Suh Ji Suk

Infobox actor


name = Suh Ji Suk (Seo Ji Suk)
birthdate = birth date|1981|9|9
location = Seoul, South Korea
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occupation = Actor
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homepage = Infobox Korean name
title = Korean name
hangul = 서지석
hanja = 徐智锡, 徐智石
rr = Suh Ji Suk
mr = Seo Ji Seok
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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. [ [http://www.koreanwiz.org/at/drama-pureinheart.html Koreanwiz] ] This drama was also aired in Taiwan in 2007, and in Singapore in 2008.

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 on 5/3/2009. [ [http://www.mydaily.co.kr/news/read.html?newsid=200705291102281111 MyDaily] ] [ [http://www.kwnews.co.kr/view.asp?aid=208010100055&s=501 Kangwon Daily News] ]

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. [ [http://star.moneytoday.co.kr/view/star_view.php?type=1&gisano=2006110912111843590 Money Today] ] [ [http://kr.blog.yahoo.com/azuri201/400 JES News] ]

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 (首爾藝術大學): Film major
*Specialty: Track and Field, Swimming
*Agency: Mani Cinema (마니시네마)

Filmography

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

Dramas

* 2006-2007: "Pure in Heart" (열아홉 순정, Pure 19) (KBS1)
* 2006: "Mr. Goodbye" (KBS2)
* 2004: "Ireland (아일랜드)" (MBC)

CFs (Commercial Films)

* Olympus Camera
* Coca Cola [ [http://board3.cgiworld.dreamwiz.com/view.cgi?id=suhjisuk81&now=3&jd=-1&ino=37&tmp_no=39 CF-Coca Cola (credit: daum.net)] ]
* OB Beer [ [http://board3.cgiworld.dreamwiz.com/view.cgi?id=suhjisuk81&now=3&jd=-1&ino=36&tmp_no=38 CF-OB Beer (daum.net)] ]
* Nokia
* TGI Friday's [ [http://board3.cgiworld.dreamwiz.com/view.cgi?id=suhjisuk81&now=1&no=37&jd=-5&donotupdate=1 CF-TGI Friday's (credit: daum.net)] ]
* Mind Bridge [ [http://board3.cgiworld.dreamwiz.com/view.cgi?id=suhjisuk81&now=3&jd=-1&ino=33&tmp_no=35 CF-Mind Bridge (credit: daum.net)] ]
* Asiana Airlines [ [http://board3.cgiworld.dreamwiz.com/view.cgi?id=suhjisuk81&now=3&jd=-1&ino=34&tmp_no=36 CF-Asiana Airlines (credit:daum.net)] ]
* GS Caltex Essential Oil

Music Video

* "I am without you (그대없이 난)", sung by Lee Ji Hye (이지혜); Directed by Kim Ki Duk - 2005
* "Snow is falling down (눈이 내리네)", sung by Taemu (태무) - 2002

Awards

* 2006: KBS Performance (drama) awards: New Actor Award (2006년 KBS 연기대상 신인연기상)

References

External links

* [http://cafe.daum.net/jisuk81 Daum Café Tasanjisuk (타산지석, 他山之石)]
* [http://www.suhjisuk.com Suh Ji Suk (Seo Ji Suk) English Fan Site (Opened on 5/9/2008)]
* [http://board3.cgiworld.dreamwiz.com/list.cgi?id=suhjisuk81 Suh Ji Suk (Seo Ji Suk) Free English Board (Opened on 5/9/2008)]
* [http://www.kbs.co.kr/drama/soonjung/about/cast/index.html KBS Pure in Heart Homepage]
* [http://www.kbs.co.kr/drama/2006award/index.html KBS 2006 Performance Awards Homepage]
* [http://blog.naver.com/myseptember?Redirect=Log&logNo=40032921586 'myseptember' Blog (Korea)]
* [http://norakuramama.blog118.fc2.com/ 'engaging smile' Blog (Japan)]
* [http://board3.cgiworld.dreamwiz.com/view.cgi?id=suhjisuk81&now=3&jd=-1&ino=40&tmp_no=42 Video Clips of ‘Pure in Heart’ (167 episodes)]
* [http://www.suhjisuk.com/2006_KBS_drama_awards_part_1.asf Video Clip of KBS 2006 New Actor and Actress Awards]