Jung Il-woo
| Jung Il-woo | |
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Jung Il-woo at the VIP premiere of Architecture 101 in 2012
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| Born |
9 September 1987 Seoul, South Korea |
| Nationality | South Korean |
| Alma mater | Hanyang University |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2006–2016 (Military Hiatus) |
| Agent |
Fantagio |
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| Korean name | |
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| Hanja | |
| Revised Romanization | Jeong Ir-u |
| McCune–Reischauer | Chŏng Ir-u |
Fantagio
(2010-2012)
Soop Entertainment
(2012-2013)
Haru Entertainment
(2013-2016)
HB Entertainment
(2016-present)
Yuehua Entertainment
(China, 2015-present)
Jung Il-woo (Hangul: 정일우; born 9 September 1987) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his roles in the sitcom Unstoppable High Kick (2006), and the television dramas The Return of Iljimae (2009), 49 Days (2011), Flower Boy Ramyun Shop (2011), Moon Embracing the Sun (2012) and Cinderella and Four Knights (2016).
The son of a former television news anchorman, Jung Il-woo studied Broadcasting at the Seoul Institute of the Arts, then later dropped out and transferred to the Theater and Film department of Hanyang University.
In August 2006, Jung sustained injuries in a serious car accident while riding with childhood friend and fellow actor Lee Min-ho, who was badly injured in the accident.
Jung made his acting debut in 2006 with a minor role in the thriller The World of Silence, but he first rose to fame playing a rebellious teen and motorcycle fanatic with a crush on his teacher in daytime family sitcom Unstoppable High Kick. He then joined the ensemble cast of 2007 romantic comedy film My Love.
In 2009, Jung starred in his first leading role as a young warrior battling injustice in historical drama The Return of Iljimae. The drama was especially popular with the younger audience and Jung was awarded Daesang (Grand Prize) in the TV category at the 2nd Korea Junior Star Awards.
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