Ko Soo

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Ko Soo (born October 4, 1978) is a Korean television and movie actor.

Biography

Ko Soo was born in Choong Nam Noon San, South Korea and has one older brother. He was educated at Sang Myung University, where he studied acting.

After high school graduation but before attending university, Ko Soo travelled to Seoul to find his fortune. He was first seen in a soft drink TV advertisement wherein he waits for his girlfriend in a curfew and, in 1998, appeared as an extra in a music video, the band Position’s "Last Promise". He made his first step onto television in 1999, where his handsome appearance and cute smile reminded the audience of Cho Hyeon Jae and Ji Sung, through MBC sitcom "Jump". He also drew critical praise: when he appeared in the drama series "Piano" in 2001, one review described him as an "actor with precision". "Piano" has been his first drama series produced by SBS, where he was asked to sign a contract. After this, all of his dramas are SBS-produced.

Ko had his first movie hit in 2004 as a drug crime officer in "Some": the first film in which he performed his own stunts. In 2005, he starred in action-packed TV series "Green Rose", playing a simple man who fell in love with a rich woman and was accused of a crime he didn’t commit. "Green Rose" was shot in both China and South Korea.

In 2005, Ko was awarded the New Star Award at the 42nd Daejong Festival.

His new project in late 2005 is a drama-comedy "Marry A Millionaire", where he plays a delivery man who was asked by a TV producer to act like a rich man to attract several women by his handsome looks. After playing wholesome and simple roles in teledramas and while "Marry A Millionaire" is playing, he appeared topless in a cellphone T.V. advertisement. He is macho in his appearance as he takes care of his body by working out and playing sports. This has been his latest drama that he joined military service in 2006. Ko Soo started his military service on March 2, 2006 and he had been assigned as a Civil Service Personnel in Gang Nam District, Seoul.

On April 25, 2008, he was discharged from the Military and he received recognition for being an outstanding Public Interest Service Personnel. After 2 years and 2 months of his military service, Ko had returned & already resume acting, this time in theater.

Major appearances

* 2005: TV, SBS, "Marry A Millionaire"
* 2005: TV, SBS, "Green Rose"
* 2004: Film, "Some"
* 2004: TV, SBS, " [http://www.sbspro.co.kr/eng/sub_list_view.php?p_uid=74&category=drama&page=1&keyfield=&key= When A Man Loves A Woman] "
* 2003: TV, SBS, "My Fair Lady"
* 2002: TV, SBS, "Age of Innocence " [http://www.sbspro.co.kr/eng/sub_list_view.php?p_uid=4&category=drama&page=4&keyfield=&key=] [http://www.coolwin-video.com/kdrama/k-age-o-i.html]
* 2001: TV, SBS, "Piano"
* 2000-2001: TV, MBC, "Say It With Your Eyes"
* 2000: TV, MBC, "Oh, Mother! Oh, Sister!" (also known as "Mom and Sister")
* in the MBC sitcoms, "My Funky Family" and "Jump"

Music Videos

* Lee Soo-young: "Left Alone"
* Kim Jang Hyun: "Last Promise"
* Jang Na-ra: "Burn My Face In Tears"
* Yoo Seung Jun: "I'll Be Back"

Awards

* 2005: The 42nd Daejong (Grand Bell) Best Newcomer Award (Some)
* 2005: SBS Best Actor award (Green Rose)
* 2005: SBS Popularity Award (Green Rose)
* 2003: Model Line "Popularity Award" at the "Best Dressers Awards"
* 2002: SBS Best Actor Award (Age of Innocence)
* 2002: SBS Popularity Award (Age of Innocence)
* 2001: SBS Best New Actor Award (Piano)
* 2001: SBS Popularity Award (Piano)
* 2000: MBC Best New Actor Award (Mom and Sister)