Go Joo-won

Biographical Overview & Key Facts

Subject:

Go Joo-won

Role / Field:

South Korean actor known for roles in family dramas and historical period pieces.

Born:

1981-10-16

Century / Era:

1981s Historical Era

Database Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Wikipedia CC BY-SA 4.0

Origins & Early Life

Go Joo-won (Korean: 고주원; born October 16, 1981), birth name Go Young-chul, is a South Korean actor. He made his acting debut in the 2003 boxing series Punch, followed by a supporting role in the revenge-themed Resurrection (2005).

Career & Major Achievements

In 2006, Go became a household name after appearing in the popular family dramas Bizarre Bunch and Famous Chil Princesses. He then played historical figures in two period dramas—King Seongjong of Joseon in The King and I (2007), and Ijinashi, the first king of Daegaya in Kim Su-ro, The Iron King (2010).

Enduring Legacy & Impact

Go also starred in the medical drama OB/GYN (also known as Obstetrics and Gynecology Doctors, 2010), and another family drama You Are the Best!

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1981 (1981-10-16): Birth of Go Joo-won — South Korean actor known for roles in family dramas and historical period pieces.
2. 2003: 2003 Milestone — He made his acting debut in the 2003 boxing series Punch, followed by a supporting role in the revenge-themed Resurrection (2005).
3. 2006: 2006 Milestone — In 2006, Go became a household name after appearing in the popular family dramas Bizarre Bunch and Famous Chil Princesses.
4. 2007: 2007 Milestone — He then played historical figures in two period dramas—King Seongjong of Joseon in The King and I (2007), and Ijinashi, the first king of Daegaya in Kim Su-ro, The Iron King (2010).
5. 2010: 2010 Milestone — Go also starred in the medical drama OB/GYN (also known as Obstetrics and Gynecology Doctors, 2010), and another family drama You Are the Best!

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Go Joo-won

True or False: “Go Joo-won's acting career began with a role in the 2003 boxing series Punch.”

Answer (TRUE ⭕): His debut was indeed in the 2003 boxing series titled Punch.

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