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 | May 26, 1995 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2017–present |
| Agent | Blossom Entertainment |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 정건주 |
| Revised Romanization | Jeong Keon-chu |
| McCune–Reischauer | Chŏng Kŏnchu |
Career
editIn 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
editJung 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
editFilm
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 | The Secret Romantic Guesthouse | Jeong Yu-ha | [12] | |
| 2024 | 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| 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- ^ "Rookie Actors Kang Hoon ang Jung Geon-joo sign with JYP entertainment". 19 October 2019. Retrieved 2019-10-19.
- ^ "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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "[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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Three Bold Siblings - Cast (Korean Drama, 2022, 삼남매가 용감하게)". HanCinema. October 29, 2022.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "'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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "DAY6 "I like you(좋아합니다)" M/V". YouTube. Retrieved December 6, 2017.
- ^ "[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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
