Jo Hyun-jae | |
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Born |
Seoul, South Korea |
May 9, 1980
Education |
Myongji University Dankook University - Theater and Film |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1998–present |
Agent | HB Entertainment |
Korean name | |
Hangul | 조현재 |
Hanja | 趙顯宰 |
Revised Romanization | Jo Hyeon-jae |
McCune–Reischauer | Cho Hyǒn-chae |
Jo Hyun-jae (born May 9, 1980) is a South Korean actor. Jo made his entertainment debut as a singer in the four-member boy band Guardian, which disbanded after releasing their self-titled album in 1998. In 2000, after he drew popularity when he appeared in a commercial for sports drink Pocari Sweat, Jo began acting. He is best known for his leading roles in Love Letter (2003), Only You (2005), Ballad of Seodong (2005), and 49 Days (2011).
Jo Hyun jae was discharged from the Army on June 19, 2010. In 2011, he gained popularity after becoming the lead actor in the drama 49 days as Han Gang.