Go Joo-won

In this Korean name, the family name is Go.
Go Joo-won
Born
Go Young-chul

(1981-10-16) October 16, 1981 (age 43)
Gwangju, South Korea
EducationSogang University[1]
Yonsei University Graduate School of Journalism and Mass Communication
OccupationActor
Years active2003–present
AgentHuayi Brothers[2]
Korean name
Hangul
고주원
Revised RomanizationGo Ju-won
McCune–ReischauerKo Chuwŏn
Birth name
Hangul
고영철
Revised RomanizationGo Yeong-cheol
McCune–ReischauerKo Yŏngch'ŏl

Go Joo-won (Korean: 고주원; born October 16, 1981), birth name Go Young-chul, is a South Korean actor. He made his acting debut in the 2003 boxing series Punch, followed by a supporting role in the revenge-themed Resurrection (2005).[3] In 2006, Go became a household name after appearing in the popular family dramas Bizarre Bunch and Famous Chil Princesses.[4][5] He then played historical figures in two period dramas—King Seongjong of Joseon in The King and I (2007),[6][7] and Ijinashi, the first king of Daegaya in Kim Su-ro, The Iron King (2010).[8] Go also starred in the medical drama OB/GYN (also known as Obstetrics and Gynecology Doctors, 2010),[9][10] and another family drama You Are the Best! (2013).[11]

Filmography

Television series

Year Title Role
2003 Punch Yoon-pyo
2004 Kkakdugi Gak-doo
Toji, the Land Song Young-kwang
2005 Resurrection Jung Jin-woo
Bizarre Bunch Jang Seok-hyun
2006 Famous Chil Princesses Yoo Il-han
2007 The King and I King Seongjong
2008 My Lady Kim Hyun-min
2010 OB & GY Lee Sang-shik
Kim Su-ro, The Iron King Ijinashi
2013 You Are the Best! Park Chan-woo
2014 There Is a Bluebird Doctor Oh
4 Legendary Witches Ma Do-hyun (cameo)
Run, Jang-mi Hwang Tae-ja
2016 Madame Antoine: The Love Therapist Go Hye-rim's ex-husband
2019 Love in Sadness Ha Seong-ho
Haechi Yi In-jwa
2023–2024 Live Your Own Life Kang Tae-min[12]

Film

Year Title Role
2005 Tarzan Park Heung-suk [ko] Park Heung-suk

Variety shows

Year Title Role
2009–2010 Let's Go! Dream Team Season 2 Cast member (episodes 10–13, 28)
2014 Star Friend Cast member
2015 Off to School Cast member (episodes 53–56)
2016 Let's Go Expedition Time Cast member
2019 Taste of Love Cast member (episode 16 – present)

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominated work Result
2005 KBS Drama Awards Best New Actor Bizarre Bunch Won
2006 7th Korea Visual Arts Festival Photogenic Award, Actor category — Won
KBS Drama Awards Excellence Award, Actor Famous Chil Princesses Won
2015 SBS Drama Awards Excellence Award, Actor in a Serial Drama Run, Jang-mi Nominated

References

  1. ^ Bae, Ji-sook (26 August 2007). "Film D-War Tops Internet News". The Korea Times. Archived from the original on 2014-02-01. Retrieved 2013-08-24.
  2. ^ 고주원, 화이브라더스와 전속계약 체결..김윤석-유해진과 한솥밥(공식) [Go Joo-won signs an exclusive contract with Hwayi Brothers..Kim Yun-seok and Yoo Hae-jin and one pot meal (official)] (in Korean). Archived from the original on 2022-06-07. Retrieved 2017-04-26.
  3. ^ "Documentary for Hit Drama Revenge Being Produced in Japan". KBS Global. 10 February 2006. Archived from the original on 2013-04-13. Retrieved 2013-08-24.
  4. ^ Kim, Lynn (17 November 2009). "Actor Go Joo-won signs with Jun Jin's agency". 10Asia. Archived from the original on 2023-01-27. Retrieved 2013-08-24.
  5. ^ Hong, Lucia (8 November 2010). "Actor Ko Joo-won to enter military next week". 10Asia. Archived from the original on 2022-06-07. Retrieved 2013-08-24.
  6. ^ Lee, Hyo-won (18 September 2007). "TV Falls in Love with Epic Dramas". The Korea Times. Archived from the original on 2014-03-24. Retrieved 2013-08-24.
  7. ^ "Actor Go Rescues Wounded Golfer". KBS Global. 21 September 2007. Archived from the original on 2019-03-31. Retrieved 2013-08-24.
  8. ^ Yun, Tae-hui (19 April 2010). "Actor Ko Joo-won cast in upcoming series Kim Su-ro". 10Asia. Archived from the original on 2022-06-07. Retrieved 2013-08-24.
  9. ^ Han, Sang-hee (2 February 2010). "Drama to Feature the World of OB/GYN". The Korea Times. Archived from the original on 2014-07-14. Retrieved 2013-08-24.
  10. ^ Choi, Ji-eun (28 January 2010). "PREVIEW: SBS TV series OB & GY". 10Asia. Archived from the original on 2014-07-14. Retrieved 2013-08-24.
  11. ^ "Today's Photo: March 5, 2013". The Chosun Ilbo. 5 March 2013. Archived from the original on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 2013-08-24.
  12. ^ Bae Hyo-joo (June 13, 2023). 고주원 4년만에 드라마 컴백‥유이와 러브라인(효심이네 각자도생) [Go Joo-won's drama comeback after 4 years. Uee and love line]. Newsen (in Korean). Naver. Archived from the original on August 16, 2023. Retrieved August 16, 2023.


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