Kwon Oh-joong (born November 24, 1971) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for starring in Gourmet (2008),[2][3][4] as well as the television series The Secret Lovers (2005), Freedom Fighter, Lee Hoe-young (2010), and Miss Ajumma (2011). Kwon has also appeared in films such as To Catch a Virgin Ghost (2004) and Mr. Kim vs. Mr. Kim vs. Mr. Kim (also known as Master Kims, 2007).[5]
Kwon Oh-joong | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 24, 1971 Mapo District, Seoul, South Korea |
| Education | Hongik University (Jochiwon) - Metallurgical Engineering[1] Seoul Cyber University - Social Welfare |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1994-present |
| Spouse | Uhm Yoon-kyung |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 권오중 |
| Hanja | 權五中 |
| Revised Romanization | Gwon Ojung |
| McCune–Reischauer | Kwŏn Ochung |
| Website | http://www.oozzoong.co.kr/ |
Kwon is also certified as a level 2 social worker,[6] and is known for his volunteer activities.[7] He founded the organization 천사를 돕는 사람들의 모임 ("A Group of Angels Who Help Others") in 2002.[8]
Filmography
editTelevision series
edit- Bravo My Life (SBS, 2017)
- Five Enough (KBS2, 2016)
- Empress Ki (MBC, 2013)
- A Hundred Year Legacy (MBC, 2013)
- Arang and the Magistrate (MBC, 2012)[9][10]
- Scent of a Woman (SBS, 2011) (cameo, ep 8)
- Miss Ajumma (SBS, 2011)
- The Duo (MBC, 2011)[11]
- Freedom Fighter, Lee Hoe-young (KBS1, 2010)
- Life is Good (MBC, 2009)
- Gourmet (SBS, 2008)
- High Kick! (MBC, 2007) (cameo, ep 101)
- MBC Best Theater "Loveholic Project" (MBC, 2005)
- The Secret Lovers (MBC, 2005)
- Pingguari (SBS, 2005)
- Island Village Teacher (SBS, 2004)
- Match Made in Heaven (MBC, 2004)
- Damo (MBC, 2003)
- Hello! Balbari (KBS2, 2003)
- Why Can't We Stop Them (SBS, 2000–2002)
- Joa, Joa (SBS, 2000)
- Love Story "Insomnia, Manual and Orange Juice" (SBS, 2000)
- People's Houses (KBS1, 1999)
- Winners (SBS, 1998)
- I Love You, I'm Sorry (KBS2, 1998)
- Soonpoong Clinic (SBS, 1998–2000)
- Yesterday (MBC, 1997)
- The Angel Within (KBS2, 1997)
- MBC Best Theater "Subway Line 2 Platform" (MBC, 1997)
- TV City (MBC, 1995)
- Salut D'Amour (KBS2, 1994)
Film
edit- The Disciple John Oak (documentary, 2014) (narration)
- Kong's Family (2013)
- Addiction (documentary, 2013) (narration)
- The Forgotten Bag (2011)
- One Step Forward (2010) (cameo)
- His Last Gift (2008)
- Miss Gold Digger (2007)[12]
- The Houseguest and My Mother (2007) (cameo)
- Bunt (2007)
- Mr. Kim vs. Mr. Kim vs. Mr. Kim (2007)
- Princess Aurora (2005)
- To Catch a Virgin Ghost (2004)
- Spring Bears Love (2003)
- Tube (2003)
- Reward (short film, 2003)
- If It Snows on Christmas (1998)
- The Young Man (1994)
Variety show
edit- Hope TV SBS (2022) - Host with children[13]
- Law of the Jungle in Solomon Islands (2014)
- I Am a Man (2014)
- Nine to Six (2013)
- The Wife Doesn't Know (2013)
- Saturday Night Live Korea (2012-10-06)
- Finding Delicious TV (2012-05-05)
- Come to Play (2012)
- Korea's Talk Show Hello (2012)
- Movieholic (2011)
- Showdown! Star Chef (2009)[14]
- 대결천하 (2001)
Music videos
edit한동근 (Han Dong Geun) 잘 헤어진 거야 (Farewell) - January 22, 2020
Cookbook author
edit- Good Eats: Healthy Meal Stories Told by a Dad (2010)[4]
Awards
edit- 2012 20th Korean Culture and Entertainment Awards: Best Supporting Actor (Arang and the Magistrate)
- 2012 Ministry of Health and Welfare commendation
- 2009 Ministry of Health and Welfare commendation
- 2006 Volunteer of the Year Award
- 2005 선행칭찬상 시상식 대중예술부문 선행상
- 1999 SBS Drama Awards: Popularity Award
References
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- ^ Han, Sang-hee (10 June 2008). "Sikgaek Brings Korean Cuisine Back to TV Screen". The Korea Times. Archived from the original on 2013-12-27. Retrieved 2013-08-14.
- ^ "Promoting Korean Cuisine in China via Hit TV Drama". The Dong-A Ilbo. 22 June 2009. Archived from the original on 2013-12-27. Retrieved 2013-08-14.
- ^ a b "Recent books". The Korea Times. 13 August 2010. Archived from the original on 2013-12-27. Retrieved 2013-08-14.
- ^ Yang, Sung-jin (26 January 2007). "Martial arts trainers fight comic battle". The Korea Herald. Archived from the original on 2023-01-13. Retrieved 2013-08-14.
- ^ '맛있는 男' 권오중 쉼없는 봉사활동. SportsWorldi (in Korean). 31 July 2008. Archived from the original on 16 July 2012. Retrieved 2013-08-14.
- ^ Taylor, Kirsty (19 June 2011). "Actor speaks on culture of sharing". The Korea Herald. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2013-08-14.
- ^ "Daum 카페". Archived from the original on 2005-02-08. Retrieved 2013-08-14.
- ^ Sunwoo, Carla (16 May 2012). "Kwon Oh-joong to team up with Lee Joon-gi and Shin Min-a". Korea JoongAng Daily. Archived from the original on 26 January 2013. Retrieved 2013-08-14.
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- ^ Kim, Heidi (16 March 2011). "The Duo leads TV chart for 2nd week". 10Asia. Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2013-08-14.
- ^ Yang, Sung-jin (18 December 2007). "Gold Digger buffs Han's charm, but misses". The Korea Herald. Archived from the original on 2023-04-04. Retrieved 2013-08-14.
- ^ Lee Jeong-hyuk (November 15, 2022). 권오중, 발달장애인 아들 방송서 첫 공개…오윤아는 아들 민이와 함께 출연 [Kwon Oh-joong, the first public broadcast of a son with developmental disabilities... Oh Yoon-ah stars with her son Min-i]. Sports Chosun (in Korean). Archived from the original on November 16, 2022. Retrieved November 16, 2022 – via Naver.
- ^ Oh, Jean (19 June 2009). "Celebrities face off in the kitchen". The Korea Herald. Archived from the original on 2014-07-17. Retrieved 2013-08-14.