Kwon Sang-woo

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Kwon Sang-woo

Born August 5, 1976 (1976-08-05) (age 31)
Daejeon, South Korea
Years active 2001 - present
Kwon Sang-woo
Hangul 권상우
Hanja 權相佑
Revised Romanization Kwon Sang-u
McCune-Reischauer Gwon Sang-u

Kwon Sang-woo (born August 5, 1976, Daejeon, South Korea) is a South Korean actor. Prior to acting, he worked as a model.

Kwon was made known to Asian countries through his popular movie, My Tutor Friend (2003), but it was his character as Cha Song Joo in Stairway to Heaven alongside Choi Ji Woo that boosted his popularity, especially in Asian countries, as Stairway to Heaven was amongst the most popular Korean dramas in the Asian region. Another popular role was in Once Upon a Time in High School, set in the 1970s, highlighting the authoritarian nature of Korean society at the time.

In 2004, Kwon starred in a film, Love, So Divine, as a Catholic priest. In an interview, Kwon confided that his mother was a Roman Catholic, and was encouraged by his friends to receive baptism. Kwon also revealed that his mother was helping him to study the Christian faith.[1][2]

With his handsome looks and impressive physique, Kwon is considered an example of the mom-zzang or "great body" movement.

Kwon is the primary spokesperson for The Face Shop in Korea, appearing in a variety of advertising.

Kwon's latest projects are movie “A Destiny” and TV drama “Bad Love.” [3]

Contents

[edit] Filmography

[edit] TV drama

[edit] Film

[edit] Advertising

  • 2007: Ocean Blue Bali Hotel KSW
  • 2005: Morinaga Milk (Japan)
  • 2005: F-Cure Shampoo (Japan)
  • 2005: Healthy Vinegar (Japan)
  • 2005: BangBang
  • 2005: GS e-Store
  • 2004: Thefaceshop
  • 2004: Samsung Anycall
  • 2004: KTF-Good Time Cinema Party
  • 2004: Haetae Aminoup
  • 2004: Vivaldi Park
  • 2004: Biltmore
  • 2004: Hite Prime
  • 2004: Maru
  • 2003: KTF-Skylife
  • 2003: KTF-Terminal Relief Service
  • 2003: K-Fimm/K-merce
  • 2003: Try
  • 2003: Hannam University
  • 2003: Haetae Ice Cafe
  • 2003: Ibros
  • 2002: KT Icom GCUV
  • 2001: Hangten
  • 2001: 국민(kb) Pass Card


[edit] Music videos

  • 2000: Smile (Papaya)
  • 2005: Anyclub (Eric & Lee Hyori)
  • 첫사랑(가슴앓이) (The First Love) (Artist Yeong Seon Ji) Along with Moon Geun Young

[edit] Awards

  • New Star Award (2002 SBS TV Best Acting Award)
  • Best 10 Star Award (2003 SBS TV Best Acting Award)
  • Best Popularity Award(2003 SBS TV Best Acting Award)
  • Best New Actor with "My Tutor Friend" (2003 39th Baeksang Arts Award)
  • Best New Actor with "My Tutor Friend" (2003 40th Daejongsang Award)
  • Most Popular Actor in Movie Part (2004 40th Baeksang Art Award)
  • Popularity Award Blue Dragon Award (2004 41st Blue Dragon Award)
  • Korean Movie Association : Special Prize (2005)
  • Most Popular Actor in Movie Part (2008 44th Baeksang Art Award)

[edit] References

  1. ^ Singapore profile
  2. ^ Kwon's interviews on Love So Divine and Catholicism Note: Information was taken from here, but this link is dead.
  3. ^ Kwon's profile and biography

[edit] External links

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