Kim Sang-joong
Kim Sang-joong in 2017.
Born (1965-08-06) August 6, 1965
Busan, South Korea
EducationDongguk University - Theater and Film Studies
OccupationActor
Years active1990-present
Spouse
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(m. 1991; div. 1999)​
Children1
Korean name
Hangul
Hanja
Revised RomanizationGim Sang-jung
McCune–ReischauerKim Sang-jung

Kim Sang-joong (born August 6, 1965) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for starring in the television dramas My Husband's Woman (2007), City Hunter (2011), and The Chaser (2012).[1] He won the Grand Prize at the MBC Drama Awards for his performance in the historical television series The Rebel (2017).[2]

Career

Before becoming an actor, Kim Sang-joong was enlisted in the Marine Corps.[3] But after graduating from Dongguk University with a degree in Theater and Film, he embarked on an acting career at age 25. Kim made his acting debut in the stage play I Love Bread in 1990, and was one of the co-founders of the theater troupe Extreme Legend.[4] He soon transitioned to film and television, and became known for his distinctive voice and confident and charismatic acting, often as morally ambiguous characters. Among his notable roles in television dramas include a middle-aged man having an affair with his wife's best friend in My Husband's Woman (2007), the titular besieged monarch in Eight Days, Assassination Attempts against King Jeongjo (2007), a former agent who trains his foster son as a weapon in his plans for revenge in City Hunter (2011), and a presidential candidate willing to go to any lengths to win, including murder and cover-up, in The Chaser (2012).[5][6][7][8][9]

On the big screen, Kim was praised for his comic acting in the gangster comedy My Boss, My Teacher (2006), and has also starred in arthouse films directed by Hong Sang-soo, such as The Day He Arrives (2011) and Our Sunhi (2013).[10][11][12][13][14]

Since 2008, Kim has hosted Unanswered Questions, a long-running program with a similar format to Unsolved Mysteries.[15]

Personal life

Kim is the third child among six siblings, and has two brothers and three sisters. He married in 1991, but he and his wife divorced in 1999. They have one son, born in 1993.

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role
1991Money, Money, MoneyJung-ah
1992The Love WarCharlie Brown
1996Grown-ups Grill the HerringBae Hyun-soo (cameo)
1997Maria and the InnKi-tae
2000The PromenadeLee Young-hoon
AnarchistsHan Myung-gon
JakartaHae-ryong
2001My Boss, My HeroDoo-shik's boss (cameo)
2002An Unlikely Farewell (short film)
2006My Boss, My TeacherOh Sang-jung
HanbandoEmperor Gojong
Holy DaddyJang Seok-jo/Angel
Flushed AwayLe Frog (voice, Korean dubbed)
2008Like Father, Like SonTae-soo
2009City of DamnationYang Kwang-seob
2011The Day He ArrivesYoung-ho
2013Our SunhiChoi Dong-hyun
2019The Bad Guys: Reign of Chaos[16]Oh Gu-tak

Television series

Year Title Role
1992Sons and DaughtersMi-yeon's uncle
님이여Yoon Bong-gil
The Sun Shone Outside the WindowChoi Chang-soo
19933rd RepublicPark Sang-hee
AdolescenceTeacher Kim
Mountain Wind
1994Stranger in ParadiseMyeong-gyu
My Son's WomanJang Han-soo
1995Kim GuKim Gu
Do You Remember Love?Joo-hyeong
4th RepublicMun Se-gwang
Men of the Bath HouseKang Ho-joon
1996WidowLee Jong-sang
1997The MountainUncle Woo-tae
Woman Next DoorNa Kang-woo
When She BeckonsKim In-wook
1998As We Live Our Lives
LieLee Dong-jin
Hong Gil-dongLee Eop
CrushOh Chang-soo
Paper CraneJo Moon-hyeong
1999TomatoCha Gi-joon
GhostJi Seung-don
Sweet Bride
2000Legends of LoveJeong-hwan
SWAT PoliceBaek Seong-cheol
2002The Dawn of the EmpireKing Gwangjong
20042004 Human MarketYoo Ki-ha
ChoiceLee Hae-joon
2006Princess HoursCrown Prince Lee Soo
2007My Husband's WomanHong Joon-pyo
Eight Days, Assassination Attempts against King JeongjoKing Jeongjo
2008Mom's Dead UpsetNa Sam-seok
2010Life Is BeautifulYang Byung-joon
2011City HunterLee Jin-pyo/Steve Lee
2012The ChaserKang Dong-yoon
2013Master's SunMystery Z TV host (cameo, episode 2)
Golden RainbowKim Han-joo
2014A New LeafCha Young-woo
Doctor StrangerPark Cheol (Guest)
Bad GuysOh Gu-tak
2015The Jingbirok: A Memoir of Imjin WarYu Seong-ryong
2017The Rebel[17]Hong Ah-mo-gae
2019The BankerNoh Dae-ho
2024Knight FlowerSeok Ji-sung[18]

Hosting

Year Title
1998Depth! Accident of Human
2008-presentUnanswered Questions
2014Super Bike
2021 The Soldiers[19]
2022 Somehow Adult 2[20]

Theater

Year English title Korean title Role Ref.
2022–2023 Misery 미저리 Paul Sheldon [21]

Awards and nominations

Year presented, name of the award ceremony, award category, nominated work and the result of the nomination
Year Award Category Nominated work Result
199718th Blue Dragon Film AwardsBest Supporting ActorMaria and the InnNominated
200037th Grand Bell AwardsBest New ActorThe PromenadeNominated
SBS Drama AwardsExcellence Award, ActorLegends of Love,
SWAT Police		Won
Big Star AwardWon
2002KBS Drama AwardsTop Excellence Award, ActorThe Dawn of the EmpireWon
200339th Baeksang Arts AwardsBest Actor (TV)Nominated
200629th Golden Cinematography AwardsSpecial Jury PrizeMy Boss, My TeacherWon
20071st Korea Drama AwardsTop Excellence Award, ActorMy Husband's WomanWon
SBS Drama AwardsExcellence Award, Actor in MiniseriesWon
2011SBS Drama AwardsSpecial Award, Actor in a Drama SpecialCity HunterNominated
20125th Korea Drama AwardsTop Excellence Award, ActorThe ChaserWon
1st K-Drama Star AwardsTop Excellence Award, ActorNominated
SBS Entertainment AwardsAchievement AwardUnanswered QuestionsWon[22]
SBS Drama AwardsExcellence Award, Actor in a MiniseriesThe ChaserWon
2013MBC Drama AwardsGolden Acting Award, ActorGolden RainbowWon
201441st Korea Broadcasting AwardsBest Performer, TV Host categoryUnanswered QuestionsWon
MBC Drama AwardsExcellence Award, Actor in a MiniseriesA New LeafWon
20154th APAN Star AwardsTop Excellence Award, Actor in a Serial DramaThe Jingbirok: A Memoir of Imjin WarWon
KBS Drama AwardsTop Excellence Award, Actor in a Serial DramaNominated
Excellence Award, Actor in a Serial DramaNominated
201710th Korea Drama AwardsGrand Prize (Daesang)The RebelWon
8th Korean Popular Culture AwardsPresidential Recommendation—Won
MBC Drama AwardsGrand Prize (Daesang)The RebelWon
Top Excellence Award, Actor in a Monday-Tuesday DramaNominated
Best Character Award, Fighting Spirit ActingNominated
2018 54th Baeksang Arts Awards[23] Best Actor (TV) Nominated
2019MBC Drama AwardsTop Excellence Award, Actor in a Wednesday-Thursday MiniseriesThe BankerNominated

References

  1. ↑ Park, Ji-ho (September 2012). 계속 김상중을 관찰하다. Arena Korea (in Korean). Archived from the original on 2014-12-14. Retrieved 2014-09-27.
  2. ↑ "BREAKING! KIM SANG-JOONG Wins Grand Prize At '2017 MBC Drama Awards'". JoongAng Ilbo. 31 December 2017.
  3. ↑ "KIM Sang-joong". Korean Film Biz Zone. Retrieved 2014-09-27.
  4. ↑ Lee, Yoo-ran (21 March 2000). 모차르트? 살리에리! <산책>의 김상중. Cine21 (in Korean). Retrieved 2014-09-27.
  5. ↑ "My Man's Woman Empties Streets". The Chosun Ilbo. 7 June 2007. Retrieved 2014-09-27.
  6. ↑ Jung, Ji-seob (5 June 2012). 반듯한 이 남자… 악마가 되다. Senior Chosun (in Korean). Retrieved 2014-09-27.
  7. ↑ Kang, Myeong-seok (6 July 2012). "10 Line: 김상중". TenAsia (in Korean). Retrieved 2014-09-27.
  8. ↑ Lee, Ga-on (26 May 2011). "REVIEW: SBS TV series City Hunter - 1st Episode". TenAsia. Retrieved 2014-09-27.
  9. ↑ Lee, In-kyung (16 June 2012). "Top Two Male Dramas Take Over TV". enewsWorld. Archived from the original on 2014-10-14. Retrieved 2014-09-27.
  10. ↑ "투사부일체 (My Boss, My Student) Press Screening Report". Twitch Film. 18 January 2006. Retrieved 2014-09-27.
  11. ↑ Kim, Tae-jong (18 January 2006). "Comedy Sequel Touches on Serious Social Issues". The Korea Times via Hancinema. Retrieved 2014-09-27.
  12. ↑ Lee, Jin-ho (22 August 2011). "Kim Sang Joong Wanted To Criticize Director Hong Sang Soo". enewsWorld. Retrieved 2014-09-27.
  13. ↑ Cho, Jae-eun (26 August 2011). "With latest film, Hong Sang-soo makes a return to the familiar". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved 2014-09-27.
  14. ↑ Conran, Pierce (21 August 2013). "TIFF Taps HONG Sangsoo and KIM Ki-duk". Korean Cinema Today. Retrieved 2014-09-27.
  15. ↑ "Kim Sang Joong Relieves His Stress Through Bad Guys". Soompi. 17 March 2015. Retrieved 2014-09-27.
  16. ↑ "KIM Sang-joong, Don LEE and KANG Ye-won Return for BAD GUYS: THE MOVIE". Korean Film Biz Zone. August 7, 2018.
  17. ↑ "Actor takes best memories from 'Rebel'". The Korea Times. July 26, 2018.
  18. ↑ Yeon Hwi-seon (March 29, 2023). "김상중, '밤에 피는 꽃' 출연...4년 만에 안방 복귀 [공식]" [Kim Sang-joong, appearing in 'Flower That Blooms at Night'... Return to the small screen after 4 years [Official]] (in Korean). OSEN. Retrieved March 29, 2023 – via Naver.
  19. ↑ Lee Da-gyeom (October 1, 2021). "[단독] '해병대 570기' 김상중, 밀리터리 예능 '더 솔져스' MC" [[Exclusive] Sangjoong Kim of ‘570 Marines’, MC of the military variety show ‘The Soldiers]. Maeil Economic Daily (in Korean). Retrieved October 1, 2021 – via Naver.
  20. ↑ Hong Se-young (April 27, 2022). "김상중 '어쩌다 어른' 또 해? 6월 시즌2 첫방 확정 [공식]" [Kim Sang-joong's 'Somehow, I'm an Adult' again? June Season 2 premiere confirmed [Official]] (in Korean). Sports Donga. Retrieved April 28, 2022 – via Naver.
  21. ↑ Kim Hyun-jung (December 27, 2022). "영화 못지 않아"…'미저리' 김상중·길해연·이일화·서지석의 자신감 [종합]" ["It's not like a movie"... Confidence of Kim Sang-joong, Gil Hae-yeon, Lee Il-hwa, and Seo Ji-seok in 'Misery' [Comprehensive]] (in Korean). X-port News. Retrieved December 27, 2022 – via Naver.
  22. ↑ Jeon Seon-ha (December 31, 2012). 유재석, 2012 SBS '연예대상' 대상 수상...8년 연속 최고영예(종합) [Yoo Jae-seok, 2012 SBS 'Entertainment Awards' grand prize... The highest honor for 8 consecutive years (overall)]. Naver (in Korean). Retrieved December 25, 2022.
  23. ↑ "제54회 백상예술대상, TV·영화 각 부문별 수상 후보자 공개". JTBC (in Korean). April 6, 2018.
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