Jo Jung Suk is an award-winning South Korean actor. Born on December 26, 1980, he spent almost 10 years of his career working in musicals and stage productions after making his debut in the 2004 production of “The Nutcracker.” He then made the leap to the big screen in the 2012 hit film “Architecture 101,” which brought him much acclaim and acting awards. He has since starred in many popular films and television dramas, including “The King 2 Hearts” (2012), “You’re the Best, Lee Soon Shin” (2013) and “Oh My Ghostess” (2015). Jo Jung Suk also joined the cast of the popular variety show “Youth Over Flowers” in 2016.

Jo Jung Suk

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As the first son of a wealthy and important government official, Baek Yi Kang (Jo Jung Suk) ought to have grown up with the world at his feet. Unfortunately, that wasn't the case. Being the illegitimate son of his father’s wife’s handmaid, Yi Kang spent his entire life being looked down upon by those around him, simply because his mother was part of a much lower social class. Downtrodden and practically an outcast, Yi Kang’s life has never been easy; however, the same can’t be said for his younger brother.

The only legitimate son of their father, Baek Yi Hyun (Yoon Shi Yoon) has known nothing but luxury and privilege his entire life. Having received an elite education in Japan, Yi Hyun has returned to his father’s home to prepare for the national civil service exam. Despite having different mothers, Yi Hyun has always treated his older brother well, but when rumblings of a peasant uprising begin to spread, things between the brothers become rather strained. Caught between these two brothers and the growing tension between them, is Song Ja In (Yeri Han), the daughter of a well-known and respected peddlers group who dreams of becoming the best merchant in all of Joseon.

With her own part to play in the impending uprising, Ja In’s involvement only serves to cause more tension between the brothers as Yi Kang sides with the lower classes while Yi Hyun sympathizes with upper classes. Can the strength of these brother’s bonds withstand the trials ahead or will their different ideologies eventually tear them apart?

Inspired by the events of the Donghak Peasant Revolution, “The Nokdu Flower” is a 2019 South Korean historical drama directed by Shin Kyung Soo.

The Nokdu Flower

💮The Flower of Revolution💮

Once a rising star in the National Police Agency’s regional investigation unit, Officer Eun Shi Yeon (Gong Hyo Jin) thought she was on the path to success until she runs into trouble. Now demoted to the hit-and-run task force at a local police station, Officer Eun isn’t about to take this minor career setback sitting down. Teaming up with the hit-and-run task force’s ace, Officer Seo Min Jae (Ryu Joon Yeol), the two officers vow to bring down one of the task force’s most wanted men: former Formula One racer turned shady businessman, Jung Jae Chul (Jo Jung Suk). It’s a high octane game of cat and mouse as Shi Yeon and Min Jae chase down one of the slickest criminals Korea has ever seen.

"Hit-and-Run Squad" is a 2019 film directed by Han Jun Hee.

Hit-and-Run Squad

One unexpected choice can change everything about your life.

Cha Joo Hyuk (Ji Sung) works at a bank and has been married to Seo Woo Jin (Han Ji Min) for five years. When a strange incident happens one day, Joo Hyuk makes a decision that impacts his life and those around him in unexpected ways. Suddenly, the life he had with Woo Jin and his best friend, Yoon Joong Hoo (Jang Seung Jo), are gone and he is leading a very different life.

How will his first love, Lee Hee Won (Kang Han Na), factor into his new life? And will it be possible to get his old life back?

“Familiar Wife” is a 2018 South Korean drama series directed by Lee Sang Yeob.

Familiar Wife

Familiar Team

When Joseon-era mermaid Sim Cheong (Jun Ji Hyun) follows her true love, she finds herself mysteriously transported into modern-day Seoul. Though separated from her true love, she soon crosses paths with his doppelgänger, Heo Joon Jae (Lee Min Ho). With nowhere else to go, Joon Jae takes the stranded mermaid in, though not out of the goodness of his heart. As a con artist, Joon Jae is quick to spot the priceless jade bracelet Sim Cheong wears. Determined to take Sim Cheong for all she’s worth, Joon Jae soon finds himself thinking twice about the mermaid after she helps him evade the lethal plans of his greedy stepmother. As the two draw closer together, will the charms of the ancient mermaid begin to melt the icy heart of a bitter conman? Inspired by a historical folktale, this 2016 South Korean drama series was directed by Jin Hyuk.

The Legend of the Blue Sea

The Blue Sea

SBS, KOCOWA

Pyo Na Ri started her career as a home shopping host to make money for her younger brother's tuition. She learned the way around words as a top home shopping host and made her way into the broadcasting station as a contract weather forecaster. Then she becomes a contract announcer, and she aspires to become the main newscaster of the 9 p.m. news. Lee Hwa Sin, an experienced reporter, returns from Bangkok after three years. He's someone Na Ri developed a crush on as soon as she joined the station, and you could say he's the epitome of a macho. He crushed her pride while he enjoyed her attention, but now he needs her help to become the main newscaster of the prime-time news. And before he knows it, he falls in love with her. However, Na Ri is in love with someone else, and that someone else turns out to be Hwa Sin's best friend and Prince Charming, Go Jeong Won. Hwa Sin drops his pride and becomes a jealousy incarnate. He's desperate for Na Ri's love, but he doesn't understand why he is.

Don't Dare to Dream

The Forecast of Love Team

Na Bong Sun (Park Bo Young), a timid assistant chef with a secret crush, gets entangled in a supernatural scheme when Shin Soon Ae (Kim Seul Gi), a ghost with unfinished romantic business, uses Bong Sun’s body as a vessel to complete her final wish. As Soon Ae's bold attempts to experience love affect Bong Sun’s life, the once shy assistant begins to catch the eye of her star chef crush, Kang Sun Woo (Jo Jung Suk), who’s nursing a broken heart of his own. Both women strive to fulfill their desires – one for a love she never had, and the other for a chance at romance. Will their intertwined fates lead to unexpected romance and closure, or will their desires remain unfulfilled? This 2015 Korean drama series was directed by Yoo Je Won.

Oh My Ghost

The Ghostwriters@viki

Kang Sun Woo

Marriage is not always a bed of roses.

Young Min (Jo Jung Suk) and Mi Young (Shin Min Ah) are a young couple who met, fell in love and dated throughout college. They get married after college, and everything seems to great for a while. But after the honeymoon phase ends, they start to bicker over their everyday challenges as a married couple.

As they struggle to make their marriage work, can Young Min and Mi Young learn the secret to a lasting relationship?

“My Love, My Bride” is a 2014 South Korean film directed by Im Chan Sang. It is a remake of the hit 1990 film by the same title.

My Love, My Bride

Nae Gyeong (Song Kang Ho) has a special talent: the ability to see through people simply by looking at their faces. His unique services are sought out by many, including the courtesan Yeon Hong (Kim Hye Soo), who offers him a job opportunity too lucrative to refuse. Taking her up on the offer, Nae Gyeong moves to Hanyang and quickly earns a position on the government’s Inspection Board. But what happens when he uncovers a plot by Prince Su Yang (Lee Jung Jae) that could alter the destiny of the entire country? This award-winning 2013 South Korean film was directed by Han Jae Rim.

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Paeng Heon

KBS02

The drama "You Are The Best" transfers the message of consolation, hope and healing to those of us suffering from this competitive society. This is a humanistic drama that makes us realize that happiness cannot be felt just from materialistic or external values but from simple but truthful love, and a society that is full of people who share.

You Are The Best

The Shin Shin Couple

Shin Joon Ho

The frivolous prince of South Korea gets involved with the strongest North Korean special force officer at the World Officer Championship! Lee Jae Ha, the South Korean Prince, loves goofing around and has no interest in state affairs at all. Kim Hang Ah, the first female drill sergeant of the North Korean special force, dreams of finding her Mr. Right and getting married to him. Army officers from 16 countries gather for the World Officer Championship, and South and North Korea enter as one team for the first time. There, Hang Ah and Jae Ha get to share a room, but their start as a team doesn\u2019t seem smooth at all.

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