Jang Geun-suk
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| Jang Geun Suk | |
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| Born | August 4, 1987  Seoul, South Korea |
| Occupation | Actor singer, Dancer, Model |
| Years active | 1998-present |
| Height | 1.81 m (5 ft 11 1⁄2 in) |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 장근석 |
| Hanja | 張根碩 |
| Revised Romanization | Jang Geun-seok |
| McCune–Reischauer | Chang Kŭnsŏk |
| Website | |
| http://www.jangkeunsuk.co.kr | |
Jang Keun-Suk (장근석, romanization: Jang Geun Seok) is a South Korean actor, 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, 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, with Moon Geun Young.
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[edit] Early life
Jang Keun-Suk was born on August 4, 1987 in Danyang Country, Chungcheongbuk-do, South Korea. He is an only child. Keun-Suk started working as a child model at the age of five after he was discovered by a talent agent. At that time, Keun-Suk's parents were selling their house and the agent, who was a prospective buyer, saw Keun-Suk. Seeing his potential, the agent advised Keun-Suk's parents to allow him to try a career in modeling.
[edit] Names
- Korean: 장근석 ; Romanization: Jang Keun Suk ; RR: Jang Geun Seok
- Hanja/Traditional Chinese: 張根碩 ; Simplified Chinese: 张根硕 ; Pinyin: Zhāng Gēn Shuò
- Japanese: チャン・グンソク ; Romaji: Chan Gunsoku
- Arabic: جانج جين-سوك ; Jang Jin-Suk
- Thai: จาง กึนซอก ; Cāng Kụn Sxk
- Russian: Чан Гын Сок ; Chan Gyn Sok
[edit] 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, Keun-Suk heard the music of Japanese pop singer Ken Hirai. 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, Keun-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, Keun-Suk made the jump to the big screen in the Japanese horror film One Missed Call: Final 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 Hwang Jin-i. Keun-Suk's performance gained the attention of many female fans. He also starred in the KBS drama, Hong Gil Dong, as Prince Lee Changhwi.
In 2007, Keun-Suk was cast in the rock music-themed film Happy Life. His portrayal of Hyeon-ju allowed Keun-Suk to show off his masculine charms, as well as display his skills as a singer.
In 2008, Keun-Suk would go on to act in two more music-inspired titles with the feature film Do Re Mi Fa So La Ti Do and the hit MBC TV drama Beethoven Virus starring opposite Kim Myung Min.
Keun-Suk's next role in the 2009 thriller The Case of Itaewon Homicide was his first villain role. The film is based on the true story of a murder that occurred at a Burger King restaurant in Itaewon, South Korea. Keun-Suk portrayed the role of Pearson who was a disturbed young Korean-American accused of stabbing a student to death. Keun-Suk spoke his lines in English throughout the entire film, a job he did well, according to BeyondHollywood.com: "Jang Keun Suk performs very well as the sullen Pearson."[1]
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 Keun-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."[2]
In You're Beautiful, 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 twin brother, played by Park Shin Hye. The show also starred Lee Hong Ki and Jung Yong Hwa as the band's drummer and guitarist, respectively.
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, and Park Jae-jung.[3] He also was a host on Tracking Your X Boyfriend. He's also known for his outspoken personality and tectonic dance.
Although 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 Samsung's YP-M1 mp3 player from the YEPP line.
Keun-Suk agreed to play the role of the pet character in the Korean movie adaptation of the Japanese drama Kimi wa Petto. You're My Pet was released in November 2011.
Keun-Suk did some advertisements in 2010–2011 such as Ole Beauty Candy, Zegda CF, Code Combines CF and Samsung Galaxy Player.[4]
His first single as a singer, "Let Me Cry", was released by Pony Canyon in Japan on April 27, 2011. "Let Me Cry" debuted at number 1 on Japan's Oricon single charts, making him the first non-Japanese act to have the debut single to debut at number 1 on the charts.[5]
In August 2011, Jang Keun Suk and Moon Geun Young went to Japan for their Mary Stayed Out All Night Tour. There were a total of 4 Mary Stayed Out All Night Fanmeetings in Japan, 2 Meetings in Tokyo and 2 meetings in Osaka. Their Fanmeeting is the largest FM to date which can accommodate in more than 60,000 people.
By the month-end of September 2011, Jang Keun-Suk officially released his first Chinese album, titled The Lounge H Vol.1, in China and throughout Southeast Asia.[6][7] Jang Keun-Suk worked with friend and musician Big Brother (大兄弟/Jung Kurt) to create the duo in Team H. Big Brother took part in writing, producing, re-making songs, and even rapping. The Lounge H Vol.1 has 4 tracks with the leading song "Gotta Getcha." Jang Keun-Suk has reportedly written the lyrics for this song himself. The track has a strong beat and powerful rap. The album also includes a music video for "Gotta Getcha" and special backstage clips.
On January 18th of 2012, Oricon[8] reported that Jang Keun-suk will release a new album Lounge H in Japan as part of the two-member group Team H (the other member being DJ Big Brother). To be released on March 21st and only available in Japan, this album will have its original style with brand new jacket photos and packaging. It was emphasized that this album is not Lounge H Vol.1, which Team H released the year before. The new Japanese album will have seven tracks of rock and electronic genre, including "Gotta Getcha".[9]
Jang Keun-Suk is currently filming for a new youth melodrama Love Rain alongside Girls' Generation's Yoona by famed season drama PD Yoon Seok Ho.
[edit] Filmography
[edit] Television
| Year | Title | Role | Broadcast | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Four Sisters' Story (네 자매 이야기) | Yeong Hoon | MBC | ||
| 2002 | Orange (오렌지) | Jang Keun-Suk | ||
| The Great Ambition (대망) | young Park Shi-yeong | SBS | ||
| 2003 | Nonstop 4 (논스톱4) | Jang Keun-Suk | MBC | |
| 2005 | Lovers in Prague (프라하의 연인) | Yoon Gun-hee | SBS | |
| 2006 | Alien Teacher / Alien Sam
(에일리언샘) |
Bong Saem (Luxurious) | Tooniverse | |
| Hwang Jin-i (황진이) | Kim Eun Ho | KBS2 | award, see Awards section below | |
| 2008 | Hong Gil Dong (쾌도홍길동) | Lee Chang Hwi | KBS2 | two awards, see Awards section below |
| Beethoven Virus (베토벤 바이러스) | Kang Geon Woo (Trumpet) | MBC | award, see Awards section below | |
| 2009 | You're Beautiful (미남이시네요) | Hwang Tae Kyung | SBS | two awards, see Awards section below |
| 2010 | Mary Stayed Out All Night / Marry Me, Mary! (매리는 외박중) | Kang Mu-Kyul | KBS2 | two awards, see Awards section below |
| 2011 | Ikemen desu ne (美男ですね) | as Himself / Gunsoku
(Cameo, Episode 8) |
TBS | Japanese adaptation of You're Beautiful |
| 2012 | The Center of the New Hallyu, I Am Jang Keun Suk
(신한류의 중심, 나는 장근석) |
Jang Keun Suk | KBS2 | KBS Special: documentary marking the 20th year since his debut into the entertainment business (aired Jan. 1st) |
| Sekai no Purinsu e! Chan Gunsoku ~ 24 sai no Sugao~ | Jang Keun Suk | Fuji TV | Japanese documentary (aired Jan. 13th)
Both Japanese and Korean filming crews were present at some events. Therefore, some footage appears to be similar to that of the Korean documentary. |
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| Love Rain (사랑비) | Seo In Ha & Seo Jun | KBS2 | roles of father and son characters across two time periods |
[edit] Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | One Missed Call: Final
(Chakushin Ari: Final) |
An Jinu | Japanese film |
| 2007 | Happy Life (즐거운 인생) | Park Hyeon-jun | award, see Awards section below |
| 2008 | The Longest 24 Months (기다리다 미쳐) | Park Won-Jae | |
| Do Re Mi Fa So La Ti Do
(도레미파솔라시도) |
Shin Eun-gyu | ||
| Baby and I (아기와 나) | Han Joon-Su | ||
| 2009 | The Case of Itaewon Homicide
(이태원 살인사건) |
Robert J. Pearson | English-speaking role as a Korean-American
film based on the true story of the murder in Itaewon award, see Awards section below |
| 2011 | You're My Pet (너는팻) | In Ho / "Momo" | film adaption of the manga Kimi wa Petto (きみはペット) |
[edit] Discography
(Korean) More details to be updated at jangkeunsuk.co.kr/music/music.asp.
[edit] Korean[edit] 2012
TBA[10] [edit] 2011
[edit] 2010
[edit] 2009
[edit] 2008
[edit] 2007
[edit] 2004
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[edit] Chinese[edit] 2011
by Team H (Jang Keun Suk x Big Brother)
[edit] Japanese[edit] 2011
[edit] 2012
TBA[11] |
[edit] Awards
- 2012 26th Japan Gold Disc Award: Best 3 New Artists [12]
- 2011 Yahoo! Asia Buzz Awards: Taiwan Top Searched Single Korean Artist[13]
- 2011 19th Korean Cultural Entertainment Award - Hallyu Grand Award
- 2011 Korean Popular Culture and Arts Award - Cultural Minister of Finance Award
- 2011 15th Global Chinese Music Awards: Most Popular Korean Artist Award
- 2010 KBS Drama Awards: International Netizen's Popularity Award - Mary Stayed Out All Night
- 2010 KBS Drama Awards: Best Couple Award - Mary Stayed Out All Night (with Moon Geun Young)
- 2010 Yahoo! Asia Buzz Awards: Top Buzz Male Asia Star Award
- 2010 Yahoo! Asia Buzz Awards: Top Buzz Male Korea Star Award[14]
- 2010 Baeksang Awards : Male Popularity Award - The Case of Itaewon Homicide
- 2009 SBS Drama Awards: Teens' Star Award (Actor) - You're Beautiful
- 2009 SBS Drama Awards: Netizens' Popularity Award - You're Beautiful
- 2008 KBS Drama Awards: Popularity Award (Actor) - Hong Gil Dong
- 2008 KBS Drama Awards: Best Couple Award - Hong Gil Dong (with Sung Yuri)
- 2008 MBC Drama Awards: New Actor Award - Beethoven Virus
- 2008 SBS 44th Annual Baeksang Arts Awards: Best New Actor - Happy Life
- 2007-MNet Top 100 Must Have Males: # 3
- 2006 KBS Performance Awards: Best Couple Award - Hwang Jin-i (with co-star Ha Ji Won)
- 2006-MNet Top 100 Adorable Males: # 29
- ????-MNet TOP 100 Charming Guys Who are Single: # ?
[edit] 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
- Natures Republic
[edit] References
- ^ "Review of "The Case of the Itaewon Homicide"". BeyondHollywood.com. http://www.beyondhollywood.com/the-case-of-itaewon-homicide-2009-movie-review/.
- ^ "Review of "The Case of Itaewon Homicide"". LondonKoreanLinks.com. http://londonkoreanlinks.net/2010/03/07/where-the-truth-lies/.
- ^ YouTube: Kolon Christmas Photo Shoot
- ^ http://star.mt.co.kr/view/stview.php?no=2010030908104202398&type=1&outlink=1 장근석, 新한류스타 부상..드라마 이어 영화 겨냥
- ^ "チャン・グンソク、海外歌手史上初のデビュー作初登場首位" (in Japanese). Oricon Style. Oricon. May 3, 2011. http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/rankmusic/87299/full/. Retrieved May 5, 2011.
- ^ (Chinese) 张根硕首张韩文专辑预购
- ^ First Chinese Album
- ^ (Japanese)チャン・グンソクのユニット“Team H”が日本上陸
- ^ [1] Jang Geun Suk to Debut as Unit Group "Team H" in Japan
- ^ http://www.allkpop.com/2011/12/jang-geun-suk-yoonas-drama-love-rain-holds-press-conference
- ^ (Japanese)チャン・グンソクのユニット“Team H”が日本上陸
- ^ http://www.allkpop.com/2012/01/girls-generation-kara-tvxq-2pm-jang-geun-suk-and-b2st-awarded-at-26th-japan-golden-disc-awards#disqus_thread
- ^ http://asiaenglish.visitkorea.or.kr/ena/HA/content/cms_view_1506650.jsp?nodeId=8012
- ^ http://ockoala.wordpress.com/2010/12/04/jang-geun-seok-wins-two-2010-yahoo-buzz-awards/
[edit] External links
- Jang Keun-suk Official Website
- (Chinese) Jang Keun-suk Official Sina Weibo
- JANG KEUN SUK Fan Club
- Sukkies Guitar ♥Sukkies Guitar♥ Lates News and Updates about Jang Keun Suk
- Jang Geun-suk at the Internet Movie Database
- Jang Keun-suk at HanCinema
- Love Jang Keun Suk Love Jang Keun Suk - the newest English source
- Jang Keun-suk Suk Age - JangKeunSuk Hong Kong Critical Fansite
- ♥۩۞۩张根硕马来西亚首站JKSFCMsia۩۞۩♥
- Jang Geun-suk CRI-J I Love Jang Geun Suk Site
