Ji Sung
- Name: Ji Sung
- Native name: 지성
- Given name: Kwak Tae Geun
- Also Known as: 곽태근, Ji Seong, Gwak Tae Gun, Justin
- Nationality: South Korean
- Gender: Male
- Born: February 27, 1977
- Age: 47
As his parents were both educators, it was expected of him to also enter the profession. But in his sophomore year, his father bought him a VCR, allowing him to view "Rain Man’" Dustin Hoffman's performance made such an impression on him, that he decided to become an actor, despite his father's objections.
While studying at the Theatre and Film at Hanyang University in 1999, his first-ever audition was for the drama "KAIST" (카이스트). Up until that time, Tae Gun had been using the stage name Choi Ji Sung but at his manager’s suggestion, dropped the surname Choi, becoming simply Ji Sung.
He enlisted in the military in June of 2005 and was discharged on June 6, 2007.
In January 2020, on the TV show RUN, Ji Sung revealed that he suffers from Spondylosis, a condition that results in constant pain in the lower back.
He received Daesang (the Grand Prize) for “Kill Me Heal Me” in 2015 and “Defendant” in 2017.
He was part of Namoo Actors from 2020 until August 2021. In January 2022, he signed a contract with his current agency.
Ji Sung met actress Lee Bo Young on the set of the 2004 TV series "Save the Last Dance for Me" (마지막 춤은 나와 함께), and they confirmed their relationship in 2007. They got married on September 27, 2013. They welcomed their first child, a daughter Kwak Ji Yoo, who was born on June 12, 2015. Their second child, a son named Kwak Bo Ah, was born on February 4, 2019.
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Drama
Title | Rating |
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Connection
Korean Drama, 2024, 16 eps
Jang Jae Kyung
(Main Role)
|
0.0
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Adamas
Korean Drama, 2022, 16 eps
Ha Woo Shin | Song Soo Hyun
(Main Role)
|
7.6
|
The Devil Judge
Korean Drama, 2021, 16 eps
Kang Yo Han
(Main Role)
|
8.7
|
Doctor John
Korean Drama, 2019, 32 eps
Cha Yo Han
(Main Role)
|
8.5
|
Familiar Wife
Korean Drama, 2018, 16 eps
Cha Joo Hyuk
(Main Role)
|
8.1
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Defendant
Korean Drama, 2017, 18 eps
Park Jung Woo
(Main Role)
|
8.7
|
Entertainer
Korean Drama, 2016, 18 eps
Shin Suk Ho
(Main Role)
|
7.7
|
Kill Me, Heal Me
Korean Drama, 2015, 20 eps
Cha Do Hyun | Shin Se Gi
(Main Role)
|
8.7
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Secret
Korean Drama, 2013, 16 eps
Jo Min Hyuk
(Main Role)
|
8.4
|
The Great Seer
Korean Drama, 2012, 35 eps
Ji Sang
(Main Role)
|
7.2
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Protect the Boss
Korean Drama, 2011, 18 eps
Cha Ji Heon
(Main Role)
|
7.6
|
Royal Family
Korean Drama, 2011, 18 eps
Han Ji Hoon
(Main Role)
|
7.0
|
Kim Soo Ro
Korean Drama, 2010, 32 eps
Kim Soo Ro
(Main Role)
|
7.7
|
Swallow the Sun
Korean Drama, 2009, 25 eps
Kim Jung Woo
(Main Role)
|
7.6
|
New Heart
Korean Drama, 2007, 23 eps
Lee Eun Sung
(Main Role)
|
7.7
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Beating Heart
Korean Drama, 2005, 12 eps
{Outing} Kim Woo Jin / Seok Jin (Ep. 9-10)
(Support Role)
|
7.2
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Save the Last Dance for Me
Korean Drama, 2004, 20 eps
Kang Hyun Woo | Baek Chang Ho
(Main Role)
|
7.7
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Terms of Endearment
Korean Drama, 2004, 70 eps
Noh Yun Tek
(Main Role)
|
7.4
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The King's Woman
Korean Drama, 2003, 42 eps
Prince Gwanghae
(Main Role)
|
7.6
|
All In
Korean Drama, 2003, 24 eps
Choi Jung Won
(Main Role)
|
7.6
|
Days in the Sun
Korean Drama, 2002, 16 eps
Lee Seung Joon
(Main Role)
|
6.9
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Let's Go!
Korean Drama, 2002, 53 eps
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Splendid Days
Korean Drama, 2001, 50 eps
Jang Suk Jin
(Main Role)
|
7.2
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Law of Marriage
Korean Drama, 2001, 136 eps
Hwang Won Soo
(Support Role)
|
7.5
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Delicious Proposal
Korean Drama, 2001, 16 eps
Jun Su
(Support Role)
|
7.3
|
I Want To Keep Seeing You
Korean Drama, 2000, 128 eps
Lee Ji Soo
(Support Role)
|
7.5
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Kaist
Korean Drama, 1999, 81 eps
Kang Dae Wook
(Main Role)
|
7.2
|
Movie
Title | Rating |
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FengShui
Korean Movie, 2018,
Heungseon Daewongun
(Main Role)
|
7.7
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The Vampire Lives Next Door To Us
Korean Movie, 2015,
Han Chang Ho
(Main Role)
|
6.9
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Confession
Korean Movie, 2014,
Hyun Tae
(Main Role)
|
7.7
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My P.S. Partner
Korean Movie, 2012,
Hyun Seung
(Main Role)
|
8.2
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Fate
Korean Movie, 2008,
Park Yeon Hwan
(Support Role)
|
7.1
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Blood Rain
Korean Movie, 2005,
Du Ho
(Support Role)
|
7.2
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The Hidden Princess
Korean Movie, 2002,
Jun Ho
(Main Role)
|
7.0
|
TV Show
Title | Rating |
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RUN
Korean TV Show, 2020, 4 eps
(Regular Member)
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7.8
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Three Meals a Day: Jeongseon Village 2
Korean TV Show, 2015, 18 eps
(Ep. 4-5)
(Guest)
|
8.2
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Healing Camp
Korean TV Show, 2011, 219 eps
(Ep. 3)
(Guest)
|
7.8
|
Running Man
Korean TV Show, 2010, 740 eps
(Ep. 54, 116-117, 202-203)
(Guest)
|
9.2
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Strong Heart
Korean TV Show, 2009, 166 eps
(Ep. 151-152)
(Guest)
|
7.9
|
Live Talk Show Taxi
Korean TV Show, 2007, 501 eps
(Ep. 223, 336)
(Guest)
|
8.1
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Happy Together Season 3
Korean TV Show, 2007, 557 eps
(Ep. 276, 317)
(Guest)
|
7.9
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Music Bank
Korean TV Show, 1998, 1240 eps
[Host] (Jun 18 - Nov 5, 2004)
(Regular Member)
|
7.9
|
Articles
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News - Dec 31, 2023
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News - Sep 12, 2023
Jeon Mi Do and Ji Sung will possibly join hands in leading the new crime thriller K-drama titled Connection.
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News - May 12, 2023
Lee Soo Kyung has reportedly received an offer to star in the upcoming Netflix original K-drama You Have Done Well.
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