Jo Hyun-jae
| Jo Hyun-jae | |
|---|---|
| Born |
May 9, 1980 Seoul, South Korea |
| Education |
Myongji University Dankook University - Theater and Film |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Agent | HB Entertainment |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 조현재 |
| Hanja | 趙顯宰 |
| Revised Romanization | Jo Hyeon-jae |
| McCune–Reischauer | Cho Hyǒn-chae |
Jo Hyun-jae (born May 9, 1980) is a South Korean actor. Jo made his entertainment debut as a singer in the four-member K-pop boy band Guardian, which disbanded after releasing their self-titled album in 1998. In 2000, after he drew popularity when he appeared in a commercial for sports drink Pocari Sweat, Jo began acting. He is best known for his leading roles in Love Letter (2003), Only You (2005), Ballad of Seodong (2005), and 49 Days (2011).[1][2][3]
Personal Life
Jo Hyun jae was discharged from the Army on June 19, 2010. He admit that he was enjoying his time in the Army back then. After he was enlisted, he explains some of his duties: he received basic training and education and he had to patrol every night, which he finds it very difficult. In 2011, he gained his popularity after becoming the lead actor in the drama 49 days as Han Gang. From that drama Jo Hyun Jae received many loves from his fans around the world, especially from Japan. The latest news about him was that he created his personal Instagram account on 2015.
Filmography
Television series
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | KAIST | Jang Dong-ha (episode 75) | SBS | |
| Golden Pond | Art instructor | SBS | ||
| 2001 | Father and Sons | Jong-du | SBS | |
| That's Perfect! | Hyun-jae | SBS | ||
| 2002 | Daemang (The Great Ambition) | Prince Somyeong | SBS | |
| 2003 | Love Letter | Lee Woo-jin (Andrea/Andrew) | MBC | |
| First Love | Han Young-woo | SBS | ||
| 2004 | Star's Echo | Yoo Sung-jae | MBC | |
| Sunlight Pours Down | Jung Eun-sup | SBS | ||
| Forbidden Love | Kang Min-woo | KBS2 | ||
| 2005 | Only You | Han Yi-joon | SBS | |
| Ballad of Seodong | Seodong (King Mu of Baekje) | SBS | ||
| 2008 | One Mom and Three Dads | Han Soo-hyun | KBS2 | |
| 2011 | 49 Days | Han Kang | SBS | |
| 2013 | Rouge Hegemon | Xiao Wu Ke | Hunan TV | Chinese drama[4] |
| Ad Genius Lee Tae-baek | Addie Kang[5] | KBS2 | ||
| The King's Daughter | Crown Prince Myeongnong | MBC | ||
| 2014 | Youth Storm | Ye Zi Xuan | Kunming5Ch. | Chinese drama |
| 2015 | Yong-pal | Han Do-joon | SBS | |
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Untold Scandal | Kwon In-ho | |
| 2004 | Joy of Love | Travis1984 | Internet short film |
| 2008 | The Guard Post | 1st Lt. Yoo Jeong-u | |
| 2014 | The Actress Is Too Much | Hong Jin-woo | |
Music video
| Year | Song Title | Artist |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | "Love's Greeting" | SeeYa |
| "Ice Doll" | ||
Discography
| Album information | Track listing |
|---|---|
가디안 (Guardian)
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Track listing
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다른 공간, 같은 추억 (Different Space, Same Memory)
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Track listing
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| 단 하루를 살아도 (Even If I Live Just One Day) | Track listing
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Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | SBS Drama Awards | New Star Award | First Love | Won |
| 2005 | SBS Drama Awards | Top 10 Stars | Only You, Ballad of Seodong | Won |
| 2006 | 42nd Baeksang Arts Awards | Most Popular Actor (TV) | Ballad of Seodong | Won |
| 2007 | Andre Kim Best Star Awards | Star Award | N/A | Won |
| 2011 | 19th Korean Culture and Entertainment Awards | Hallyu Star Award | 49 Days | Won |
| SBS Drama Awards | Excellence Award, Actor in a Drama Special | Nominated | ||
| 2013 | MBC Drama Awards | Excellence Award, Actor in a Serial Drama | The King's Daughter | Nominated |
References
- ↑ "Jo Hyun Jae Profile & Portfolio". Hou Leng Jai. Retrieved 2012-08-10.
- ↑ Hong, Lucia (17 August 2010). "Jo Hyun-jae to hold fan meetings in Japan and Hong Kong". 10Asia. Retrieved 2013-08-15.
- ↑ Hong, Lucia (30 March 2012). "Jo Hyun-jae joins Song Seung-heon and Lee Young-ae's agency". 10Asia. Retrieved 2013-08-15.
- ↑ Hong, Lucia (19 October 2011). "Jo Hyun-jae cast as male lead in upcoming Chinese TV series". 10Asia. Retrieved 2013-08-15.
- ↑ "Actor Jo Hyun-Jae will be joining new KBS Monday-Tuesday drama". Innolife. 14 January 2013. Retrieved 2013-08-15.
External links
- Jo Hyun-jae on Facebook (Korean)
- Jo Hyun-jae at HanCinema
- Jo Hyun-jae at the Korean Movie Database
- Jo Hyun-jae at the Internet Movie Database