Joo Hyun
Encyclopedia
Joo Hyun is a South Korea
n actor.
in Seoul
, where he majored in political science and diplomacy. He began his acting career after being selected through a special recruiting program by the Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) in 1969, making his debut the following year in Vietnam War Battlefield. In 1990 Joo played his first comedic role, giving a memorable performance in the KBS TV drama
Seoul Ttukbaeki.
Joo starred in the 2004 film Family alongside Soo Ae
, portraying a single father who has a troubled relationship with his daughter. His performance found favour with critics, with Darcy Paquet of Koreanfilm.org saying, "in his accomplished handling of small details and the film's quieter moments, Joo succeeds in making the father a real person instead of a stereotype", and in October 2005 won the award for Best Actor at the 50th Asia Pacific Film Festival
.
In 2006 Joo starred in the musical comedy film The Fox Family
, learning to sing and dance during a month-long period of intensive training. He chose the film because the story was fun and uncoventional, and said, "it was fun to challenge myself and I don't have any regrets".
Joo is the father of two children, having both a son and a daughter.
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
n actor.
Biography
Joo graduated from Konkuk UniversityKonkuk University
Konkuk University is a private university located in Seoul and Chungju. The Seoul campus is located in the southeastern part of Seoul, near the Han River, and is served by a metro station of the same name. The university possesses accreditation from the South Korean Ministry of Culture and Education...
in Seoul
Seoul
Seoul , officially the Seoul Special City, is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea. A megacity with a population of over 10 million, it is the largest city proper in the OECD developed world...
, where he majored in political science and diplomacy. He began his acting career after being selected through a special recruiting program by the Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) in 1969, making his debut the following year in Vietnam War Battlefield. In 1990 Joo played his first comedic role, giving a memorable performance in the KBS TV drama
Korean drama
Korean drama refers to televised dramas, in a miniseries format, produced in the Korean language. Many of these dramas have become popular throughout Asia and have contributed to the general phenomenon of the Korean wave, known as "Hallyu", and also "Drama Fever" in some countries...
Seoul Ttukbaeki.
Joo starred in the 2004 film Family alongside Soo Ae
Soo Ae
Park Soo-ae , known simply as Soo Ae, is a South Korean actress.- Career :Soo Ae nearly became a member of a pop idol group. Fresh out of high school, a record agent approached the young stunner on the street in the trendy Apgujeong area. She spent six months in grueling practice, but in the end...
, portraying a single father who has a troubled relationship with his daughter. His performance found favour with critics, with Darcy Paquet of Koreanfilm.org saying, "in his accomplished handling of small details and the film's quieter moments, Joo succeeds in making the father a real person instead of a stereotype", and in October 2005 won the award for Best Actor at the 50th Asia Pacific Film Festival
Asia Pacific Film Festival
The Asia Pacific Film Festival, first held in 1954, is film festival held annually in an Asian country designated by the Board of Directors of the Federation of Motion Picture Producers in Asia-Pacific.Awards are handed out for:*Best Film*Best Director...
.
In 2006 Joo starred in the musical comedy film The Fox Family
The Fox Family
The Fox Family is a 2006 South Korean film. Made on a budget of ₩3.5 billion , the film is a musical comedy about the kumiho of Korean mythology.- Plot :...
, learning to sing and dance during a month-long period of intensive training. He chose the film because the story was fun and uncoventional, and said, "it was fun to challenge myself and I don't have any regrets".
Joo is the father of two children, having both a son and a daughter.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Vietnam War Battlefield | |
| 1975 | The North Korean Communists Party in Japan | |
| 1976 | Cold Hearted Days | |
| 1977 | Night Journey | |
| 1980 | No Glory | |
| 1990 | Seoul Ttukbaeki | |
| 1991 | Han Hee-jak's Love Stories | |
| 1994 | Emperor of Sae-al City | |
| 1997 | Father vs Son | |
| 1998 | Lie | Joo Hyun-chul |
| 1999 | Did We Really Love? Did We Really Love? Did We Really Love? is a South Korean drama series broadcast by MBC in 1999. Starring Korean superstar Bae Yong Joon, the series portrays the struggles between love, happiness, and the pursuit of material success.- Plot summary :This story is about three people, Jae-Ho, Shih-Yung and Suk-Ho... |
Lee Byung-kuk |
| Goodbye My Love Goodbye My Love Goodbye My Love was a South Korean TV drama series that ran with 16 episodes in 1999.- Storyline :Ahn Jae-Wook stars as Min-Soo, an aspiring businessman who once saved the life of his friend Ki-Tae . Afterwards, Ki-Tae's wealthy father hires Min-Soo to keep Ki-Tae out of trouble... |
Choi Hyun-su | |
| Happy End | Bookstore owner | |
| 2001 | Friend | |
| Hotelier | President Choi | |
| Sangdo | ||
| Wuri's Family Wuri's Family Wuri's Family was a popular Korean household drama, broadcast by MBC in 2002.- Storyline :The story is mainly based on love triangle between Wuri , Da Eun and Tae Hee. However it also covers the issue family and friendship.... |
Man-su | |
| Out of Justice | ||
| 2002 | Saxophone | Kang Kap-su |
| Let's Get Married | Tak Song-baek | |
| Saving My Hubby Saving My Hubby Saving My Hubby is a 2002 South Korean film starring Bae Doona, and is the directorial debut of Hyun Nam-seop.- Plot :Former volleyball star Guem-sun is now a married housewife with a young daughter... |
Baek-sa | |
| 2424 | Kang Yong-gu | |
| Solitude | Min Sun-saeng | |
| 2003 | Yellow Handkerchief | Lee Woon-kyu |
| My Wife is a Gangster 2 My Wife is a Gangster 2 My Wife is a Gangster 2: The Return Fable My Wife is a Gangster 2: The Return Fable My Wife is a Gangster 2: The Return Fable (My Wife is a Gangster 2: The Return Fable (My Wife is a Gangster 2: The Return Fable ([[Hangul|조폭 마누라 2 - 돌아온 전설, Jopok manura 2: Dolaon jeonseol ) is a [[2003 in... |
Gosachae | |
| Love Letter | Dr. Jung Myung-woo | |
| 2004 | More Beautiful Than a Flower | Kim Do-chil |
| Sweet Sixties | Bae Jong-dal | |
| War of the Roses | Oh Il-man | |
| Family | Ju-seok | |
| Love Story in Harvard Love Story in Harvard Love Story in Harvard is a 16-episode romantic Korean television drama broadcast in 2004, set in the United States and South Korea... |
Lee Yong-goo | |
| 2005 | Wonderful Life | Han Bum-soo |
| The Secret Lovers The Secret Lovers The Secret Lovers , also known as A Man and a Woman, was a South Korean TV drama that aired from August 29, 2005 to on MBC.-Cast:*Han Ji Hye as Seo Young Ji*Kim Suk Hoon as Kim Joon Woo*Song Seon Mi as Jeong Ah Mi*Kwon Oh Joong as Choi Do Kyeong... |
Suh Dal-koo | |
| All for Love | Mr. Kwak | |
| 2006 | My Lovely Fool | Dr. Park Pung-soo |
| The Fox Family The Fox Family The Fox Family is a 2006 South Korean film. Made on a budget of ₩3.5 billion , the film is a musical comedy about the kumiho of Korean mythology.- Plot :... |
Father | |
| 2007 | Happy Woman Happy Woman Happy Woman is a South Korean drama that aired from January 6, 2007 to July 21, 2007 in Korea. It is also known as "Blissful Woman".-Main cast:*Yoon Jung-Hee as Lee Jiyeon *Jung Gyuh-Woon as Choi Joonho... |
Choi Hyun-doo |
| Mapado 2: Back to the Island Mapado 2: Back to the Island Mapado 2: Back to the Island is a 2007 South Korean film and sequel to the 2005 comedy Mapado.- Plot :Former detective Chung-su takes a secre mission from an aged millionaire who wants to see his first love again before he dies... |
Park Dal-gu | |
| Miracle on 1st Street Miracle on 1st Street Miracle on 1st Street is a 2007 South Korean comedy-drama film. Written and directed by Yoon Je-kyoon, it reunited him with actors Lim Chang-jung and Ha Ji-won, the stars of his earlier film Sex Is Zero... |
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| Several Questions That Make Us Happy | ||
| A Love A Love A Love is a 2007 South Korean film directed by Kwak Kyung-taek. Kwak Kyung-taek's most notable film is Chingoo. A Love stars Ju Jin-mo from 200 Pounds Beauty and Park Si-yeon.-Plot:... |
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| Thirty Thousand Miles in Search of My Son | Chaiman Kang | |
| 2008 | Kokkiri | Bok-man's father |
| Why Did You Come to My House | Han Jin-tae |