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Jung Gun-joo

In this Korean name, the family name is Jung.

Jung Gun-joo (Korean: 정건주; born May 26, 1995) is a South Korean actor. He has starred in several web dramas before venturing into TV broadcasts.

Jung Gun-joo
정건주
Jung Gun-joo at the press conference of "Extraordinary You"
Born (1995-05-26) May 26, 1995 (age 28)
South Korea
OccupationActor
Years active2017–present
AgentBlossom Entertainment
Korean name
Hangul
정건주
Revised RomanizationJeong Keon-chu
McCune–ReischauerChŏng Kŏnchu

Career edit

In 2017, Jung Gun-joo signed an exclusive contract with JYP Entertainment and made an appearance in DAY6's music video "I Like You". He starred in a web-drama by Naver "Flower Ever After".[1]

In 2019, Jung joined Blossom Entertainment and acted as one of the main cast of Extraordinary You.[2]

Personal life edit

Jung served in the mandatory military service at the age of 21 during his university days. And he has a barista license based on his experience working part-time at a coffee shop.[3] Before becoming an actor, Jung studied mechanical engineering and modeled to earn pocket money.[4]

Filmography edit

Film edit

Year Title Role Ref.
2023 Rebound Jung Kang-ho [5]

Television series edit

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2018 Should We Kiss First? Man at expressway rest area Minor role
Fork You Boss 2 Intern [6]
The Third Charm MJ Cameo
Drama Special – The Tuna and the Dolphin Joo Woo-jin One act-drama [7]
2019 Extraordinary You Lee Do-Hwa [8]
2020 Oh My Baby Choi-Kang Eu-ddeum
2021 True Beauty Ryu Hyung-jin Cameo (episode 7) [9]
Monthly Magazine Home Shin Gyeom [10]
2022 Three Bold Siblings Actor Cameo (episode 11–12) [11]
2023 Romantic Guest House Jeong Yu-ha [12]
TBA Check In Hanyang Cheon Jun-hwa [13]

Web series edit

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2018 Flower Ever After Choi Woong [14]
A-TEEN Physical education student teacher Cameo (episode 6)
WHY Cha Yeon-woo [15]
2019 The Best Ending Choi Woong [16]
2020 Ending Again Cameo
2022 Kiss Sixth Sense Ye-sool's ex-boyfriend Cameo (Episode 1)

Web shows edit

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2018 I Oppa Don't Know Cast Member Studio Lulu Lala [17]

Music video edit

Year Title Artist Ref.
2017 "I Like You" (좋아합니다) DAY6 [18]

Awards and nominations edit

Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremony Year Category Nominee / Work Result Ref.
MBC Drama Awards 2019 Best New Actor Extraordinary You Nominated [19][20]
SBS Drama Awards 2023 Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries Romance/Comedy Drama The Secret Romantic Guesthouse Nominated [21]

References edit

  1. ^ "Rookie Actors Kang Hoon ang Jung Geon-joo sign with JYP entertainment". 19 October 2019. Retrieved 2019-10-19.
  2. ^ "Park Gyu Young, Jung Gun Joo, And Cho Yi Hyun Sign With New Agencies After Move From JYP". 19 October 2019. Retrieved 2019-10-19.
  3. ^ Eun-hye Lee (November 27, 2019). "[인터뷰] '어쩌다 발견한 하루' 우연 아닌 필연적 발견, 배우 정건주 (종합)" [[Interview] ‘A Day Found by Chance’, an inevitable discovery, not by chance, actor Jung Gun-ju (comprehensive)]. TopstarNews (in Korean). Retrieved February 8, 2022.
  4. ^ "[Hong Seok-cheon's first love appears 💎Actor Jung Gun-joo💎]". Hong Seok-cheon's Jewel Box - Youtube (in Korean). December 26, 2023. Retrieved December 26, 2023.
  5. ^ Kim Ye-eun (July 29, 2022). "장항준 감독·안재홍 주연 '리바운드', 3개월 촬영 마치고 크랭크업" [Rebound', directed by Jang Hang-jun and starring Ahn Jae-hong, cranks up after 3 months of filming] (in Korean). X-ports News. Retrieved July 29, 2022 – via Naver.
  6. ^ Kang Seo-jeong (March 13, 2018). "[공식입장] 정건주, JTBC '상사세끼2' 출연..훈훈 비주얼 신예" [[Official Position] Geon-Joo Jung to appear on JTBC’s ‘Three Days of Bosses 2’..Hun-Hoon Visual Rookie] (in Korean). OSEN. Retrieved February 8, 2022 – via Naver.
  7. ^ Nam Jae-ryun (June 13, 2018). "[공식] '참치와 돌고래' 윤박-박규영-정건주 캐스팅…JYP 선후배 뭉친다" [[Official] 'Tuna and Dolphin' Park Yoon-Park Gyu-Young-Jung Gun-Joo Casting... JYP seniors and juniors unite] (in Korean). Sports Chosun. Retrieved February 8, 2022 – via Naver.
  8. ^ Lee Min-ji (June 12, 2019). "'어쩌다 발견한 하루' 이나은-정건주-김영대 주연 캐스팅 확정(공식)" [A Day Found by Chance' Lee Na-eun, Jung Geon-joo, and Kim Young-dae Confirmed for Casting (Official)] (in Korean). Newsen. Retrieved February 8, 2022 – via Naver.
  9. ^ Lee Seung-gil (January 5, 2021). "정건주, 김혜윤·이재욱·이태리 이어 '여신강림' 특별출연…'어하루' 의리" [Jung Geon-ju, Kim Hye-yoon, Lee Jae-wook, and Lee Tae-ri to make a special appearance in 'Goddess Advent'... 'A day' loyalty]. mydaily (in Korean). Retrieved January 5, 2021.
  10. ^ Lee Woo-jung (January 4, 2021). "정소민X김지석→정건주X채정안, '월간 집' 식구들 공개" [Jeong So-min x Kim Ji-seok → Jeong Gun-ju x Chae Jeong-an,'Monthly House' family members released]. Digital Chosun (in Korean). Retrieved April 10, 2021.
  11. ^ "Three Bold Siblings - Cast (Korean Drama, 2022, 삼남매가 용감하게)". HanCinema. October 29, 2022.
  12. ^ Ahn Tae-hyun (September 14, 2022). "신예은·려운·강훈·정건주, '꽃선비 열애사' 출연 확정…내년 상반기 방송" [Shin Ye-eun, Ryeowon, Kang Hoon, and Jung Geon-joo confirmed to appear in 'A Flower Scholar's Love Story'... broadcast in the first half of next year] (in Korean). News1. Retrieved September 14, 2022 – via Naver.
  13. ^ "'체크인 한양' 배인혁·김지은·정건주·재찬, 신선한 라인업…청춘 로맨스 사극" ['Check in Hanyang' Bae In-hyuk, Kim Ji-eun, Jeong Geon-ju, Jae-chan, fresh lineup... youth romance historical drama]. My Daily (in Korean). April 26, 2024. Retrieved April 29, 2024.
  14. ^ Jeong Min-sun (January 8, 2018). "웹드라마 '연플리' 후속작 '이런 꽃 같은 엔딩', 티저영상 공개" [Web drama 'Yeonfly' sequel 'Such a flower ending' teaser video released] (in Korean). Star News. Retrieved February 8, 2022 – via Naver.
  15. ^ Hwang Su-yeon (October 19, 2018). "정건주 웹드라마 'WHY' 캐스팅, 첫사랑 잊지 못하는 순수남役(공식입장)" [Jung Geon-joo cast in web drama ‘WHY’, as a pure man who can’t forget his first love (official position)] (in Korean). Newsen. Retrieved February 8, 2022 – via Naver.
  16. ^ Ji Min-kyung (January 11, 2022). "최고의 엔딩' 최웅, 8년 연애史 모아보기.."그 해 웅이는 뭐했을까" [‘Best Ending’ Choi Woong, 8 years of dating history.. “What did Woong do that year?] (in Korean). OSEN. Retrieved February 8, 2022 – via Naver.
  17. ^ Jeon Hyo-jin (March 7, 2018). "[DAY컷] '이옵빠몰까'이상형 종합 선물 세트 포스터 공개" [[DAY Cut] ‘I Oppa Don’t Know’ Ideal Type Comprehensive Gift Set Poster Released] (in Korean). Sports Donga. Retrieved February 8, 2022 – via Naver.
  18. ^ "DAY6 "I like you(좋아합니다)" M/V". YouTube. Retrieved December 6, 2017.
  19. ^ "[포토] 이태리-로운-김혜윤-이나은-정건주-이재욱, 어하루 주역들 한자리에" [[Photo] Lee Tae-ri - Rowoon - Kim Hye-yoon - Na-eun - Jung Geon-joo - Lee Jae-wook, the main characters in one place]. Naver (in Korean). 30 December 2019. Retrieved 31 December 2019.
  20. ^ Park Soo-in (February 8, 2022). "어하루' 로운vs이재욱, MBC 연기대상 신인상 경쟁 펼친다(공식)" [Rowoon vs Lee Jae-wook in 'A Day', compete for MBC Drama Awards Rookie of the Year Award (official)] (in Korean). Newsen. Retrieved February 8, 2022 – via Naver.
  21. ^ Lee, Ha-na (December 30, 2023). "상도 쪼개고 권위도 쪼개고,이제훈X김태리 공동 대상→신인상 7명[SBS 연기대상①]" [Splitting awards and splitting authority, Lee Ji-hoon X Kim Tae-ri joint grand prize → 7 newcomers [SBS Acting Awards ①]]. Newsen (in Korean). Retrieved January 1, 2024 – via Naver.

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