Dong Gun Jang

Jang Dong Gun

  • Name: Jang Dong Gun
  • Native name: 장동건
  • Also Known as: Jang Dong Geon
  • Nationality: South Korean
  • Gender: Male
  • Born: March 7, 1972
  • Age: 52
He made his debut in the MBC drama Our Heaven. Winning Actor Award in the Blue Dragon Awards again for his role as the dedicated cop in Nowhere to Hide. In 2000, he starred in the film Friend, which at the time was the highest grossing Korean film of all time. Jang gained widespread critical acclaim for his portrayal of a troubled high school student who joins the mafia, paving the way for him to star in the 2004 Taegukgi: The Brotherhood of War, about the Korean War, which again shattered box office records. His portrayal of one of two brothers drafted into the war earned him a third Blue dragon award. He made his breakthrough into Chinese cinema with the 2005 wuxia romance, Wu Ji (The Promise).

He was also chosen to promote the Nintendo DS Lite in South Korea, which was released in January 2007. His commercials promote the English Training: Have Fun Improving Your Skills! and Brain Age: Train Your Brain in Minutes a Day!.

Jang married Ko So Young in a star-studded wedding ceremony held at Seoul's Shilla Hotel on May 2nd 2010, ending months of media frenzy over their 18-year friendship and romance.

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Drama
Year Title # Role Rating
TBA Once Loved You, Distressed Forever
Chinese Drama, 0000, 30 eps
Xu Zhi (Main Role)
30
Main Role
0.0
2023 Arthdal Chronicles: The Sword of Aramun
Korean Drama, 2023, 12 eps
Ta Gon (Main Role)
12
Ta Gon
Main Role
8.2
2019 Arthdal Chronicles Part 3: The Prelude to All Legends
Korean Drama, 2019, 6 eps
Ta Gon (Main Role)
6
Main Role
8.7
2019 Arthdal Chronicles Part 2: The Sky Turning Inside Out, Rising Land
Korean Drama, 2019, 6 eps
Ta Gon (Main Role)
6
Main Role
8.7
2019 Arthdal Chronicles Part 1: The Children of Prophecy
Korean Drama, 2019, 6 eps
Ta Gon (Main Role)
6
Main Role
8.5
2018 Suits
Korean Drama, 2018, 16 eps
Choi Kang Seok (Main Role)
16
Main Role
8.1
2012 A Gentleman's Dignity
Korean Drama, 2012, 20 eps
Kim Do Jin (Main Role)
20
Kim Do Jin
Main Role
8.2
2000 All About Eve
Korean Drama, 2000, 20 eps
Yun Hyong Chul (Main Role)
20
Main Role
7.6
1999 Ghost
Korean Drama, 1999, 16 eps
Jang Dae Hyup (Main Role)
16
Main Role
8.0
1999 Springtime
Korean Drama, 1999, 10 eps
Hyun Woo (Main Role)
10
Hyun Woo
Main Role
7.4
1998 Ready Go!
Korean Drama, 1998, 8 eps
(Main Role)
8
Main Role
7.0
1998 Love
Korean Drama, 1998, 16 eps
Jung In Ha (Main Role)
16
Main Role
7.3
1997 Myth of a Hero
Korean Drama, 1997, 23 eps
Kim Tae Woo (Main Role)
23
Kim Tae Woo
Main Role
4.0
1997 Model
Korean Drama, 1997, 36 eps
Lee Jung (Main Role)
36
Main Role
7.0
1997 Medical Brothers
Korean Drama, 1997, 16 eps
Kim Su Hyung (Main Role)
16
Main Role
7.4
1996 Icing
Korean Drama, 1996, 17 eps
Yoon Chan (Main Role)
17
Yoon Chan
Main Role
6.0
1994 The Final Match
Korean Drama, 1994, 16 eps
Yoon Chul Jun (Main Role)
16
Main Role
7.4
1993 Pilot
Korean Drama, 1993, 16 eps
(Guest Role)
16
Guest Role
7.2
1993 Iljimae
Korean Drama, 1993, 8 eps
Iljimae (Main Role)
8
Main Role
7.8
1992 Our Paradise Season 2
Korean Drama, 1992, 63 eps
Jang Dong Gun (Main Role)
63
Jang Dong Gun
Main Role
4.0
Movie
Year Title Role Rating
2025 Night Fever
Korean Movie, 2025,
Baek Do Joon (Main Role)
Baek Do Joon
Main Role
0.0
2024 A Normal Family
Korean Movie, 2024,
Jae Kyu (Main Role)
Jae Kyu
Main Role
8.0
2018 Rampant
Korean Movie, 2018,
Kim Ja Joon (Main Role)
Main Role
7.7
2018 Seven Years of Night
Korean Movie, 2018,
Oh Yeong Je (Main Role)
Main Role
7.0
2017 V.I.P.
Korean Movie, 2017,
Park Jae Hyuk (Main Role)
Main Role
7.6
2014 No Tears for the Dead
Korean Movie, 2014,
Killer Gon (Main Role)
Main Role
7.5
2013 Friend 2
Korean Movie, 2013,
Han Dong Su (Guest Role)
Han Dong Su
Guest Role
7.3
2012 Dangerous Liaisons
Chinese Movie, 2012,
Xie Yi Fan (Main Role)
Main Role
7.5
2011 My Way
Korean Movie, 2011,
Kim Joon Shik (Main Role)
Main Role
8.4
2010 The Warrior's Way
Korean Movie, 2010,
Yang (Main Role)
Yang
Main Role
7.3
2009 Good Morning President
Korean Movie, 2009,
Cha Ji Wook (Main Role)
Cha Ji Wook
Main Role
7.1
2005 The Promise
Chinese Movie, 2005,
Kun Lun (Main Role)
Main Role
7.0
2005 Typhoon
Korean Movie, 2005,
Shin (Main Role)
Shin
Main Role
6.7
2004 Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War
Korean Movie, 2004,
Lee Jin Tae (Main Role)
Main Role
8.5
2002 The Coast Guard
Korean Movie, 2002,
Kang Sang Byeong (Main Role)
Main Role
6.8
2002 2009: Lost Memories
Korean Movie, 2002,
Sakamoto Masayuki (Main Role)
Main Role
6.8
2001 Friend
Korean Movie, 2001,
Dong Soo (Main Role)
Dong Soo
Main Role
7.4
2000 The Anarchists
Korean Movie, 2000,
Seregay (Main Role)
Main Role
6.9
1999 Nowhere to Hide
Korean Movie, 1999,
Detective Kim (Support Role)
Detective Kim
Support Role
7.1
1999 Love Wind Love Song
Korean Movie, 1999,
Tae Hee (Main Role)
Tae Hee
Main Role
6.9
1998 First Kiss
Korean Movie, 1998,
(Unknown)
Unknown
6.8
1997 Holiday In Seoul
Korean Movie, 1997,
[Taxi driver] (Main Role)
[Taxi driver]
Main Role
7.2
1997 Repechage
Korean Movie, 1997,
Min Gyu (Main Role)
Min Gyu
Main Role
6.9
TV Show
Year Title # Role Rating
2023 Chattering with Nah
Korean TV Show, 2023, 15 eps
(Ep. 11) (Guest)
15
(Ep. 11)
Guest
8.5
2013 The Return of Superman
Korean TV Show, 2013, 560 eps
(Ep. 160) (Guest)
560
(Ep. 160)
Guest
8.7
2007 Live Talk Show Taxi
Korean TV Show, 2007, 501 eps
(Ep. 110) (Guest)
501
(Ep. 110)
Guest
7.9
Articles
Netflix original K-drama "Bloodhounds" confirmed to have a second season
News - Apr 29, 2024

The webtoon-based K-drama Bloodhounds is confirmed to have a new season.

Joo Jin Moo returns to broadcast four years since his private life controversy
News - Jan 5, 2024

After four years of hiatus, actor Joo Jin Moo is returning to the industry.

EXO's Suho confirmed to lead "The Crown Prince Has Disappeared"
News - Jan 3, 2024

EXO's leader Suho will continue acting with The Crown Prince Has Disappeared.

Girls Day's Lee Hye Ri joins Woo Do Hwan and Jang Dong Gun in a new film!
News - Jan 2, 2024

Girls Day's Lee Hye Ri will be returning to the big screen together with Woo Do Hwan and Jang Dong Gun.

EXO's Suho in Talks to Lead his First Historical K-Drama
News - Sep 22, 2023

EXO's leader Suho will reportedly challenge the historical K-drama genre.

"Arthdal Chronicles: The Sword of Aramun" Royal Couple Jang Dong Gun & Kim Ok Bin Faces Worst Crisis
News - Sep 18, 2023

The royal couple of Arthdal, King Jang Dong Gun and Queen Kim Ok Bin, are about to face their worst crisis.

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  • First Name: Dong Gun
  • Family Name: Jang
  • Native name: 장동건
  • Also Known as: Jang Dong Geon
  • Nationality: South Korean
  • Gender: Male
  • Born: March 7, 1972
  • Age: 52

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