Jang Keun-suk

Quick Facts: Who was Jang Keun-suk?

Subject:

Jang Keun-suk

Known for:

South Korean singer and actor known for roles in 'You're Beautiful' and musical endeavors.

Born:

1987-08-04

Century / Era:

1987s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Jang Keun-suk (Korean: 장근석; born August 4, 1987) is a South Korean singer and actor. He is best known for starring in the Korean television dramas Beethoven Virus (2008), You're Beautiful (2009), Marry Me, Mary! (2010), Love Rain (2012), Bel Ami (2013), The Royal Gambler (2016), and Switch (2018). Jang started working as a child model at the age of five after he was discovered by a talent agent. At that time, Jang's parents were selling their house and the agent, who was a prospective buyer, saw Jang.

Career & Major Achievements

Seeing his potential, the agent advised Jang's parents to allow him to try a career in modeling. In junior high school, Jang went to school in New Zealand, where he attended Nelson College in 2003, to learn English and Japanese. Jang made his acting debut in the 1997 HBS (now Channel CGV) sitcom Selling Happiness. He then continued to work in television as a child actor. Studying in New Zealand at the time, a role in the popular MBC sitcom Nonstop 4 brought him back to South Korea.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

In 2005, Jang played the president's son in the SBS drama Lovers in Prague. In 2006, Jang debuted on 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 first love of famous gisaeng Hwang Jini (played by Ha Ji-won) in the period drama Hwang Jini. In 2007, Jang was cast in the rock music-themed film The Happy Life, directed by Lee Joon-ik. Jang then co-hosted SBS's weekly live music show Inkigayo from February 25 to October 7, 2007.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1987 (1987-08-04): Birth of Jang Keun-suk — South Korean singer and actor known for roles in 'You're Beautiful' and musical endeavors.
2. 1997: 1997 Milestone — Jang made his acting debut in the 1997 HBS (now Channel CGV) sitcom Selling Happiness.
3. 2003: 2003 Milestone — In junior high school, Jang went to school in New Zealand, where he attended Nelson College in 2003, to learn English and Japanese.
4. 2005: 2005 Milestone — In 2005, Jang played the president's son in the SBS drama Lovers in Prague.
5. 2006: 2006 Milestone — In 2006, Jang debuted on the big screen in the Japanese horror film One Missed Call: Final where he played the role of a deaf boy.
6. 2007: 2007 Milestone — In 2007, Jang was cast in the rock music-themed film The Happy Life, directed by Lee Joon-ik.
7. 2008: 2008 Milestone — He is best known for starring in the Korean television dramas Beethoven Virus (2008), You're Beautiful (2009), Marry Me, Mary!
8. 2010: 2010 Milestone — (2010), Love Rain (2012), Bel Ami (2013), The Royal Gambler (2016), and Switch (2018).

Notable Quotes by Jang Keun-suk

“You may be a Hallyu star, but without a domestic base, it can feel empty.” (2015)

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Jang Keun-suk

True or False: “Jang Keun-suk's first single in Japan, "Let Me Cry," debuted at number one on the Oricon charts.”

Answer (TRUE ⭕): This achievement made him the first non-Japanese act to debut at number one on the Japanese Oricon single charts.

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