Jang Geun Suk (Korean Actor)

Jang Geun Suk also known as Jang Geun Seok (born August 04, 1987) is a South Korean singer-actor who starred in a couple of Japanese films earlier of his career. He started his career working as a child model at the age of six discovered by a talent scout and then finally made his acting debut in 1997 HBS sitcom "Selling Happiness. He was inspired by the Japanese singer Ken Hirai upon hearing his music since then on he developed in a talent in music as well. In his middle school, he went to Japanese and New Zealand schools where he learned Japanese and English.

In 2006, Geun-Suk made the jump to the big screen in the Japanese horror film One Missed Call Final where he played the role of a deaf boy. he next played the role of Kim Eun-ho, Hwang Jin-yi's first love in the TV drama Hwang Jin-i. Geun-Suk's performance gained the attention of many female fans. He also starred in the KBS drama, Hong Gil Dong, as Prince Lee Changhwi.

In 2009, he is best known for playing the role of band leader Hwang Tae Kyung in the hit 2009 drama You're Beautiful opposite Park Shin Hye. He's also known for his outspoken personality and tectonic dance.

Name: Jang Geun Seok

Profession: Actor, singer, and model

Birthdate: 1987-Aug-04

Height: 182cm

Weight: 63kg

Star sign: Leo

Blood type: A

Education: Seoul Dong Eui Elementary, Kwang Jang Middle School, New Zealand Nelson College, Bang San High School, Han Yang University (Theater and Film major)

Hobbies: Snowboard, skiing, dancing, and singing

Dramas

2009 You're Beautiful - Hwang Tae Kyung

2008 Hong Gil Dong - Lee Chang Hwi

Beethoven Virus - Kang Gun Woo (Trumpet)

2005 Lovers in Prague Yoon Gun-hee

2006 Alien Teacher Bong Sam / Alexander

Hwang Jin-i Kim Eun Ho

2005 Lovers in Prague Yoon Gun-hee

2006 Alien Teacher Bong Sam / Alexander

2003 Nonstop 4

2002 The Great Ambition - young Si-yeong Park School Orange

Ladies of the Palace - Eun-a Ja

1998 Hug

2001 Women's World

Four Sisters' Story

Films

2006 One Missed Call: Final An Jinu Japanese film

2007 Happy Life - Hyeon-jun

2008 The Longest 24 Months Won-Jae

Do Re Mi Fa So La Ti Do Eun-gyu

Baby and I Han Joon-Su

2009 The Case of Itaewon Homicide - Pearson Mexican Korean American. English Speaking Role

2010 "You're my Pet"

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