Tae Geun Kwak

Ji Sung

  • Name: Ji Sung
  • Native name: 지성
  • Given name: Kwak Tae Geun
  • Also Known as: 곽태근, Ji Seong, Gwak Tae Gun, Justin
  • Nationality: South Korean
  • Gender: Male
  • Born: February 27, 1977
  • Age: 47
Ji Sung, born Kwak Tae Geun, is a South Korean actor presented by Surpass Entertainment.

As his parents were both educators, it was expected of him to also enter the profession. But in his sophomore year, his father bought him a VCR, allowing him to view "Rain Man’" Dustin Hoffman's performance made such an impression on him, that he decided to become an actor, despite his father's objections.

While studying at the Theatre and Film at Hanyang University in 1999, his first-ever audition was for the drama "KAIST" (카이스트). Up until that time, Tae Gun had been using the stage name Choi Ji Sung but at his manager’s suggestion, dropped the surname Choi, becoming simply Ji Sung.

He enlisted in the military in June of 2005 and was discharged on June 6, 2007.

In January 2020, on the TV show RUN, Ji Sung revealed that he suffers from Spondylosis, a condition that results in constant pain in the lower back.

He received Daesang (the Grand Prize) for “Kill Me Heal Me” in 2015 and “Defendant” in 2017.

He was part of Namoo Actors from 2020 until August 2021. In January 2022, he signed a contract with his current agency.

Ji Sung met actress Lee Bo Young on the set of the 2004 TV series "Save the Last Dance for Me" (마지막 춤은 나와 함께), and they confirmed their relationship in 2007. They got married on September 27, 2013. They welcomed their first child, a daughter Kwak Ji Yoo, who was born on June 12, 2015. Their second child, a son named Kwak Bo Ah, was born on February 4, 2019.

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Drama
Year Title # Role Rating
2024 Connection
Korean Drama, 2024, 14 eps
Jang Jae Gyeong (Main Role)
14
Jang Jae Gyeong
Main Role
8.4
2022 Adamas
Korean Drama, 2022, 16 eps
Ha Woo Shin | Song Soo Hyun (Main Role)
16
Ha Woo Shin | Song Soo Hyun
Main Role
7.6
2021 The Devil Judge
Korean Drama, 2021, 16 eps
Kang Yo Han (Main Role)
16
Main Role
8.7
2019 Doctor John
Korean Drama, 2019, 32 eps
Cha Yo Han (Main Role)
32
Main Role
8.5
2018 Familiar Wife
Korean Drama, 2018, 16 eps
Cha Joo Hyuk (Main Role)
16
Main Role
8.1
2017 Defendant
Korean Drama, 2017, 18 eps
Park Jung Woo (Main Role)
18
Main Role
8.7
2016 Entertainer
Korean Drama, 2016, 18 eps
Shin Suk Ho (Main Role)
18
Main Role
7.7
2015 Kill Me, Heal Me
Korean Drama, 2015, 20 eps
20
Main Role
8.7
2013 Secret
Korean Drama, 2013, 16 eps
Jo Min Hyuk (Main Role)
16
Main Role
8.3
2012 The Great Seer
Korean Drama, 2012, 35 eps
Ji Sang (Main Role)
35
Main Role
7.2
2011 Protect the Boss
Korean Drama, 2011, 18 eps
Cha Ji Heon (Main Role)
18
Main Role
7.6
2011 Royal Family
Korean Drama, 2011, 18 eps
Han Ji Hoon (Main Role)
18
Han Ji Hoon
Main Role
6.9
2010 Kim Soo Ro
Korean Drama, 2010, 32 eps
Kim Soo Ro (Main Role)
32
Main Role
7.7
2009 Swallow the Sun
Korean Drama, 2009, 25 eps
Kim Jung Woo (Main Role)
25
Main Role
7.5
2007 New Heart
Korean Drama, 2007, 23 eps
Lee Eun Sung (Main Role)
23
Main Role
7.7
2005 Beating Heart
Korean Drama, 2005, 12 eps
{Outing} Kim Woo Jin / Seok Jin (Ep. 9-10) (Support Role)
12
{Outing} Kim Woo Jin / Seok Jin (Ep. 9-10)
Support Role
7.1
2004 Save the Last Dance for Me
Korean Drama, 2004, 20 eps
Kang Hyun Woo | Baek Chang Ho (Main Role)
20
Kang Hyun Woo | Baek Chang Ho
Main Role
7.7
2004 Terms of Endearment
Korean Drama, 2004, 70 eps
Noh Yun Tek (Main Role)
70
Main Role
7.3
2003 The King's Woman
Korean Drama, 2003, 42 eps
Prince Gwanghae (Main Role)
42
Main Role
7.3
2003 All In
Korean Drama, 2003, 24 eps
Choi Jung Won (Main Role)
24
Choi Jung Won
Main Role
7.5
2002 Days in the Sun
Korean Drama, 2002, 16 eps
Lee Seung Joon (Main Role)
16
Main Role
6.5
2002 Let's Go!
Korean Drama, 2002, 53 eps
(Support Role)
53
Support Role
0.0
2001 Splendid Days
Korean Drama, 2001, 50 eps
Jang Suk Jin (Main Role)
50
Main Role
7.1
2001 Law of Marriage
Korean Drama, 2001, 136 eps
Hwang Won Soo (Support Role)
136
Hwang Won Soo
Support Role
7.3
2001 Delicious Proposal
Korean Drama, 2001, 16 eps
Jun Su (Support Role)
16
Jun Su
Support Role
7.2
2000 I Want to Keep Seeing You
Korean Drama, 2000, 128 eps
Lee Ji Su (Support Role)
128
Lee Ji Su
Support Role
7.5
1999 Kaist
Korean Drama, 1999, 81 eps
Kang Dae Wook (Main Role)
81
Main Role
7.4
Movie
Year Title Role Rating
2018 FengShui
Korean Movie, 2018,
Heungseon Daewongun (Main Role)
Main Role
7.6
2015 The Vampire Lives Next Door To Us
Korean Movie, 2015,
Han Chang Ho (Main Role)
Main Role
6.9
2014 Confession
Korean Movie, 2014,
Hyun Tae (Main Role)
Hyun Tae
Main Role
7.7
2012 My P.S. Partner
Korean Movie, 2012,
Hyun Seung (Main Role)
Main Role
8.2
2008 Fate
Korean Movie, 2008,
Park Yeon Hwan (Support Role)
Park Yeon Hwan
Support Role
7.0
2005 Blood Rain
Korean Movie, 2005,
Du Ho (Support Role)
Du Ho
Support Role
7.1
2002 The Hidden Princess
Korean Movie, 2002,
Jun Ho (Main Role)
Jun Ho
Main Role
6.8
TV Show
Year Title # Role Rating
2020 RUN
Korean TV Show, 2020, 4 eps
(Regular Member)
4
Regular Member
7.7
2015 Three Meals a Day: Jeongseon Village 2
Korean TV Show, 2015, 18 eps
(Ep. 4-5) (Guest)
18
(Ep. 4-5)
Guest
8.1
2011 Healing Camp
Korean TV Show, 2011, 219 eps
(Ep. 3) (Guest)
219
(Ep. 3)
Guest
7.7
2010 Running Man
Korean TV Show, 2010, 740 eps
(Ep. 54, 116-117, 202-203) (Guest)
740
(Ep. 54, 116-117, 202-203)
Guest
9.2
2009 Strong Heart
Korean TV Show, 2009, 166 eps
(Ep. 151-152) (Guest)
166
(Ep. 151-152)
Guest
7.8
2007 Live Talk Show Taxi
Korean TV Show, 2007, 501 eps
(Ep. 223, 336) (Guest)
501
(Ep. 223, 336)
Guest
7.9
2007 Happy Together Season 3
Korean TV Show, 2007, 557 eps
(Ep. 276, 317) (Guest)
557
(Ep. 276, 317)
Guest
7.7
1998 Music Bank
Korean TV Show, 1998, 1240 eps
[Host] (Jun 18 - Nov 5, 2004) (Regular Member)
1240
[Host] (Jun 18 - Nov 5, 2004)
Regular Member
7.9
Articles
Kwon Yool Plays a Calm and Cool-Headed Prosecutor in "Connection"
News - Apr 25, 2024

The actor comes to play a complex character

Ji Sung and Jeon Mi Do's Mystery Thriller "Connection" Gears Up for Release
News - Apr 18, 2024

Production team drops stills from script reading

Ji Sung and Jeon Mi Do's "Connection" Drops Teaser
News - Dec 31, 2023

Get a sneak peek into the upcoming SBS thriller

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  • First Name: Tae Geun
  • Family Name: Kwak
  • Native name: 지성
  • Also Known as: 곽태근, Ji Seong, Gwak Tae Gun, Justin
  • Nationality: South Korean
  • Gender: Male
  • Born: February 27, 1977
  • Age: 47

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