Shin Dong-wook

Shin Dong-wook (born Shin Hwa-shik on September 14, 1982) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his leading roles in Soulmate and Cloud Stairs (both in 2006), and his supporting role in War of Money (2007).[1][2]

This is a Korean name; the family name is Shin.
Shin Dong-wook
Shin Dong-wook in 2018
Born
Shin Hwa-shik

(1982-09-14) September 14, 1982
Seoul, South Korea
EducationKookmin University - Theater and Film
OccupationActor
Years active2004–2010, 2017–present
FamilyKim Kibum (cousin)
Korean name
Hangul
신동욱
Revised RomanizationSin Dong-wuk
McCune–ReischauerSin Tŏng-uk
Birth name
Hangul
신화식
Revised RomanizationSin Hwa-sik
McCune–ReischauerSin Hwa-sik

Career

In November 2016, Shin published his first novel, Writing, Space Journal about a man in a space elevator construction project that drifts into the galaxy, a love story between a cranky genius businessperson and a genius theoretical physicist.[3] Soon after that, he appeared on TV for the first time in 6 years in a short video.[4]

After a seven year hiatus in May 2017, Shin made his acting comeback with a supporting role in the drama The Guardians, in which he took a role of a Catholic priest.[5][6] Later that year he was cast in the police procedural drama Live as a policeman.[7]

In 2018, Shin took a main role in the romance drama Dae Jang Geum Is Watching alongside Kwon Yu-ri.[8][9]

Personal life

Shin stayed out of the public eye for 6 years, since 2011, when he was discharged early from mandatory military service upon diagnosis of a rare condition, complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), a chronic disease that causes extreme bouts of pain without a known cause or cure.[10][11] On May 24, 2017 Shin appeared as a guest in the Radio Star Episode 528 and assured his illness is under control.[12]

In July 2018, Shin's agency confirmed that he is in a relationship with a Korean traditional medicine doctor who is nine years his junior who has been a long term fan of his.[13]

Filmography

Television series

Film

Variety show

Awards

References
  1. Lee, Hyo-won (31 January 2008). "Actor Shin Stars in Japanese TV Drama". The Korea Times. Retrieved 2014-02-13.
  2. "Shin Dong-wook Plays Detective in Japanese TV Drama". KBS Global. 1 February 2008. Retrieved 2014-02-13.
  3. Hwang, Hye-jin (2016-10-28). ‘투병중’ 신동욱 측 “11월 장편소설 출간, 연예계 복귀 계획은 아직”. Newsen (in Korean).
  4. "Shin Dong Wook makes appearance for the first time in 6 years after suffering a rare illness". allkpop. Retrieved 2020-02-10.
  5. ‘투병중’ 신동욱 측 “11월 장편소설 출간, 연예계 복귀 계획은 아직”. Xport News (in Korean). 25 April 2017.
  6. [인터뷰] 7년만에 복귀 신동욱 "다시 연기할 수 있어 매순간 기뻐요". OSEN (in Korean). 4 July 2017.
  7. "신동욱 측 "노희경 신작 '라이브' 출연 확정" (공식입장)" [Shin Dong-wook to star in Noh Hee-kyeong's "Live"]. SE Daily. November 13, 2017.
  8. Sung, Ji-eun. "Yu-ri, Shin Dong-wook to star in MBC drama". Korea JoongAng Daily. Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved July 30, 2018.
  9. Lee, Hye-rang (23 July 2018). "유리X신동욱, 선혜윤PD 신작 '대장금이 보고있다' 출연 확정(공식)" (in Korean). Herald Pop.
  10. Ho, Stewart (11 January 2013). "Kim Ki Bum's Cousin, Actor Shin Dong Wook, Suffering From Serious Disease, CRPS". enewsWorld. Retrieved 2014-02-13.
  11. Ho, Stewart (17 January 2014). "Shin Dong Wook is Continuing to Positively Battle His CRPS". enewsWorld. Retrieved 2014-02-13.
  12. "Actor Shin Dong Wook opens up about his rare, incurable illness". allkpop. Retrieved 2020-02-10.
  13. Ha Jeong (26 July 2017). [공식입장] 신동욱 측 "9살 연하 한의사 여자친구와 열애 맞다" 인정. OSEN (in Korean).
  14. "Yu-ri, Shin Dong-wook to star in MBC drama". Korea JoongAng Daily. July 24, 2018.
  15. "Shin Dong-wook to star in Noh Hee-kyeong's "Live"". Hancinema. November 14, 2017.
  16. "New Couples Segment Added to Happy Sunday". KBS Global. 12 September 2008. Retrieved 2014-02-13.
  17. Yoo Ji-hye (May 14, 2017). '복면' 김효진·예지·신동욱·정혜성, 편견 넘은 '반전' [종합]. OSEN (in Korean). Retrieved May 14, 2017.
  18. Garcia, Cathy Rose A. (1 May 2007). "Top Stars Win Andre Kim Awards". The Korea Times. Retrieved 2014-02-13.
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