Jang Dong-gun (born March 7, 1972) is a South Korean actor. He is best
known for his leading roles in the films Friend (2001) and Taegukgi:
The Brotherhood of War (2004).Jang is one of the highest-paid actors
and celebrity endorsers in Korea, consistently topping surveys by
industry insiders of most bankable stars.Jang Dong-gun spent his
childhood in Yongsan District, Seoul, and later went on to study at
the Korea National University of Arts School of Drama, though he
dropped out before obtaining a degree.Jang first entered the
entertainment world in a talent contest in 1992. He began by acting in
TV dramas such as Iljimae, The Last Match, co-starring Shim Eun-ha,
and he eventually made his film debut in Repechage (1997) together
with Kim Hee-sun.
known for his leading roles in the films Friend (2001) and Taegukgi:
The Brotherhood of War (2004).Jang is one of the highest-paid actors
and celebrity endorsers in Korea, consistently topping surveys by
industry insiders of most bankable stars.Jang Dong-gun spent his
childhood in Yongsan District, Seoul, and later went on to study at
the Korea National University of Arts School of Drama, though he
dropped out before obtaining a degree.Jang first entered the
entertainment world in a talent contest in 1992. He began by acting in
TV dramas such as Iljimae, The Last Match, co-starring Shim Eun-ha,
and he eventually made his film debut in Repechage (1997) together
with Kim Hee-sun.
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