Ju Ji-hoon

Ju Ji-hoon
Ju in 2015
Born Joo Young-hoon
(1982-05-16) 16 May 1982
Seoul, South Korea
Alma mater Kyonggi University (majoring in acting)[1]
Years active 2003–present
Agent KeyEast
Universal D (Japan)
Height 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)[1]
Weight 78 kg (172 lb)
Korean name
Hangul 주지훈
Hanja 朱智勳
Revised Romanization Ju Ji-hun
McCune–Reischauer Chu Chihun
Website www.ju-jihoon.com

Ju Ji-hoon (Hangul: 주지훈; also romanized as Joo Ji-hoon; born May 16, 1982) is a South Korean actor. His first leading role was in the 2006 hit drama Princess Hours. His other notable works include The Devil, Antique, Mask, Along with the Gods: The Two Worlds, The Spy Gone North and Along with the Gods: The Last 49 Days.[2]

Life and career

Early life

In 2003, Ju debuted as a model, in advertisements for clothing brands such as Calvin Klein, Levi's and Reebok. He won many awards for modelinh. Before entering the entertainment industry, he studied at Tongwon College, majoring in e-Business.

2006–2008: Acting debut and recognition

Ju had various bit parts in television dramas, but it was in 2006's romantic comedy Princess Hours, based on the manhwa Goong, that he achieved breakthrough. The drama was a hit domestically with a peak rating of 28.3%, and internationally across Asia, catapulting Ju into Korean Wave stardom.[3][4] He won the Best New Actor award at the MBC Drama Awards along with his co-star Yoon Eun-hye.

In March 2007, Ju starred in KBS2 revenge drama The Devil, opposite Uhm Tae-woong and Shin Min-a.[5] The same month, he received the New Asian Star award at the 1st Astar TV Drama Awards for his performance in Princess Hours and The Devil.[6]

Ju's movie debut was in Antique (2008), based on the manga Antique Bakery.[7] The film was invited to the 59th Berlin International Film Festival.[8] He then reunited with The Devil co-star Shin Min-ah in the romantic comedy The Naked Kitchen.[9]

2009: Drug scandal

On April 27, 2009, Ju was arrested by Seoul Metropolitan Police on drug charges. He was arrested along with 15 people and an actress identified as Yoon on suspicion of supplying ecstasy.[10] On June 23, 2009, Ju pleaded guilty in court to drug use of ecstasy and ketamine. He was sentenced to six months of jail time, suspended for one year, 120 hours of community service, and a fine of ₩360,000. The judge explained, "The nature of the crime is by no means light. However, he has reflected deeply on the crime and has not taken any drugs since the time a year and two months ago. Also, many fans from within the country and from overseas have appealed for an appropriate handling of the matter and sent petitions." Ju's lawyer also stated, "Of course he must accept the price of his crime, but wrong information kept coming out and exaggerated him as a habitual user, and some of it was unfair."[11]

2010: Military service

On February 2, 2010, Ju enlisted in the Republic of Korea Army to serve his mandatory military service for five weeks of basic training at 306th draft in Uijeongbu of Gyeonggi Province, followed by active duty with the reserve forces.[12][13]

In August, Ju co-starred with fellow actor Lee Joon-gi in the military musical Voyage of Life. The musical, to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Korean War, was co-produced by the Ministry of National Defense and Korea Musical Theatre Association. It ran from August 21 to 29 at the National Theater of Korea.[14][15] Ju was discharged on November 21, 2011.[16][17]

2011–2016: Comeback

In January 2011, ahead of Ju's discharge in November, he signed with entertainment agency KeyEast, owned by actor Bae Yong-joon.[18]

In August 2012, Ju made his comeback in the period comedy film I Am the King.[19] Inspired by the popular novel The Prince and the Pauper, Ju played the dual role of Grand Prince Choong-nyung and the slave Deok-chil, in a fictional period before the prince becomes King Sejong the Great.[20] This was followed by his starring role as pianist Yoo Ji-ho in the television melodrama Five Fingers, broadcast from August to November 2012.[21][22] Joo also starred in medical drama Medical Top Team.[23]

Ju made his film debut in China with Love Suspicion, a romantic thriler.[24] In 2014, Ju was paired up with Ji Sung and Lee Kwang-soo in Confession,[25] a neo-noir film that brutally explores the aftermath of three men's friendship after the death of one's mother.[26]

In 2015, Ju starred in the period film The Treacherous, reuniting him with the director of Antique and Naked Kitchen.[27] He then made his small screen comeback with SBS melodrama Mask alongside Soo Ae.[28]

In 2016, Ju starred in the noir crime thriller Asura: The City of Madness, which premiered globally at the 41st Toronto Film Festival.[29] He received the Popular Film Star award at the Korea Top Star Awards.[30]

2017–present: Career resurgence

From 2017 to 2018, Ju starred in the two-part fantasy epic Along With the Gods.[31][32] The film was the second highest grossing film in South Korea, and Ju became known for his role as Haewonmaek.[33]

In 2018, Ju starred in the thriller films The Spy Gone North[34][35] and Dark Figure of Crime.[36][37] He is set to return to the small screen in Netflix's upcoming zombie period drama, Kingdom.[38]

In 2019, Ju is set to star in the fantasy drama Item.[39]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role
2008 Antique Kim Jin-hyeok
2009 The Naked Kitchen Park Du-re
2012 I Am the King Yi Do/Deok-chil
2013 Marriage Blue Kyung-soo
2014 Love Suspicion Kang-han
Confession In-chul
2015 The Treacherous Im Soong-jae
2016 Asura: The City of Madness Moon Sun-mo
2017 Along with the Gods: The Two Worlds Hae Won-maek
2018 Along with the Gods: The Last 49 Days
The Spy Gone North Manager Jung
Dark Figure of Crime Kang Tae-oh

Television series

Year Title Role Network
2006 Princess Hours Crown Prince Lee Shin MBC
2007 The Devil Oh Seung-ha KBS2
2012 Five Fingers Yoo Ji-ho SBS
2013 Medical Top Team Han Seung-jae MBC
2015 Mask Choi Min-woo SBS
2018 Kingdom Crown Prince Netflix
2019 Item Kang Gon MBC

Music video appearances

Year Song title Artist Ref.
2012 "처연" Lowdown 30
2014 "Fxxk U" Gain feat. Bumkey [40]

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryNominated workResultRef.
2004 Korea Best Dresser Swan Awards Best Male Model N/A Won [41]
2005 Style Magazine Most Stylish Male Model N/A Won
The Photographers' Association Best Male Model N/A Won [42]
Korea Best Dresser Swan Awards Best Male Model N/A Won
2006 42nd Baeksang Arts Awards Best New Actor (TV) Princess Hours Nominated
MBC Drama Awards Best New Actor Won [43]
2007 KBS Drama Awards Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries The Devil Nominated
2008 Asia Model Festival Awards Star Prize N/A Won [44]
2009 45th Baeksang Arts Awards Best New Actor (Film) Antique Nominated
Most Popular Actor (Film) Won [45]
2012 SBS Drama Awards Excellence Award, Actor in a Weekend/Daily Drama Five Fingers Nominated
2013 2nd APAN Star Awards Popular Star Award Won [46]
MBC Drama Awards Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries Medical Top Team Nominated
2015SBS Drama AwardsExcellent Actor Award for Drama SpecialMaskWon [47]
Top 10 Star AwardWon [48]
2016 The Korea Film Actor's Association Popular Film Star Award Asura: The City of Madness Won [49]
2017 22nd Chunsa Film Art Awards Best Supporting Actor Nominated
26th Buil Film Awards Best Supporting Actor Nominated
2018 27th Buil Film Awards Best Supporting Actor The Spy Gone North Won [50]
2nd The Seoul Awards Best Supporting Actor (Film) Along with the Gods: The Two Worlds , The Spy Gone North Pending [51]

References

  1. 1 2 "Ju Ji Hoon Biography". JuJiHoon.com. 2011. Archived from the original on 2011-05-22. Retrieved 2011-08-06.
  2. ↑ "[INTERVIEW] Ju Ji-hoon - chameleonic actor". The Korea Times. 19 September 2018.
  3. ↑ "An interview of Joo Ji-hoon from Princess Hours". MBC Global Media. 14 February 2008.
  4. ↑ "China Crowns Joo Ji-hoon 5th Most Handsome Male". The Chosun Ilbo. 24 December 2008.
  5. ↑ "'마왕' 세 주인공 신민아·엄태웅·주지훈, 신비로운 자태". The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). 5 March 2007.
  6. ↑ "Ju Ji-hoon Selected New Asian Star of 2007". KBS Global. 13 March 2007. Retrieved 2013-06-15.
  7. ↑ "Pretty boys serve up a musical dramedy". Korea JoongAng Daily. 3 April 2009.
  8. ↑ "6 Korean Films to Screen at Berlin Festival". The Chosun Ilbo. 30 January 2009. Retrieved 2012-11-28.
  9. ↑ "'Kitchen' Offers Tasteful Romance". The Korea Times. 5 February 2009 – via Hancinema.
  10. ↑ "Movie Star Booked on Drug Charges". The Chosun Ilbo. 28 April 2009. Retrieved 2012-12-10.
  11. ↑ "[VOD]'마약 파문' 주지훈, 징역 6월 집행유예 1년 선고". edaily (in Korean). 23 June 2009.
  12. ↑ Kang, Seung-hun (14 January 2010). "Joo Ji-hoon to enter military next month". 10Asia. Retrieved 2012-12-10.
  13. ↑ Yun, Tae-hui (2 February 2010). "Actor Joo Ji-hoon enters military". 10Asia. Retrieved 2012-12-10.
  14. ↑ Jang, Kyung-Jin (3 August 2010). "Lee Jun-ki says "depressed about Joo Ji-hoon turning first private today" (2)". 10Asia. Retrieved 2012-12-10.
  15. ↑ Lee, Jin-hyuk (3 August 2010). "Joo Ji-hoon attends Voyage of Life press conference". 10Asia. Retrieved 2012-12-10.
  16. ↑ Hong, Lucia (11 November 2011). "Ju Ji-hoon to be discharged from military next week". 10Asia. Retrieved 2012-12-10.
  17. ↑ "Actor Joo Ji-hoon salutes his fans after completing his mandatory military service in Seoul on Monday". The Chosun Ilbo. 22 November 2011. Retrieved 2012-12-10.
  18. ↑ Kim, Heidi (5 January 2011). "Actor Joo Ji-hoon signs with Bae Yong-joon agency". 10Asia. Retrieved 2012-12-10.
  19. ↑ Lee, Jin-ho (21 July 2012). "Joo Ji Hoon Says He'll Dress Up Like a Servant If I Am the King Succeeds". enewsWorld. CJ E&M. Retrieved 2012-12-10.
  20. ↑ Cho, Jae-eun (10 August 2012). "New films plumb obscure Joseon period events ... with a comic twist". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved 2012-11-18.
  21. ↑ Ho, Stewart (13 June 2012). "Joo Ji Hoon to Make Drama Comeback in Five Years; First Since His Drug Scandal". enewsWorld. CJ E&M. Archived from the original on 14 June 2012. Retrieved 2012-12-10.
  22. ↑ Yoon, Hee-seong; Suk, Monica (13 June 2012). "Ju Ji-hoon to return to the small screen, says he is reflecting on himself". 10Asia. Retrieved 2012-12-10.
  23. ↑ Hong, Grace Danbi (26 July 2013). "Ju Ji Hoon Returns to MBC After 7 Years for Medical Top Team". enewsWorld. Archived from the original on 28 July 2013. Retrieved 2013-07-26.
  24. ↑ "JU Ji-hoon to Make Debut in China". Korean Film Biz Zone. 14 May 2013.
  25. ↑ Conran, Pierce (16 December 2013). "JU Ji-hoon, JI Sung and LEE Kwang-soo Team Up for New Film". Korean Film Biz Zone. Retrieved 2014-05-30.
  26. ↑ Jin, Eun-soo (20 June 2014). "Masculinity, brutality themes of Confession". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved 2014-06-20.
  27. ↑ "Ju Ji-hoon gambles on 'Treacherous'". Korea JoongAng Daily. 19 May 2015.
  28. ↑ Ha, Soo-jung (10 March 2015). "Joo Ji Hoon and Soo Ae Confirmed to Return to TV with Mask". enewsWorld.
  29. ↑ Lowe, Justin (October 14, 2016). "Jung Woo-sung and Hwang Jung-min star in Kim Sung-soo's South Korean gangland saga". The Hollywood Reporter.
  30. ↑ "Actors Gong Hyo-jin, Cho Jung-seok, Cho Jin-woong win top star award". Yonhap News Agency. 29 December 2016.
  31. ↑ "ALONG WITH THE GODS Filming Ends, Release Pushed to December". Korean Film Biz Zone. 27 March 2017.
  32. ↑ "Will 'Along with the Gods' create a second box office smash?". The Korea Herald. 6 July 2018.
  33. ↑ "(Yonhap Interview) Actor Ju Ji-hoon: Shooting two films simultaneously was tough but memorable". Yonhap News Agency. 27 July 2018.
  34. ↑ "HWANG Jung-min Infiltrates YOON Jong-bin's DUKE". Korean Film Biz Zone. 6 January 2017. North Korea Thriller Co-Stars LEE Sung-min, CHO Jin-woong & JU Ji-hoon
  35. ↑ "HWANG Jung-min Wraps NK Action-Drama BLACK VENUS". Korean Film Biz Zone. 3 August 2017.
  36. ↑ "KIM Yun-seok and JU Ji-hoon Face Off in MURDER OF MAN OR WOMAN". Korean Film Biz Zone. 1 September 2017.
  37. ↑ "Ju Ji-hoon becomes killer in real story-based 'Dark Figure of Crime'". The Korea Times. 28 August 2018.
  38. ↑ "Joo Ji-hoon to star in "Kingdom" with Bae Doona". Hancinema. 22 October 2017.
  39. ↑ "Ju Ji-hoon to return to small screen". Kpop Herald. 10 September 2018.
  40. ↑ "Joo Ji-hoon joins Ga-in music video". Korea JoongAng Daily. 28 January 2014.
  41. ↑ "제21회 코리아 베스트 드레서 시상식". The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). 3 December 2004.
  42. ↑ "주지훈, 패션 사진 작가들이 뽑은 최고의 스타". inews24 (in Korean). 27 December 2005.
  43. ↑ "주지훈 원기준, MBC연기대상 남자신인상 수상". Star News (in Korean). 30 December 2006.
  44. ↑ "2008 Asia Model Awards Model Star Award (Korea) Joo Ji Hun & Han Ye Seul". AMFOC.
  45. ↑ "[백상] 주지훈-박보영, 영화 부문 인기상 수상". The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). 27 February 2009.
  46. ↑ "2013 APAN STAR AWARDS". MK News (in Korean). 17 November 2013.
  47. ↑ "'SBS 연기대상' 주지훈·고아성, 중편드라마부문 우수상 수상". TenAsia (in Korean). 1 January 2016.
  48. ↑ "'SBS 연기대상' 10대 스타상, 김태희·주지훈·박유천 등 10명 수상". TenAsia (in Korean). 31 December 2015.
  49. ↑ "Actors Gong Hyo-jin, Cho Jung-seok, Cho Jin-woong win top star award". The Korea Herald. 30 December 2006.
  50. ↑ "[23회 부산국제영화제] 부일영화상". Busan.com (in Korean). 20 September 2018.
  51. ↑ "'제2회 더 서울어워즈' 10월27일 개최, 드라마-영화 각 부문별 후보공개". iMBC (in Korean). 28 September 2018.
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