Oh Sung-won

Quick Facts: Who was Oh Sung-won?

Subject:

Oh Sung-won

Known for:

South Korean musical theatre actor and crossover pop singer.

Born:

1972-10-22

Century / Era:

1972s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

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Origins & Early Life

Oh Sung-Won (Korean: 오성원; born October 22, 1972) is a South Korean musical theatre actor and crossover pop singer. Oh graduated from the Department of Vocal Music at Chung-Ang University.

Career & Major Achievements

He also graduated from Dankook University Graduate School of Arts with a master's degree in Musical Theater and Dankook University Graduate School of Education with a master's degree in Music Education. He has been active in musical theatre since 1999 in productions of Elisabeth, Rudolf, Jekyll & Hyde, The Last Empress and 42nd Street.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

He taught at Hanlim Multi Art High School as the musical theatre department's chairman beginning in 2011. He supported Africa Dance/Theatre Academy as the volunteer representative.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1972 (1972-10-22): Birth of Oh Sung-won — South Korean musical theatre actor and crossover pop singer.
2. 1999: 1999 Milestone — He has been active in musical theatre since 1999 in productions of Elisabeth, Rudolf, Jekyll & Hyde, The Last Empress and 42nd Street.
3. 2011: 2011 Milestone — He taught at Hanlim Multi Art High School as the musical theatre department's chairman beginning in 2011.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Oh Sung-won

True or False: “Oh Sung-Won began his professional career in musical theatre after graduating from Chung-Ang University.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): He started being active in musical theatre in 1999, which was several years after his graduation.

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