Gu Won

Biographical Overview & Key Facts

Subject:

Gu Won

Role / Field:

South Korean actor known for roles in dramas like Legal High and Fists of Legend.

Born:

1988-02-05

Century / Era:

1988s Historical Era

Database Source:

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

Origins & Early Life

Kim Tae-hyeong (Korean: 김태형; born February 5, 1988) known formerly as Gu Won (구원) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his roles in television dramas and movies such as Fists of Legend (2013), Enemies from the Past (2017), Legal High (2019), Discovery of Love (2014), Love with Flaws (2019).

Career & Major Achievements

He studied film and drama at Chung Ang University and made his acting debut in the drama series Cheongdam-dong Alice in 2012. The following year he made his big-screen debut in the film Fists of Legend.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

He followed up with a role in the movie The Youth in 2014. More recently, he has appeared in drama series titles Legal High (2019) and Love with Flaws (2019).

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1988 (1988-02-05): Birth of Gu Won — South Korean actor known for roles in dramas like Legal High and Fists of Legend.
2. 2012: 2012 Milestone — He studied film and drama at Chung Ang University and made his acting debut in the drama series Cheongdam-dong Alice in 2012.
3. 2013: 2013 Milestone — He is best known for his roles in television dramas and movies such as Fists of Legend (2013), Enemies from the Past (2017), Legal High (2019), Discovery of Love (2014), Love with Flaws (2019).
4. 2014: 2014 Milestone — He followed up with a role in the movie The Youth in 2014.
5. 2019: 2019 Milestone — More recently, he has appeared in drama series titles Legal High (2019) and Love with Flaws (2019).

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Gu Won

True or False: “Gu Won's acting debut occurred after he graduated from Chung Ang University.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): He made his acting debut in the drama series Cheongdam-dong Alice in 2012, which was before any graduation date mentioned.

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