Kwon Sang-woo
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Kwon Sang-woo (born August 5, 1976) is a South Korean actor.
, and for the first few years of his entertainment career he received only minor roles on television, before debuting in Volcano High (2001). The following year he played his first lead role in the comedy Make It Big together with real-life best friend Song Seung-heon.
Kwon's breakthrough came in the phenomenally successful comedy My Tutor Friend
, as a troublesome high school boy who is tutored by a college student of the same age (played by actress Kim Ha-neul
). In this year he also starred in My Good Partner, the world's first movie made for mobile phones, and in the music video collection Project X.
His next film released in early 2004 was also a great hit. Once Upon a Time in High School
portrays the authoritarian society of the 1970s through a notoriously violent high school. Simultaneously, his tearjerker Stairway to Heaven
was winning over high ratings on TV. The drama was eventually screened throughout Asia and helped to turn him into a regional star
.
However Kwon's followup film Love, So Divine
, about a priest in training who falls in love, earned poor reviews and did not get much attention from audiences.
For 2006, Kwon starred in the big-budget action noir
Running Wild
, about a detective, a prosecutor, and a criminal who are all equally vicious. Running Wild
received satisfactory reviews but disappointing returns, and Kwon's next film Almost Love
, a romantic comedy reteaming him with Kim Ha-neul
, likewise failed to replicate the success of their previous film.
Thus began Kwon's career slump, as the films Fate and More Than Blue
flopped in the box office, and his small screen projects Sad Love Story
, Bad Love
and Cinderella Man
received low ratings.
Things took a turn for the better in 2010 with the box office success of Korean War
film 71: Into the Fire which Kwon reportedly didn't hesitate to take on. His drama Daemul
about Korea's first female president was also very popular during its run, staying atop TV charts for 11 weeks straight and ending with viewership ratings of around 26 percent.
In the 2011 melodrama Pain, Kwon plays a man who, ever since undergoing a traumatic accident, has been grappling guilt and analgesia, the inability to sense physical pain. He falls in love with a young woman (Jung Ryeo-won) who is the complete opposite of him - who cannot withstand any kind of infliction or wounds due to hemophilia. Based on an original story by webcomic
artist Kang Full
, Pain is directed by Kwak Kyung-taek
in a departure from his previous macho movies. Kwak said, "The production company told me Kwon Sang-woo was contemplating the part, and I said I would do it only if Kwon does. There was nobody else."
Looking to expand his acting career to a wider audience in Asia, Kwon will be starring in movies with Chinese superstars Cecilia Cheung
and Jackie Chan
. He also made his singing debut in a DVD released in Japan. He has reportedly been cast in a Hollywood film that starts filming in Malaysia in 2012.
Kwon has said in an interview, "I hope I'm remembered as an actor whose work the audience looks forward to rather than an actor who acts well."
.
He is the biggest shareholder
of the resort Ocean Blue Hotel Bali
.
Kwon's mother is a Roman Catholic, and he himself converted after filming Love, So Divine
in which he played a Catholic priest. His confirmation name is Francisco.
Kwon married actress and former Miss Korea
Son Tae-young on September 28, 2008. On February 6, 2009, his wife gave birth to a boy, christened as Luke (nicknamed Rookie).
replaced him with Bae Yong-joon
soon after his wedding.
In 2006 Kwon filed a complaint against Kim Tae-chon, the godfather of the Sobang-pa crime gang, for threatening him when the actor failed to keep his promise to hold a fan meeting in Japan. Kwon and the defendant eventually came to a settlement, but prosecutors continued investigations into possible ties between kkangpae and Japanese
and Chinese crime syndicates that are looking to cash in on the Korean Wave
entertainment business.
In the early hours of June 12, 2010, Kwon was involved in a car accident in Gangnam-gu
, Seoul. According to news reports, Kwon was driving on the wrong side of the road and hit a parked car. He then ran into the police car that had pursued him, continued driving and hit a tree before fleeing the scene on foot. Two days later, he turned himself in at Gangnam Police Station, claiming he had not been drunk. Kwon later made a public apology through a handwritten letter.
Career
Kwon Sang-woo, the most visible example of the so-called "mom-zzang" (slang for "great body") movement, started his career as a fashion model in the late 1990s. His first acting experience was in the TV drama Delicious ProposalDelicious Proposal
Delicious Proposal , also known as Sweet Proposal, is a 16-episode Korean television drama from MBC in 2001.- Overview :...
, and for the first few years of his entertainment career he received only minor roles on television, before debuting in Volcano High (2001). The following year he played his first lead role in the comedy Make It Big together with real-life best friend Song Seung-heon.
Kwon's breakthrough came in the phenomenally successful comedy My Tutor Friend
My Tutor Friend
My Tutor Friend is a 2003 South Korean film released on January 30, 2003. It is about a touching story of two completely different students from two completely different worlds...
, as a troublesome high school boy who is tutored by a college student of the same age (played by actress Kim Ha-neul
Kim Ha-neul
Kim Ha-neul is a South Korean actress. Her given name "Ha-neul" is the Korean word for "sky". She has received numerous awards including Best Actress at the 2004 Baeksang Arts Awards and most recently the award for Best Actress at the 48th Grand Bell Awards in 2011...
). In this year he also starred in My Good Partner, the world's first movie made for mobile phones, and in the music video collection Project X.
His next film released in early 2004 was also a great hit. Once Upon a Time in High School
Once Upon a Time in High School
Once Upon a Time in High School: The Spirit of Jeet Kune Do is a 2004 South Korean drama film. The background of the film is set in a high school in South Korea, 1978...
portrays the authoritarian society of the 1970s through a notoriously violent high school. Simultaneously, his tearjerker Stairway to Heaven
Stairway to Heaven (TV series)
Stairway to Heaven is a South Korean television drama series broadcast by SBS between late 2003 and early 2004. It stars Choi Ji-woo, Kwon Sang-woo, Kim Tae-hee, and Shin Hyun Joon.-Plot:...
was winning over high ratings on TV. The drama was eventually screened throughout Asia and helped to turn him into a regional star
Korean wave
The Korean Wave, also known as the Hallyu , refers to spread of South Korean culture around the world. The term was coined in China in mid-1999 by Beijing journalists surprised by the fast growing popularity of Korean entertainment and culture in China...
.
However Kwon's followup film Love, So Divine
Love, So Divine
Love, So Divine is a 2004 South Korean romantic comedy film starring Ha Ji-won and Kwon Sang-woo, and the directorial debut of Heo In-moo. Released in Korea on August 6, 2004, the film sold over 1.2 million tickets nationwide.- Plot summary :...
, about a priest in training who falls in love, earned poor reviews and did not get much attention from audiences.
For 2006, Kwon starred in the big-budget action noir
Film noir
Film noir is a cinematic term used primarily to describe stylish Hollywood crime dramas, particularly those that emphasize cynical attitudes and sexual motivations. Hollywood's classic film noir period is generally regarded as extending from the early 1940s to the late 1950s...
Running Wild
Running Wild (2006 film)
- Plot :Jang Do-young is a homicide detective who likes to use violence when dealing with criminals, while Oh Jin-woo is a prosecutor who believes in the importance of data and evidence. After the murder of his younger half-brother Do-young and Jin-woo meet when Do-young interrupts a stakeout in an...
, about a detective, a prosecutor, and a criminal who are all equally vicious. Running Wild
Running Wild (2006 film)
- Plot :Jang Do-young is a homicide detective who likes to use violence when dealing with criminals, while Oh Jin-woo is a prosecutor who believes in the importance of data and evidence. After the murder of his younger half-brother Do-young and Jin-woo meet when Do-young interrupts a stakeout in an...
received satisfactory reviews but disappointing returns, and Kwon's next film Almost Love
Almost Love
- Plot :Ji-hwan is a taekwondo student with a part time job as a stunt man, who dreams of becoming Korea's answer to Jackie Chan. Dal-rae is a drama student and aspiring actress, but tends to fail auditions because of her timid personality...
, a romantic comedy reteaming him with Kim Ha-neul
Kim Ha-neul
Kim Ha-neul is a South Korean actress. Her given name "Ha-neul" is the Korean word for "sky". She has received numerous awards including Best Actress at the 2004 Baeksang Arts Awards and most recently the award for Best Actress at the 48th Grand Bell Awards in 2011...
, likewise failed to replicate the success of their previous film.
Thus began Kwon's career slump, as the films Fate and More Than Blue
More Than Blue
More Than Blue is a 2009 South Korean film. The directorial debut of poet Won Tae-yeon, it stars Kwon Sang-woo, Lee Bo-young and Lee Beom-soo in the lead roles...
flopped in the box office, and his small screen projects Sad Love Story
Sad Love Story
Sad Love Story, romanized as Seulpeun Yeonga, and also known as Sad Sonata is a Korean romantic drama, which ran from January 5, 2005 to March 17, 2005. It was distributed by MBC, which ran episodes on Wednesdays and Thursdays every week until the show's completion...
, Bad Love
Bad Love
Bad Love may refer to:*"Bad Love" , a 1989 song by Eric Clapton*"Bad Love", a 1991 song by Lita Ford*"Bad Love", a song by Krokus from Painkiller*Bad Love , a 1999 album by Randy Newman...
and Cinderella Man
Cinderella Man (TV series)
Cinderella Man is a 2009 Korean drama directed by Yeo Jeong-Joon and starring Kwon Sang-woo and Im Yoona as the main protagonists. The drama is about twin brothers Kwon Sang-woo in differently opposite lives. It was first aired on April 15, 2009 and was last aired on June 4, 2009.-Synopsis:Modeled...
received low ratings.
Things took a turn for the better in 2010 with the box office success of Korean War
Korean War
The Korean War was a conventional war between South Korea, supported by the United Nations, and North Korea, supported by the People's Republic of China , with military material aid from the Soviet Union...
film 71: Into the Fire which Kwon reportedly didn't hesitate to take on. His drama Daemul
Daemul
Daemul is a 24-episode Korean drama broadcast by SBS. One of the most-watched TV series in South Korea in 2010, it gained success due to its stellar cast and story arcs taken from topical and controversial headlines...
about Korea's first female president was also very popular during its run, staying atop TV charts for 11 weeks straight and ending with viewership ratings of around 26 percent.
In the 2011 melodrama Pain, Kwon plays a man who, ever since undergoing a traumatic accident, has been grappling guilt and analgesia, the inability to sense physical pain. He falls in love with a young woman (Jung Ryeo-won) who is the complete opposite of him - who cannot withstand any kind of infliction or wounds due to hemophilia. Based on an original story by webcomic
Webcomic
Webcomics, online comics, or Internet comics are comics published on a website. While many are published exclusively on the web, others are also published in magazines, newspapers or often in self-published books....
artist Kang Full
Kang Full
Kang Full is the pen name of Kang Do-young , a South Korean webcomic artist.Regarded as a first generation webcomic artist, Kang had no formal teaching in either writing or drawing comics...
, Pain is directed by Kwak Kyung-taek
Kwak Kyung-taek
Kwak Kyung-taek is a South Korean film director best known for his 2001 record-breaking film Friend.- Career :Friend, a drama where conflicting criminal alliances turn old friends into enemies, set a new Korean box office record with an audience of 8 million, and he received the Holden Award for...
in a departure from his previous macho movies. Kwak said, "The production company told me Kwon Sang-woo was contemplating the part, and I said I would do it only if Kwon does. There was nobody else."
Looking to expand his acting career to a wider audience in Asia, Kwon will be starring in movies with Chinese superstars Cecilia Cheung
Cecilia Cheung
Cecilia Cheung Pak-Chi is a Hong Kong actress and cantopop singer. She is the ex-wife of Nicholas Tse, thus being the daughter-in-law of Patrick Tse and Deborah Lee. She and Nicholas have two sons, Lucas and Quintus Tse...
and Jackie Chan
Jackie Chan
Jackie Chan, SBS, MBE is a Hong Kong actor, action choreographer, comedian, director, producer, martial artist, screenwriter, entrepreneur, singer and stunt performer. In his movies, he is known for his acrobatic fighting style, comic timing, use of improvised weapons, and innovative stunts...
. He also made his singing debut in a DVD released in Japan. He has reportedly been cast in a Hollywood film that starts filming in Malaysia in 2012.
Kwon has said in an interview, "I hope I'm remembered as an actor whose work the audience looks forward to rather than an actor who acts well."
Business interests
In 2009 Kwon established the cosmetics firm Natural Tears, of which he is the owner and CEO, as well as the inaugural advertising model for the brand TEARS. It was named after his nickname "Mr. Tears", given to him by fans in recognition of his tear-jerking acting in Stairway to HeavenStairway to Heaven (TV series)
Stairway to Heaven is a South Korean television drama series broadcast by SBS between late 2003 and early 2004. It stars Choi Ji-woo, Kwon Sang-woo, Kim Tae-hee, and Shin Hyun Joon.-Plot:...
.
He is the biggest shareholder
Shareholder
A shareholder or stockholder is an individual or institution that legally owns one or more shares of stock in a public or private corporation. Shareholders own the stock, but not the corporation itself ....
of the resort Ocean Blue Hotel Bali
Bali
Bali is an Indonesian island located in the westernmost end of the Lesser Sunda Islands, lying between Java to the west and Lombok to the east...
.
Personal life
Unlike many Korean male stars who had to fulfill their mandatory military service at the height of their careers, Kwon enlisted long before he became an actor.Kwon's mother is a Roman Catholic, and he himself converted after filming Love, So Divine
Love, So Divine
Love, So Divine is a 2004 South Korean romantic comedy film starring Ha Ji-won and Kwon Sang-woo, and the directorial debut of Heo In-moo. Released in Korea on August 6, 2004, the film sold over 1.2 million tickets nationwide.- Plot summary :...
in which he played a Catholic priest. His confirmation name is Francisco.
Kwon married actress and former Miss Korea
Miss Korea
Miss Korea is an annual national beauty pageant responsible for selecting Korea's representative to the Miss Universe pageant.The current titleholder is Lee Seong-hye. She won the title on August 3, 2011 in Seoul.-History:...
Son Tae-young on September 28, 2008. On February 6, 2009, his wife gave birth to a boy, christened as Luke (nicknamed Rookie).
Controversy
Due to fan backlash to his 2008 marriage, Kwon lost numerous lucrative advertising contracts. The Face ShopThe Face Shop
The Face Shop is a South Korea-based retailer of body, bath, skin care and make-up products aimed at both women and men. It was founded in 1962 as a wholesale manufacturer of cosmetics. In 2003 the first retail stores opened, and spread rapidly. As of December 2005, there were 400 Face Shop...
replaced him with Bae Yong-joon
Bae Yong Joon
Bae Yong-joon , is a South Korean actor best known for his roles in numerous television dramas and one of the first kkonminam icons. He is known as Yon-sama to his Japanese fans.- Early and private life :...
soon after his wedding.
In 2006 Kwon filed a complaint against Kim Tae-chon, the godfather of the Sobang-pa crime gang, for threatening him when the actor failed to keep his promise to hold a fan meeting in Japan. Kwon and the defendant eventually came to a settlement, but prosecutors continued investigations into possible ties between kkangpae and Japanese
Yakuza
, also known as , are members of traditional organized crime syndicates in Japan. The Japanese police, and media by request of the police, call them bōryokudan , literally "violence group", while the yakuza call themselves "ninkyō dantai" , "chivalrous organizations". The yakuza are notoriously...
and Chinese crime syndicates that are looking to cash in on the Korean Wave
Korean wave
The Korean Wave, also known as the Hallyu , refers to spread of South Korean culture around the world. The term was coined in China in mid-1999 by Beijing journalists surprised by the fast growing popularity of Korean entertainment and culture in China...
entertainment business.
In the early hours of June 12, 2010, Kwon was involved in a car accident in Gangnam-gu
Gangnam-gu
Gangnam-gu is one of the 25 gu which make up the city of Seoul, South Korea. It is one of the most affluent areas of Seoul and is located in the southeast of the city...
, Seoul. According to news reports, Kwon was driving on the wrong side of the road and hit a parked car. He then ran into the police car that had pursued him, continued driving and hit a tree before fleeing the scene on foot. Two days later, he turned himself in at Gangnam Police Station, claiming he had not been drunk. Kwon later made a public apology through a handwritten letter.
TV drama
- 2001: Man and Woman (SBS)
- 2001: The Legend (SBS)
- 2001: Delicious ProposalDelicious ProposalDelicious Proposal , also known as Sweet Proposal, is a 16-episode Korean television drama from MBC in 2001.- Overview :...
(MBC) - 2003: Into the SunInto the SunInto the Sun is the 1998 debut album by Sean Lennon. It was released during his time performing with Cibo Matto along with girlfriend Yuka Honda, who also produced and performs on the album. It was engineered and mixed by Tom Schick at Sear Sound...
(SBS) - 2002: We are Dating NowWe are Dating NowWe are Dating Now is a 16-episode drama produced by the SBS in 2001. The drama series was later first broadcast by the SBS between January 16, 2002 to March 7, 2002.- Youth :...
(SBS) - 2003: Stairway to HeavenStairway to Heaven (TV series)Stairway to Heaven is a South Korean television drama series broadcast by SBS between late 2003 and early 2004. It stars Choi Ji-woo, Kwon Sang-woo, Kim Tae-hee, and Shin Hyun Joon.-Plot:...
(SBS) - 2005: Sad Love StorySad Love StorySad Love Story, romanized as Seulpeun Yeonga, and also known as Sad Sonata is a Korean romantic drama, which ran from January 5, 2005 to March 17, 2005. It was distributed by MBC, which ran episodes on Wednesdays and Thursdays every week until the show's completion...
(MBC) - 2007: Bad LoveBad LoveBad Love may refer to:*"Bad Love" , a 1989 song by Eric Clapton*"Bad Love", a 1991 song by Lita Ford*"Bad Love", a song by Krokus from Painkiller*Bad Love , a 1999 album by Randy Newman...
(KBS) - 2009: Cinderella ManCinderella Man (TV series)Cinderella Man is a 2009 Korean drama directed by Yeo Jeong-Joon and starring Kwon Sang-woo and Im Yoona as the main protagonists. The drama is about twin brothers Kwon Sang-woo in differently opposite lives. It was first aired on April 15, 2009 and was last aired on June 4, 2009.-Synopsis:Modeled...
(MBC) - 2010: DaemulDaemulDaemul is a 24-episode Korean drama broadcast by SBS. One of the most-watched TV series in South Korea in 2010, it gained success due to its stellar cast and story arcs taken from topical and controversial headlines...
/Big Thing (SBS)
Film
- 2001: Volcano High
- 2002: Make It Big
- 2003: My Tutor FriendMy Tutor FriendMy Tutor Friend is a 2003 South Korean film released on January 30, 2003. It is about a touching story of two completely different students from two completely different worlds...
- 2004: Once Upon a Time in High SchoolOnce Upon a Time in High SchoolOnce Upon a Time in High School: The Spirit of Jeet Kune Do is a 2004 South Korean drama film. The background of the film is set in a high school in South Korea, 1978...
- 2004: Love, So DivineLove, So DivineLove, So Divine is a 2004 South Korean romantic comedy film starring Ha Ji-won and Kwon Sang-woo, and the directorial debut of Heo In-moo. Released in Korea on August 6, 2004, the film sold over 1.2 million tickets nationwide.- Plot summary :...
- 2006: Running WildRunning Wild (2006 film)- Plot :Jang Do-young is a homicide detective who likes to use violence when dealing with criminals, while Oh Jin-woo is a prosecutor who believes in the importance of data and evidence. After the murder of his younger half-brother Do-young and Jin-woo meet when Do-young interrupts a stakeout in an...
- 2006: Almost LoveAlmost Love- Plot :Ji-hwan is a taekwondo student with a part time job as a stunt man, who dreams of becoming Korea's answer to Jackie Chan. Dal-rae is a drama student and aspiring actress, but tends to fail auditions because of her timid personality...
- 2008: Fate
- 2009: More Than BlueMore Than BlueMore Than Blue is a 2009 South Korean film. The directorial debut of poet Won Tae-yeon, it stars Kwon Sang-woo, Lee Bo-young and Lee Beom-soo in the lead roles...
- 2010: 71: Into the Fire
- 2011: Pain
- 2011: Repeat, I Love You
- 2012: 12 Chinese Zodiac Heads
Music videos
- 1999: "Ace of Sorrow" by Jo SungmoJo SungmoJo Sung Mo , born on February 28, 1977, is a South Korean singer who mainly focuses on ballads. He debuted in 1998 with a sad, romantic ballad titled "To Heaven." Jo is notable for his "million sellers", as his first few albums were widely popular....
(co-starring Jung Joon-hoJung Joon-hoJung Joon-ho is a South Korean actor, who gained fame in the 2000 series, Women Like You, . His recent hits are The Last Scandal of My Life and IRIS. Jung Jun-ho has a passionate interest in singing...
and Shin Eun-kyung) - 2000: "Smile Smile" by Papaya
- 2001: "Why" by Zoy Project (co-starring Ryu Shi-wonRyu Shi-wonRyu Shi-won is a South Korean actor and singer. After he made his debut in the KBS drama Feeling in 1994, Ryu pursued a singing career....
, Lee Yo-wonLee Yo-wonLee Yo-won is a South Korean actress. She is best known for her portrayal of Queen Seondeok in the eponymous hit period drama, as well as for her work in Surgeon Bong Dal-hee and Fashion 70's...
and Gong YooGong YooGong Yoo is a South Korean actor.-Profile:Gong Yoo graduated with B.A. degree and is still working on his M.A. degree in performing arts at Kyung Hee University. He started his career in showbiz with small parts in dramas and films. He first lead role was in Hello My Teacher in 2005...
) - 2002: "First Love" by Ji Young-sun (co-starring Moon Geun-young)
- 2003: "Project X" (co-starring Cha Seung-wonCha Seung-wonCha Seung-won is a top South Korean actor and former fashion model.- Career :Cha Seung-won dropped out of Sungkyunkwan University and began a successful career as a fashion model in 1988...
and Kim Min-jungKim Min JungKim Min Jung is a South Korean actress. She began her career at the age of 7. She graduated from Han Yang University with a degree in Theatre Arts...
) - 2005: "Anyclub" by Eric MunEric MunEric Mun Jung Hyuk, , mononymously credited as Eric, was born on 16 February 1979. He is a South Korean entertainer, known as the leader and rapper of six-member boy band Shinhwa and his lead roles in Korean dramas The Phoenix and Super Rookie.-Career:Eric attended John Burroughs Middle School...
and Lee HyoriLee HyoriLee Hyori is a South Korean singer. She debuted as a member of the successful pop girl group Fin.K.L, but has since become a solo artist. In 2003 she released her debut solo album Stylish which won many "Daesangs"...
TV Commercials / Advertisements
- 2001: 국민(kb) Pass Card; Hangten
- 2002: KT Icom GCUV
- 2003: Ibros; Haetae Ice Cafe; Hannam University; Try; K-Fimm/K-merce; KTF-Terminal Relief Service; KTF-Skylife; Biltmore
- 2004: Maru; Hite Prime; Vivaldi Park; Haetae Aminoup; KTF-Good Time Cinema Party; Samsung Anycall; The Face Shop
- 2005: GS e-Store; BangBang; Healthy Vinegar (Japan); F-Cure Shampoo (Japan); Morinaga Milk (Japan)
- 2007: Ocean Blue Hotel Bali
Awards
- 2002 SBS Drama Awards: New Star Award (We are Dating NowWe are Dating NowWe are Dating Now is a 16-episode drama produced by the SBS in 2001. The drama series was later first broadcast by the SBS between January 16, 2002 to March 7, 2002.- Youth :...
) - 2003 Baeksang Arts Awards: Best New Actor (My Tutor FriendMy Tutor FriendMy Tutor Friend is a 2003 South Korean film released on January 30, 2003. It is about a touching story of two completely different students from two completely different worlds...
) - 2003 Grand Bell AwardsGrand Bell AwardsThe Grand Bell Awards is an awards ceremony presented annually by The Motion Pictures Association of Korea for excellence in film in South Korea....
: Best New Actor (My Tutor FriendMy Tutor FriendMy Tutor Friend is a 2003 South Korean film released on January 30, 2003. It is about a touching story of two completely different students from two completely different worlds...
) - 2003 Korea Best Dresser Swan Awards: Best Dresser, Actor category
- 2003 SBS Drama Awards: Netizen Popularity Award (Stairway to HeavenStairway to Heaven (TV series)Stairway to Heaven is a South Korean television drama series broadcast by SBS between late 2003 and early 2004. It stars Choi Ji-woo, Kwon Sang-woo, Kim Tae-hee, and Shin Hyun Joon.-Plot:...
) - 2003 SBS Drama Awards: Top 10 Stars (Stairway to HeavenStairway to Heaven (TV series)Stairway to Heaven is a South Korean television drama series broadcast by SBS between late 2003 and early 2004. It stars Choi Ji-woo, Kwon Sang-woo, Kim Tae-hee, and Shin Hyun Joon.-Plot:...
) - 2004 Blue Dragon Film AwardsBlue Dragon Film AwardsThe Blue Dragon Film Awards is an annual awards ceremony that is presented annually by Sports Chosun for excellence in film in South Korea....
: Popularity Award (Once Upon a Time in High SchoolOnce Upon a Time in High SchoolOnce Upon a Time in High School: The Spirit of Jeet Kune Do is a 2004 South Korean drama film. The background of the film is set in a high school in South Korea, 1978...
) - 2004 Baeksang Arts Awards: Popularity Award (Once Upon a Time in High SchoolOnce Upon a Time in High SchoolOnce Upon a Time in High School: The Spirit of Jeet Kune Do is a 2004 South Korean drama film. The background of the film is set in a high school in South Korea, 1978...
) - 2004 Grand Bell AwardsGrand Bell AwardsThe Grand Bell Awards is an awards ceremony presented annually by The Motion Pictures Association of Korea for excellence in film in South Korea....
: Popularity Award (Once Upon a Time in High SchoolOnce Upon a Time in High SchoolOnce Upon a Time in High School: The Spirit of Jeet Kune Do is a 2004 South Korean drama film. The background of the film is set in a high school in South Korea, 1978...
) - 2005 Savings Day Presidential Award
- 2005 The Motion Pictures Association of Korea: Year's Award in Film, Special category
- 2007 Andre KimAndré KimAndre Kim was a South Korean fashion designer based in Seoul, South Korea. He was known predominantly for his evening and wedding gown collections.-Biography:Andre Kim was born in Goyang, Gyeonggi, Korea, as Kim Bong-nam...
Best Star Awards: Best Star Award - 2007 Korea-Japan Culture Awards: Nongovernmental Diplomacy Award
- 2008 Baeksang Arts Awards: Popularity Award (Fate)
- 2009 Style Icon Awards: Style Icon, TV Actor category
- 2010 SBS Drama Awards: Top 10 Stars (DaemulDaemulDaemul is a 24-episode Korean drama broadcast by SBS. One of the most-watched TV series in South Korea in 2010, it gained success due to its stellar cast and story arcs taken from topical and controversial headlines...
) - 2010 SBS Drama Awards: Best Actor, Top Excellence Award - Drama Special (DaemulDaemulDaemul is a 24-episode Korean drama broadcast by SBS. One of the most-watched TV series in South Korea in 2010, it gained success due to its stellar cast and story arcs taken from topical and controversial headlines...
) - 2011 Asia Model Festival Awards: Asia Star Award