Shin Dong-wook (born Shin Hwa-shik on September 14, 1982) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his leading roles in Soulmate and Cloud Stairs (both in 2006), and his supporting role in War of Money (2007).[1][2]
Shin Dong-wook | |
|---|---|
 Shin in 2022 | |
| Born | Shin Hwa-shik September 14, 1982 |
| Education | Kookmin University - Theater and Film |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2004–2010, 2017–present |
| Agent | Snowball Entertainment |
| Family | Kim Kibum (cousin) |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 신동욱 |
| Revised Romanization | Sin Dong-wuk |
| McCune–Reischauer | Sin Tŏng-uk |
| Birth name | |
| Hangul | 신화식 |
| Revised Romanization | Sin Hwa-sik |
| McCune–Reischauer | Sin Hwa-sik |
Career edit
In November 2016, Shin published his first novel, Writing, Space Journal about a man in a space elevator construction project that drifts into the galaxy, a love story between a cranky genius businessperson and a genius theoretical physicist.[3] Soon after that, he appeared on TV for the first time in 6 years in a short video.[4]
After a seven year hiatus in May 2017, Shin made his acting comeback with a supporting role in the drama The Guardians, in which he took a role of a Catholic priest.[5][6] Later that year he was cast in the police procedural drama Live as a policeman.[7]
In 2018, Shin took a main role in the romance drama Dae Jang Geum Is Watching alongside Kwon Yu-ri.[8][9]
Personal life edit
Shin stayed out of the public eye for 6 years, since 2011, when he was discharged early from mandatory military service upon diagnosis of a rare condition, complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), a chronic disease that causes extreme bouts of pain without a known cause or cure.[10][11] On May 24, 2017 Shin appeared as a guest in the Radio Star Episode 528 and assured his illness is under control.[12]
In July 2018, Shin's agency confirmed that he is in a relationship with a Korean traditional medicine doctor who is nine years his junior who has been a long term fan of his.[13]
Filmography edit
Television series edit
| Year | Title | Original Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | I'm Sorry, I Love You | 미안하다, 사랑한다 | Cameo (episode 1) | |
| If You Only Knew | ||||
| Oh Feel Young | 오!필승 봉순영 | |||
| 2005 | Hong Kong Express | 홍콩 익스프레스 | Joo Young-yuk | Credited as Shin Hwa-Shik |
| Goodbye To Sadness | 슬픔이여안녕 | |||
| 2006 | Soulmate | 소울메이트 | Dong Wook | |
| Cloud Stairs | 구름계단 | Choi Jong-soo | ||
| 2007 | War Of Money | 쩐의 전쟁 | Ha Woo-Sung | |
| 2008 | On Air | 온에어 | Drama Actor | Cameo (episode 14) |
| Keitai Deka Zenigata Kai (The Cellphone Detective) | guest appearance - season 2, ep 12 | |||
| Lottery Trio | 복권3인조 | |||
| 2010 | Wish Upon a Star | 별을 따다줘 | Won Joon-ha | |
| 2017 | The Guardians | 파수꾼 | Lee Gwan-woo | |
| 2018 | Live | 라이브 | Choi Myung-ho | |
| Dae Jang Geum Is Watching | 대장금이 보고 있다 | Han San-hae | ||
| 2020–2023 | Dr. Romantic | 낭만닥터 김사부 | Bae Moon-jeong | Season 2–3[14] |
| 2020 | My Unfamiliar Family | (아는 건 별로 없지만) 가족입니다 | Im Gun-joo | |
| 2021 | Reflection of You | 너를 닮은 사람 | Jung Seon-woo | [15] |
| 2021–2022 | Now, We Are Breaking Up | 지금, 헤어지는 중입니다 | Yoon Soo-wan | [16] |
| 2022 | Woori the Virgin | 오늘부터 우리는 | Lee Kang-jae | [17] |
Film edit
- Yellow Hair 2 (2001)
Variety show edit
- Kko Kko Tours Single♥Single (KBS2, 2008)[18]
- Tracking! X-Boyfriend (Mnet, 2007-2008)
- King of Mask Singer (MBC, 2017)[19]
Awards and nominations edit
| Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee / Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Kim Best Star Awards | 2007 | New Star Award | Shin Dong-wook | Won | [20] |
| SBS Drama Awards | 2007 | New Star Award | War of Money | Won | |
| 2022 | Best Couple Award | Shin Dong-wook with Sung Hoon and Im Soo-hyang Woori the Virgin |
Nominated | [21] | |
| Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries Romance/Comedy Drama | Woori the Virgin | Nominated | [22] |
References edit
- ^ Lee, Hyo-won (31 January 2008). "Actor Shin Stars in Japanese TV Drama". The Korea Times. Retrieved 2014-02-13.
- ^ "Shin Dong-wook Plays Detective in Japanese TV Drama". KBS Global. 1 February 2008. Retrieved 2014-02-13.
- ^ Hwang, Hye-jin (2016-10-28). ‘투병중’ 신동욱 측 “11월 장편소설 출간, 연예계 복귀 계획은 아직”. Newsen (in Korean).
- ^ "Shin Dong Wook makes appearance for the first time in 6 years after suffering a rare illness". allkpop. Retrieved 2020-02-10.
- ^ ‘투병중’ 신동욱 측 “11월 장편소설 출간, 연예계 복귀 계획은 아직”. Xport News (in Korean). 25 April 2017.
- ^ [인터뷰] 7년만에 복귀 신동욱 "다시 연기할 수 있어 매순간 기뻐요". OSEN (in Korean). 4 July 2017.
- ^ "신동욱 측 "노희경 신작 '라이브' 출연 확정" (공식입장)" [Shin Dong-wook to star in Noh Hee-kyeong's "Live"]. SE Daily. November 13, 2017.
- ^ Sung, Ji-eun. "Yu-ri, Shin Dong-wook to star in MBC drama". Korea JoongAng Daily. Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved July 30, 2018.
- ^ Lee, Hye-rang (23 July 2018). "유리X신동욱, 선혜윤PD 신작 '대장금이 보고있다' 출연 확정(공식)" (in Korean). Herald Pop.
- ^ Ho, Stewart (11 January 2013). "Kim Ki Bum's Cousin, Actor Shin Dong Wook, Suffering From Serious Disease, CRPS". enewsWorld. Retrieved 2014-02-13.
- ^ Ho, Stewart (17 January 2014). "Shin Dong Wook is Continuing to Positively Battle His CRPS". enewsWorld. Retrieved 2014-02-13.
- ^ "Actor Shin Dong Wook opens up about his rare, incurable illness". allkpop. Retrieved 2020-02-10.
- ^ Ha Jeong (26 July 2017). [공식입장] 신동욱 측 "9살 연하 한의사 여자친구와 열애 맞다" 인정. OSEN (in Korean).
- ^ Yoon Sung-yeol (November 7, 2022). "[단독]'뼈쌤' 빠지면 섭하지..신동욱 '낭만닥터 김사부3' 합류" [[Exclusive] I'm sorry if I miss 'Bone Teacher'.. Shin Dong-wook joins 'Romantic Doctor, Teacher Kim 3]. MT Star News (in Korean). Retrieved November 7, 2022 – via Naver.
- ^ Kim Ji-young (September 29, 2021). "[단독] 신동욱, '너를 닮은 사람' 출연…고현정·신현빈과 호흡" [[Exclusive] Shin Dong-wook to appear in 'People Like You'... Breathing with Go Hyun-jung and Shin Hyun-bin]. JoyNews 24 (in Korean). Retrieved September 29, 2021.
- ^ Kim No-eul (April 6, 2021). "신동욱 '지금, 헤어지는 중입니다' 출연 확정…송혜교 장기용 호흡(공식)". Newsen (in Korean). Retrieved April 6, 2021.
- ^ Ahn Tae-hyun (October 6, 2021). "오늘부터 우리는' 임수향·성훈·신동욱·홍지윤, 로코 케미로 뭉친다" [From Today On' Lim Soo-hyang, Sung-hoon, Shin Dong-wook, Hong Ji-yoon, Rocco Chemie Unite]. News1 (in Korean). Retrieved October 6, 2021 – via Naver.
- ^ "New Couples Segment Added to Happy Sunday". KBS Global. 12 September 2008. Retrieved 2014-02-13.
- ^ Yoo Ji-hye (May 14, 2017). '복면' 김효진·예지·신동욱·정혜성, 편견 넘은 '반전' [종합]. OSEN (in Korean). Retrieved May 14, 2017.
- ^ Garcia, Cathy Rose A. (1 May 2007). "Top Stars Win Andre Kim Awards". The Korea Times. Retrieved 2014-02-13.
- ^ Park, Ro-sa (December 31, 2022). "'사내맞선' 베스트커플상 싹쓸이 김민규♥설인아→안효섭♥김세정 [SBS 연기대상]" ['Business Proposal' Best Couple Award Sweep Kim Min-kyu ♥ Seol In-ah → Ahn Hyo-seop ♥ Kim Se-jeong [SBS Drama Awards]] (in Korean). Ilgan Sports. Retrieved December 31, 2022 – via Naver.
- ^ '사내맞선' 김민규, 미니시리즈 코미디/로맨스 부문 우수 연기상 수상! #2022SBS연기대상 #SBSdrama ['Business Proposal' Kim Min-gyu wins the Best Actor Award in the Miniseries Comedy/Romance category! #2022 SBS Drama Awards #SBSdrama] (in Korean). SBS Drama. December 31, 2022. Event occurs at 0:01. Retrieved January 1, 2023 – via YouTube.
External links edit
- Shin Dong-wook Fan Cafe at Daum (in Korean)
- Shin Dong-wook at HanCinema
- Shin Dong-wook at IMDb
