Jang Geun Suk (Jang Keun-Suk) - A Talented Korean Actor

Jang Geun Suk (Jang Keun-Suk)

(Hangul: 장근석; Hanja: 張根碩)

Born in 1987 in Danyang County, Chungcheongbuk-do, South Korea, he was spotted by a talent agent when he was six years old, and started working as child model since then. Four years later, he acted in sitcom "Selling Happiness" (Haengbokeul Pabmoda). Since then, he continued to work as child actor. He learnt how to speak Japanese Language by himself. Then, when he was in junior high school, he studied in New Zealand. Therefore, he is able to speak both Japanese and English fluently. Often self-criticized his acting, he never ceased to improve his acting skills.

Then to better prepare his role as a deaf boy in “One Missed Call Final”, he learned sign language prior to the movie making. His acting in various drama such as “Hwang Jin-Yi”, “Beethoven Virus”, “He is beautiful”, “Mary stayed out all night” and “Love Rain” has gained attention of many female fans.

Jang Geun Suk in Drama

In the drama, “Beethoven Virus”, Jang Geun Suk played the role of a genius trumpet player. He looked very boyish in this drama, with very short hair. He also appeared very man-ly with muscular thighs in this drama. He was not as thin as in later years. He lost quite some weight in the later drama series, “You’re Beautiful”, and “Mary Stayed Out All Night”, appearing with slimmer look.

I didn’t quite like his look in “You’re Beautiful” where he applied eye-liner around his eyes. It looked rather un-natural.

Jang Geun Suk is also the first Korean artist featured on special postage stamps in Japan. This personal set of stamps is released in conjunction with his 20^th debut anniversary. The stamps will feature his life as a child actor, teenage year, young adult actor and present life.

Why is Jang Geun Suk so popular ? 

Born with that killer smile that warms your heart, there is not another Korean actor that can achieve the same as Jang Geun Suk. In the drama, “Mary Stayed Out All Night”, for instance, he appeared so sweet and lovable, instantly stole the hearts of his female fans. In fact, his passionate kiss scene in this drama was the best of all Korean dramas, and voted so by many fans. (Most Korean drama kiss scenes are just “touching each others’ lips” and lack of passion.) Watch this :

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AWARDS

• A hardworking and talented artist, Jang Geun Suk has won many awards across Asia – Japan, Taiwan, and China, for his acting and singing, notably, just to name a few :
• 2012 10th IFPI Hong Kong Record Sales Awards: Best Korean Album – The Lounge H Vol. 1
• 2012 26th Japan Gold Disc Awards: Best 3 New Artists
• 2011 Yahoo! Asia Buzz Awards: Taiwan Top Searched Single Korean Artis
• 2011 15th Global Chinese Music Awards: Most Popular Korean Artist Award
• 2010 KBS Drama Awards: Netizens’ Award (Mary Stayed Out All Night)
• 2010 KBS Drama Awards: Best Couple Award with Moon Geun Young (Mary Stayed Out All Night)
• 2009 SBS Drama Awards: Teens’ Star Award (Actor) – You’re Beautiful
• 2008 MBC Drama Awards: New Actor Award – Beethoven Virus
• MNet TOP 100 Charming Guys Who are Single
• MNet Top 100 Adorable Males (2006): # 29
• MNet Top 100 Must Have Males (2007): # 3

Jang Geun Suk’s Popularity in Japan

Jang Geun Suk, has undoubtedly created Korean wave or Jang-Geun-Suk wave in Japan. Jang’s extraordinary charm has won himself a contract to sing a song for a famous Japanese comedy called, Amemiya. The explosive popularity of the song has further boosted his image in the country. Appearing on a talk show in Japan, his fans and celebrity guests openly showed their affection for him.

During the talk show, Amemiya devoted a fun loving song called, “Hey Hey Hey” to him, watch this.

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Comments

Brindha on December 03, 2019:

I love asia prince... JKS so much!!!!!!!!!!! ASpecially his acting n singing so good!!!!!!!!

Simona Gandola on November 15, 2016:

I love Jang keun Suk and the way he acts,his expressions and his voice,he is the only Korean actor i truly support and respect for his talent and personality.

Mónica on January 17, 2015:

Not just an actor... he is the best one, The Prince... not just asian prince, he is our Prince, the best one, the most handsome, sexy, unique and talented in the whole world. Nobody can be better or more perfect than him

China Abarquez on November 24, 2014:

I am an avid fan of the Asia's Prince JKS since the first time I saw him in the drama You're Beautiful. He is good in acting whether it is a rom-com, action, drama etc. And he is also good in singing. He can speak English and Japanese fluently. He's perfect. Well, I just hope that one day PSH and JKS will work again in one drama.

Khuraijam liberty and akiojam Deepak singh on November 05, 2014:

He is somewhat very beautiful and he has unique character and most talented actress

Ingenira (author) on April 01, 2013:

He is such a good actor ! Thanks for commenting, Callysta.

Callysta shira on March 20, 2013:

OMG, My favorite Actor

I love Jang Geun suk acting in You're beautifull, Bethoven Virus, Mary stayed out all night and the last Love rain

Thanks for sharing

Ingenira (author) on September 01, 2012:

Hey, prasetio30, it is truly great to see you here and know that you have been doing great in Hubpages.

Thank you for stopping by !

prasetio30 from malang-indonesia on September 01, 2012:

It's a great hub about Korean actors. No wonder if many Indonesian girls love to see the Korean drama and the boy band from this country, include with Jang Geun Suk. Thanks for writing and share with us.

Prasetio

Ingenira (author) on August 29, 2012:

Thank you, drbj. After writing this article, I forgot to add more word to describe him - charming.

Thank you too, peachpurple, I love that drama too. He seemed to click well with the female actress.

peachy from Home Sweet Home on August 29, 2012:

I love Jang Geun suk acting in Mary stayed out all night. He works well with any actress. Wonderful actor. Simply mermerising.

drbj and sherry from south Florida on August 29, 2012:

It's easy to see, Ingenira, why Jang is so popular. He is Beautiful, Handsome, Good Looking, Gorgeous, Cute, Boyish, and seems to be a Good Actor. Thanks for the introduction.

Ingenira (author) on August 26, 2012:

Thank you, Dreamlin for sharing your thoughts. It's great to know another K-drama followers and know their thoughts.

Lin Lin from New Jersey, USA on August 26, 2012:

I love Jang Geun Suk in “Hong Gil Dong” the best. Although he did not play the lead there, however, he was more eye-catching than the leading man. (I have four hubs devoted to the drama, and I think he displayed his best acting ability in that series.)

On my list, the best kissing scene comes from a 2011 drama called “Me Too, Flower” (the most underrated drama in my opinion) starring Baking King, Kim Takgu’s Yoon Shi Yoon. You get two full minutes of passionate kiss (featured on my hub “Me too flower”). Many YouTube viewers fall in love with the drama because of this kissing scene, and I totally agree.

I really enjoy your hub! Thanks!