Seo Ji-seok

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Seo Ji-seok
Born Seo Jong-wook
(1981-09-09) 9 September 1981
Seoul, South Korea
Nationality South Korea
Other names Seo Ji-suk,
Suh Ji-suk
Ethnicity Korean
Education BFTV
Alma mater Seoul Institute of the Arts
Occupation Actor
Years active 2001 – present
Agent S & K Entertainment
Universal D (Japan)
Height 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
Korean name
Hangul 서종욱
Hanja 徐宗旭
Revised Romanization Seo Jong-uk
McCune–Reischauer Sŏ Chong'uk
Stage name
Hangul 서지석
Hanja 徐芝釋, 徐智锡
Revised Romanization Seo Ji-seok
McCune–Reischauer Sŏ Chi-sŏk
Website
Seo Ji-seok official homepage

Seo Ji-seok (Hangul: 서지석; or spelled Suh Ji-suk; born 9 September 1981) is a South Korean actor. He is well known for his role Park Yoon-hoo in KBS 1TV 167-episode daily drama Pure in Heart, aka Pure 19, broadcast from 22 May 2006 to 12 January 2007.

Early life

In middle school, he was an athlete specialized in 100m-200m short-distant running. He won four gold medals in a variety of sports when he was 16 years old and was selected to prepare for the national team. In 1999, he was hit by a vehicle while he was crossing the street. He was hospitalized for 6 months for medical treatments. Then, he was talent spotted on the street as the manager liked his refined appearance. Hence choose acting as his career.[1]

Career

Seo 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 an old man and a 16-year old girl. The old man kidnapped the girl 10 years ago when she was 6 years old. He appeared in the second movie Time as a guest star. He also participated in the movie May I Cry? in 2006.

Seo enlisted for his mandatory military service on 5/29/2007. He reported to the Chuncheon 102 Supplement Unit of the Republic of Korea Army. After 5 weeks basic training, he was assigned to the 12th Infantry Division located in Inje, Gangwon-do.[2][3] He was discharged on 5/3/2009, and then had a fan meeting on 5/10/2009.[4]

From October to November, 2009, he films for an independent film The Inside Story of Him and Her.

From 2/3/2010, he and Jang Suh Hee play the lead roles in SBS Wednesday-Thursday drama OB & GYN.[5]

From 7/31/2010, he, Bae Doo Na, Soh Yi Hyun, and Lee Chun Hee lead the MBC Weekend drama Gloria.[6]

From 8/22/2010, for 6 months, he is one of 7 MCs on MBC Sunday Night - Enjoy Today television variety programme.[7]

From 4/13/2011, he plays the lead role in the cable channel TvN 16-episode romantic-comedy drama Manny on Wednesdays and Thursdays.[8]

From 5/22/2011, he performs in the SBS "Good Sundy – Kim Yuna’s KISS&CRY (일요일이 좋다-김연아의 키스 앤 크라이)" variety program.

From 9/19/2011, he performs in the MBC 123-episode romantic-comical daily sitcom Highkick 3, Short Leg Counter-Attack .[9]

From 10/13/2012, he, musician Kim Wi Yong (김의용)(as the composers), actress Lee Chung Ah (as the lyrics writer), and singer Heo Young Saeng (as the song singer) participate in the 3-episode "MBC Music" cable TV variety program "Song and Lyrics 2 (그여자 작사 그남자 작곡 시즌2)" to collaborate on an Original Sound Track "Gazing (바라본다)" for MBC's weekend drama "Sons".[10]

In 6/2013, he and Hong Soo Ah are chosen to lead the movie "Mango Tree (망고트리)" which is scheduled to be debuted in October, 2013.

From 9/28/2013, he performs in the MBC 50-episode weekend drama "Give Love Away (사랑해서 남주나)".[11]

From 10/22/2013, he performs in the KBS2 variety program "Cool Kiz on the Block (우리동네 예체능)".[12]

Personal life

On May 18, 2013, his wedding was held at Seoul. His bride is a 28–year-old florist. Their honeymoon location is at Bali, and their newly-wed home is near the Gangnam district.[13]

Filmography

Film

  • 2005: The Bow - directed by Kim Ki-duk
  • 2006: May I Cry? (울어도 좋습니까?)
  • 2006: Time - directed by Kim Ki-duk
  • 2009: The Inside Story about Him & Her (그 여자 그 남자의 속사정)
  • 2013: Mango Tree (연애의 기술, 망고트리)

Television drama

  • 2004: Ireland (MBC)
  • 2006: Mr. Goodbye (미스터 굿바이, KBS2)
  • 2006-2007: Pure in Heart (열아홉 순정, KBS1)
  • 2009: High Kick Through the Roof (MBC) (cameo in episode 18)
  • 2010: Gloria (글로리아, MBC)
  • 2010: Obstetrics and Gynecology Doctors (산부인과, SBS)
  • 2011: Manny (매니, tvN)
  • 2011-2012: High Kick: Revenge of the Short Legged (하이킥! 짧은 다리의 역습, MBC)
  • 2013-2014: Give Love Away (사랑해서 남주나, MBC)

Music video appearance

  • 2002: "Snow is Falling Down" (눈이 내리네), sung by Taemu
  • 2005: "I am without You" (그대없이 난), sung by Lee Ji-hye; directed by Kim Ki-duk
  • 2010: "I Love You & Thank You" (고마워 그리고 사랑해), sung by Yu Hoon-min; directed by Park Ji-ho
  • 2013: The Art of Seduction, sung by Heo Young-saeng
  • 2013: "My Student Teacher" (교생쌤) sung by NC.A

Variety shows

  • 2013: [Happy Together] 2013.12.18
  • 2013: Cool Kiz on the Block - The Basketball Chapter (우리동네 예체능-농구편) (KBS2)
  • 2013: Miracle Korea (미라클 코리아) (jTBC)
  • 2012: Music and Lyrics - Season 2 (그여자 작사 그남자 작곡 시즌2) (MBC Music) - he composed "Gazing" (바라본다)[14]
  • 2011: Good Sunday - Kim Yu-na's Kiss & Cry (SBS)
  • 2010: Sunday Night - Enjoy Today (MBC)
  • 2010: Cooking Olympic Gochujang (쿠킹 올림픽 고추장) (KBS N)

Endorsements

  • Parkland-Insolito-Peri Jenson (2011)
  • Olympus Camera
  • Coca Cola
  • OB Beer
  • Nokia
  • TGI Fridays
  • Mind Bridge
  • Asiana Airlines
  • GS Caltex Essential Oil

Awards

  • 2006: KBS Performance (drama) Awards: New Actor Award (Pure in Heart)[15]
  • 2013: KBS Entertainment Awards: The Best Teamwork Award (Cool Kiz on the Block)[16]

References

  1. ↑ "이준기 신성록 이태성..운동선수 출신 봇물" Money Today 9 November 2006. Retrieved 2012-04-11 (Korean)
  2. ↑ "불량커플 하차한 서지석, 29일(오늘) 입대" MyDaily. 29 May 2007. Retrieved 2012-04-11 (Korean)
  3. ↑ "인제육군 제 12사단 군악대 민·군화합 음악회 눈길" Kangwon Daily News. Retrieved 2012-04-11 (Korean)
  4. ↑ "군 제대 서지석, 韓日 팬 초대 '제대환영회' 개최" MyDaily. 29 April 2009. Retrieved 2012-04-11 (Korean)
  5. ↑ "서지석-장서희, 산부인과 의사로 안방극장 복귀" MyDaily. 21 December 2009. Retrieved 2012-04-11 (Korean)
  6. ↑ "부드러웠던 서지석, '글로리아'서 냉혈 파이터 변신" MyDaily. 14 July 2010. Retrieved 2012-04-11 (Korean)
  7. ↑ "일밤 MC 데뷔, 정준호 서지석 첫 버라이어티 컬쳐 쇼크 받았다" News En. 20 august 2010. Retrieved 2012-04-11 (Korean)
  8. ↑ "서지석 tvN '매니' 캐스팅 한국 1호 매니에 매력 느껴" Sports Chosun. 16 March 2011. Retrieved 2012-04-11 (Korean)
  9. ↑ "하이킥3 윤계상-서지석-크리스탈-강승윤-박하선 출연 확정" Sports Chosun. 29 June 2011. Retrieved 2012-04-11 (Korean)
  10. ↑ "서지석-이청아가 만든 '아들녀석들' OST 29일 음원공개" Sports Chosun. 10 October 2012. Retrieved 2012-10-30 (Korean)
  11. ↑ "서지석 꽃셰프 변신, 로맨티스트 정석패션까지 다정다감" "OSEN", 13 September 2013.Retrieved 2013-9-13 (Korean)
  12. ↑ "‘예체능’ 서지석 레이업슛 포착 “NBA급 농구실력” 감탄" "NewsEN", 10 November 2013.Retrieved 2013-11-10 (Korean)
  13. ↑ Moon, Gwang-lip (20 May 2013). "Actor Seo Ji-seok weds his 'ideal type'". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved 2013-05-20. 
  14. ↑ "Heo Young Saeng (허영생) - 바라본다 (Gazing) [Music and Lyrics Season 2 OST]" Retrieved 2012-10-30
  15. ↑ "KBS Performance (drama) awards" KBS.
  16. ↑ "KBS Entertainment Awards" KBS.

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