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Kwon Sang Woo
Born August 5, 1976 (1976-08-05) (age 30)
Daejeon, South Korea
Years active 2001 - present
Kwon Sang Woo
Hangul 권상우
Hanja 權相佑
Revised Romanization Kwon Sang-u
McCune-Reischauer Gwon Sang-u

Kwon Sang Woo (born August 5, 1976, Daejeon, South Korea) is a South Korean actor. Prior to acting, he worked as a model. August 5 is the 217th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (218th in leap years), with 148 days remaining. ... Year 1976 (MCMLXXVI) was a leap year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Daejeon Metropolitan City is a metropolitan city in the centre of South Korea, and the capital of South Chungcheong Province. ... Jamo redirects here. ... Hanja is the Korean name for Chinese characters. ... The Revised Romanization of Korean is the official Korean language romanization system in South Korea. ... McCune-Reischauer romanization is one of the two most widely used Korean language romanization systems, along with the Revised Romanization of Korean, which replaced (a modified) McCune-Reischauer as the official romanization system in South Korea in 2000. ... August 5 is the 217th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (218th in leap years), with 148 days remaining. ... Year 1976 (MCMLXXVI) was a leap year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Daejeon Metropolitan City is a metropolitan city in the centre of South Korea, and the capital of South Chungcheong Province. ... Motto None (Unofficial: Broadly benefit humankind also translated as Devotion to the welfare of humanity) Anthem Aegukga Patriotic Hymn Capital (and largest city) Seoul Official languages Korean Government Presidential republic  -  President Roh Moo-hyun  -  Prime Minister Han Duck-soo Establishment  -  Independence declared March 1, 1919 (de jure)   -  Liberation August 15... Photograph of the once famous model Dovima A model is a person who poses or displays for purposes of art, fashion, or other products and advertising. ...


Kwon was made known to Asian countries through his popular movie, My Tutor Friend (2003), but it was his character as Cha Song Joo in Stairway to Heaven alongside Choi Ji Woo that boosted his popularity, especially in Asian countries, as Stairway to Heaven was amongst the most popular Korean dramas in the Asian region. Another popular role was in Once Upon a Time In High School, set in the 1970s, highlighting the authoritarian nature of Korean society at the time. My Tutor Friend is a 2003 South Korean film; a touching story of two completely different students from two completely different worlds. ... Choi Ji Woo (born June 11, 1975 in Paju, South Korea) is a South Korean actress and model. ... The term authoritarian is used to describe an organization or a state which enforces strong and sometimes oppressive measures against the population, generally without attempts at gaining the consent of the population. ...


In 2004, Kwon starred in a film, Love, So Divine, as a Catholic priest. In an interview, Kwon confided that his mother was a Roman Catholic, and was encouraged by his friends to receive baptism. Kwon also revealed that his mother was helping him to study the Christian faith.[1][2] Love, So Divine is a 2004 South Korean romantic comedy film, starring Ha Ji-won and Kwon Sang-woo, and the directorial debut of Heo In-moo. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The Roman Catholic Church, most often spoken of simply as the Catholic Church, is the largest Christian church, with over one billion members. ...


With his handsome looks and impressive physique, Kwon is considered an example of the mom-zzang or "great body" movement.


Kwon is the primary spokesperson for The Face Shop in Korea, appearing in a variety of advertising. The Face Shop is a South Korean-based retailer of body, bath, skin care and make-up products aimed at both women and men. ...


Kwon's latest projects are movie “Fate” and TV drama “Bad Love.” [3]

Contents

Filmography

TV drama

Title: 슬픈연가 / Seul-peun Yeon-ga Also known as: Sad Love Story (KBFD-TV) / Sad Sonata Genre: Drama, Romance Episodes: 20 Broadcast network: MBC Broadcast period: 2005-01-05 to 2005-03-17 Air time: Wednesday & Thursday 9:55 PM Coverart for Sad Love Story List of Korea-related topics List... Stairway to Heaven is a popular television drama in South Korea produced and broadcast by SBS between late 2003 and early 2004. ... We are Dating Now is a 16-episode drama produced by the SBS in 2001. ... Delicious Proposal is a 15-episode Korean television drama from MBC in 2001. ...

Film

Love, So Divine is a 2004 South Korean romantic comedy film, starring Ha Ji-won and Kwon Sang-woo, and the directorial debut of Heo In-moo. ... Spirit of Jeet Kune Do: Once Upon a Time in High School (Korean: 말죽거리 잔혹사) is a 2004 South Korean action film. ... Whasango (also known as Volcano High) is a 2001 Korean film in the same vein as Tenjo Tenge. ...

Music videos

  • 2005: Anyclub (Eric & Lee Hyori)
  • 첫사랑(가슴앓이) (The First Love) (Artist Yeong Seon Ji) Along with Moon Geun Young

Awards

  • New Star Award (2002 SBS TV Best Acting Award)
  • Best 10 Star Award (2003 SBS TV Best Acting Award)
  • Best Popularity Award(2003 SBS TV Best Acting Award)
  • Best New Actor with "My Tutor Friend" (2003 39th Baeksang Arts Award)
  • Best New Actor with "My Tutor Friend" (2003 40th Daejongsang Award)
  • Most Popular Actor in Movie Part (2004 40th Baeksang Art Award)
  • Popularity Award Blue Dragon Award (2004 41st Blue Dragon Award)
  • Korean Movie Association : Special Prize (2005)

The Grand Bell Awards (대종상 영화제 - daejongsang yeonghwajae) are film awards presented in South Korea. ...

References

  1. ^ Singapore profile
  2. ^ Kwon's interviews on Love So Divine and Catholicism Note: Information was taken from here, but this link is dead.
  3. ^ Kwon's profile and biography

External links


 

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