Jo In-sung is a well-known South Korean actor who has been in films such as ‘The Classic’ and ‘A Frozen Flower,’ as well as television shows such as ‘What Happened in Bali’ and ‘That Winter, The Wind Blows.’ He has accomplished a lot, from beginning his career as a model to receiving multiple honors for his contributions to the film and television business through outstanding acting performances. For his debut TV series, he won ‘Best Young Actor’ at the 14th KBS Drama Awards. He has garnered awards as a model and a style icon, including the ‘Good Model Award,’ ‘Fashion Idol of the Year,’ and ‘Style Icon of the Year.’ He has also appeared in a number of music videos for South Korean pop music singers and bands, including ‘Sad Love,’ ‘Fool,’ and ‘Love.’ In a January 2017 KBS2 show, he stated that he intends to marry soon and that it is his main goal.
Childhood and Adolescence of Jo In-sung
Jo In-sung was born in the Gangdong neighborhood of Seoul, South Korea, on July 28, 1981.
He majored in Theatre and Films at Dongguk University after studying modeling and event management at Chunnam Techno University. However, due to low attendance, he was expelled from the university in 2007.
A Career of Jo In-sung
In 1998, Jo In-sung debuted as a model in the entertainment sector for the clothing brand Ziozia. He made his acting debut in the South Korean teen drama series ‘School 3’ in the year 2000. In addition, he made an appearance in the South Korean sitcom ‘New Nonstop.’
In 2001, he had a supporting role in SBS’s romantic series ‘Piano,’ and in 2002, he had a main role in the drama ‘Shoot for the Stars,’ in which he played an illiterate. In 2002, he made his film debut in the film ‘Public Toilet.’
In 2003, he played ‘Sang-Min’ in the romantic melodrama film ‘The Classic.’ In the same year, he appeared in two more romance films, ‘Madeleine,’ in which he played ‘Ji-Seok,’ and ‘Love Impossible,’ in which he played ‘Kim Cheol-Su.’
In 2005, he starred in the Korean adaptation of the Japanese series ‘Hoshi no Kinka,’ which translates to ‘Heaven’s Coins.’ He starred as a royal bodyguard in the historical film ‘A Frozen Flower,’ in which he was caught up in a love triangle.
On the 15th and 22nd of March 2008, he appeared in episodes of MBC’s ‘Infinite Challenge,’ a comedy show. The goal of these episodes was to inspire the national team to compete at their best in that year’s Olympics.
Jo In-sung served in the Air Force during his two years of required military service. He enlisted in the Air Force on April 7, 2009, and was dismissed from service on May 4, 2011.
He participated in the romantic melodrama television series ‘That Winter, The Wind Blows’ in 2013, which was a remake of a Japanese serial, after joining IOK Company in 2012. It was a huge smash, peaking at number one in its time slot. The actors received a lot of praise for their work.
He won the ‘Daesang (Grand Prize)’ at the ‘3rd APAN Star Awards’ in 2014 for his role in ‘It’s Okay, That’s Love,’ a medical melodrama television series on SBS. In 2017, he starred in the criminal thriller ‘The King,’ which drew nearly 5.3 million viewers.
In 2017, it was revealed that he would be starring in the historical film ‘Ansi City.’ He’ll portray the part of ‘General Yang Manchun,’ which is expected to be Jo In-most sung’s charismatic role ever.
Major Projects of Jo In-sung
In 2004, Jo In-sung returned to television with ‘What Happened in Bali,’ a melodrama series that debuted on SBS and became an instant smash with an average rating of 39.7% in the last episode. At the ‘SBS Drama Awards’ and the ’40th Baeksang Arts Awards’ that year, Jo won best actor for this series.
In 2006, he had the lead part in the film ‘A Dirty Carnival,’ directed by acclaimed filmmaker Yoo Ha. He plays the role of a charming thug in search of happiness in this film. In the same year, he won best actor at the ‘5th Korean Film Awards’ and the ‘4th Max Movie Awards’ for this film.
Achievements & Awards of Jo In-sung
In 2000, Jo In-sung earned the ‘Best Young Actor’ award at the ‘KBS Drama Awards’ for his role in ‘School 3’. At the ‘MBC Entertainment Awards’ in 2001, he received the ‘Excellence Award’ for the sitcom ‘New Nonstop.’
At the ‘SBS Drama Awards,’ he received the ‘Netizen Popularity Award’ twice: in 2002 for ‘Shoot for the Stars,’ and in 2005 for ‘Spring Day.’ In 2005, he was named ‘Most Popular Actor (TV)’ at the ’40th Baeksang Arts Awards.’
He earned the ‘New Currents Best Actor’ award at the Pyeongtaek Film Festival in 2006. He earned ‘Most Promising Actor’ at the ’45th Motion Pictures Day’ and ‘Netizen’s Choice for Best Male Model’ at the ‘Korean Advertising Festival’ the following year.
He won the ‘Good Model Award’ from the ‘Korea Advertisers’ Association’ in 2011 and the ‘SBS Special Award’ for ‘That Winter, the Wind Blows’ in 2013.
In 2014, he was named “Fashion Idol of the Year” at the “2nd Sohu Fashion Awards,” as well as “Style Icon of the Year” at the “7th Style Icon Awards.”
He received a ‘Presidential Commendation’ in 2016 on ’50th Taxpayers’ Day.’
Personal History and Legacy
Jo In-sung dated fellow actress Kim Min-hee for 18 months, from early 2013 until September 2014, before calling it quits owing to their busy schedules and personal disagreements. He is said to still be dating Kim Min-hee, albeit no confirmation has been given.
The actor is close friends with Song Joong Ki and is said to have played cupid in Song Joong Ki’s romance with actress Song Hye Kyo.
He declared on a television show that he wants to get married soon and that his ideal woman would be compassionate.
Estimated Net worth
Estimated Net Worth of Jo In-sung is $ 1 million.
Trivia
In English, Jo In-surname sung’s is spelled ‘Jo.’ He spells it ‘Zo,’ though.
He enjoys collecting hats as a hobby.
Basketball and Taekwondo are two of his favorite pastimes.
According to reports, he is a Christian.