Suh Ji Suk
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Suh, Ji Suk (서지석), also known as Seo Ji Suk, is a South Korean actor. He is well known for his role Park Yoon Hoo (박윤후) in KBS1 167-episode daily drama “Pure in Heart”, aka “Pure 19”, broadcasted from May 22, 2006 to January 12, 2007. This drama recorded high TV ratings around 40% and has been broadcasted in Southern California, Chicago, New York City, Philadelphia, Seattle and Washington D.C. [1] This drama was also aired in Taiwan in 2007.
In addition to TV dramas, he also appeared in two films directed by the renowned South Korean movie director Kim Ki Duk. In the first one “The Bow”, he played a college student involved in a mysterious and dangerous relationship between a grandfather and his granddaughter. The grandfather kidnapped the girl 10 years ago when she was 7 years old. He appeared in the second movie “Time” as a guest star. He also participated in the movie “May I Cry?” in 2006.
Currently, Suh Ji Suk is fulfilling the mandatory 2-year military service in South Korean army. He was enlisted in Choonchun 102 Supplement Unit (춘천 102보충대) on 5/29/2007. After 5 weeks basic training, he was assigned to the 12th Infantry Division (육군 12사단) located in Inje, Kangwondo (인제, 강원도), and he is supposed to complete his military service around 5/29/2009. [2][3]
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[edit] Prior to his acting career
In middle school, he was an athlete good at 100m~200m short distance running. He won four gold medals in a variety of sports when he was 16 years old. He was excited that he was chosen to prepare for the national team. Unfortunately, in 1999, he had a car accident that he was hit by a taxi while he was crossing a street. He was sent to a hospital and stayed there for 6 months to receive medical treatments. During those 6 months, he went through frustrations and nightmares.
Then, his current manager saw Suh Ji Suk on the street and liked his refined appearance, which was his life’s turning-point. He had to choose acting as his career because he couldn’t reach the peak of running anymore. [4] [5]
[edit] Profile
- Real Name: Suh Jong Wook (서종욱, 徐宗旭)
- Name in Japanese : ソ.ジソク
- Birthday: 9/9/1981
- Height: 182cm
- Weight: 72kg
- Blood Type: B
- Family: Parents and one elder brother
- Education: Seoul Institute of the Arts: Film major
- Specialty: Athletics, Swimming
- Agency: Mani Cinema (마니시네마)
[edit] Filmography
[edit] Films
- 2006: May I Cry? (울어도 좋습니까?)
- 2006: Time (시간) - Directed by Kim Ki Duk (김기덕)
- 2005: The Bow (film) (활) - Directed by Kim Ki Duk
[edit] Dramas
- 2006-2007: Pure in Heart (열아홉 순정, Pure 19) (KBS1)
- 2006: Mr. Goodbye (KBS2)
- 2004: Ireland (아일랜드) (MBC)
[edit] CFs (Commercial Films)
- Olympus Camera
- Coca Cola [6]
- OB Beer [7]
- Nokia
- TGI Fridays [8]
- Mind Bridge [9]
- Asiana Airlines [10]
- GS Caltex Essential Oil
[edit] Music Video
- “I Love You (사랑해요)” Sung by Lee Ji Hye (이지혜); Directed by Kim Ki Duk
[edit] Awards
- 2006: KBS Performance (drama) awards: New Actor Award (2006년 KBS 연기대상 신인연기상)
