Go Joo-won

This is a Korean name; the family name is Go.
Go Joo-won
Born Go Young-chul
October 16, 1981
Gwangju, South Korea
Education Sogang University - Economics[1]
Yonsei University Graduate School of Journalism and Mass Communication
Occupation Actor
Years active 2003-present
Korean name
Hangul 고주원
Revised Romanization Go Ju-won
McCune–Reischauer Ko Chu-wŏn
Birth name
Hangul 고영철
Revised Romanization Go Yeong-cheol
McCune–Reischauer Ko Yŏng-ch‘ŏl

Go Joo-won (born Go Young-chul on October 16, 1981) is a South Korean actor. He made his acting debut in the 2003 boxing series Punch, followed by a supporting role in the revenge-themed Resurrection (2005).[2] In 2006, Go became a household name after appearing in the popular family dramas Bizarre Bunch and Famous Chil Princesses.[3][4] He then played historical figures in two period dramas—King Seongjong of Joseon in The King and I (2007),[5][6] and Ijinashi, the first king of Daegaya in Kim Su-ro, The Iron King (2010).[7] Go also starred in the medical drama OB/GYN (also known as Obstetrics and Gynecology Doctors, 2010),[8][9] and another family drama You're the Best, Lee Soon-shin (2013).[10]

Filmography

Television series

Year Title Role Network
2003 Punch Yoon-pyo SBS
2004 Kkakdugi Gak-doo KBS2
The Land Song Young-kwang SBS
2005 Resurrection Jung Jin-woo KBS2
Bizarre Bunch Jang Seok-hyun KBS1
2006 Famous Chil Princesses Yoo Il-han KBS2
2007 The King and I King Seongjong SBS
2008 My Lady Kim Hyun-min MBC
2010 OB/GYN Lee Sang-shik SBS
Kim Su-ro, The Iron King Ijinashi MBC
2013 You're the Best, Lee Soon-shin Park Chan-woo KBS2
2014 There Is a Bluebird Doctor Oh TV Chosun
Legendary Witches Ma Do-hyun (cameo) MBC

Film

Year Title Role
2005 Tarzan Park Heung-suk Park Heung-suk

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominated work Result
2005 KBS Drama Awards Best New Actor Bizarre Bunch Won
2006 7th Korea Visual Arts Festival Photogenic Award, Actor category N/A Won
KBS Drama Awards Excellence Award, Actor Famous Chil Princesses Won

References

  1. ↑ Bae, Ji-sook (26 August 2007). "Film D-War Tops Internet News". The Korea Times. Retrieved 2013-08-24.
  2. ↑ "Documentary for Hit Drama Revenge Being Produced in Japan". KBS Global. 10 February 2006. Retrieved 2013-08-24.
  3. ↑ Kim, Lynn (17 November 2009). "Actor Go Joo-won signs with Jun Jin's agency". 10Asia. Retrieved 2013-08-24.
  4. ↑ Hong, Lucia (8 November 2010). "Actor Ko Joo-won to enter military next week". 10Asia. Retrieved 2013-08-24.
  5. ↑ Lee, Hyo-won (18 September 2007). "TV Falls in Love with Epic Dramas". The Korea Times. Retrieved 2013-08-24.
  6. ↑ "Actor Go Rescues Wounded Golfer". KBS Global. 21 September 2007. Retrieved 2013-08-24.
  7. ↑ Yun, Tae-hui (19 April 2010). "Actor Ko Joo-won cast in upcoming series Kim Su-ro". 10Asia. Retrieved 2013-08-24.
  8. ↑ Han, Sang-hee (2 February 2010). "Drama to Feature the World of OB/GYN". The Korea Times. Retrieved 2013-08-24.
  9. ↑ Choi, Ji-eun (28 January 2010). "PREVIEW: SBS TV series OB & GY". 10Asia. Retrieved 2013-08-24.
  10. ↑ "Today's Photo: March 5, 2013". The Chosun Ilbo. 5 March 2013. Retrieved 2013-08-24.

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