Jang Hyuk Biography

(Actor)

Birthday: December 20, 1976 (Sagittarius)

Born In: Busan

Jang Hyuk is an accomplished award-winning South Korean actor, best known for portraying leading roles in films such as ‘Windstruck’ and ‘Volcano High’ and in TV series such as ‘The Slave Hunters’ and ‘Successful Story of a Bright Girl.’ Jang made his acting debut with the South Korean TV series ‘Model,’ under the stage name “Jang Hyuk.” His real breakthrough came with the South Korean film ‘Volcano High’ that earned him praises from both critics and audiences, making him a household name in South Korea. His career reached new heights after he played ‘Go Myung-woo’ in the South Korean film ‘Windstruck.’ The film was one of the highest-grossing Korean films of all time in Japan. He stepped into Hollywood with the film ‘Dance of the Dragon.’ Jang has made his mark on the small screen, too, with award winning performances in the series ‘Successful Story of a Bright Girl,’ ‘Tazza,’ ‘The Slave Hunters,’ ‘Fated to Love You,’ and ‘Money Flower.’ Jang has also released his album, ‘TJ Project,’ which was featured on shows such as ‘Real Men’ and in music videos such as ‘To Mother.’ He also released a collection of essays titled ‘Jang Hyuk, Hot-Blooded Man.’
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Quick Facts

South Korean Celebrities Born In December

Age: 47 Years, 47 Year Old Males

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Kim Yeo-jin (m. 2008)

Actors South Korean Men

Height: 5'10" (178 cm), 5'10" Males

City: Busan, South Korea

More Facts

education: Seoul Institute of the Arts, Dankook University

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    What are some popular dramas starring Jang Hyuk?

    Some popular dramas starring Jang Hyuk include "Money Flower," "Voice," "Fated to Love You," "Chuno," and "Midas."
  • 2

    How did Jang Hyuk prepare for his role in the drama "Money Flower?"

    To prepare for his role in "Money Flower," Jang Hyuk reportedly lost weight and underwent intense physical training to portray his character convincingly.

  • 3

    Has Jang Hyuk ever appeared in any action films?

    Yes, Jang Hyuk has appeared in several action films, including "The Swordsman" and "Volcano High."
  • 4

    What is a notable characteristic of Jang Hyuk's acting style?

    One notable characteristic of Jang Hyuk's acting style is his intense and emotional performances that often leave a lasting impact on viewers.
Childhood & Early Life
Jung Yong-joon was born on December 20, 1976, in Busan, South Korea. He attended the ‘Seoul Institute of the Arts’ and then studied theater and film at ‘Dankook University.’
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Career
He made his acting debut under the stage name “Jang Hyuk,” in 1997, playing ‘Joon-ho’ in the ‘SBS’ TV drama ‘Model.’
The 1999 music video of the debut single of the five-member South Korean pop music group ‘g.o.d,’ titled ‘To Mother,’ featured Jang. At that time, he was a housemate of the band members.
While acting, he forayed into rapping for a brief while. He appeared in many of the music videos of his rap album, ‘TJ Project.’ The album was released through ‘LOEN Entertainment’ on August 8, 2000. His portrayal of ‘Bong-pil’ in the ‘SBS’ series ‘Wang Rung's Land’ that year earned him the ‘Best New Actor’ award at the ‘SBS Drama Awards’ ceremony.
His big break came when he played ‘Kim Kyung-soo,’ a troublemaking high-school student, in the 2001 South Korean martial arts action comedy ‘Volcano High.’ The film emerged as the 9th-highest-grossing Korean film of that year while the brilliant performance of Jang in the eccentric role earned him critical acclaim and made him a household name in South Korea.
He furthered his fame with the starring role of ‘Han Gi-tae,’ a spoiled and arrogant president of a makeup company, starring opposite actor Jang Na-ra, in the South Korean TV series ‘Successful Story of a Bright Girl.’ The series aired on ‘SBS’ from March 13, 2002, to May 2, 2002. It won him the ‘Top Excellence Award’ for the best actor at the 2002 ‘SBS Drama Awards.’
In 2002, he earned fame for his roles of ‘Ki-tae’ in the sleeper hit ‘Jungle Juice’ and ‘Kim Seon-bak’ in acclaimed Hong Kong director Fruit Chan’s movie ‘Public Toilet.’
His fame soared in Asia after he essayed the role of ‘Go Myung-woo,’ alongside ‘Jun Ji-hyun,’ in the South Korean romantic comedy ‘Windstruck.’ It was the first Korean film that premiered in Hong Kong. While the premiere took place on May 28, 2004, the film was released by ‘CJ Entertainment’ on June 3 that year. It became the 8th-bestselling Korean film of that year and grossed more than US$17 million in Japan, emerging as one of the biggest-selling Korean films of all time in Japan.
He became part of a draft-dodging scandal when in late 2004, he, along with actors Song Seung-heon and Han Jae-suk, illegally avoided the mandatory military service in their country. After being censured by the public, Jang apologized to his fans and then served his 2-year term.
Jang returned to show business in 2006, following his stint with the military. His comeback performance of a cynical doctor named ‘Min Gi-seo’ in the South Korean TV series ‘Thank You’ (2007) won him the ‘Golden Acting Award’ for the best actor in a miniseries at the 2007 ‘MBC Drama Awards.’
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‘Dance of the Dragon,’ a Korean–Singaporean–American collaboration, marked Jang’s debut in Hollywood. The romantic drama featured him as ‘Kwon Tae-san,’ opposite Singaporean actor Fann Wong. The film released on May 15, 2008, and won him the ‘Best Actor’ award at the 2008 ‘West Hollywood International Film Festival.’ That year, he also starred in the TV series ‘Robber’ and ‘Tazza,’ with the latter fetching him two ‘SBS Drama Awards.’
One of the most memorable portrayals of Jang was that of ‘Lee Dae-gil’ in the South Korean historical drama series ‘The Slave Hunters,’ aired on ‘KBS2’ from January 6, 2010, to March 25 that year. He won several awards for the series, including the ‘Daesang’ for the lead actor at the 2010 ‘KBS Drama Awards,’ apart from bagging an ‘Emmy’ nomination for the ‘Best Actor’ in 2011.
In the years that followed, Yang proved his versatility and acting prowess by delivering several award-winning performances in various TV series. He portrayed a fund manager-turned-lawyer, ‘Kim Do-hyun,’ in ‘Midas’ (2011), a low-level royal guard, ‘Kang Chae-yoon,’ in ‘Deep Rooted Tree’ (2011), the successor to a large company, ‘Lee Gun,’ in ‘Fated to Love You’ (2014), a poor man, ‘Chun Bong-sam,’ in ‘The Merchant: Gaekju 2015’ (2015), a detective in ‘Voice’ (2017), and a revenge-seeking lawyer, ‘Kang Pil-joo,’ in ‘Money Flower’ (2017).
He played roles of different genres in South Korean films. These include the 2011 legal thriller ‘The Client,’ the 2013 disaster film ‘The Flu,’ the 2014 romantic thriller ‘Innocent Thing,’ the 2015 period film ‘Empire of Lust,’ and the 2017 crime-action drama ‘Ordinary Person.’ He also appeared in the 2016 Chinese action thriller ‘Inside or Outside.’ The upcoming South Korean historical action film ‘The Swordsman’ (2019) will feature him in the role of ‘Tae-yul.’
His appearance in the documentary-style South Korean variety show ‘Real Men,’ from June 2013 to February 2014, which marked the first regular appearance of the actor on a variety/reality show, won him the ‘Popularity Award’ at the 2013 ‘MBC Entertainment Awards’ ceremony. He later appeared in the variety shows ‘Ding Ge Long Dong Qiang’ (2015), ‘The Friends in Croatia’ (2015), and ‘Dragon’s Club: Overgrown Bromance’ (2017).
Meanwhile, on August 6, 2013, he published a collection of essays titled ‘Jang Hyuk, Hot-Blooded Man,’ based on his life experiences.
Family & Personal Life
In 2002, he started dating Kim Yeo-jin. They registered their marriage in January 2008 and held a ceremony in June that year. They have two sons and a daughter.
Jang is a former professional Taekwondo athlete and has practiced Jeet Kune Do for over a decade.
Facts About Jang Hyuk
Jang Hyuk is known for his love of extreme sports, including rock climbing and skydiving, which he enjoys as a way to challenge himself and stay active.
Despite his tough-guy image on screen, Jang Hyuk is actually a devoted family man who loves spending time with his wife and children.
Jang Hyuk is a talented artist as well as an actor, and he often showcases his artistic skills by drawing and painting in his spare time.
In addition to his acting career, Jang Hyuk is also a dedicated philanthropist, supporting various charitable causes and using his platform to raise awareness about important social issues.
Jang Hyuk has a great sense of humor and is known for his playful personality, often joking around with his co-stars and fans both on and off set.

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