Go Ah-sung

Go Ah-sung
Born (1992-08-10) August 10, 1992
Seoul, South Korea
Other names Ko A-sung
Ko Ah-sung
Education Sungkyunkwan University - Psychology
Occupation Actress
Years active 2004–present
Agent Artist Company[1]
Korean name
Hangul 고아성
Hanja 高我星[2]
Revised Romanization Go Aseong
McCune–Reischauer Ko A-sŏng

Go Ah-sung (born 10 August 1992) is a South Korean actress. She began her career as a child actress, notably in 2006 top-grossing blockbuster The Host. This was followed by major roles in Snowpiercer (2013), Thread of Lies (2014) and Office (2015), as well as the TV dramas Master of Study (2010) and Heard It Through the Grapevine (2015).

Career

Go Ah-sung was four years old when she appeared in her first commercial, and she joined the 2002 stage musical Peter Pan when she was ten. At thirteen, Go began her acting career in the KBS children's program Oolla Boolla Blue-jjang (2004).

Having worked together in the MBC omnibus drama Beating Heart (2005), actress Bae Doona recommended Go to director Bong Joon-ho when he was casting for his much-anticipated monster film. After an extensive audition process, Go made her film debut in 2006 with a starring role in The Host.[3] Bong praised her work, saying that she "showed really mature acting for her age, and that's one of her defining charms as an actress."[4] Go was also applauded by film critics, with Stephen Hunter of The Washington Post complimenting her "exquisite performance,"[5] and Megan Ratner of the Bright Lights Film Journal noting her "unforced naturalness, reminiscent not only of Ana Torrent but of Zazie's Catherine Demongeot."[6] Go received several acting nominations, and won Best New Actress at the 2006 Blue Dragon Film Awards.[7]

She continued her film career with supporting roles in The Happy Life (2007), Radio Dayz (2008), and A Brand New Life (2009).[8] In 2010, Go appeared in the high school series Master of Study, a Korean drama adaptation of the Japanese manga Dragon Zakura.[9][10] It scored the highest ratings in its timeslot during its run.[11]

Go starred in her first leading role in Duet (2012), an indie romance about an aspiring Korean singer on a tour of England and the British guy she meets who shares her interests in music, photography and travel.[12][13]

In 2013, she reunited with The Host costar Song Kang-ho in the blockbuster sci-fi thriller Snowpiercer, Bong Joon-ho's first English-language film.[14][15][16][17] Go next appeared opposite Kim Hee-ae in Thread of Lies (2014), a film adaptation of Kim Ryeo-ryeong's novel Elegant Lies about a willful girl seeking the truth behind her sister's suicide.[18][19][20][21]

Go signed with an American agency, Untitled Entertainment in 2014.[22] She returned to television in 2015 with Heard It Through the Grapevine, a black comedy about the chaos an unplanned teenage pregnancy causes in a wealthy, powerful family.[23] Go then headlined the mystery thriller Office, which made its world premiere in the Midnight Screenings section at Cannes; she won Best Actress at Fancine for her role as an intern who becomes a person of interest in a murder investigation.[24][25][26][27][28]

In 2016, she featured in an episode of the Japanese television series, Midnight Diner.[29] She then starred in war drama A Melody to Remember. The film won the audience award at the 18th Far East Film Festival.[30]

In 2017, Go challenges her first romantic comedy in the MBC's drama Radiant Office, as a twentysomething woman who, after a failed suicide attempt and possible terminally-ill diagnosis, thinks she has nothing to lose and tackles her job and life with new perspectives.[31]

In 2018, Go was cast in the South Korean adaptation of the U.K series Life on Mars, as the sole female detective of the team.[32]

Other activities

Go enjoys traveling alone and taking pictures. She became interested in photography through friend and frequent costar Bae Doona.[33] Go's photographs were exhibited at the 5th annual Seoul Open Art Fair in 2010, alongside artwork by Ha Jung-woo and photos by Uhm Tae-woong.[34]

Another of her interests is music. She did her own singing for the film Duet, and has performed live on stage at Mudaeruk in Hongdae.[35]

Go is currently studying a Psychology major at Sungkyunkwan University.[36][37]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role
2006The HostPark Hyun-seo
2007The Happy LifeJoo-hee
2008Radio DayzSoon-deok
2009A Brand New LifeYe-shin
After the BanquetKim Mi-rae
2010Sixteen (short film)
2012DuetNancy
2013SnowpiercerYona
2014Thread of LiesMan-ji
2015OfficeLee Mi-rye
The Beauty InsideWoo-jin
Right Now, Wrong ThenYeom Bo-ra
2016A Melody to RememberPark Joo-mi
2017The King Ms. Kim

Television series

Year Title Role Network
2004Oolla Boolla Blue-jjangNoh Da-ji (Princess Blue Stone)KBS2
2005Sad Love Storyyoung Cha Hwa-jungMBC
Beating HeartKim Bo-mi
2010Master of StudyGil Pul-ipKBS2
2015Heard It Through the GrapevineSeo BomSBS
2016Midnight Diner: Tokyo StoriesRei/YoonaNetflix
2017Radiant OfficeEun Ho-wonMBC
2018Life on MarsYoon Na-youngOCN

Discography

Year Artist Song Title From Album
2010
Ernest, Park Ji-yeon, Go Ah-sung
"Go"
(Hangul: 달려; RR: Dallyeo)
Master of Study OST Part 2
2012
Go Ah-sung
"Nobody Knows"
Duet OST
"Light On My Shoulder"
"Blue Blue Night"
"Wings of Rod"
2015
Kwak Tae-hoon, Go Ah-sung, Young Jay
"Hongdae Entrance"
(Hangul: 홍대입구; RR: Hongdae Ibgu)
Collaboration single[38]

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryNominated workResultRef.
1995MBC Birth of a StarKing of KingsN/A1st place
200627th Blue Dragon Film AwardsBest New ActressThe HostWon[7]
5th Korean Film AwardsBest Supporting ActressNominated[39]
9th Director's Cut AwardsBest ActressWon[40]
200743rd Baeksang Arts AwardsBest New Actress (Film)Nominated[41]
33rd Saturn AwardsBest Young Actor/ActressNominated[42]
44th Grand Bell AwardsBest Supporting ActressNominated[43]
1st Korea Movie Star AwardsBest Young StarWon[44]
201046th Baeksang Arts AwardsBest New Actress (TV)Master of StudyNominated
KBS Drama AwardsBest New ActressNominated
201350th Grand Bell AwardsBest Supporting ActressSnowpiercerNominated
34th Blue Dragon Film AwardsBest Supporting ActressNominated
201450th Baeksang Arts AwardsBest Supporting ActressNominated
15th Jeonju International Film FestivalMoët Rising Star AwardN/AWon[45]
201551st Baeksang Arts AwardsBest New Actress (TV)Heard It Through the GrapevineWon[46]
4th APAN Star AwardsExcellence Award, Actress in a Serial DramaNominated
SBS Drama AwardsExcellence Award, Actress in a Drama SpecialWon
New Star AwardWon
25th Fantastic Film Festival of the University of MálagaBest ActressOfficeWon[28]
201636th Golden Cinematography AwardsPopularity Award, ActressWon [47]
Korea Film Actors Association AwardsPopularity AwardA Melody to RememberWon[48]
2017MBC Drama AwardsTop Excellence Award, Actress in a MiniseriesRadiant OfficeNominated
2018 6th APAN Star Awards Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries Life on Mars Won [49]
2nd The Seoul Awards Best Supporting Actress (Drama) Pending [50]

References

  1. ↑ "고아성, 정우성·이정재와 손잡았다..아티스트컴퍼니와 계약". OSEN (in Korean). 26 July 2017. Retrieved 2017-07-26.
  2. ↑ "고아성 "영화 '여행자' 찍으면서 다리가 굵어졌어요~" (인터뷰 ②)" (in Korean). 22 October 2009. Retrieved 2016-01-15.
  3. ↑ "Casting Tapes" featurette on Optimum Home Entertainment 2xDVD release of The Host. ASIN: B000KRNMVC.
  4. ↑ "PRESS SCREENING: 괴물 (The Host)" Archived 2015-04-02 at the Wayback Machine.. Twitch Film. 7 July 2006. Retrieved 2007-04-08.
  5. ↑ Hunter, Stephen (9 March 2007). "When Monsters And Institutions Misbehave". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2007-04-08.
  6. ↑ Ratner, Megan (November 2006). "Less Is Less". Bright Lights Film Journal. Retrieved 2007-04-08.
  7. 1 2 "The 27th Blue Dragon Awards". The Korea Society. Archived from the original on 2012-08-04. Retrieved 2012-12-17.
  8. ↑ 고아성 "'여행자' 연기하는데 전환점된 작품"(인터뷰). Star News (in Korean). 21 May 2009. Retrieved 2012-12-17.
  9. ↑ Wee, Geun-woo (5 February 2010). "Master of Study set reveals it truly has achieved it all". 10Asia. Retrieved 2012-12-17.
  10. ↑ "Nineteen's Dream". Elle Girl Korea (in Korean). 2 March 2010. Archived from the original on 2014-08-08. Retrieved 2012-12-17.
  11. ↑ Kim, Lynn (24 February 2010). "Master of Study proudly exits small screen". 10Asia. Retrieved 2012-12-17.
  12. ↑ "NOW Playing: Duet". Korea JoongAng Daily. 20 April 2012. Archived from the original on 14 June 2012. Retrieved 2012-12-17.
  13. ↑ "Duet (2012)". Korean Film Council. Retrieved 2012-12-17.
  14. ↑ Frater, Patrick (17 July 2012). "Snowpiercer wraps in Prague". Film Business Asia. Retrieved 2012-12-17.
  15. ↑ Yun, Suh-young (5 July 2013). "Glimpse of Bong's upcoming Snowpiercer at showcase". The Korea Times. Archived from the original on 2014-02-27. Retrieved 2013-07-05.
  16. ↑ Tae, Sang-joon (30 July 2013). "SNOWPIERCER Official Conference and Red Carpet Premiere Held". Korean Film Council. Retrieved 2013-08-06.
  17. ↑ Ki, Myung-kyoon (4 September 2013). "INTERVIEW: Actress Ko A-sung". 10Asia. Archived from the original on 2014-03-28. Retrieved 2013-09-05.
  18. ↑ Lee, Eun-ah (20 August 2013). "Snowpiercer Star Ko A-sung Cast in New Film". 10Asia. Archived from the original on 2014-08-08. Retrieved 2013-08-20.
  19. ↑ Jin, Eun-soo (21 February 2014). "Elegant Lies looks at family's ugly truths". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved 2014-02-23.
  20. ↑ Song, Soon-jin (24 February 2014). "ELEGANT LIES Press Conference Held". Korean Film Council. Retrieved 2014-03-02.
  21. ↑ "3 Young Women Show Long-Missing Movie Star Material". The Chosun Ilbo. 14 March 2014. Retrieved 2014-03-14.
  22. ↑ Sung, So-young (28 October 2014). "Ko Ah-sung makes way to Hollywood". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved 2014-10-30.
  23. ↑ Min, Kyeong-won (3 April 2015). "Go comes of age in latest role". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved 2015-04-08.
  24. ↑ Lee, Ji-young (7 May 2015). "KO Asung in Office: An Actress' Sense of Duty". Korean Cinema Today. Retrieved 2015-05-16.
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  28. 1 2 "Go Ah-sung named Best Actress for Office". The Korea Times. 3 December 2015. Archived from the original on 2015-12-10. Retrieved 2015-12-08.
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  30. ↑ "'A Melody to Remember' Wins Audience Award at Udine". Variety.
  31. ↑ "Ko Ah-seong and Ha Seok-jin in Radiant Office". Hancinema. 23 January 2017. Retrieved 2017-01-25.
  32. ↑ "[공식] 정경호X박성웅X고아성, '라이프 온 마스' 캐스팅 확정". Seoul Economic Daily (in Korean). 22 March 2018.
  33. ↑ "Doona and A Sung". Vogue Girl Korea (in Korean). March 2007. Archived from the original on 2013-02-18. Retrieved 2012-12-17.
  34. ↑ 다재다능한 배우 고아성 "이번엔 사진작가". Union Press (in Korean). 24 April 2010. Retrieved 2012-12-17.
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  36. ↑ Choi, Jun-yong (3 November 2011). "Young celebs get early admits to college for 2011". 10Asia. Retrieved 2013-01-11.
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  49. ↑ "이병헌, '미스터 션샤인' 대상 수상..정해인 2관왕(종합)[2018 APAN]". Osen (in Korean). 13 October 2018.
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