Jang Geun-suk
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Jang Keun-Suk is a South Korea
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...

n actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...

, singer and model. He is best known for playing the role of band leader Hwang Tae Kyung in the hit 2009 drama You're Beautiful
You're Beautiful (TV series)
He's Beautiful is a South Korean drama about a fictional boy band A.N.Jell and the relationship between its members when a female, posing as her twin brother, joins the group...

, with Lee Hong Ki, Jung Yong Hwa, Park Shin Hye and Kim Yoo Jin also known as UEE. His latest role was that of Kang Mu Gyul in the 2010 romantic comedy series Mary Stayed Out All Night
Mary Stayed Out All Night
Mary Stayed Out All Night is a South Korean Romance-Comedy television series, which originally aired from November 8 to December 28, 2010 on the Korean network KBS2, and starred Moon Geun Young, Jang Geun Suk, Kim Jae Wook and Kim Hyo Jin...

, with Moon Geun Young
Moon Geun Young
Moon Geun-young is a vivacious and multi-talented South Korean award-winning actress, commercial film star, and model. Affectionately called "Korean nation's little sister," Moon started modeling at the age of 12 and appeared in the documentary film On the Way the following year...

.

Early life

Jang Keun-Suk was born on August 4, 1987 in Danyang Country, Chungcheongbuk-do
Chungcheongbuk-do
Chungcheongbuk-do is a province in the centre of South Korea. It was formed in 1896 from the northeastern half of the former Chungcheong province...

, South Korea. He is an only child. Geun-Suk started working as a child model at the age of five after he was discovered by a talent agent. At that time, Geun-Suk's parents were selling their house and the agent, who was a prospective buyer, saw Geun-Suk. Seeing his potential, the agent advised Geun-Suk's parents to allow him to try a career in modeling.

Career

Jang Keun-Suk made his acting debut 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 Ken Hirai
Ken Hirai
is a Japanese R&B and pop singer. Since his debut, Hirai has worked as a model, actor, composer, lyricist, singer, and spokesperson.During his career, Hirai has released 32 singles and 11 albums up until October 2010. According to Oricon, his single Hitomi Wo Tojite became the best-selling single...

. He was inspired enough by these bands to start learning Japanese by himself. In junior high school, Keun-Suk went to school in New Zealand to learn English and Japanese. Because of his studies in New Zealand, he can carry casual conversations in both languages. Even though Keun-Suk wanted to continue his studies in New Zealand, a job offer brought him back to South Korea, a role in the popular MBC sitcom Nonstop 4. After his work in Nonstop 4, Keun-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. In 2005, Geun Seok'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, Keun-Suk made the jump to the big screen in the Japanese horror film One Missed Call: Final
One Missed Call: Final
One Missed Call: Final is the 3rd film of the One Missed Call franchise, released in 2006.-Plot:Emiri, a timid high school girl, is bullied mercilessly by her classmates, but when her friend, Asuka, stands up for her, Asuka becomes the target of the bullying instead. Emiri, not wanting to be...

 where he played the role of a deaf boy. Using his past experience with the Japanese language, Keun-Suk was able to communicate with his Japanese co-stars with ease. He also learned sign language in preparation for his role.

Back on the small screen, he next played the role of Kim Eun-ho, Hwang Jin-yi's first love in the TV drama
Korean drama
Korean drama refers to televised dramas, in a miniseries format, produced in the Korean language. Many of these dramas have become popular throughout Asia and have contributed to the general phenomenon of the Korean wave, known as "Hallyu", and also "Drama Fever" in some countries...

 Hwang Jin-i
Hwang Jin-i (TV series)
Hwang Jin-i is a popular, award-winning Korean drama broadcast on KBS. The series was based on the life and loves of Hwang Jin-i, a 16th-century kisaeng...

. Geun-Suk's performance gained the attention of many female fans. He also starred in the KBS drama, Hong Gil Dong
Hong Gil Dong (TV series)
Hong Gil Dong is a South Korean drama airing on KBS2, starting from January 2, 2008, every Wednesday and Thursday. It is set in historical times with much modern influences and comedic tones.-Plot:...

, as Prince Lee Changhwi. In 2007, Geun-Suk was cast in the rock music themed film The Happy Life. His portrayal of Hyeon-ju in The Happy Life allowed Keun-Suk 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 Do Re Mi Fa So La Ti Do
Do Re Mi Fa So La Ti Do (film)
Do Re Mi Fa So La Ti Do is a 2008 South Korean film based on the internet novel of the same title by Guiyeoni. Directed by Kang Geon-hyang and produced by New Crayon Entertainment.-Synopsis:...

 and the hit MBC TV drama Beethoven Virus
Beethoven Virus
Beethoven Virus is a 2008 MBC TV drama in Korea. It was screened Wednesday and Thursday nights on MBC. This show drew attention for being the first drama to depict the lives of classical musicians and orchestra in Korea....

.

Keun-Suk's next role in the 2009 thriller The Case of Itaewon Homicide
The Case of Itaewon Homicide
The Case of Itaewon Homicide is a 2009 South Korean film, based on a true story, which shocked Korea when college student Jo Jong-Pil was found dead at an Itaewon Burger King in 1997. Two teenagers, Arthur Patterson, the son of an American service member and Korean mother, and Edward Lee, became...

 was his first villain role. The film is based on a true story of a murder that occurred at a Burger King restaurant in Itaewon, South Korea. Geun-Suk portrayed the role of Pearson, a disturbed, young Korean-American accused of stabbing a student to death. Keun-Suk had to speak his lines in English throughout the film, a job he did well, according to BeyondHollywood.com: "Jang Keun Suk performs very well as the sullen Pearson."

Film critics and moviegoers also praised Keun-Suk for his acting. A movie review posted on LondonKoreanLinks.com said: "The casting is cleverly done with Jang Geun-suk as the ‘innocent’ accused, his popularity allowing the audience to feel some empathy and warmth to an otherwise unattractive character. He does well in this role, a break from his normal cheerful persona and, combined with the fact he has to speak English through most of the film, it’s quite impressive. Its not perfect American accent of course, but it plays a vital part in itself."

In You're Beautiful
You're Beautiful (TV series)
He's Beautiful is a South Korean drama about a fictional boy band A.N.Jell and the relationship between its members when a female, posing as her twin brother, joins the group...

, Keun-Suk played the role of Hwang Tae-Kyung, leader of pop band A.N.Jell, who falls in love with a fellow band member who is a female pretending to be a guy on behalf of her brother, played by Park Shin Hye. The show, which also starred Lee Hong Ki
Lee Hongki
Lee Hong Ki/Lee Hong Gi , is a South Korean idol singer, actor and MC. He is the lead singer of popular Korean band F.T. Island, a South Korean rock band, is well known for his powerful and versatile voice. He is the elder sibling in his family, and has a younger sister who currently still lives...

 and Jung Yong Hwa
Jung Yong Hwa
Jung Yong Hwa is a South Korean singer-songwriter and actor. His name is also written as Yonghwa, Yong-Hwa or Yong-hwa. He made his show business debut as Kang Shin-woo in the drama You're Beautiful on 7 October 2009 and co-starred with Park Shin Hye in the 2011 drama Heartstrings as Lee Shin...

.

Keun-Suk was also one of the actors who appeared in the photoshoot "Kolon Christmas Photo Shoot" in 2008, along with co-actors Joo Jin Mo, Song Il-gook, Ko Soo
Ko Soo
Go Soo is a South Korean actor. He has appeared in SBS television series Piano, Green Rose and Will It Snow On Christmas?...

, and Park Jae-jung. He also was a host on Tracking Your X Boyfriend. He's also known for his outspoken personality and tectonic dance.

Though he sings for some of his dramas, he has not released any music of his own except for a few songs done for advertisements: "Black Engine" for Mens cosmetics and skin care, and "Touch Holic" and "Magic Drag" for Saumsung's
Samsung Electronics
Samsung Electronics is a South Korean multinational electronics and information technology company headquartered in Samsung Town, Seoul...

 YP-M1 mp3 player from the YEPP line.

He will next be seen in the Korean movie adaptation of the Japanese drama Kimi wa Petto.

His last project was Mary Stayed Out All Night
Mary Stayed Out All Night
Mary Stayed Out All Night is a South Korean Romance-Comedy television series, which originally aired from November 8 to December 28, 2010 on the Korean network KBS2, and starred Moon Geun Young, Jang Geun Suk, Kim Jae Wook and Kim Hyo Jin...

 where he became Kang Mu Gyul, a rockstar of indie band who have to pretend to be a fake husband of Wi Mae-Ri played by Moon Geun Young
Moon Geun Young
Moon Geun-young is a vivacious and multi-talented South Korean award-winning actress, commercial film star, and model. Affectionately called "Korean nation's little sister," Moon started modeling at the age of 12 and appeared in the documentary film On the Way the following year...

. He also sang the OST for this drama. The GeunGeun Couple team up also became popular among Asian countries. They gained more fans when they went to Japan for their Marry Me Mary Fanmeeting.

Keun-Suk did some advertisements in 2010–2011 such as Ole Beauty Candy, Zegda CF, Code Combines CF and Samsung Galaxy Player.

His first single as a singer, "Let Me Cry", was released by Pony Canyon
Pony Canyon
is a Japanese company, established on October 1, 1966 , which publishes music, DVD and VHS videos, movies and video games. It is a subsidiary of Japanese Media Group, Fujisankei Communications Group.-History:...

 in Japan on April 27, 2011. "Let Me Cry" debuted at number 1 on Japan's Oricon
Oricon
, established in 1999, is the holding company at the head of a Japanese corporate group that supplies statistics and information on music and the music industry in Japan. It started as , which was founded by Sōkō Koike in November 1967 and became known for its music charts. Oricon Inc...

 single charts, making him the first non-Japanese act to have the debut single to debut at number 1 on the charts.

On August 2011, Jang Geun Suk and Moon Geun Young
Moon Geun Young
Moon Geun-young is a vivacious and multi-talented South Korean award-winning actress, commercial film star, and model. Affectionately called "Korean nation's little sister," Moon started modeling at the age of 12 and appeared in the documentary film On the Way the following year...

 went to Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...

 for their Mary Stayed Out All Night
Mary Stayed Out All Night
Mary Stayed Out All Night is a South Korean Romance-Comedy television series, which originally aired from November 8 to December 28, 2010 on the Korean network KBS2, and starred Moon Geun Young, Jang Geun Suk, Kim Jae Wook and Kim Hyo Jin...

 Tour. There were a total of 4 Mary Stayed Out All Night
Mary Stayed Out All Night
Mary Stayed Out All Night is a South Korean Romance-Comedy television series, which originally aired from November 8 to December 28, 2010 on the Korean network KBS2, and starred Moon Geun Young, Jang Geun Suk, Kim Jae Wook and Kim Hyo Jin...

 Fanmeetings in Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...

, 2 Meetings in Tokyo
Tokyo
, ; officially , is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan. Tokyo is the capital of Japan, the center of the Greater Tokyo Area, and the largest metropolitan area of Japan. It is the seat of the Japanese government and the Imperial Palace, and the home of the Japanese Imperial Family...

 and 2 meetings in Osaka
Osaka
is a city in the Kansai region of Japan's main island of Honshu, a designated city under the Local Autonomy Law, the capital city of Osaka Prefecture and also the biggest part of Keihanshin area, which is represented by three major cities of Japan, Kyoto, Osaka and Kobe...

. Their Fanmeeting is the largest FM to date which can accommodate in more than 60,000 people.

Jang Geun Suk has been casted on his new youth melodrama Love Rain
Love Rain
Love Rain is a 2012 South Korean drama. The series will be aired from 2012 on the Korean network KBS2. It starred Jang Geun Suk & Yoona....

 alongside Girls' Generation
Girls' Generation
Girls' Generation is a nine-member South Korean electropop girl group formed by S.M. Entertainment in 2007. The nine members are: Taeyeon , Jessica, Sunny, Tiffany, Hyoyeon, Yuri, Sooyoung, Yoona and Seohyun...

's Yoona by famed season drama PD Yoon Seok Ho

Television

Year Title Role Broadcast
1998 Hug (포옹) Won Joo
2000 School3 (학교3) Kang Won Seok's younger brother
2001 Ladies Of The Palace / Women's World (여인천하) Young Jeong Ryeom SBS
SBS
-Banking:* Swiss Bank Corporation, previously one of the major Swiss banks, now merged into UBS* SBS Bank, a building society in the Southland region of New Zealand that is now registered as a bank* Skipton Building Society* Scarborough Building Society...

Four Sisters' Story (네 자매 이야기) Yeong Hoon MBC
MBC
-Broadcasting:* Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation, Public broadcasting company located in Seoul, South Korea* Malawi Broadcasting Corporation, a state-run radio company in Malawi, Africa* Manila Broadcasting Company, Inc., in the Philippines...

2002 Orange (오렌지) Jang Keun-Suk
The Great Ambition (대망) Young Park Shi-yeong SBS
SBS
-Banking:* Swiss Bank Corporation, previously one of the major Swiss banks, now merged into UBS* SBS Bank, a building society in the Southland region of New Zealand that is now registered as a bank* Skipton Building Society* Scarborough Building Society...

2003 Nonstop 4 (논스톱4) Jang Keun-Suk MBC
MBC
-Broadcasting:* Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation, Public broadcasting company located in Seoul, South Korea* Malawi Broadcasting Corporation, a state-run radio company in Malawi, Africa* Manila Broadcasting Company, Inc., in the Philippines...

2005 Lovers in Prague (프라하의 연인) Yoon Gun-hee SBS
SBS
-Banking:* Swiss Bank Corporation, previously one of the major Swiss banks, now merged into UBS* SBS Bank, a building society in the Southland region of New Zealand that is now registered as a bank* Skipton Building Society* Scarborough Building Society...

2006 Alien Teacher (에일리언샘) Bong Saem (Luxurious) Tooniverse
Tooniverse
Tooniverse is an anime channel broadcast by CJ E&M in South Korea.Tooniverse started airing in 1995 and is currently one of the leading anime channels in South Korea...

Hwang Jin-i
Hwang Jin-i (TV series)
Hwang Jin-i is a popular, award-winning Korean drama broadcast on KBS. The series was based on the life and loves of Hwang Jin-i, a 16th-century kisaeng...

 (황진이)
Kim Eun Ho KBS2
2008 Hong Gil Dong
Hong Gil Dong (TV series)
Hong Gil Dong is a South Korean drama airing on KBS2, starting from January 2, 2008, every Wednesday and Thursday. It is set in historical times with much modern influences and comedic tones.-Plot:...

 (쾌도홍길동)
Lee Chang Whee KBS2
Beethoven Virus
Beethoven Virus
Beethoven Virus is a 2008 MBC TV drama in Korea. It was screened Wednesday and Thursday nights on MBC. This show drew attention for being the first drama to depict the lives of classical musicians and orchestra in Korea....

 (베토벤 바이러스)
Kang Geon Woo (Trumpet) MBC
MBC
-Broadcasting:* Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation, Public broadcasting company located in Seoul, South Korea* Malawi Broadcasting Corporation, a state-run radio company in Malawi, Africa* Manila Broadcasting Company, Inc., in the Philippines...

2009 You're Beautiful
You're Beautiful (TV series)
He's Beautiful is a South Korean drama about a fictional boy band A.N.Jell and the relationship between its members when a female, posing as her twin brother, joins the group...

 (미남이시네요)
Hwang Tae Kyung SBS
SBS
-Banking:* Swiss Bank Corporation, previously one of the major Swiss banks, now merged into UBS* SBS Bank, a building society in the Southland region of New Zealand that is now registered as a bank* Skipton Building Society* Scarborough Building Society...

2010 Mary Stayed Out All Night
Mary Stayed Out All Night
Mary Stayed Out All Night is a South Korean Romance-Comedy television series, which originally aired from November 8 to December 28, 2010 on the Korean network KBS2, and starred Moon Geun Young, Jang Geun Suk, Kim Jae Wook and Kim Hyo Jin...

 (매리는 외박중)
Kang Mu-Kyul KBS2
2011 Ikemen desu ne
Ikemen desu ne
is a 2011 Japanese television series. It is the Japanese remake of the Korean television drama You're Beautiful. The original Korean version aired in 2009 and starred Park Shin Hye, Jang Keun Suk, Lee Hong Ki, and Jung Yong Hwa. The story revolved around a fictional boy band named A.N.JELL...

Cameo (Guest Appearance, Episode 8) TBS
TBS
The acronym TBS may refer to:In broadcasting:*Tokyo Broadcasting System, a TV station in Tokyo, Japan*TBS Radio & Communications, the flagship radio station of the Japan Radio Network *TBS , a US cable television channel...

2012 Love Rain
Love Rain
Love Rain is a 2012 South Korean drama. The series will be aired from 2012 on the Korean network KBS2. It starred Jang Geun Suk & Yoona....

 (사랑비)
Seo In Ha/Seo Jun KBS2

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2006 One Missed Call: Final
One Missed Call: Final
One Missed Call: Final is the 3rd film of the One Missed Call franchise, released in 2006.-Plot:Emiri, a timid high school girl, is bullied mercilessly by her classmates, but when her friend, Asuka, stands up for her, Asuka becomes the target of the bullying instead. Emiri, not wanting to be...

An Jin Woo Japanese film
2007 Happy Life (즐거운 인생) Park Hyeon-jun
2008 The Longest 24 Months
Crazy Waiting
Crazy Waiting , also known as The Longest 24 Months or Crazy for Wait, is a 2008 South Korean film. It was directed by Ryu Seung-jin.-Plot:...

 (기다리다 미쳐)
Park Won-Jae
Do Re Mi Fa So La Ti Do (film)
Do Re Mi Fa So La Ti Do (film)
Do Re Mi Fa So La Ti Do is a 2008 South Korean film based on the internet novel of the same title by Guiyeoni. Directed by Kang Geon-hyang and produced by New Crayon Entertainment.-Synopsis:...

 (도레미파솔라시도)
Shin Eun-gyu
Baby and I
Baby and I
Baby and I is a 2008 South Korean film about a rebellious 18-year old guy who ends up caring for an unknown baby boy.- Plot :"Baby and I" is a comedy about Junsu becoming a student father. Han Junsu is a tough 18 year old high school trouble maker. Often involved with gang fights, once with 17...

 (아기와 나)
Han Joon-Su
2009 The Case of Itaewon Homicide
The Case of Itaewon Homicide
The Case of Itaewon Homicide is a 2009 South Korean film, based on a true story, which shocked Korea when college student Jo Jong-Pil was found dead at an Itaewon Burger King in 1997. Two teenagers, Arthur Patterson, the son of an American service member and Korean mother, and Edward Lee, became...

 (이태원 살인사건)
Pearson Korean American. English speaking role
2011 You're my Pet
Tramps Like Us
is a Japanese josei manga series by Yayoi Ogawa. It is about Sumire, a young professional woman who takes in a younger man as a pet, and her attempts to keep her coworkers and conventionally-perfect boyfriend from finding out about her pet...

 (너는팻)
In Ho

Awards

  • 2011 Korean Popular Culture and Arts Award - Cultural Minister of Finance Award
  • 2011 Global Chinese Music award 2011:Most popular Korean Asian influential artist
  • 2010 KBS Drama Awards: International Netizen's Popularity Award - Mary Stayed Out All Night
    Mary Stayed Out All Night
    Mary Stayed Out All Night is a South Korean Romance-Comedy television series, which originally aired from November 8 to December 28, 2010 on the Korean network KBS2, and starred Moon Geun Young, Jang Geun Suk, Kim Jae Wook and Kim Hyo Jin...

  • 2010 KBS Drama Awards: Best Couple Award - with Moon Geun Young
    Moon Geun Young
    Moon Geun-young is a vivacious and multi-talented South Korean award-winning actress, commercial film star, and model. Affectionately called "Korean nation's little sister," Moon started modeling at the age of 12 and appeared in the documentary film On the Way the following year...

    - Mary Stayed Out All Night
    Mary Stayed Out All Night
    Mary Stayed Out All Night is a South Korean Romance-Comedy television series, which originally aired from November 8 to December 28, 2010 on the Korean network KBS2, and starred Moon Geun Young, Jang Geun Suk, Kim Jae Wook and Kim Hyo Jin...

  • 2010 Yahoo! Asia Buzz Awards: Top Buzz Male Korea Star Award & the Top Buzz Male Asia Star Award
  • 2010 Baeksang Awards : Male Popularity Award (Itaewon Murder Case)
  • 2009 SBS Drama Awards: Teens' Star Award (Actor) - You're Beautiful
  • 2009 SBS Drama Awards: Netizens' Popularity Award - You're Beautiful
  • 2008 MBC Drama Awards: New Actor Award - Beethoven Virus
  • 2008 KBS Drama Awards: Popularity Award (Actor)- Hong Gil Dong
  • 2008 SBS 44th Annual Baeksang Arts Awards - Best New Actor (Movie- The Happy Life)
  • 2006 KBS Performance Awards: Best Couple Award (With co-star Ha Ji Won)
  • MNet TOP 100 Charming Guys Who are Single
  • MNet Top 100 Adorable Males (2006): # 29
  • MNet Top 100 Must Have Males (2007): # 3
  • 2008 KBS Drama Award: Hong Gil Dong - Jang Keun Suk & Sung Yuri best couple actress

Product Endorsements

  • LeSportsac
  • Coca Cola
  • Daily Milk
  • Hyundai
  • Salim Food
  • Shu Uemura
  • Kellogs Cornflakes
  • Ottogi Quick Meals
  • Chic Choc Biscuit
  • Motorola
  • SAMSUNG Products YEPP YP-M1/ Toucholic/ Magic Drag (ft. SISTAR's Hyo Rin)
  • TTL Phone call charges
  • SK Telecom (with BoA )
  • ETUDE House -Aqua Sherbet Summer Collection and Vitcara(with Ara)
  • ETUDE House -BB JINJU Compact Powder and Etude VIP Girl (with Park Shin Hye)
  • Garden 5 CF Mall – (with Park Shin Hye)
  • Maxim Coffee- (with Kim So Eun)
  • Maeil Caffe Latte
  • Skool Looks
  • MCM Collections
  • Black ‘N Jean
  • BSX Clothing
  • EXR Clothing – (with Kim Ri Na )
  • Jack & Jill environmental fashion
  • Ole beauty Candy
  • Zegda CF from China
  • Code Combines CF
  • Samsung Galaxy Player
  • Suntory Seoul Makgeolli CF

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