Asian Kwon Sang Woo (권상우) [Korea]

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Career​

Kwon Sang-woo, the most visible example of the so-called "mom-zzang" (slang for "great body") movement, started his career as a fashion model in the late 1990s. His first acting experience was in the TV drama Delicious Proposal, and for the first few years of his entertainment career he received only minor roles on television, before debuting in Volcano High (2001). The following year he played his first lead role in the comedy Make It Big together with real-life best friend Song Seung-heon.
Kwon's breakthrough came in the phenomenally successful comedy My Tutor Friend, as a troublesome high school boy who is tutored by a college student of the same age (played by actress Kim Ha-neul). In this year he also starred in My Good Partner, the world's first movie made for mobile phones, and in the music video collection Project X.
His next film released in early 2004 was also a great hit. Once Upon a Time in High School portrays the authoritarian society of the 1970s through a notoriously violent high school. Simultaneously, his tearjerker Stairway to Heaven was winning over high ratings on TV. The drama was eventually screened throughout Asia and helped to turn him into a regional star.
However Kwon's followup film Love, So Divine, about a priest in training who falls in love, earned poor reviews and did not get much attention from audiences.
For 2006, Kwon starred in the big-budget action noir Running Wild, about a detective, a prosecutor, and a criminal who are all equally vicious. Running Wild received satisfactory reviews but disappointing returns, and Kwon's next film Almost Love, a romantic comedy reteaming him with Kim Ha-neul, likewise failed to replicate the success of their previous film.
Thus began Kwon's career slump, as the films Fate and More Than Blue flopped in the box office, and his small screen projects Sad Love Story, Bad Love and Cinderella Man received low ratings.
Things took a turn for the better in 2010 with the box office success of Korean War film 71: Into the Fire which Kwon reportedly didn't hesitate to take on. His drama Daemul about Korea's first female president was also very popular during its run, staying atop TV charts for 11 weeks straight and ending with viewership ratings of around 26 percent.
In the 2011 melodrama Pain, Kwon plays a man who, ever since undergoing a traumatic accident, has been grappling with guilt and analgesia, the inability to sense physical pain. He falls in love with a young woman (Jung Ryeo-won) who is the complete opposite of him - who cannot withstand any kind of infliction or wounds due to hemophilia. Based on an original story by webcomic artist Kang Full, Pain is directed by Kwak Kyung-taek in a departure from his previous macho movies. Kwak said, "The production company told me Kwon Sang-woo was contemplating the part, and I said I would do it only if Kwon does. There was nobody else."
Looking to expand his acting career to a wider audience in Asia, in 2012 Kwon starred in movies with Chinese superstars Cecilia Cheung (romantic comedy Shadows of Love, previously known as Repeat, I Love You) and Jackie Chan (action film Chinese Zodiac). He also made his singing debut in a DVD released in Japan. Cast as the male lead in a Chinese TV series titled Feng Hua Xue Yue ("Wind Flower Snow Moon"), Kwon will play the role of an Asian-American Broadway producer who comes back to China to stage a musical production in Yunnan Province and falls in love with the leading lady of his stage musical.
Kwon is rumored to have been cast in a Hollywood film that starts filming in Malaysia in 2012.
He next stars in Yawang, adapted from the third installment of manhwa artist Park In-kwon's 21-part saga Daemul (the 2010 SBS TV series of the same name that also starred Kwon was adapted from the comic's second book). Soo Ae will portray an ambitious woman who dreams of escaping poverty to become the First Lady, and Kwon is the hopeless romantic who will do anything for her.
Kwon has said in an interview, "I hope I'm remembered as an actor whose work the audience looks forward to rather than an actor who acts well."

Business interests​

In 2009 Kwon established the cosmetics firm Natural Tears, of which he is the owner and CEO, as well as the inaugural advertising model for the brand TEARS. It was named after his nickname "Mr. Tears", given to him by fans in recognition of his tear-jerking acting in Stairway to Heaven.
He is the biggest shareholder of the resort Ocean Blue Hotel Bali.

Personal life​

Unlike many Korean male stars who had to fulfill their mandatory military service at the height of their careers, Kwon enlisted long before he became an actor.
Kwon's mother is a Roman Catholic, and he himself converted after filming Love, So Divine in which he played a Catholic priest. His confirmation name is Francisco.
Kwon married actress and former Miss Korea Son Tae-young on September 28, 2008. On February 6, 2009, his wife gave birth to a boy, christened as Luke (nicknamed Rookie).

Controversy​

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Due to fan backlash to his 2008 marriage, Kwon lost numerous lucrative advertising contracts. The Face Shop replaced him with Bae Yong-joon soon after his wedding.
In 2006 Kwon filed a complaint against Kim Tae-chon, the godfather of the Sobang-pa crime gang, for threatening him when the actor failed to keep his promise to hold a fan meeting in Japan. Kwon and the defendant eventually came to a settlement, but prosecutors continued investigations into possible ties between kkangpae and Japanese and Chinese crime syndicates that are looking to cash in on the Korean Wave entertainment business.
In the early hours of June 12, 2010, Kwon was involved in a car accident in Gangnam-gu, Seoul. According to news reports, Kwon was driving on the wrong side of the road and hit a parked car. He then ran into the police car that had pursued him, continued driving and hit a tree before fleeing the scene on foot. Two days later, he turned himself in at Gangnam Police Station, claiming he had not been drunk. Kwon later made a public apology through a handwritten letter.

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Filmography

TV Series
Yawang (SBS, 2013)
Wind Flower Snow Moon (2012)
Dae Mul (SBS, 2010)
Cinderella Man (MBC, 2009)
Bad Love (KBS2, 2007)
Sad Love Song (MBC, 2005)
Stairway to Heaven (SBS, 2003)
Into the Sun (SBS, 2003)
We Are Dating Now (SBS, 2002)
Delicious Proposal (MBC, 2001)
Legend (SBS, 2001)
Man and Woman (SBS, 2001)

Movies

Shadows of Love (2012)
Chinese Zodiac (2012)
71-Into the Fire (2009)
A Story Sadder than Sadness (2009)
Fate (2007)
Almost Love (2006)
Running Wild (2006)
Wild Beast (2005)
Love So Divine (2004)
Spirit of Jeet Kune Do: Once Upon a Time in High School (2004)
Project X (2003)
My Tutor Friend (2003)
Make It Big (2002)
Volcano High (2001)

Music videos

"Ace of Sorrow" by Jo Sungmo (co-starring Jung Joon-ho and Shin Eun-kyung) (1999)
"Smile Smile" by Papaya (2000)
"Why" by Zoy Project (co-starring Ryu Shi-won, Lee Yo-won and Gong Yoo) (2001)
"First Love" by Ji Young-sun (co-starring Moon Geun-young) (2002)
"Project X" (co-starring Cha Seung-won and Kim Min-jung) (2003)
"Sad Love Story" by Yoon Gun (co-starring Kim Hee-sun and Song Seung-hun) (2005)
"Anyclub" by Eric Mun and Lee Hyori (2005)

 

Miscellaneous


Recognitions
2010 SBS Drama Awards: Top Ten Stars Award (Dae Mul)
2010 SBS Drama Awards: Top Excellence Award, Special Drama - Actor (Dae Mul)
2011 Asia Model Festival Awards: Asia Star Award
2009 Style Icon Awards: Style Icon, TV Actor category
2008 Baeksang Arts Awards: Popularity Award (Fate)
2007 Andre Kim Best Star Awards: Best Star Award
2007 Korea-Japan Culture Awards: Nongovernmental Diplomacy Award
2005 Savings Day: Presidential Award
2005 Korean Movie Association: Special Prize
2004 Grand Bell Awards: Popularity Award (Once Upon a Time in High School)
2004 25th Blue Dragon Film Awards: Popularity Award (Once Upon a Time in High School)
2004 40th Baeksang Arts Awards: Popularity Award (Once Upon a Time in High School)
2003 SBS Drama Awards: Top Ten Stars Award (Stairway to Heaven)
2003 SBS Drama Awards: Popularity Award (Stairway to Heaven)
2003 Korea Best Dresser Swan Awards: Best Dresser, Actor category
2003 39th Baeksang Arts Awards: Best New Actor Award (My Tutor Friend)
2003 40th Daejong Film Awards: Best New Actor Award (My Tutor Friend)
2002 SBS Drama Awards: Best New Actor Award (We Are Dating Now)


TV Commercials / Advertisements

국민(kb) Pass Card; Hang Ten (2001)
KT Icom GCUV (2002)
Ibros; Haetae Ice Cafe; Hannam University; Try; K-Fimm/K-merce; KTF-Terminal Relief Service; KTF-Skylife; Biltmore (2003)
Maru; Hite Prime; Vivaldi Park; Haetae Aminoup; KTF-Good Time Cinema Party; Samsung Anycall; The Face Shop (2004)
GS e-Store; BangBang; Healthy Vinegar (Japan); F-Cure Shampoo (Japan); Morinaga Milk (Japan) (2005)
Ocean Blue Hotel Bali (2007)

 

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Inilah Rumah Paling Mahal Dari Seleb Korea!

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Pernah ingin tahu siapa selebriti Korea yang memiliki rumah paling mewah? Dalam episode YeoYooManMan yang disiarkan stasiun KBS pada tanggal 16 Januari, selebriti Korea yang tinggal di rumah paling mewah diungkap ke publik.
Seperti dilansir Allkpop yang mengungkap laporan dari Kementrian yang mengurusi tentang tanah, di posisi tiga terdapat nama pasangan Kwon Sang Woo & Son Tae Young yang tinggal di Samsundong Apartment. Rumah mereka diperkirakan berharga $ 3.4 juta dolar Amerika, dan merupakan salah satu tempat tinggal di area Apartment paling mahal di Korea.

Di posisi kedua terdapat nama Han Chae Young dan suaminya yang tinggal di 6,000 sq. ft. Rumahnya diperkirakan berharga $ 5 juta. Rumah mereka berdua dilabeli sebagai villa impian oleh banyak orang.

Di posisi pertama ada nama penyanyi Cho Young Nam, yang mana mengoleksi berbagai lukisan berharga di rumahnya. Rumahnya diprediksi berharga lebih dari $ 5 juta. Di dalam rumahnya ada tempat golf indoor, bioskop, tempat fitness dan banyak lagi.



Source : Kapanlagi.com / Allkpop

Kwon Sang Woo and Cecilia Cheung’s Film “Shadows of Love” to Release on May 11

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Kwon Sang Woo fans rejoice! His Chinese film with Hong Kong actress Cecilia Cheung will be released on May 11! The film will open up in 4,000 theaters. It is the largest opening for a film with a Korean actor as the main character.

A representative of Kwon Sang Woo stated, “Because the film stars a major Hallyu star and also a famous Hong Kong actress, the film has an explosive anticipation. The interest in the film before its opening has been high. We are anticipating a good result.”

“Shadows of Love” had its premiere on May 7-8 in Beijing and May 9 in Guangzhou.

The film is about Kwon Sang Woo and his girlfriend who is very rich. His rich girlfriend suddenly becomes lost, and Kwon Sang Woo’s character asks a poor girl that looks exactly like her to fill in the role of his girlfriend for a week.

The film also stars Jing Tian, Sphinx Ding, Angela Chang and Jing Boran.

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Source : Soompi

Kwon Sang Woo to Ride Jackie Chan’s Private Jet to Attend Cannes Film Festival

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Kwon Sang Woo will attend the Cannes International Film Festival for the first time with Jackie Chan. The 65th Cannes Film Festival will take place from May 16 to May 27. Kwon Sang Woo will be going there in Jackie Chan’s private jet!

A representative of Kwon Sang Woo stated, “The two people will be promoting ’12 Chinese Zodiac Heads’ at the 65th Cannes International Film Festival. Kwon Sang Woo is getting there by Jackie Chan’s private jet, at his request.”

Recently, Jackie Chan purchased the private jest for around $33 million.

After Kwon Sang Woo arrives in Cannes, the two will walk the red carpet. Then after they finish promoting “12 Chinese Zodiac Heads” on May 18, they will attend the “Night of Chinese Films.” Kwon Sang Woo’s representative stated, “Jackie Chan is very fond of Kwon Sang Woo. That is why he suggested that the two attend all the Cannes Film Festival events together.”

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Source : Soompi

Kwon Sang Woo to take on new drama

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Hallyu star kwon Sang-woo will star alongside actress Soo-ae in the new drama "Yawang".
The production company behind the drama said yesterday that the two actors have agreed to star in the drama and filming will begin from August.
The drama is based on a cartoon by Park In-kwon, who also wrote the TV adaptation OF the comic "Daemul - Big Thing", in which Kwon starred back in 2010.
"Yawang" tells the tale of a woman born into poverty who will let nothing stand in her way as she tries to become the first lady.
Soo-ae will play the ambitious female character while Kwon is set to play the role of a hopeless romantic who will do anything for Soo-ae's character.
Kwon's agency said that it was an easy decision for the star to accept the role because the storyline was so great.
"I want to show another side of myself that is a little different from the role I played in 'Daemul - Big Thing'", Kwon explained.

Source : Soompi

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Pertama kali kenal om Kwon dari drama Stairway to Heaven yg bikin nangis setiap episod (sampe2 emak nyeletuk, ambilin ember kakakmu nangis lagi tu. hahaha )
Dengan wajahnya yg charming itu sukses merebut hati ane. Sayangnya udah nikah, punya anak lagi...pupus harapan..hahaha
tengkyu buat agan udah bikin threadnya, jadi lebih mudah kalo mau cari thread2 film&drama om Kwon.

 

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