Ju Jin-mo
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Joo Jin Mo is a South Korea
n actor.
and some minor roles in film. He was first cast as a lead in Dance Dance (1999), for which he underwent extensive dance training. Although the film itself did not perform well, it gave Joo some publicity before he broke through with the box-office and critical hit Happy End. His role as a spurned lover in this psycho-drama attracted considerable notice in Korea, and the film itself also traveled to Hong Kong
.
After taking the lead in Kim Ki-duk
's mildly experimental Real Fiction
(which was shot in 3½ hours without any retakes), Joo took a major role in the much-hyped Musa
, set in 14th century China
and starring Zhang Ziyi
from Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
. He also acted in Wanee and Junah, a melodrama about a screenwriter and an animator opposite popular actress Kim Hee-sun.
In 2003 he was rumored to take the lead role in an action blockbuster from Sidus Pictures, and also in the latest film by veteran director Park Kwang-su, but both films were then cancelled due to a lack of financing. Joo's return to the screen came in spring 2004, in the comedy Liar based on the play Run for Your Wife by Ray Cooney
. In 2006, he starred in 200 Pounds Beauty
.
He was also one of the actors who appeared in the photoshoot "Kolon Christmas Photo Shoot" in 2008, along with co-actors Ko Soo
, Song Il-gook, Jang Geun-suk
, and Park Jae-jung.
In 2009 he starred in A Frozen Flower
with Zo In Sung and Song Ji-hyo, a role which won him the 'Best Actor Award' at the 45th Baeksang Art Awards.
In July, 2009, Joo came back to small screen with his newest drama Dream
(SBS).
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.
Career
Joo Jin Mo began his acting career in TV dramasKorean 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...
and some minor roles in film. He was first cast as a lead in Dance Dance (1999), for which he underwent extensive dance training. Although the film itself did not perform well, it gave Joo some publicity before he broke through with the box-office and critical hit Happy End. His role as a spurned lover in this psycho-drama attracted considerable notice in Korea, and the film itself also traveled to Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
.
After taking the lead in Kim Ki-duk
Kim Ki-duk
Kim Ki-duk is a South Korean filmmaker noted for his idiosyncratic "art-house" cinematic works. His films have received many distinctions in the festival circuit. He is not related to the Kim Ki-duk who directed Yonggary in the 1960s...
's mildly experimental Real Fiction
Real Fiction
Real Fiction is a 2000 crime/drama film from South Korean director Kim Ki-duk. It stars Ju Jin-mo, Kim Jin-ah and Son Min-seok. It was shot entirely in real-time, with no retakes, on a mixture of low quality video and purposefully "dirtied" film...
(which was shot in 3½ hours without any retakes), Joo took a major role in the much-hyped Musa
Musa (film)
Musa , released as both The Warrior and The Ultimate Warrior in English-speaking countries, is a 2001 South Korean epic film directed by Kim Seong-soo, starring Jung Woo-sung, Ahn Sung-ki, Ju Jin-mo and Chinese actress Zhang Ziyi...
, set in 14th century China
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
and starring Zhang Ziyi
Zhang Ziyi
Zhang Ziyi is a Chinese film actress. Zhang is coined by the media as one of the Four Young Dan actresses in the Film Industry in China, along with Zhao Wei, Xu Jinglei, and Zhou Xun...
from Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is a 2000 wuxia film. An American-Chinese-Hong Kong-Taiwanese co-production, the film was directed by Ang Lee and featured an international cast of ethnic Chinese actors, including Chow Yun-Fat, Michelle Yeoh, Zhang Ziyi, and Chang Chen...
. He also acted in Wanee and Junah, a melodrama about a screenwriter and an animator opposite popular actress Kim Hee-sun.
In 2003 he was rumored to take the lead role in an action blockbuster from Sidus Pictures, and also in the latest film by veteran director Park Kwang-su, but both films were then cancelled due to a lack of financing. Joo's return to the screen came in spring 2004, in the comedy Liar based on the play Run for Your Wife by Ray Cooney
Ray Cooney
Raymond George Alfred Cooney, OBE is an English playwright and actor. His biggest success, Run for Your Wife, lasted nine years in London's West End and is its longest-running comedy. He has had 17 of his plays performed there....
. In 2006, he starred in 200 Pounds Beauty
200 Pounds Beauty
200 Pounds Beauty is a 2006 South Korean comedy film based on a Japanese manga, Kanna-San, Daiseikou Desu by Yumiko Suzuki...
.
He was also one of the actors who appeared in the photoshoot "Kolon Christmas Photo Shoot" in 2008, along with co-actors Ko Soo
Ko Soo
Go Soo is a South Korean actor. He has appeared in SBS television series Piano, Green Rose and Will It Snow On Christmas?...
, Song Il-gook, Jang Geun-suk
Jang Geun-suk
Jang Keun-Suk is a South Korean actor, singer and model. He is best known for playing the role of band leader Hwang Tae Kyung in the hit 2009 drama You're Beautiful, with Lee Hong Ki, Jung Yong Hwa, Park Shin Hye and Kim Yoo Jin also known as UEE...
, and Park Jae-jung.
In 2009 he starred in A Frozen Flower
A Frozen Flower
A Frozen Flower is a 2008 South Korean film. It is directed by Yoo Ha and stars Zo In Sung, Ju Jin-mo and Song Ji-hyo. The historical film is set Goryeo Dynasty and is loosely based on the reign of Gongmin of Goryeo , but it does not strictly comply with historical facts...
with Zo In Sung and Song Ji-hyo, a role which won him the 'Best Actor Award' at the 45th Baeksang Art Awards.
In July, 2009, Joo came back to small screen with his newest drama Dream
Dream (TV series)
Dream is a South Korean TV drama that first aired on July 27, 2009 on SBS. It is also notable for being singer Son Dam Bi's acting debut.-Synopsis:...
(SBS).
Films
- QuickQuick (2011 film)Quick is 2011 South Korean action film directed by Jo Beom-goo. The film is about Gi-su who works as a bike messenger. After delivering a package to an office, the building blows up just after he left. Not believing that he's responsible, Gi-su leaves and later asked to drive the pop star Ah-rom ...
(2011) - A better tomorrow (Mujeokja) (2010)
- A Frozen FlowerA Frozen FlowerA Frozen Flower is a 2008 South Korean film. It is directed by Yoo Ha and stars Zo In Sung, Ju Jin-mo and Song Ji-hyo. The historical film is set Goryeo Dynasty and is loosely based on the reign of Gongmin of Goryeo , but it does not strictly comply with historical facts...
(2008) - A LoveA LoveA 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:...
(2007) - 200 Pound Beauty200 Pounds Beauty200 Pounds Beauty is a 2006 South Korean comedy film based on a Japanese manga, Kanna-San, Daiseikou Desu by Yumiko Suzuki...
(2006) - Puzzle (2006)
- Liar (2004)
- Bighouse Dotcom (2003)~movie stop production
- The Trigger (2002)~movie stop production
- Bo Hai (2001)~movie stop production
- Wanee & Junah (2001)
- Musa: The WarriorMusa (film)Musa , released as both The Warrior and The Ultimate Warrior in English-speaking countries, is a 2001 South Korean epic film directed by Kim Seong-soo, starring Jung Woo-sung, Ahn Sung-ki, Ju Jin-mo and Chinese actress Zhang Ziyi...
(2001) - Real Fiction (2000)
- Happy End (1999)
- Dance Dance (1999)
- Park vs Park (1997)
- Farewell My Darling (1996)
TV Drama Series
- DreamDream (TV series)Dream is a South Korean TV drama that first aired on July 27, 2009 on SBS. It is also notable for being singer Son Dam Bi's acting debut.-Synopsis:...
(SBS, 2009) - Queen of the Game (SBS, 2006)
- Fashion 70'sFashion 70'sFashion 70s is a South Korean TV series that was aired in SBS network from May 23 to August 29, 2005. It is a dramatic and historic kind of series which consist of 30 episodes.- Plot :...
(SBS, 2005) - Bichunmoo (SBS,2004)
- Punch (SBS, 2003)
- Turn Your Angry Face (KBS, 2000)
- Sad Temptation (KBS, 1999)
Recognition
- 2009 "Best Actor" 45th Baeksang Art Awards (For "A Frozen flower")
- 2000 "Best Supporting Actor" Daejong Award (for Happy End)