Yoo Jun-sang

Yoo Jun-sang (born November 28, 1969) is a South Korean actor and singer. Yoo is best known for starring in the Hong Sang-soo films Ha Ha Ha (2010), The Day He Arrives (2011), and In Another Country (2012). He was also praised for his supporting roles in Wide Awake (2007) and Moss (2010), and gained newfound popularity in 2012 because of the TV drama My Husband Got a Family. Aside from film and television, Yoo is also active in musical theatre, notably in The Three Musketeers, Jack the Ripper and The Days.

This is a Korean name; the family name is Yoo.
Yoo Jun-sang
Born (1969-11-28) November 28, 1969
Seoul, South Korea
Alma materDongguk University
OccupationActor, singer
Years active1995–present
AgentNamoo Actors
Spouse(s)Hong Eun-hee (m. 2003)
Korean name
Hangul
유준상
Hanja
劉俊相
Revised RomanizationYu Jun-sang
McCune–ReischauerYu Chunsang

Career

Yoo Jun-sang graduated from Dongguk University with a bachelor's degree in Theater and Film and a master's degree in Theater Arts. Having kicked off his career in 1995 through SBS's open auditions, Yoo built a stable acting career through films and TV series.[1] He also stars in stage musicals, notably Claws of Angel,[2] The Three Musketeers,[3] Jack the Ripper,[4] Rebecca,[5][6] Kim Kwang-seok jukebox musical The Days,[7][8] and Frankenstein.[9] Additionally, Yoo has been a full-time faculty member at the Korea Arts Institute since 2010.[10]

He gave a memorable supporting turn as a cynical prosecutor in 2010's Moss, the blockbuster mystery film based on a popular online comic series.[11] His performance garnered him Best Supporting Actor wins at the Buil Film Awards and Chunsa Film Art Awards. He also won Best Supporting Actor at the Grand Bell Awards for the 2007 medical thriller Wide Awake.

But Yoo is best known as a regular in the films of auteur Hong Sang-soo.[12] He headlined The Day He Arrives in 2011, which netted him the Best Actor prize at the Busan Film Critics Awards.[13][14] He also starred in Ha Ha Ha, which won the top prize in the Un Certain Regard section of the 2010 Cannes Film Festival, at which Yoo and his fellow cast members walked the red carpet.[15] When asked to describe the actor, Hong said that "Yoo is... a kind person."[16] [...] I just... like him. I like him a lot. He is someone with a drive that doesn't irritate me. His honesty doesn't irritate me either and I like his energy. His energy has a clean color. And I think he's a lot of help when we work together."[17] The director cast him opposite renowned French actress Isabelle Huppert in Hong's first English-language film In Another Country. He described Huppert as "a real joy" to work with,[18] while she praised him as "kind and charismatic."[19] Yoo was singled out in The Hollywood Reporter review as the film's scene-stealer.[20]

After a five-year absence from television, he returned in the series My Husband Got a Family (also known as Unexpected You) co-starring Kim Nam-joo. The drama was a big hit, it not only consistently topped its timeslot throughout its long run, but ranked number one on the 2012 yearly TV ratings chart.[21][22] As a result, Yoo enjoyed his biggest surge of mainstream popularity since his debut, landing commercial contracts and gaining the nickname "Nation's son-in-law".[23]

In 2012, he published his memoir titled The Invention of Happiness. Yoo said he began writing diaries back in university when his professor recommended that he try filling up at least one journal each year with personal reflections. The book contained highlights from his 20 years of journaling life—from his days as a college student, moments on the set of several productions to his travels and vacations—as well as poems and sketches made by the actor in his everyday life.[1][19] He donated all of the proceeds from the book to charity, especially to impoverished children.[24]

For the aerial action blockbuster R2B: Return to Base, Yoo along with the rest of the cast had to undergo months-long physical training for their role as jet fighter pilots. The actors also had to pass mandatory tests for actual pilots to be able to get into the cockpit—in a low-pressure chamber, emergency escape routine, simulated flight as well as training to develop tolerance for acceleration. Yoo reportedly passed out twice before he passed his 6G test, only passing on his third attempt.[25][26][27]

Yoo underwent knee surgery after an injury to his cruciate ligament while filming Fists of Legend. The action movie revolved around a group of middle-aged men who fight on a reality show for a cash prize.[28] On December 19, 2013, he released his first album, titled Junes; besides singing, Yoo composed, wrote the lyrics and produced all the seven songs included.[29] Yoo's second album, J N Joy 20: Travel Project One, Just Travel... Walking... and Thinking..., was a collaboration with guitarist Lee Jun-hwa and released on November 13, 2014, followed by his first concert.[30][31]

Personal life

Besides acting, singing and writing, Yoo can also play several musical instruments including guitar, saxophone, violin and the piano.[10] In December 2012, he showcased 20 of his artwork at the Art Asia fair.[32]

He married actress Hong Eun-hee in 2003, and they have two sons named Yoo Dong-woo and Yoo Min-jae.[33][34] Dong-woo appeared in the 2011 short film Modern Family.[35]

In the talk show Healing Camp, he spoke about his love for his widowed mother, who suffered a cerebral hemorrhagic stroke in 2011.[36]

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role
1999Tell Me SomethingKim Gi-yeon
2000NightmareJung-wook
2001Go Back, Red Peter's Confession
2003Show Show ShowSan-hae
2005Wedding CampaignHee-chul
2007Wide AwakeKang Wook-han
2009Like You Know It AllMr. Go
Where is Ronny...In-ho
2010Ha Ha HaBang Joong-sik
MossProsecutor Park Min-wook
2011The Last BlossomKim Geun-deok
List (short film)
The Day He ArrivesSeong-jun
2012In Another CountryLifeguard
R2B: Return to BaseLee Cheol-hee
TouchPark Dong-sik
ZambeziaTendai the Peregrine Falcon
(voice, Korean dubbed)
2013Nobody's Daughter HaewonJoong-sik
Fists of LegendLee Sang-hoon
2014The TargetSong Gi-cheol
2015A Matter of InterpretationDetective
Angry PainterPainter
Right Now, Wrong ThenAhn Seong-gook
The Map Against The WorldHeungseon Daewongun

Television series
Year Title Role Network
1994Kka-chi-neSBS
1995Agatha ChristieSBS
1996Expedition of MenSBS
MBC Best Theater
"Man Opening the Refrigerator Door"		Jae-minMBC
When the Salmon ReturnsHan Jae-joonSBS
1997Wedding DressKBS2
MBC Best Theater "Tricycle"Min-sooMBC
MBC Best Theater "Until You Fall Asleep"ManMBC
1998Hope InnKBS2
Sunday Best "April Concerto"Joon-hoKBS2
I Love You, I'm SorryKBS2
StrangerBeom-sooMBC
White Nights 3.98Kim Jin-seokSBS
1999Young SunYoon Je-hyukSBS
We Saw a Lost Little BirdKBS2
Sunday Best
"A Thirty-one-year-old's First Kiss"		KBS2
CelloPark Ki-taeSBS
The Last WarKim Tae-joongMBC
Goodbye My LoveSong Dae-hoMBC
Magic CastleLee Poong-jinKBS2
2000Butcher's DaughterSBS
The Full SunKang Min-kiKBS2
2001How Should I Be?Na Ki-chanMBC
Life Is BeautifulNam Jung-wooKBS2
Fox and Cotton CandyBong Kang-chulMBC
2002AffectionJo Byung-sooSBS
Inspector Park Mun-suPark Mun-suMBC
2004The Woman Who Wants to MarryShin Joo-hoMBC
2005LandKim Gil-sangSBS
Young-jae's Golden DaysEom Joong-seoMBC
2007Catching Up with Gangnam MomsSeo Sang-wonSBS
2012My Husband Got a FamilyBang Gwi-nam/Terry KangKBS2
2013The Secret of BirthHong Gyung-dooSBS
My Love from the StarSection chief Yoo
(cameo, episodes 2–3)		SBS
2015Heard It Through the GrapevineHan Jeong-hoSBS
2016Working Mom Parenting DaddyLee Moon-han (cameo)MBC
Pied PiperYoon Hee-SungtvN
2017DistortedLee Seok-minSBS
2019Liver or Die[37]Lee Poong-sangKBS2
2020Graceful FriendsAhn Goong-chulJTBC

Music video
Year Title Artist
2003"Can't I?"Wheesung
2007"Oh, You Beautiful Woman"Yoo Jun-sang

Theater
Year Title Role Reprised
1995Foes of Women
1998Grease
2001The Play
Love & Luve
2004Two Men
2005Passion of the Rain
2007Claws of AngelIl-du/Idu
2008The LifeSonja
2008–2009The Happy LifeBeom-jin
2009The Three MusketeersAthos/D'Artagnan2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2018[38]
Jack the RipperAnderson2010, 2011, 2012
2013RebeccaMaxim de Winter
The DaysJung-hak2014, 2015, 2016–2017[38]
2014FrankensteinVictor Frankenstein2015[38]
2015Robin HoodRobin Hood
2017 Ben Hur Judah Ben Hur[38]
2018 Barnum P.T. Barnum[38]
2018–2019 The Days Cha Jung-hak

Discography
Album information Track listing
Oh, You Beautiful Woman
  • 1 track from Lee Eun-ju: Only One
  • Released: February 16, 2007
  • Label: Mnet Media, CJ Music
Track listing
7. 오, 그대는 아름다운 여인 (Oh, You Beautiful Woman) – Yoo Jun-sang
Don't Turn Off the Lights
  • 1 track from Love Tree Project:
    Namoo Actors Charity Project
  • Released: January 8, 2010
  • Label: Ode Music, KT Music
Track listing
8. 꺼지지 않는 불빛 (Don't Turn Off the Lights) – Yoo Jun-sang
Gray City / I Hate This City
Track listing

11. 회색도시 (Gray City) – Ensemble, Yoo Jun-sang

22. 이 도시가 싫어 (I Hate This City) – Ensemble, Yoo Jun-sang
Ce Song
Track listing
2. Ce Song – Yoo Jun-sang (feat. Kwak Dong-yeon and Kim Sang-ho)
Junes
  • Album
  • Artist: Yoo Jun-sang
  • Released: December 20, 2013
  • Label: CJ Music
Track listing
  1. 27과 33 그 해 여름 사이
  2. 사랑이 필요해
  3. 아름다운 아름다운
  4. Making Room
  5. 그대에게 다가가는 순간 (feat. Lee Da-yeon of Taurine)
  6. In Tokyo
  7. 27과 33 여름 사이
Travel Project One: Just Travel... Walking... And Thinking...
  • Album
  • Artist: J N Joy 20
    (Yoo Jun-sang, Lee Joon-wha)
  • Released: November 17, 2014
  • Label: Mirrorball Music
Track listing
  1. 기타 치기 좋은 오후
  2. 나의 본적을 찾아서
  3. Now(nä)
  4. 기차 너머 보이는 저 풍경 위를 따라가다 보면
  5. The Path You've Been
  6. 이제 울지 마
  7. 어떤 사람이 될까?
  8. I'll Call The Name
  9. 너에게 못다 한 이야기
  10. 공연할 때 눈물을 너무 많이 흘려서 앞으로 눈물이 안 나오면 어쩌나 걱정하는 어느 연기자의 고백

Book
Year Title Publisher ISBN
2012The Invention of Happiness[39]YolimwonISBN 9788970637426

Awards and nominations
Year Award Category Nominated work Result
2001MBC Drama AwardsExcellence Award, ActorHow Should I Be?Won
Popularity AwardWon
20028th Korea Musical AwardsBest ActorThe PlayWon
MBC Drama AwardsPopularity AwardFox and Cotton CandyWon
2005SBS Drama AwardsExcellence Award, Actor in a Serial DramaLandWon
200640th Taxpayer's DayPrime Minister's CommendationN/AWon
2007SBS Drama AwardsExcellence Award, Actor in a MiniseriesCatching Up with Gangnam MomsWon
200845th Grand Bell AwardsBest Supporting ActorWide AwakeWon
20093rd Daegu International Musical FestivalPopular Star AwardWon
201018th Chunsa Film Art AwardsBest Supporting ActorMossWon
19th Buil Film AwardsBest Supporting ActorHa Ha HaWon
31st Blue Dragon Film AwardsBest Supporting ActorMossNominated
201112th Busan Film Critics AwardsBest ActorThe Day He ArrivesWon
20125th Style Icon AwardsTop 10 Style IconsN/AWon
Korea Advertisers Association AwardsGood Model AwardN/AWon
21st Buil Film AwardsBest ActorIn Another CountryNominated
49th Grand Bell AwardsBest Supporting ActorNominated
1st K-Drama Star AwardsExcellence Award, ActorMy Husband Got a FamilyWon
Top Popularity AwardWon
KBS Drama AwardsTop Excellence Award, ActorWon
Excellence Award, Actor in a Serial DramaNominated
Netizen Award, ActorNominated
Best Couple Award with Kim Nam-jooWon
201349th Baeksang Arts AwardsBest Actor (TV)Nominated
50th Grand Bell AwardsBest Supporting ActorFists of LegendNominated
25th Korean PD AwardsBest Performer, TV Actor categoryN/AWon
SBS Drama AwardsTop Excellence Award, Actor in a MiniseriesThe Secret of BirthNominated
20148th Daegu International Musical FestivalStar of the Year AwardN/AWon
20159th Daegu International Musical FestivalN/AWon
4th Yegreen Musical AwardsActor of the YearN/AWon
8th Korea Drama AwardsTop Excellence Award, ActorHeard It Through the GrapevineNominated
4th APAN Star AwardsTop Excellence Award, Actor in a Serial DramaNominated
SBS Drama AwardsTop Excellence Award, Actor in a Mid-length DramaWon
20163rd Wildflower Film AwardsBest Supporting ActorA Matter of InterpretationNominated
201812th Daegu International Musical FestivalStar of the Year AwardN/AWon
2019MBC Entertainment AwardsMulti-tainer AwardFunding TogetherWon
KBS Drama AwardsTop Excellence Award, ActorLiver or DieWon
Excellence Award, Actor in a Mid-length DramaNominated
Netizen Award, ActorNominated
Best Couple Award with Shin Dong-miWon
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