Jang Geun Suk
- Name: Jang Geun Suk
- Native name: 장근석
- Also Known as: Jang Keun Suk, Jang Keun Seok
- Nationality: South Korean
- Gender: Male
- Born: August 4, 1987
- Age: 36
At the age of 5, Geun Suk started working as a child model after he was discovered by a talent agent. Geun Suk made his acting debut in the 1997 HBS (now Channel CGV) sitcom "Selling Happiness".
Jang Geun Suk also has a singing career. He often sings for the OST of certain dramas but also has his own discography. His first single, Black Engine, was released in 2008 in partnership with the Black'n'Jean brand. He has released several singles in partnership with various brands. His first single was released in Japan in 2011 and is called Let me cry.
In 2012, his first album, Just Crazy was released in Japan, and in 2013, it's the album Nature boy who finds himself on the charts! He formed a DJ band with Jung Kurt alias Big Brother, they mostly perform in Japan.
He enlisted on July 16, 2018. On May 29, 2020, Geun Suk completed his mandatory military service as a public service worker. When asked how he changed after his discharge he answered, "I think the biggest change is that I feel healthier." He added that "For the past two years I would diligently go to work at 9 am and go home at 6 pm. It was the first time in my life living like that. I felt more relaxed and as my body became healthier my mind did too." He laughed and said, "I also aged two years.".
(Source: Wikipedia, dramacurrent) Edit Biography
Drama
Title | Rating |
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Decoy: Part 2
Korean Drama, 2023, 6 eps
Koo Do Han
(Main Role)
|
7.8
|
Decoy: Part 1
Korean Drama, 2023, 6 eps
Koo Do Han
(Main Role)
|
7.9
|
Switch: Change the World
Korean Drama, 2018, 32 eps
Sa Do Chan / Baek Joon Soo
(Main Role)
|
7.8
|
A Korean Odyssey
Korean Drama, 2017, 20 eps
Gong Jak
(Guest Role)
|
8.2
|
The Royal Gambler
Korean Drama, 2016, 24 eps
Baek Dae Gil
(Main Role)
|
7.7
|
Bel Ami
Korean Drama, 2013, 16 eps
Dok Go Ma Te
(Main Role)
|
6.6
|
Love Rain
Korean Drama, 2012, 20 eps
Seo In Ha [1970s] / Seo Jun [In Ha's son]
(Main Role)
|
7.6
|
Ikemen Desu Ne
Japanese Drama, 2011, 11 eps
Himself (Ep. 8)
(Guest Role)
|
7.4
|
Mary Stayed Out All Night
Korean Drama, 2010, 16 eps
Kang Moo Kyul
(Main Role)
|
7.1
|
You're Beautiful
Korean Drama, 2009, 16 eps
Hwang Tae Kyung
(Main Role)
|
8.0
|
Beethoven Virus
Korean Drama, 2008, 18 eps
Kang Geon Woo
(Main Role)
|
7.2
|
Hong Gil Dong
Korean Drama, 2008, 24 eps
Lee Chang Hwi
(Main Role)
|
7.7
|
Hwang Jin Yi
Korean Drama, 2006, 24 eps
Kim Eun Ho
(Main Role)
|
7.9
|
Alien Sam
Korean Drama, 2006, 26 eps
Bong Sam / Alexander
(Main Role)
|
7.0
|
Lovers in Prague
Korean Drama, 2005, 18 eps
Yoon Geon Hee
(Support Role)
|
7.1
|
Nonstop Season 4
Korean Drama, 2003, 250 eps
Keun Suk
(Main Role)
|
7.4
|
The Great Ambition
Korean Drama, 2002, 26 eps
Park Shi Young [Young]
(Guest Role)
|
7.5
|
Orange
Korean Drama, 2002, 72 eps
Himself
(Support Role)
|
7.1
|
Four Sisters
Korean Drama, 2001, 20 eps
Lee Young Hoon [Young]
(Support Role)
|
7.1
|
Ladies of the Palace
Korean Drama, 2001, 151 eps
Jeong Ryeom [Young]
(Support Role)
|
7.6
|
Fairy Commi
Korean Drama, 2000, 476 eps
Oh Myung Seok [Myung Tae's older brother]
(Support Role)
|
7.7
|
School 3
Korean Drama, 2000, 49 eps
[Kang Won Seok's younger brother]
(Support Role)
|
7.2
|
Mannam
Korean Drama, 1999, 0 eps
Ji Won
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Scorched Rice Teacher and Seven Potatoes
Korean Drama, 1999, 114 eps
Yoon Sung
(Support Role)
|
10.0
|
Hug
Korean Drama, 1998, 88 eps
Won Joo
(Support Role)
|
5.0
|
Haengbokdo Pabnida
Korean Drama, 1997, 0 eps
Soo Dong
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Movie
Title | Rating |
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Human, Space, Time and Human
Korean Movie, 2018,
Adam
(Main Role)
|
6.5
|
Camp
Korean Movie, 2015,
Himself
(Main Role)
|
8.1
|
You're My Pet
Korean Movie, 2011,
Kang In Ho / "Momo"
(Main Role)
|
7.2
|
Budapest Diary
Korean Movie, 2011,
Chan Kyn Sok
(Main Role)
|
7.2
|
The Case of Itaewon Homicide
Korean Movie, 2009,
Robert J. Pearson
(Main Role)
|
7.4
|
Baby & I
Korean Movie, 2008,
Han Joon Soo
(Main Role)
|
7.7
|
Do Re Mi Fa So La Ti Do
Korean Movie, 2008,
Shin Eun Gyu
(Main Role)
|
7.1
|
The Longest 24 Months
Korean Movie, 2008,
Won Jae
(Main Role)
|
6.8
|
The Happy Life
Korean Movie, 2007,
Hyun Joon
(Main Role)
|
7.4
|
One Missed Call Final
Japanese Movie, 2006,
Ahn Ji Nu
(Support Role)
|
6.8
|
Special
Title | Rating |
---|---|
Beethoven Virus Special
Korean Special, 2008, 1 eps
Kang Gun Woo
(Main Role)
|
7.4
|
Drama City: The Owl Museum
Korean Special, 2003, 1 eps
Lee Jeong Woo
(Main Role)
|
7.4
|
TV Show
Title | Rating |
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Cafe Parasite
Korean TV Show, 2022, 7 eps
(Ep. 5)
(Guest)
|
9.0
|
Saturday Night Live Korea Season 12
Korean TV Show, 2022, 10 eps
[Host] (Ep. 10)
(Guest)
|
0.0
|
Heo Young Man's Food Travel
Korean TV Show, 2019, 250 eps
(Ep. 236)
(Guest)
|
0.0
|
My Little Old Boy
Korean TV Show, 2016, 430 eps
(Ep. 383)
(Guest)
|
8.1
|
Candy in My Ear Season 1
Korean TV Show, 2016, 12 eps
(Regular Member)
|
8.2
|
Produce 101
Korean TV Show, 2016, 11 eps
[Mentor]
(Main Host)
|
8.1
|
Sukatto Japan
Japanese TV Show, 2014, 265 eps
(Ep. 66, 77, 117)
(Guest)
|
6.3
|
The Return of Superman
Korean TV Show, 2013, 560 eps
(Ep. 39, 48)
(Guest)
|
8.7
|
Top Gear Korea Season 1
Korean TV Show, 2011, 13 eps
(Ep. 2)
(Guest)
|
0.0
|
Ya Shim Man Man: Season 2
Korean TV Show, 2008, 58 eps
(Ep. 2)
(Guest)
|
8.0
|
Champagne
Korean TV Show, 2008, 81 eps
(Guest)
|
7.2
|
Happiness In ₩10,000
Korean TV Show, 2003, 238 eps
(Ep. 26-27)
(Guest)
|
10.0
|
Inkigayo
Korean TV Show, 1991, 1240 eps
[Main Host] (February 25 – October 7, 2007)
(Regular Member)
|
8.2
|
Music Fair
Japanese TV Show, 1964, 3000 eps
(Guest)
|
7.0
|
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