Tang Jun-sang

Biographical Overview & Key Facts

Subject:

Tang Jun-sang

Role / Field:

South Korean actor known for roles in Crash Landing on You, Move to Heaven, and Racket Boys.

Born:

2003-08-13

Century / Era:

2003s Historical Era

Database Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Wikipedia CC BY-SA 4.0

Origins & Early Life

Tang Jun-sang (Korean: 탕준상; born on August 13, 2003) is a South Korean actor. He gained recognition for his role in the television series Crash Landing on You (2019–2020) and leading role in both Move to Heaven (2021) and Racket Boys (2021). Tang was born on August 13, 2003, in Seoul to a Chinese Malaysian father and a South Korean mother, with Tang holding South Korean citizenship after his mother.

Career & Major Achievements

Tang studies at the Department of Theater and Film Chung-Ang University. Tang made his debut as a musical actor Billy Elliot in 2010 at the age of 7, after which he continued playing in musicals such as Eileigh Seabed, West Pyeonje, KinkyBoots and Assassin. In 2014, Tang made his drama debut in Pluto Secret Order as Lee Seo-jin and continued to play supporting roles in various movies and dramas.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

He gained recognition for his role as Geum Eun Dong – a young North Korean soldier in Crash Landing on You (2019–2020) which became the highest rated tvN drama and the third highest-rated South Korean TV drama in cable television history. In 2021, Tang starred in Netflix original series Move to Heaven playing the leading role Han Geu-ru, a young man with Asperger syndrome, alongside Lee Je-hoon. In the same year, he played a leading role in the television series Racket Boys for which he received Best Young Actor Award at 2021 SBS Drama Awards.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 2003 (2003-08-13): Birth of Tang Jun-sang — South Korean actor known for roles in Crash Landing on You, Move to Heaven, and Racket Boys.
2. 2010: 2010 Milestone — Tang made his debut as a musical actor Billy Elliot in 2010 at the age of 7, after which he continued playing in musicals such as Eileigh Seabed, West Pyeonje, KinkyBoots and Assassin.
3. 2014: 2014 Milestone — In 2014, Tang made his drama debut in Pluto Secret Order as Lee Seo-jin and continued to play supporting roles in various movies and dramas.
4. 2019: 2019 Milestone — He gained recognition for his role in the television series Crash Landing on You (2019–2020) and leading role in both Move to Heaven (2021) and Racket Boys (2021).
5. 2021: 2021 Milestone — In 2021, Tang starred in Netflix original series Move to Heaven playing the leading role Han Geu-ru, a young man with Asperger syndrome, alongside Lee Je-hoon.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Tang Jun-sang

True or False: “Tang Jun-sang debuted as a musical actor at the age of 7 in 2010.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): While he performed in musicals starting around that time, his professional debut year mentioned for drama was 2014.

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