[edit]Biography

Jang Geun-Suk was born 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 Jang Geun-Suk at the house, he advised his parents that Geun-seok should work as model. In middle school, Geun-Suk 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-Suk wanted to continue his studies in New Zealand, a job offer brought him back to South Korea. After his work in Nonstop 4, Geun-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 2006, Geun-Suk 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-Suk was able to communicate with his Japanese co-stars with no 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". Geun-Suk's performance in "Hwang Jin-yi" did gain the attention of many female fans. 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.

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[add roles]Dramas

Year Title # of Epis. Role Rating
2012 Love Rain 20 Main Role Seo In Ha (1970s) / Seo Jun (In Ha's son) 7.78
2011 Ikemen Desu Ne 11 Guest Role Jang Geun Seok (ep8) 7.52
2010 Mary Stayed Out All Night 16 Main Role Kang Moo Kyul 7.18
2009 You're Beautiful 16 Main Role Hwang Tae Kyung 8.55
2008 Beethoven Virus 18 Main Role Kang Gun Woo 7.03
2008 Hong Gil Dong 24 Main Role Lee Chang Hwi 8.00
2006 Hwang Jin Yi 24 Supporting Role Kim Eun Ho 7.96
2006 Alien Sam 26 Main Role Bong Sam / Alexander 6.85
2005 Lovers In Prague 18 Supporting Role Yoon Gun-hee 6.50
2003 Nonstop 4 249 Main Role Jang Geun Seok 7.67
2003 The Owl Museum 0 Main Role Jung 8.33
2002 Daemang 26 Guest Role young Park Si Young 7.40
2002 Orange 72 Supporting Role Jang Geun Suk 8.00
2001 Ladies of the Palace 151 Supporting Role Jung Ryum (young) N/A

[add roles]Films

Year Title Role Rating
2011 You're My Pet Main Role Kang In Ho/Momo 7.36
2011 Budapest Diary Main Role 8.21
2009 The Case of Itaewon Homicide Main Role Robert J. Pearson 7.39
2008 Baby & I Main Role Joon Soo 7.79
2008 Do Re Mi Fa So La Ti Do Main Role Eun Kyoo 7.23
2008 The Longest 24 Months Main Role Won-jae 6.56
2007 The Happy Life Main Role Hyeon Jun 7.26
2006 One Missed Call Final Supporting Role An Jinu 6.89

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Jang Geun Suk

Jang Geun Suk

Name

  • Name: Jang Geun Suk
  • Native name: 장근석
  • Also Known as: Jang Keun Suk ; Jang Keun Seok

Personal Details

  • Gender: Male
  • Birthday: August 4, 1987
  • Age: 25
  • Nationality: Korean