Jung Tae-woo

Quick Facts: Who was Jung Tae-woo?

Subject:

Jung Tae-woo

Known for:

Acclaimed South Korean actor known for historical dramas and versatile supporting roles.

Born:

1982-03-23

Century / Era:

1982s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Jung Tae-woo (Korean: 정태우; born March 23, 1982) is a South Korean actor. Much of his work has been in the genre of Korean historical dramas such as Taejo Wang Geon, Dae Jo-yeong, and The King and I. Like many South Korean actors Jung, Tae-woo began his career as a child model/actor. He made his first mark in Korean TV drama at age 19 when he was awarded the 2001 KBS Best Supporting Actor award for his role as a precocious court advisor in the 200-episode historical series Taejo Wang Geon. He has been cast in a variety of supporting roles, from sensitive and tragic in historical drama to comic in such Korean television series as Nonstop, Into the Sun, and Mom's Dead Upset (aka Angry Mom). In 2007 he appeared in the long-running and popular KBS historical series Dae Jo-yeong playing the hero's illegitimate son Geom.

Career & Major Achievements

Immediately after, he made a brief but notable appearance in the SBS sageuk drama The King and I" playing the notorious Joseon king Yeonsangun. His most notable movie role is as the pachinko game promoter Chun-bae in the 2004 martial arts film Fighter in the Wind. In 2010, Jung portrayed a soldier in a series about the Korean War, Legend of the Patriots. In January 2013, Jung co-starred in military musical The Promise. It was co-produced by the Ministry of National Defense and Korea Musical Theatre Association, to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the signing of an armistice.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

It ran from January 9 to 20 at the National Theater of Korea, co-starring actors Ji Hyun-woo, Kim Mu-yeol; as well as singers Leeteuk of Super Junior, Yoon Hak of Supernova, and Lee Hyun of 8Eight. The musical is centered around a group of soldiers who keeps a promise made to each other during the 6.25 war. On May 8, 2009, Jung Tae-woo wed stewardess Jang In-hee in a private Christian ceremony at Seoul's Shilla Hotel. They have two sons, born in 2010 and 2015.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1982 (1982-03-23): Birth of Jung Tae-woo — Acclaimed South Korean actor known for historical dramas and versatile supporting roles.
2. 2001: 2001 Milestone — He made his first mark in Korean TV drama at age 19 when he was awarded the 2001 KBS Best Supporting Actor award for his role as a precocious court advisor in the 200-episode historical series Taejo Wang Geon.
3. 2004: 2004 Milestone — His most notable movie role is as the pachinko game promoter Chun-bae in the 2004 martial arts film Fighter in the Wind.
4. 2007: 2007 Milestone — In 2007 he appeared in the long-running and popular KBS historical series Dae Jo-yeong playing the hero's illegitimate son Geom.
5. 2009: 2009 Milestone — On May 8, 2009, Jung Tae-woo wed stewardess Jang In-hee in a private Christian ceremony at Seoul's Shilla Hotel.
6. 2010: 2010 Milestone — In 2010, Jung portrayed a soldier in a series about the Korean War, Legend of the Patriots.
7. 2013: 2013 Milestone — In January 2013, Jung co-starred in military musical The Promise.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Jung Tae-woo

True or False: “Jung Tae-woo first received a major acting award in the year 2001 for his role in 'Taejo Wang Geon'.”

Answer (TRUE ⭕): He was awarded the 2001 KBS Best Supporting Actor award for his performance in the historical series 'Taejo Wang Geon'.

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