Ji Sung

Infobox actor


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name = Ji Sung
birthname = Kwak Tae-gun
birthdate = birth date and age|1977|2|27
location = South Korea
othername = Ji Seung
yearsactive = 1999 - present
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homepage = Infobox Korean name


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hanja= 池城
rr=Ji Seong
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Ji Sung (or Ji Seong; real name Kwak Tae-gun) is a South Korean actor, born on February 27, 1977. He is best known for his roles in popular drama series such as "Save the Last Dance for Me"and "Sunshine Hunting" . Prior to his conscription, Ji Sung was known to be dating actress Park Sol-mi, his co-star in "All In". Now it has been made public that he is daing actress Lee Bo-yeong, who starred in the series 'Save the Last Dance for Me' with him.

He had a major of Cinema in Suwon University and made his first debut in 1999. He acted in medical drama "New Heart" which has attracted great deal of fan base.

Military Service

In June 2005, Ji Sung began his mandatory military service, drawing attention from the media when he chose to be a soldier rather than a public service agent. [http://english.kbs.co.kr/entertainment/news/1353862_11858.html "Ji Sung Joins Army"] . "KBS Global", June 8, 2005. Retrieved on December 10, 2006.] He was designated as "public ambassador of military affairs" by the Military Manpower Administration in February, 2006. [ [http://search.hankooki.com/times/times_view.php?term=ji+sung++&path=hankooki3/times/lpage/nation/200602/kt2006020120043344430.htm&media=kt "Actor Ji Sung Becomes Military's Ambassador"] . "The Korea Times", February 1, 2006. Retrieved on December 10, 2006.] He was discharged from the army on June 6, 2007, having completed his military duty. [ [http://news.stareastasia.com/ji-sung-discharged-from-military-service/ "Ji Sung discharged from military service"] , "Star East Asia Entertainment News". Retrieved on June 6, 2007.]

Korean Wave

He is newly emerging star in Japan as Korean entertainer. Japanese fans who are eagerly updating new chapters of the drama New Heart visited university hospital where Ji Sung took scenes as doctor. [日팬들, ‘뉴하트’ 지성 보러 중대병원 찾아 2008-01-27 http://www.segye.com/Articles/NEWS/ENTERTAINMENTS/Article.asp?aid=20080127000632&subctg1=&subctg2= Segye Ilbo ]

2 years ago, about 15 Japanese fans visited Korea to see servicing military work. [ [http://news.naver.com/main/read.nhn?mode=LSD&mid=sec&sid1=106&oid=117&aid=0000012611 네이버 뉴스 ] ]

Filmography

TV drama

* "Kaist" (SBS, 1999)
* "Delicious Proposal" (MBC, 2001)
* "The Law of Marriage", aka "The Rules of Marriage" (MBC, 2001)
* "Splendid Days", aka "Glorious Days" or "Wonderful Days" (SBS, 2001)
* "Sunshine Hunting", aka "Days in the Sun" (KBS, 2002)
* "All In" (SBS, 2003)
* "Save the Last Dance for Me" (SBS, 2004)
* "Terms of Endearment", aka "Condition of Love" (KBS, 2004)
* "Beating Heart" (MBC, 2005)
* "New Heart" (MBC, 2007)

Film

* "Whistling Princess", aka "Hidden Princess" (2002)
* "New Royal Secret Commissioner", aka "" (2004)
* "Blood Rain" (2005)

Awards

* Best New Actor, MBC Awards (2001)
* New Star, SBS Awards (2001)

References

External links

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* [http://www.hancinema.net/korean_Ji_Seong.php Ji Sung] at HanCinema
* [http://fan.starry-dreams.net/jisung/ Ji Sung Fanlisting]

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NAME=Ji Sung
ALTERNATIVE NAMES=Ji Seong (alternative spelling); Kwak Tae-gun (birth name)
SHORT DESCRIPTION=Actor
DATE OF BIRTH=February 27, 1977
PLACE OF BIRTH=South Korea
DATE OF DEATH=
PLACE OF DEATH=