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Jang Geun-seok

Date of birth : Aug 04, 1987
Profession : Actor
Birthdate : August 4, 1987
Birthplace : South Korea
University : Hanyang University
Height : 182cm
Weight : 63kg
Star Sign : Leo
Blood type : A
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Biography

Jang Geun-Seok was born on August 4, 1987 in Danyang County, Chungcheongbuk Province, South Korea. He is the only child in his immediate family. At the early age of six, Geun-seok started to work as a child model. His work as a child model came about by a fortuitous event. When his parents were selling their home, a perspective buyer came to their house who worked as a talent agent. When he saw young Geun-seok at the house, he advised his parents that Geun-seok should work as model.

Geun-seok made his acting debut four years later in the 1997 HBS sitcom 'Selling Happiness' (Haengbokeul Pabmoda). He then continued to work in television as a child actor. In middle school, Geun-seok heard the music of Japanese pop singer singer Ken Hirai & Japanese rock band L'Arc-en-Ciel. He was inspired enough by these bands to start learning the Japanese language by himself. In junior high school, Geun-seok went to school in New Zealand to learn English & Japanese. Because of his studies in New Zealand, he can carry casual conversations in both languages.

Even though Geun-seok wanted to continue his studies in New Zealand, a job offer brought him back to South Korea. Geun-seok landed a role in the popular MBC sitcom 'Nonstop 4.' After his work in Nonstop 4, Geun-seok 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, Geun-seok made the jump to the big screen in the Japanese horror film 'One Missed Call Final.' Using his past experience with the Japanese language, Geun-seok was able to communicate with his Japanese co-stars with problems. He also learned sign language for the prior three months in preparation for his role as a deaf boy in 'One Missed Call Final'.


His next role was back on the small screen with the KBS2 historical drama 'Hwang Jin-yi.' Geun-seok's performance in 'Hwang Jin-yi' did gain the attention of many female fans. The following year in 2007, Geun-seok was casted in the rock music themed film 'The Happy Life.' His portrayal of Hyeon-ju in 'The Happy Life' allowed Geun-seok to show off his masculine charms, as well as display his skills as a singer. Geun-seok would go on to play in two more music inspired titles in 2008, with the feature film 'Doremifasolasido' and the MBC TV drama 'Beethoven Virus.'

Geun-seok's next role in the 2009 thriller 'The Case of Itaewon Homicide' will mark the first time Geun-seok plays a villain. The film is based on a true story of a murder that occurred at a Burger King restaurant in Itaewon, South Korea.


TV Series

He's Beautiful! | Minamyisinyeoyo (SBS / 2009)
Beethoven Virus (MBC / 2008)
Hong Gil-Dong, The Hero (KBS2, 2008)
Hwang Jin-yi (KBS2 / 2006)
Alien Sam (Tooniverse / 2006)
Lovers in Prague (SBS / 2005)
Nonstop 4 | Nonsteutop 4 (MBC / 2003)
Ladies of the Palace | Yeoin Cheonha (SBS / 2002)
Great Ambition | Daemang (SBS / 2002)

Films

You're My Pet | Neoneun Pet (2010)
The Case of Itaewon Homicide | Itaewon Salinsageon (2009)
Baby & Me (2008)
Doremifasolasido (2008)
Crazy Waiting | The Longest 24 Months (2008) - Won-jae
The Happy Life (2007)
One Missed Call Final | Chakushin ari final (2006) - An Jinu

Awards

* 2006 KBS Performance Awards: Best Couple Award (together with his 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