Name: 장근석 Jang Keun-Suk (Jang Geun Suk)
Birthdate: August 4, 1987
University: Hanyang University
Height: 182 cm
Blood type: A
Twitter: @AsiaPrince_JKS
Born on August 4, 1987, in Danyang County, Chungcheongbuk-do, South Korea, Jang Keun Suk boasts of being born on the fourth day of the eight month on the Lunar Calendar. He is a truly gorgeous, physically fit and intelligent. His is an actor, a model and singer. He is best known for his leadership role in the drama “You’re Beautiful” as well as in a romantic comedy drama titled “Mary Stayed Out All Night” in the year 2010.
He is the only child in his immediate family. At the early age of six, Keun-Suk started to work as a child model. His work as a child model came about by a fortuitous event. When his parents were selling their home, a perspective buyer came to their house who worked as a talent agent. When he saw young Jang Keun-Suk at the house, he advised his parents that Keun-suk should work as model.
Jang Keun-Suk made his acting debut four years later in the 1997 HBS sitcom "Selling Happiness" (Haengbokeul Pabmoda). He then continued to work in television as a child actor. In middle school, Keun-Suk heard the music of Japanese pop singer Ken Hirai & Japanese rock band L'Arc-en-Ciel. He was inspired enough by these bands to start learning the Japanese language by himself. In junior high school, Keun-Suk went to school in New Zealand to learn English & Japanese. Because of his studies in New Zealand, he can carry casual conversations in both languages. Even though Keun-Suk wanted to continue his studies in New Zealand, a job offer brought him back to South Korea. Keun-Suk landed a role in the popular MBC sitcom "Nonstop 4." After his work in Nonstop 4, Keun-Suk fell into a self-perceived slump and didn't think his acting was good enough. He decided then to re-devote himself to becoming a true actor in 2005, Keun-Suk 's portrayal of the president's son in the SBS drama "Lovers in Prague" became a hit and was well regarded by drama fans.
Movies
You're My Pet | Neoneun Pet (2011) - Kang In-Ho
Where the Truth Lies | Beogeoking Salinsajeon (2009) - Pearson
Baby and Me | Ahgiwa Na (2008) - Joon-Soo
Doremifasolasido (2008) - Shin Eun-Kyu
Crazy Waiting | Gidarida micheo (2008) - Park Won-Jae
The Happy Life | Jeulgeowun Insaeng (2007) - Hyun-Joon
One Missed Call Final | Chakushin ari final (2006) - An Jinu
Drama Series
Bel Ami | Yebbeun Namja (KBS2 / 2013) - Dokgo Ma-Te
Love Rain | Sarangbi (KBS2 / 2012) - Seo In-Ha (in the 1970s) / Seo Joon (In-Ha's son in 2012)
Ikemen Desu ne (TBS / 2011) - himself (ep.8)
Marry Me, Mary! | Maerineun Uibakjoong (KBS2 / 2010) - Kang Mu-Kyul
He's Beautiful! | Minamyisinyeoyo (SBS / 2009) - Hwang Tae-Kyeong
Beethoven Virus (MBC / 2008) - Kang Geon-Woo
Hong Gil-Dong, The Hero | Kwaedo Honggildong (KBS2 / 2008) - Lee Chang-Hee
Hwang Jin-Yi (KBS2 / 2006) - Kim Eun-Ho
Alien Sam (Tooniverse / 2006) - Bong Sam
Lovers in Prague | Peurahaui Yeonin (SBS / 2005) - Yun Geun-Hee
Nonstop 4 | Nonsteutop 4 (MBC / 2003) - Jang Geun-Suk
Great Ambition | Daemang (SBS / 2002) - Park Si-Young (young)
Ladies of the Palace | Yeoin Cheonha (SBS / 2001-2002) - Jung-Ryum (young)
Four Sisters | Ne jamae Iyagi (MBC / 2001) - Young-Hoon (young)
Awards
Most Popular Actor ("You're My Pet") - 2012 (48th) PaekSang Arts Awards]] - April 26, 2012
ost Popular Actor ("Where the Truth Lies") - 2010 (46th) PaekSang Arts Awards - March 26th.