Jung Kyung-ho (actor, born 1983)

Jung Kyung-ho
Born (1983-08-31) August 31, 1983
South Korea
Other names Jung Kyoung-ho
Alma mater Chung-Ang University - Theater
Occupation Actor
Years active 2004–present
Agent
Korean name
Hangul 정경호
Hanja 鄭敬淏
Revised Romanization Jeong Gyeong-ho
McCune–Reischauer Chŏng Gyŏngho

Jung Kyung-ho (born August 31, 1983) is a South Korean actor. He became well known for his supporting roles in I'm Sorry, I Love You (2004) and Time Between Dog and Wolf (2007), and his leading roles in Smile, You (2009) and Heartless City (2013). He has since had leading roles in Beating Again (2015), One More Happy Ending (2016), Missing Nine (2017), Prison Playbook (2017–2018) and Life on Mars (2018).

Early life

Jung Kyung-ho is the son of Jung Eul-young, veteran TV director and frequent collaborator of writer Kim Soo-hyun of hit television dramas such as Mom's Dead Upset, My Husband's Woman, Life Is Beautiful and Childless Comfort. Jung Eul-young was initially against his son pursuing acting, but Jung defied his father's wishes and moved out of the family home. Father and son did not speak for three years (they have since reconciled).[2]

Jung applied for and got accepted in the theater department of Chung-Ang University, regarded as one of the best in Korea, making it the dream college for aspiring actors. During his freshman year, he became roommates with an older theater major named Ha Jung-woo. Ha became a huge influence in Jung's life, and Jung later said he decided to become an actor after seeing Ha perform onstage.[3] It was Ha who persuaded Jung to try out for the KBS actors' audition in 2003.

Career

Jung passed the KBS audition, and was soon signed by leading talent agency SidusHQ.[4] Along with four other newcomers from the agency, he made his acting debut in 5 Stars, a mobile drama produced by SidusHQ and broadcast over SK Telecom.[5] A few minor roles on KBS followed.

Jung's first major break came in 2004 melodrama series I'm Sorry, I Love You, playing the supporting role of an actor who belatedly falls for his childhood friend (Im Soo-jung) and has an unusually close relationship with his mother.[6] It was a critical and commercial hit, which led to his being cast in two films in 2005: he played the pop singer crush of a novice nun (Yoon Jin-seo) in the ensemble romantic comedy All for Love,[7] and the more proactive assistant of a shy photographer (Kim Joo-hyuk) in When Romance Meets Destiny.

After playing his first leading role in the little-seen Gangster High (2006), Jung returned to television in the well-received action drama Time Between Dog and Wolf (2007), in which he and Lee Joon-gi played NIS agents.[2][8] Back on the big screen, his turn as a policeman who unknowingly becomes interested in an autistic young woman (Kang Hye-jung) in Herb netted him a Best New Actor award at the Chunsa Film Art Awards. Jung then played a 1980s-era college student tutoring a high school girl (Cha Soo-yeon) in surreal romance For Eternal Hearts, the opening film of the 2007 Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival.[9]

In April 2008, he and actor Yoo Ha-jun became business partners and launched the internet shopping mall Double Bill,[10] which sold vintage and trendy clothes for men.

Director Lee Joon-ik then cast Jung in Sunny (2008) as a double bassist in a "consolatory band" who helps the heroine (Soo Ae) find her husband during the Vietnam War.[11] The year after, he played a fugitive who faces off against a small town detective (Kim Yoon-seok) in Running Turtle (2009).[12]

For his first role in a historical drama, Jung played a Goguryeo prince torn between love and duty in Ja Myung Go (2009), based on the folktale Prince Hodong and the Princess of Nakrang (Princess Jamyung was played by Jung Ryeo-won).[13] After Ja Myung Go's lackluster ratings, Jung bounced back with popular family drama Smile, You, in which he and Lee Min-jung stars as a couple from different backgrounds. Of playing an endearing "beta male," Jung said, "I am glad to be able to play a fun character and work on a fun script."[14][15]

After that, Jung chose the low-key The Great Gye Choon-bin (2010), a one-act Drama Special episode where he played an art therapist who meets a quirky kindergarten teacher who helps him get over his fear of the dark.[2][16][17]

Jung enlisted on November 30, 2010, to serve his mandatory military service as an active-duty soldier with the 306th draft.[18] He was later transferred to the military band in Yongin, then discharged on September 4, 2012, with a commendation from the Army Chief of Staff.[19][20][21]

Cable series Heartless City (2013) was Jung's first acting project post-army, a noir crime drama.[22] He received the best reviews of his career yet for playing the dark, conflicted antihero.[23][24][25]

He next starred as an arrogant Hallyu star on a rough flight from Tokyo to Seoul in the comedy Rollercoaster (released internationally as Fasten Your Seatbelt). It was the directorial debut of actor Ha Jung-woo, Jung's friend and fellow college alumni/agency mate in Fantagio.[26][27]

In 2014, he appeared in the 1970s-set period drama Endless Love,[28] followed by the role of a psychopathic serial killer in Manhole.[29] Jung next starred in Beating Again, a romantic drama about cellular memory after a heart transplant.[30]

In 2016, he starred in the romantic comedy series One More Happy Ending.[31]

In 2017, Jung starred in disaster drama Missing Nine,[32] followed by the critically acclaimed black comedy series Prison Playbook.[33][34]

In 2018, Jung was cast as the lead role in Korean remake of British crime drama Life on Mars.[35][36] The series received acclaim from viewers, and Jung was praised for his convincing portrayal of a dazed detective.[37]

In 2019, Jung is set to star in the occult melodrama When the Devil Calls Your Name.[38]

Personal life

Jung Kyung-ho's agency confirmed in January 2014 that Jung had been dating actress and singer Choi Soo-young of Girls' Generation since early 2013. They became acquainted as they attend the same church and went to the same university.[39]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Director
2005All for LoveYoo Jung-hoonMin Kyu-dong
When Romance Meets DestinyKim Il-woongKim Hyun-seok
2006Gangster HighLee Sang-hoPark Ki-hyung
2007HerbLee Jong-beomHeo In-moo
For Eternal HeartsSoo-youngHwang Gyu-deok
2008The Moonlight of Seoul(cameo)Yoon Jong-bin
SunnyYong-deukLee Joon-ik
2009Running TurtleSong Gi-taeLee Yeon-woo
2013Fasten Your SeatbeltMa Joon-gyuHa Jung-woo
2014ManholeSoo-chulShin Jae-young
2015AmorTae-woo

Television series

Year Title Role Network
2004Sweet 18Jung-sook's blind dateKBS2
You Will KnowHa Ki-ho
5 StarsSK Telecom
I'm Sorry, I Love YouChoi YoonKBS2
2005My Sweetheart My DarlingYoo In-chulKBS1
2007Time Between Dog and WolfKang Min-kiMBC
2009Ja Myung GoPrince Ho-dongSBS
Smile, YouKang Hyun-soo
2010Road No. 1man who picks up garbage to sell
(cameo, episode 5)		MBC
Drama Special
"The Great Gye Choon-bin"		Wang Gi-namKBS2
2013Heartless CityJung Shi-hyunjTBC
After School: Lucky or Not(cameo)Nate Hoppin/
BTV/T-store
Drama Festival "Crow's-Eye View"Bon-woongMBC
2014Endless LoveHan Gwang-cheolSBS
Drama Festival "House, Mate"Seok-jinMBC
2015Beating AgainKang Min-hojTBC
Because It's The First TimePolice officer
(cameo, episode 2)		OnStyle
High-End CrushEntertainment news anchor
(cameo with Kim So-yeon)		Naver TV Cast
2016One More Happy EndingSong Soo-hyukMBC
2017Missing NineSeo Joon-oh
Prison PlaybookLee Joon-hotvN
2018Life on MarsHan Tae-jooOCN
2019When the Devil Calls Your NameHa LiptvN

Variety show

Year Title Network Note
2014 The Law of the City SBS Cast member

Music video

Year Song Title Artist
2006"Confession"
4Men
2008"Doll + A Man's Love"
Zia
"Violin + Miss You"
2015"Wind Breeze"
Outsider feat. Lee Eun-mi

Discography

Year Song Title Artist Notes
2004 "Precious Person" Jung Kyung-ho from I'm Sorry, I Love You OST
2015 "Red Carpet"
(J.star ver.)		 Outsider feat. Jung Kyung-ho from album Pride and Prejudice

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryNominated workResultRef
200643rd Grand Bell AwardsBest New ActorAll for LoveNominated[40]
200715th Chunsa Film Art AwardsHerbWon
6th Korean Film AwardsNominated[40]
20084th Premiere Rising Star AwardsSunnyWon[41]
29th Blue Dragon Film AwardsBest Supporting ActorNominated[40]
200946th Grand Bell AwardsNominated[40]
4th Andre Kim Best Star AwardsMale Star AwardN/AWon[42][43]
SBS Drama AwardsExcellence Award, Actor in a Special Planning DramaSmile, YouNominated
Producer's AwardSmile, You, Ja Myung GoWon[44]
201434th Golden Cinema FestivalBest New ActorFasten Your SeatbeltWon
SBS Drama AwardsExcellence Award, Actor in a Serial DramaEndless LoveNominated
2017MBC Drama AwardsBest Character Award, Comic CharacterMissing 9Won[45]
2018 6th APAN Star Awards Top Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries Life on Mars Nominated [46]

References

  1. ↑ Jin, Min-ji (28 August 2015). "Jung Kyung-ho switching agencies". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved 2015-08-28.
  2. 1 2 3 Wee, Geun-woo (30 June 2010). "INTERVIEW: Actor Choung Kyung-ho - Part 2". 10Asia. Retrieved 2013-07-12.
  3. ↑ "Getting to Know Jung Kyung Ho a Little More Intimately – Part 1". SooIn Love Fan Blog. 15 April 2010. Retrieved 2013-07-12.
  4. ↑ "Choung Kyung-ho" Archived 2011-06-03 at the Wayback Machine.. SidusHQ. Retrieved 2013-07-12.
  5. ↑ Hong, Lucia (9 August 2010). "Choung Kyung-ho meets 500 fans in Japan on Sunday". 10Asia. Retrieved 2013-07-12.
  6. ↑ Lee, Sun-min (16 March 2013). "Jung Kyung-ho will head to Japan". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved 2013-07-12.
  7. ↑ "Korean Version of Hit Love Actually Features Six Couples In Love". The Donga Ilbo. 6 October 2005.
  8. ↑ Hong, Lucia (5 August 2010). "Choung Kyung-ho to hold first meet and greet in Japan". 10Asia. Retrieved 2013-07-12.
  9. ↑ Lee, Hyo-won (16 August 2007). "Eternal Dreams Up Youthful Passions". The Korea Times. Archived from the original on 5 October 2013. Retrieved 2013-07-12.
  10. ↑ http://www.doublebill.co.kr Archived 2009-05-17 at the Wayback Machine.
  11. ↑ Lee, Hyo-won. "Sunny to Bring New Light to Vietnam War". The Korea Times. Retrieved 1 July 2008.
  12. ↑ Yang, Sung-jin (3 June 2009). "A creative take on detective character". The Korea Herald. Retrieved 2013-07-12.
  13. ↑ Han, Sang-hee (3 March 2009). "Drum Brings Tale of Lost Kingdom". The Korea Times. Archived from the original on 13 July 2013. Retrieved 2013-07-12.
  14. ↑ Oh, Jean (25 September 2009). "New SBS series enters ratings race". The Korea Herald. Retrieved 2013-07-12.
  15. ↑ Choi, Ji-eun (25 February 2010). "Smile, You shoots outdoor wedding scene in the cold". 10Asia. Retrieved 2013-03-27.
  16. ↑ Wee, Geun-woo (30 June 2010). "INTERVIEW: Actor Choung Kyung-ho - Part 1". 10Asia. Retrieved 2013-07-12.
  17. ↑ Kim, Heidi (3 November 2010). "Actor Choung Kyung-ho to enter military on Nov 30". 10Asia. Retrieved 2013-07-12.
  18. ↑ Choi, June-young (30 November 2010). "Choung Kyung-ho drank with Ji Jin-hee, Gong Yoo before entering military". 10Asia. Retrieved 2013-07-12.
  19. ↑ Hong, Lucia (31 May 2012). "Jung Kyoung-ho to be discharged from military in September". 10Asia. Retrieved 2013-07-12.
  20. ↑ Hong, Lucia (4 September 2012). "Jung Kyoung-ho to be discharged from military". 10Asia. Retrieved 2013-07-12.
  21. ↑ Kim, Erika (5 September 2012). "Jung Kyung Ho Returns to His Fans after Serving His Duties". enewsWorld. Retrieved 2013-07-12.
  22. ↑ "Jung Kyung-ho and Nam Gyu-ri in "Heartless City"". Hancinema. Herald Corporation. 1 May 2013.
  23. ↑ Cho, Suyoun (24 May 2013). "Actor Jung Kyung-ho to reveal his muscular body through pictorials". BNTNews. Retrieved 2013-07-12.
  24. ↑ Cho, Suyoun (30 May 2013). "Actor Jung Kyung-ho to become a sweet romantic guy". BNTNews. Retrieved 2013-07-12.
  25. ↑ Lee, Sun-min (22 May 2013). "Cruel City gets a glitzy start". Korea JoongAng Daily. Archived from the original on 29 June 2013. Retrieved 2013-07-12.
  26. ↑ Sunwoo, Carla (2 November 2012). "Jung Kyoung-ho to return in comedy". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved 2013-07-12.
  27. ↑ Ho, Stewart (20 December 2012). "Jung Kyung Ho's New Movie Character Based on Big Bang's G-Dragon". enewsWorld. Retrieved 2013-07-12.
  28. ↑ "Jung Kyung Ho and Jun So Min, 'Do We Like Real Couple?'". BNT News. 17 June 2014.
  29. ↑ "Jung Kyung Ho Plays A Serial Killer". BNT News. 3 September 2014.
  30. ↑ Park, Ah-reum (11 December 2014). "Jung Kyung Ho and Kim So Yeon Confirmed as Leads of New JTBC Drama". enewsWorld. Retrieved 2014-12-12.
  31. ↑ "Drama 'One More Happy Endling' Holds a Production Conference". BNT News. 18 January 2016.
  32. ↑ "Jung Kyung-ho, Baek Jin-hee to co-star in 'Missing Nine'". Kpop Herald. 10 November 2016.
  33. ↑ "Park Hae-soo and Jung Kyung-ho in Sin Won-ho's "Prison Playbook"". Hancinema. Sports Seoul. 10 July 2018.
  34. ↑ "New black comedy about prison life tops weekly TV ratings". Kpop Herald. 5 December 2017.
  35. ↑ "Korean version of 'Life on Mars' depicts dazed cop's quest for identity". Yonhap News Agency. 5 June 2018.
  36. ↑ "Time-traveling detective to search for identity". Kpop Herald. 6 June 2018.
  37. ↑ "Korean adaptation of British hit series 'Life On Mars' gains traction with viewers". Yonhap News Agency. 18 July 2018.
  38. ↑ "[단독]정경호, 차기작은 tvN '악마가 너의 이름을 부를 때'". Ilgan Sports (in Korean). 3 October 2018.
  39. ↑ "Soo-young and Jung Kyung-ho Officially an Item". The Chosun Ilbo. 6 January 2013. Retrieved 2014-01-09.
  40. 1 2 3 4 "JEONG Gyeong-Ho - Awards". Cinemasie. Retrieved 2013-07-12.
  41. ↑ Yi, Chang-ho (10 October 2008). "HA Jung-woo and SU Ae are tomorrow's stars". Korean Film Council. Retrieved 2013-07-12.
  42. ↑ Koh, Young-aah (28 November 2009). "Andre Kim show features stunning line-up of stars". The Korea Herald. Retrieved 2013-07-12.
  43. ↑ Garcia, Cathy Rose A. (29 November 2009). "Stars Shine at Andre Kim's Atelier". The Korea Times. Archived from the original on 26 July 2014. Retrieved 2013-07-12.
  44. ↑ Ko, Jae-wan (4 January 2010). "Jang Seo-hee wins grand prize at SBS Drama Awards". 10Asia. Retrieved 2013-07-12.
  45. ↑ "Winners of the 2017 MBC Drama Awards". Hancinema. 30 December 2017.
  46. ↑ "이병헌·손예진·아이유 APAN스타어워즈 노미네이트". Star News (in Korean). 27 September 2018.
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