Han Jae-suk (Korean: 한재석; born August 12, 1973), born Han Sang-woo (한상우) is a South Korean actor. He has starred in several television series, notably All About Eve (2000), Four Sisters (2001), Glass Slippers (2002), The Great Ambition (Daemang, 2002), Women of the Sun (2008), and The Great Merchant (2010).[1] Han has also ventured into the Chinese-language market, getting cast opposite Ruby Lin in Amor de Tarapaca (2004) and Cecilia Cheung in Speed Angels (2011).
Han Jae-suk | |
|---|---|
| Born | Han Sang-woo August 12, 1973 |
| Education | Yonsei University - Physical Education |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1994–present |
| Agent | Star Brothers Entertainment |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2 |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 한재석 |
| Hanja | |
| Revised Romanization | Han Jae-seok |
| McCune–Reischauer | Han Chaesŏk |
| Birth name | |
| Hangul | 한상우 |
| Hanja | |
| Revised Romanization | Han San-gu |
| McCune–Reischauer | Han Sangu |
Personal life
editHan began dating actress Park Sol-mi after they worked together on The Great Merchant in 2010.[2][3] They wed at Aston House, Sheraton Grande Walkerhill Hotel in Seoul on April 21, 2013.[4][5][6][7][8] Park's agency announced in September 2013 that the couple is expecting their first child.[9] On March 23, 2014, she gave birth to their daughter.[10]
Controversy
editDraft-dodging scandal investigation
editIn 2004 Han became involved in a draft-dodging scandal after investigations revealed that he and fellow actors Song Seung-heon and Jang Hyuk paid a broker ₩200-300 million to help them fail the medical exam and avoid mandatory military service.[11][12] Amid widespread public condemnation, their exemptions were reversed and they enlisted that year, then were eventually discharged in 2006.[13][14]
Filmography
editTelevision series
edit| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Feelings | KBS2 | |
| Last Lovers | MBC | ||
| 1995 | Jazz | SBS | |
| 1996 | Oxtail Soup | SBS | |
| 1997 | Model | Jo Won-joon | SBS |
| 1998 | Fascinate My Heart | Seo Ki-jo | SBS |
| Purity | Kang Hyun-suk | KBS2 | |
| Sunflower | Dr. Kwon In-chan | MBC | |
| 1999 | Roses and Bean Sprouts | Choi Soon-dae | MBC |
| Should My Tears Show | Yoo Jong-soo | MBC | |
| 2000 | All About Eve | Kim Woo-jin | SBS |
| 2001 | Four Sisters | Lee Young-hoon | MBC |
| 2002 | Glass Slippers | Jang Jae-hyuk | SBS |
| The Great Ambition | Park Si-young | SBS | |
| 2004 | Amor de Tarapaca | Zhao Yan Zu | CTS |
| 2007 | Lobbyist | Kang Tae-hyuk | SBS |
| 2008 | Women in the Sun | Kim Joon-se | KBS2 |
| 2010 | The Great Merchant | Jung Hong-soo | KBS1 |
| 2012 | Immortal Classic | Kim Sung-joon | Channel A |
| Ohlala Couple | Jang Hyun-woo | KBS2 | |
| 2014 | A Witch's Love | Noh Shi-hoon | tvN |
| 2019 | Joseon Survival Period | Yun Won-hyeong | TV Chosun |
Film
edit| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Seven Reasons Why Beer Is Better Than a Lover | |
| Unfix | ||
| 1999 | Love Wind Love Song | Movie star (cameo) |
| 2010 | The Quiz Show Scandal | Park Sang-gil |
| 2011 | Romantic Heaven | Stalker (cameo) |
| Hit | Baji | |
| Speed Angels | Gao Feng | |
| 2013 | Our Heaven | |
| 2017 | One Step | Ji-il |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | SBS Drama Awards | Excellence Award, Actor in a Special Planning Drama | The Great Ambition | Won |
| Top 10 Stars | The Great Ambition, Glass Slippers | Won | ||
| 2008 | KBS Drama Awards | Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries | Women of the Sun | Nominated |
| 2010 | Excellence Award, Actor in a Serial Drama | The Great Merchant | Nominated |
References
edit- ^ Hong, Lucia (31 May 2011). "Han Jae-suk and Honey Lee cast in new action film". 10Asia. Retrieved 2012-11-18.
- ^ Ko, Kyoung-seok (17 June 2011). "Park Sol-mi and Han Jae-suk dating". 10Asia. Retrieved 2012-11-18.
- ^ Lee, Woo-young (17 June 2011). "Han Jae-seok, Park Sol-mi in a romantic relationship". The Korea Herald. Retrieved 2012-11-18.
- ^ Choi, Eun-hwa (25 February 2013). "Park Sol Mi and Han Jae Suk to Marry Following a Three-Year Relationship". enewsWorld. Retrieved 2013-02-26.
- ^ "Park Sol-mi, Han Jae-suk to Tie the Knot". The Chosun Ilbo. 26 February 2013. Retrieved 2013-02-26.
- ^ Ahn, Joo-hee (27 February 2013). "Han Jae-suk, Park Sol-mi will marry". Korea JoongAng Daily. Archived from the original on April 11, 2013. Retrieved 2013-02-27.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "Park Sol-mi, Han Jae-suk Release Pre-Wedding Pics". The Chosun Ilbo. 18 April 2013. Retrieved 2013-04-18.
- ^ Moon, Gwang-lip (22 April 2013). "Han Jae-suk marries Park Sol-mi". Korea JoongAng Daily. Archived from the original on June 29, 2013. Retrieved 2013-04-22.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ Lee, Jin-ho (6 September 2013). "Park Sol Mi Announces Her Pregnancy". enewsWorld. Archived from the original on 8 September 2013. Retrieved 2013-09-07.
- ^ "Actor Couple Park Sol Mi and Han Jae Suk Become Parents!". 23 March 2014. Archived from the original on 2014-03-25. Retrieved 2015-04-08.
- ^ Han, Jae-hyun (19 September 2004). "More Actors Come Forward on Draft Dodging". The Chosun Ilbo. Retrieved 2012-11-18.
- ^ Lee, Brian (20 September 2004). "TV stars confess to dodging draft". Korea JoongAng Daily. Archived from the original on 27 January 2013. Retrieved 2012-11-18.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ Jang, Il-hyun (20 October 2004). "Celebrity Draft Dodgers Face Conscription in November". The Chosun Ilbo. Retrieved 2012-11-18.
- ^ "It's 'To the Barracks' for Draft-Dodging Entertainer". The Chosun Ilbo. 4 November 2004. Retrieved 2012-11-18.
External links
edit- Han Jae-suk at HanCinema
- Han Jae-suk at the Korean Movie Database
- Han Jae-suk at IMDb
- Han Jae-suk at Star Brothers Entertainment
