Jeong Soon-won

Quick Facts: Who was Jeong Soon-won?

Subject:

Jeong Soon-won

Known for:

South Korean actor and manga artist known for stage work and recent drama accolades.

Born:

1987-01-27

Century / Era:

1987s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

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Origins & Early Life

Jeong Soon-won (Korean: 정순원, born January 27, 1987) is a South Korean actor and manga artist. He won Best Supporting Actor in a Miniseries Romance/Comedy Drama in 2023 SBS Drama Awards for his performance in miniseries Trolley (2022–2023) and My Demon (2023). From a young age, Jeong Soon-won would reportedly often open the talent show at a nearby kindergarten. He was also a leading actor in school talent shows, church plays and other local performances. From the age of seven, Jeong was appreciated by adults for his lively introductions, singing, and dancing at family events.

Career & Major Achievements

He found satisfaction in making audiences laugh on stage and dreamed of appearing on television and being recognized at awards shows. In 2003, he enrolled in the theater film department of Kaywon Arts High School. After graduating from high school, he majored in acting at the Department of Broadcasting and Entertainment of Seoul Institute of the Arts from 2005 to 2012. Jeong made his debut in the 2006 musical The Celestial Watch.[5] He has played various roles in different productions, including Kang Geon in "Lovers in Paris" (2011), Sang Goo in "The Days" (2013), Sammy in "The Wedding Singer" (2013), and Shin Seok Goo in "The Goddess is Watching" (2014). After starring in the play Model Student, Jeong gained some recognition as a "Daehakro (comparable to Off-Broadway) "theater idol".

Enduring Legacy & Impact

In 2016, Jeong auditioned for multiple roles in Theater Ganda's John Cariani's omnibus play, Almost, Maine. Jeong was cast after breaking through the competition rate of 200 to 1 and performed as part of second team from April 2012. His most notable role was in Lim Sang-choon's mini-series Fight for My Way, where he played a hard-working boxer who faced off against the main character Park Seo-joon's character. In November 2016, Jeong joined Park Dong-wook's play Voice of Millenium. The play was produced by Space to Create, a theater company founded by Ahn Hyuk-won and Jeon Seok-ho.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1987 (1987-01-27): Birth of Jeong Soon-won — South Korean actor and manga artist known for stage work and recent drama accolades.
2. 2003: 2003 Milestone — In 2003, he enrolled in the theater film department of Kaywon Arts High School.
3. 2005: 2005 Milestone — After graduating from high school, he majored in acting at the Department of Broadcasting and Entertainment of Seoul Institute of the Arts from 2005 to 2012.
4. 2006: 2006 Milestone — Jeong made his debut in the 2006 musical The Celestial Watch.
5. 2011: 2011 Milestone — [5] He has played various roles in different productions, including Kang Geon in "Lovers in Paris" (2011), Sang Goo in "The Days" (2013), Sammy in "The Wedding Singer" (2013), and Shin Seok Goo in "The Goddess is Watching" (2014).
6. 2012: 2012 Milestone — Jeong was cast after breaking through the competition rate of 200 to 1 and performed as part of second team from April 2012.
7. 2016: 2016 Milestone — In 2016, Jeong auditioned for multiple roles in Theater Ganda's John Cariani's omnibus play, Almost, Maine.
8. 2023: 2023 Milestone — He won Best Supporting Actor in a Miniseries Romance/Comedy Drama in 2023 SBS Drama Awards for his performance in miniseries Trolley (2022–2023) and My Demon (2023).

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Jeong Soon-won

True or False: “Jeong Soon-won's breakthrough role was in the mini-series Fight for My Way, where he played a boxer against Park Seo-joon's character.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): While this was a notable role, his career recognition as a 'theater idol' came after starring in the play Model Student.

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