Jang Hyuk
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| Jang Hyuk | |
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| Born | Jeong Yong-joon 20 December 1976 Busan, South Korea |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Spouse(s) | Kim Yeo Jin (2008–present) |
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| 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 |
Jang Hyuk (born Jeong Yong-joon on 20 December 1976) is a South Korean actor. As a child, Jang Hyuk spent most of his life in Busan, his birth place before making his drama debut in the SBS drama Model in 1996.
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[edit] Acting career
Jang Hyuk appeared in g.o.d.'s music video for their 1999 debut single, Observation. But it wasn't until 2004, which he gained popularity in Asia for his major role in the comedy film Windstruck, with Jun Ji-hyun as the co-lead role and himself as the lead role.
Like fellow actor, Song Seung-heon, Jang was also called to serve the army as he had attempted to dodge the draft required by all male Korean citizens. He was later discharged from the army on 15 November 2006 with Song.[1]
After his release from the army, he signed up for an international movie production, Dance of the Dragon, featuring top Singaporean actress Fann Wong. He won the Best Actor award at the inaugural West Hollywood International Film Festival for his role as Tae, a dance student who moves to Singapore to pursue his passion for dance.
On 2 June 2008, Jang Hyuk married long-time girlfriend Kim Yeo-jin. The couple have been together since 2002. Earlier this year, on 8 February 2009 Kim gave birth to their first child, a healthy baby boy. He is also close friends with Kim Jong Kook and Cha Tae-hyun.
[edit] Filmography
[edit] Films
- 2009: Rabbit and Rizard
- 2008: Dance of the Dragon
- 2004: S Diary
- 2004: Windstruck
- 2003: Please Teach Me English
- 2002: Public Toilet
- 2002: Jungle Juice
- 2001: Volcano High
- 1998: Zzang
[edit] TV dramas
- 2008:"Tazza"
- 2007 SBS: Robber/Thief
- 2007 MBC: Thank You
- 2002 SBS: The Great Ambition
- 2002 Bright Girl Success
- 2002 SBS: Joyful Girl's Success Story/My Fair Lady
- 2000 The Wang Rung Family
- 1999 MBC: Into the Sunlight
- 1999 KBS: School Love Love
- 1999 KBS: School (학교 1)
- 1996 SBS: Model
[edit] Awards
- 2008 West Hollywood International Film Festival: Best Actor (Dance of the Dragon)
- 2007 Asia Model Festival: BBF Most Popular Star Award
- 2007 MBC Drama Awards: Golden Acting Award Miniseries (Thank You)
- 2002 SBS: Best Actor (Daemang, Joyful Girl's Success Story)
- 2002 10 Great Stars Award
- 2000 SBS: New Actor Award
- 2000 SBS: Best Actor Award
