Yang Dong-geun
Yang Dong-geun | |
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 Yang Dong-geun in March 2012 | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | YDG Dong-kun Yang |
| Born | June 1, 1979 |
| Origin | Seoul, South Korea |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, rapper, singer-songwriter, record producer, breakdancer |
| Years active | 1987-present |
| Labels | Polaris Entertainment (acting) (2013-present) Brand New Music (musician) (2016-present) |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | |
| Hanja | |
| Revised Romanization | Yang Donggeun |
| McCune–Reischauer | Yang Tonggŭn |
Yang Dong-geun (Korean: 양동근; born June 1, 1979) or YDG is a South Korean actor, rapper, singer-songwriter, record producer and breakdancer. Yang majored in Theatrical Performance at Yong-in University[1]
Biography
Yang enlisted for mandatory military service in May 2008 for 21 months of active duty. During which time he starred in military musical, Mine with Kangta. It is about the true life story of Lieutenant Lee Jong-myung, who lost his legs in a land mine explosion near the demilitarized zone, in June 2000, when he saved fellow soldier, Sul Dong-seob from the minefield.[2]
Yang and his wife Park Ga-ram have two sons and a daughter.[3][4] Their daughter Joy has appeared on The Return of Superman along with the daughters of actors In Gyo-jin and Oh Ji-ho.
Career
His comeback project after being discharged from the military was in film Grand Prix with Kim Tae-hee. He was cast as male lead Lee Woo-suk after Lee Joon-gi had to pull out when the Military Manpower Administration declined his application to postpone enlistment for military service.[5][6] Joined as a member of KBS variety show The Return of Superman with his daughter Yang Joy in 2016.
Filmography
Television drama
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Families Under One Roof | MBC | ||
| 1987 | 탑리 | KBS | |
| 1989 | Carousel | KBS1 | |
| MBC Best Theater "초승달과밤배" | MBC | ||
| 1990 | Seoul Earthen Bowl | Jang Soo-gon | KBS |
| 1991 | Hyung (My Older Brother) | young Dong-hoon | KBS2 |
| 1992 | Gwanchon Essay | SBS | |
| 1995 | New Generation Report: Adults Don't Know | KBS1 | |
| 1996 | Three Guys and Three Girls | MBC | |
| 1999 | School | Jo Suk-ho | KBS2 |
| Ad Madness | Hwang Dae-joo | KBS2 | |
| 2000 | Drama City "그가 간이역에 내렸다" | KBS2 | |
| New Nonstop | Yang Dong-geun | MBC | |
| 8.15 Drama "Seongam Island" | MBC | ||
| 2001 | The Full Sun | Choi Dong-pal | KBS2 |
| 2002 | Ruler of Your Own World | Ko Bok-su | MBC |
| 2006 | Dr. Kkang | Kang Dal-go | MBC |
| 2007 | I Am Sam | Jang Yi-san | KBS2 |
| 2012 | Hero | Kim Heuk-chul | OCN |
| 2014 | The Three Musketeers | Heo Seung-po | tvN |
| 2016 | My Fair Lady | cameo | KBS2 |
| 2017 | Missing Nine | Yoon Tae-young | MBC |
| The Bride of Habaek | Joo Dong | tvN | |
| 2018 | The Third Charm[7] | Lee Dong-jae | JTBC |
| My Secret Terrius | Cha Jung-il | MBC |
Film
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Super Hong Gil-dong 5 - 부채 도사와 홍길동 | Dol-yi |
| 1992 | 해룡이와 달자의 추억의 책가방 | |
| 1998 | Zzang (The Best) | Yang Jong-gu |
| 1999 | White Valentine | Han-seok |
| Dance Dance | Soon-do | |
| 2000 | Bloody Beach | Jae-seung |
| 2001 | Address Unknown | Chang-guk |
| 2002 | Bet on My Disco | Wang Seok-gi |
| 2003 | Wild Card | Bang Je-su |
| 2004 | The Last Wolf | Choi Cheol-kwon |
| Fighter in the Wind | Choi Bae-dal | |
| 2006 | Monopoly | Na Kyung-ho |
| 2010 | Grand Prix | Lee Woo-seok |
| 2011 | The Perfect Game | Sun Dong-yeol |
| 2012 | Love 911 | Detective Bang Je-su (cameo) |
| 2013 | Days of Wrath | Chang-shik |
| Rough Play | Kang Bin (cameo) | |
| Black Gospel (documentary) | himself |
Variety Shows
| Year | Title | Network | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Show Me the Money 3 | Mnet | Producer of "Team YDG" |
| 2016 | The Return of Superman | KBS2 | Himself, with his children |
| 2017 | Law of the Jungle in Komodo | SBS | Cast member (Episodes 274–278)[8] |
| King of Mask Singer | MBC | Contestant as "Columbus" (Episode 125)[9] |
Theatre
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Offending the Audience[10][11][12] | |
| 2008 | Mine | Kang Bong-tae |
| 2015-2017 | In the Heights | Usnavi |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 27th Baeksang Arts Awards | Best Young Actor | Hyung | Won |
| KBS Drama Awards | Best Young Actor | Won | ||
| 2001 | 21st Korean Association of Film Critics Awards | Best New Actor | Address Unknown | Won |
| MBC Entertainment Awards | Top Excellence Award in a Sitcom | New Nonstop | Won | |
| 2002 | MBC Drama Awards | Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries | Ruler of Your Own World | Won |
| TV Actor of the Year (chosen by journalists) | Won | |||
| TV Actor of the Year (chosen by netizens) | Won | |||
| 2003 | 39th Baeksang Arts Awards | Best New Actor (TV) | Won | |
| 1st Korea Fashion World Awards | Best Dressed, Film category | — | Won | |
| 2004 | 27th Golden Cinematography Awards | Most Popular Actor | Wild Card | Won |
| 41st Grand Bell Awards | Best Actor | Nominated | ||
| 2006 | 1st Anniversary of the Police Film Festival | Plaque of Appreciation | — | Won |
| 2009 | Award from the Army Chief of Staff | Recipient | — | Won |
| 2017 | MBC Entertainment Awards | Special Award in Sitcom | Borg Mom | Won |
References
- ^ "NATE" (in Korean).
- ^ Lee, Eun-joo (2 October 2008). "Military musical mines true story of loyalty and sacrifice". Joongang Daily. Retrieved 1 December 2012.
- ^ "Yang Dong Geun And Wife Reveal Photos Of Newborn Third Child". Soompi. 1 May 2017.
- ^ 중앙일보의 양동근 셋째 아기에 대한 스토리 이미지양동근, 셋째 득남 사진 공개…'깜찍한
- ^ Ko, Kyoung-seok (28 April 2010). "Lee Jun-ki to enter military next month". 10Asia. Retrieved 2012-10-17.
- ^ Kim, Lyn (10 May 2010). "Yang Dong-geun to make comeback in film Grand Prix". 10Asia. Retrieved 2012-10-17.
- ^ "[공식입장]'제3의 매력' 양동근-이윤지, 출연 확정…서강준·이솜과 호흡". Sports Chosun (in Korean). July 10, 2018. Retrieved July 13, 2018.
- ^ Im Joo-hyun (March 21, 2017). "이수근부터양동근·유이까지..'정법' 코모도라인업완성(공식)". Star News (in Korean). Retrieved March 21, 2017.
- ^ Yoo Ji-hye (August 20, 2017). "'복면' 김대희·예빈·양동근·임상아..이게 '소름 반전' [종합]". OSEN (in Korean). Retrieved August 20, 2017.
- ^ "양동근 연극무대 데뷔". Retrieved 11 March 2015.
- ^ "::리빙앤조이". Retrieved 11 March 2015.
- ^ "[生生인터뷰] '관객모독'으로 연극무대 도전 양동근". Retrieved 11 March 2015.
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