Jang Hyuk
| Jang Hyuk | |
|---|---|
| Born | Jeong Yong-joon 20 December 1976 Busan, South Korea |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) |
| Spouse | Kim Yeo-jin (2008–present) |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 장혁 |
| Hanja | 張赫 |
| Revised Romanization | Jang Hyeok |
| McCune–Reischauer | Chang Hyŏk |
| Birth name | |
| Hangul | 정용준 |
| Hanja | 鄭勇俊 |
| Revised Romanization | Jeong Yong-joon |
| McCune–Reischauer | Chŏng Yong-chun |
Jang Hyuk (born as Jeong Yong-joon on December 20, 1976) is a South Korean actor.
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[edit] Career
As a child, Jang Hyuk spent most of his life in his birthplace Busan, before making his drama debut in the SBS drama Model in 1997. Besides the TV drama School and a minor role in the little-seen film Zzang, Jang appeared in g.o.d.'s music video of their 1999 debut single To My Mother. He also acted in several music videos from his rap album, released in 2000 under the name TJ Project. His career first began to take off in 2001 when he was cast in the lead role of the special-effects extravaganza Volcano High together with actress Shin Min-ah. His acting in the eccentric role drew praise from fans and critics.[1]
In 2002 he continued to make a name for himself, starring in the sleeper hit Jungle Juice, which made the top of the weekly box-office, and especially in the hugely popular TV drama Bright Girl's Success Story with actress Jang Nara. He also took a role in Public Toilet, the HK-Korea co-production by acclaimed Hong Kong director Fruit Chan which won a Special Mention in the Upstream section of the 2002 Venice film festival.[1]
In 2003 Jang appeared with actress Lee Na-young in the comedy Please Teach Me English, by director Kim Sung-soo (Beat, Musa). His next project was even more high-profile, opposite top star Jeon Ji-hyun in Kwak Jae-yong's Windstruck. Although this film was generally not well received in Korea, it went on to beat Shiri and become one of the best-selling Korean films in Japan.[1]
In late 2004, together with fellow actors Song Seung-heon and Han Jae-suk, Jang was found to have illegally avoided his obligatory military service.[1] Amid widespread public condemnation, Jang apologized to his fans, then began to serve his two-year term.
After his discharge from the army in 2006, Jang rejoined the entertainment scene through the MBC drama Thank You.[2] A heartwarming story about a young single mother with an HIV-afflicted daughter and the cynical doctor who enters their lives, Thank You surprisingly became a modest hit, and with it Jang left the stigma of his draft dodging scandal behind him.
He then signed up for an international movie production, Dance of the Dragon featuring Singaporean actress Fann Wong.[3] He won the Best Actor award at the inaugural West Hollywood International Film Festival for his role as Tae, who moves to Singapore to pursue his passion for dance.[4][5]
Jang made a cameo in Japanese drama Ryokiteki na Kanojo, a remake of the 2001 Korean film My Sassy Girl. After his earlier guesting on star Tsuyoshi Kusanagi's talk show, the director of the drama reportedly added new scenes for Jang that were not included in the original script.[6] Jang then appeared as the love interest in three music videos of Taiwanese singer Elva Hsiao.[7]
Several more movies and dramas followed, including a 2008 TV adaptation of the gambling film Tazza,[8] and the melodrama Maybe.[9][10]
In 2010, he received the best reviews of his career for his leading role as the slave hunter Dae-gil in the hit fusion historical drama Chuno.[11][12][13] He won several acting awards, most significantly the Daesang (Grand Prize) at the KBS Drama Awards[14] and a Best Actor nomination at the 2011 International Emmy Awards.[15][16][17]
Shortly afterward he starred in Ai Shang Nu Zhu Bo ("Fall in Love with Anchor Beauty"), the Chinese remake of 2000 Korean drama All About Eve.[18] The drama posted high ratings in China during its run.[19]
In Midas, Jang played a fund manager-turned-lawyer who nabs the job of a lifetime working for a chaebol household, involving him in a high stakes game of power that threatens to transform him into a money-hungry monster.[20][21]
He next starred in the legal thriller The Client, saying the film satisfied his wish to play a more emotionally complex persona. Playing a man accused of murdering his wife, Jang said he had to find "the right balance" between appearing "as someone who can appear at times like a criminal or at other times like an innocent man."[22]
Initially reluctant to sign on to historical drama Deep Rooted Tree because he found the role of low-level royal guard Kang Chae-yoon uninteresting in the original novel, Jang changed his mind upon reading that the character had been dramatized and made richer in the TV script. It tells the story of Kang investigating a case involving the serial murders of Jiphyeonjeon scholars in Gyeongbok Palace while the king (played by Han Suk-kyu) comes to create the Korean written language.[23][24]
[edit] Personal life
On June 2, 2008, Jang tied the knot with his longtime girlfriend Kim Yeo-jin. The couple have been together since 2002; she was his Pilates instructor.[25][26] His close friends singer Kim Jong-kook and actor Cha Tae-hyun participated in the wedding ceremony.[27]
The couple have two children (born in 2008 and 2009).[28][29]
Jang has practiced Jeet Kune Do for more than 10 years and is a former professional Tae Kwon Do athlete.
[edit] Filmography
[edit] Films
- 2011: The Client
- 2009: Searching for the Elephant
- 2009: Maybe (Rabbit and Lizard)
- 2009: Five Senses of Eros: His Concern
- 2008: Dance of the Dragon
- 2004: S Diary (cameo)
- 2004: Windstruck
- 2003: Please Teach Me English
- 2002: Public Toilet
- 2002: Jungle Juice
- 2001: Volcano High
- 1998: Zzang
[edit] TV Dramas
- 2011 SBS: Deep Rooted Tree
- 2011 SBS: Midas
- 2010 ZJSTV: Fall in Love with Anchor Beauty
- 2010 KBS: The Slave Hunters (Chuno)
- 2008 SBS: Tazza
- 2008 TBS: Ryokiteki na Kanojo (cameo, episode 1)
- 2007 SBS: Robber (Bulhandang)
- 2007 MBC: Thank You
- 2002-2003 SBS: Great Ambition (Daemang)
- 2002 SBS: Bright Girl's Success Story
- 2000 SBS: Wang Rung's Land
- 1999 KBS: School
- 1999 MBC: Into the Sunlight
- 1997 SBS: Model
[edit] Music Videos
- Is There Love? (Kim Yong-jin, 2008)
- Loneliness of Two People (Elva Hsiao, 2008)
- Impulsive (Elva Hsiao, 2008)
- Love of Sun and Moon <2 parts> (TJ Project, 2000)
- Hey Girl (TJ Project, 2000)
- Rain (TJ Project, 2000)
- Take the Life of You (TJ Project, 2000)
- TJ's Love Story (TJ Project, 2000)
- Money (TJ Project, 2000)
- g.o.d. Bless TJ (TJ Project, 2000)
- To My Mother (g.o.d., 1999)
[edit] Discography
TJ Project (2000)
[edit] Awards
- 2011 SBS Drama Awards: Top Excellence Award, Special Production, Actor (Deep Rooted Tree)
- 2011 SBS Drama Awards: Top 10 Stars Awards, (Midas)
- 2010 KBS Drama Awards: Grand Prize (Chuno)
- 2010 KBS Drama Awards: Best Couple Award with Lee Da Hae (Chuno)
- 2010 Seoul International Drama Awards: Hallyu Special Award for Actor (Chuno)
- 2008 SBS Drama Awards: Excellence Award, Special Production, Actor (Tazza)
- 2008 West Hollywood International Film Festival: Best Actor (Dance of the Dragon)
- 2007 Asia Model Festival: BBF Popular Star Award
- 2007 MBC Drama Awards: Golden Acting Award, Miniseries (Thank You)
- 2002 SBS Drama Awards: Top Excellence Actor (Daemang, Bright Girl's Success Story)
- 2002 SBS Drama Awards: Top 10 Stars
- 2000 SBS Drama Awards: Best New Actor (Wang Rung's Land)
[edit] References
- ^ a b c d Actors and Actresses of Korean Cinema Koreanfilm.org.
- ^ First Script In Three Yrs: “Like When I first Started…” Dong-A Ilbo. March 15, 2007.
- ^ I am a dandy boy The New Paper. September 28, 2007.
- ^ 2008 Winners West Hollywood International Film Festival.
- ^ Korean hunk gives interview in English The New Paper. January 21, 2011.
- ^ Jang Hyuk Makes Cameo Appearance in Japanese Drama KBS Global. April 23, 2008.
- ^ Actor Jang Hyuk Stars in Taiwanese Singer Elva's New Music Video KBS Global. June 25, 2008.
- ^ Dramas Bring Hero, Gamblers and Orchestra Korea Times. September 9, 2008.
- ^ Jang Hyuk praises big screen newcomer Sung Yu-ri 10Asia. October 5, 2009.
- ^ "Maybe" set out to mend hearts 10Asia. October 14, 2009.
- ^ Jang Hyuk: “My family is my strength” Dramabeans. February 5, 2010.
- ^ Interview: Actor Jang Hyuk - Part 1 10Asia. March 11, 2010.
- ^ Interview: Actor Jang Hyuk - Part 2 10Asia. March 11, 2010.
- ^ Jang Hyuk scores top prize at KBS Drama Awards 10Asia. January 3, 2011.
- ^ Korea gets 2 International Emmy nominations Korea Herald. October 4, 2011.
- ^ Korea represented at Intl. Emmys JoongAng Daily. October 5, 2011.
- ^ Jang Hyuk, KBS "The Master Show" nominated for International Emmy Awards 10Asia. October 6, 2011.
- ^ Jang Hyuk to star in Chinese remake of "All About Eve" 10Asia. March 26, 2010.
- ^ Chinese remake of "All About Eve" No. 1 show in China 10Asia. October 15, 2010.
- ^ Will Jang score another success with ‘Midas’? Korea Herald. February 21, 2011.
- ^ Sentimental Jang Hyuk reveals bits of his love story with wife AsiaOne News. January 19, 2011.
- ^ Ha Jung-woo confident about Korean-style legal thriller Korea Times. August 31, 2011.
- ^ Jang Hyuk said did not want to take role in "Tree" at first 10Asia. September 29, 2011.
- ^ Actor Jang Hyuk's Soundtrack Picks 10Asia. December 2, 2011.
- ^ Actor Jang Hyuk to Marry in June Korea Times. December 30, 2007.
- ^ Wedding photos for Jang Hyuk Dramabeans. May 28, 2008.
- ^ Jang Hyuk’s wedding day YeinJee's Asian Journal. June 3, 2008.
- ^ Jang Hyuk to welcome second child Dramabeans. October 27, 2009.
- ^ Jang Hyuk Talks About Life as a Father Kpoplive. March 3, 2010.
