the music of Japanese pop singer singer Ken Hirai & Japanese rock band L'Arc-en-Ciel. He was inspired enough by these bands to start learning the Japanese language by himself. In junior high school, Geun-seok went to school in New Zealand to learn English & Japanese. Because of his studies in New Zealand, he can carry casual conversations in both languages.[2] Even though Geun-Suk wanted to continue his studies in New Zealand, a job offer brought him back to South Korea. Geun-Suk landed a role in the popular MBC sitcom "Nonstop 4." After his work in Nonstop 4, Geun-Suk fell into a self-perceived slump and didn't think his acting was good enough. He decided then to re-devote himself to becoming a true actor.[3] In 2005, Geun-Suk's portrayal of the president's son in the SBS drama "Lovers in Prague" became a hit and was well regarded by drama fans.

In 2006, Geun-Suk made the jump to the big screen in the Japanese horror film "One Missed Call Final." Using his past experience with the Japanese language, Geun-Suk was able to communicate with his Japanese co-stars with no problems. He also learned sign language for the prior three months in preparation for his role as a deaf boy in "One Missed Call Final". His next role was back on the small screen with the KBS2 historical drama "Hwang Jin-yi." Geun-Suk's performance in "Hwang Jin-yi" did gain the attention of many female fans. The following year in 2007, Geun-Suk was casted in the rock music themed film "The Happy Life." His portrayal of Hyeon-ju in "The Happy Life" allowed Geun-seok to show off his masculine charms, as well as display his skills as a singer. Geun-Suk would go on to play in two more music inspired titles in 2008, with the feature film "Doremifasolasido" and the MBC TV drama "Beethoven Virus."

Geun-Suk's next role in the 2009 thriller "The Case of Itaewon Homicide" marked the first time Geun-Suk performed as a villain. The film is based on a true story of a murder that occurred at a Burger King restaurant in Itaewon, South Korea.
Filmography

* You're My Pet | Neoneun Pet (2010)
* The Case of Itaewon Homicide | Itaewon Salinsageon (2009)
* Baby & Me (2008)
* Doremifasolasido (2008)
* Crazy Waiting | The Longest 24 Months (2008) - Won-jae
* The Happy Life (2007)
* One Missed Call Final | Chakushin ari final (2006) - An Jinu

Television

* Mary Stayed Out All Night | Maerineun Uibakjoong (KBS2 / 2010) - Kang Mu-Kyul
* He's Beautiful! | Minamyisinyeoyo (SBS / 2009)
* Beethoven Virus (MBC / 2008)
* Hong Gil-Dong, The Hero (KBS2, 2008)
* Hwang Jin-yi (KBS2 / 2006)
* Alien Sam (Tooniverse / 2006)
* Lovers in Prague (SBS / 2005)
* Nonstop 4 | Nonsteutop 4 (MBC / 2003)
* Ladies of the Palace | Yeoin Cheonha (SBS / 2002)
* Great Ambition | Daemang (SBS / 2002)

Recognitions

* 2006 KBS Performance Awards: Best Couple Award with Ji-won Ha