Jang Seung-jo

Quick Facts: Who was Jang Seung-jo?

Subject:

Jang Seung-jo

Known for:

South Korean actor known for roles in Money Flower, Snowdrop, and Encounter.

Born:

1981-12-13

Century / Era:

1981s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

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Origins & Early Life

Jang Hyun-deok (Korean: 장현덕; born December 13, 1981), known professionally as Jang Seung-jo, is a South Korean actor, known for his roles in Money Flower (2017–2018), Snowdrop (2021–2022), Familiar Wife (2018), and Encounter (2018–2019). In recent years, Jang also starred in several other dramas like Chocolate (2019–2020) and The Good Detective (2020–2022). In 2025, Jang starred as Noh Jin-pyo / Jang Kang in the Netflix crime thriller television series As You Stood By.

Career & Major Achievements

It was confirmed in 2014 that Jang had been dating SM Entertainment's The Grace member, Lina for two years. They had been seeing each other since the musical Temptation of Wolves. They got married on November 22, 2014 in a private ceremony and welcomed their first child in September 2018.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

Later, on September 28, 2021, the agency announced that Jang's wife is pregnant with her second child and is due in January 2022. On December 31, Jang's wife gave birth to their second child, a daughter.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1981 (1981-12-13): Birth of Jang Seung-jo — South Korean actor known for roles in Money Flower, Snowdrop, and Encounter.
2. 2014: 2014 Milestone — It was confirmed in 2014 that Jang had been dating SM Entertainment's The Grace member, Lina for two years.
3. 2019: 2019 Milestone — In recent years, Jang also starred in several other dramas like Chocolate (2019–2020) and The Good Detective (2020–2022).
4. 2021: 2021 Milestone — Later, on September 28, 2021, the agency announced that Jang's wife is pregnant with her second child and is due in January 2022.
5. 2025: 2025 Milestone — In 2025, Jang starred as Noh Jin-pyo / Jang Kang in the Netflix crime thriller television series As You Stood By.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Jang Seung-jo

True or False: “Jang Seung-jo's first confirmed relationship was with a member of the group The Grace.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): The provided text states he had been dating Lina since the musical Temptation of Wolves, not necessarily confirming it as his very first relationship.

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