| Jang Hyuk Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 8½ in |
| Weight | 70 kg |
| Date of Birth | December 20, 1976 |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
| Spouse | Kim Yeo-jin |
Jang Hyuk is a South Korean actor and rapper. He is known for having been cast in shows and movies such as My Country: The New Age, Iris II: New Generation, Ryokiteki na Kanojo, Tazza, You Are My Destiny, Please Teach Me English, The Client, Searching for the Elephant, The Flu, Empire of Lust, Volcano High, Inside or Outside, The Swordsman, The Merchant: Gaekju 2015, Ordinary People, Five Senses of Eros, Money Flower, Successful Story of a Bright Girl, School, The Friends in Croatia, The Slave Hunters, Windstruck, The Producers, Beautiful Mind, Shine or Go Crazy, Bad Papa, Tell Me What You Saw, Dragon’s Club: Overgrown Bromance, National Bang Bang Cook Cook, Tomb of the River, Urban Cops, Thank You, and Deep Rooted Tree.
Born Name
Jeong Yong-jun
Other Names
Jang Hyuk, TJ
Sun Sign
Sagittarius
Born Place
Busan, South Korea
Nationality
Education
Jang Hyuk attended the Seoul Institute of the Arts as well as Dankook University‘s department of Theater and Film.
Occupation
Actor, Rapper
Manager
Jang Hyuk has been signed with SidusHQ.
Genre
Rap
Instruments
Vocals
Labels
LOEN Entertainment
Net Worth
According to CelebrityNetWorth.com, his net worth had been $6 Million.
Build
Athletic
Height
5 ft 8½ in or 174 cm
Weight
70 kg or 154.5 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Jang Hyuk has dated –
- Kim Yeo-jin (2002-Present) – He began dating Kim Yeo-jin in the year 2002 after they met at a fitness club where Kim was his Pilates instructor. In January 2008, their marriage was registered and the ceremony was held in June. It was attended by his close friends including singer Kim Jong-kook and actor Cha Tae-hyun. The duo has been blessed with 3 children – 2 sons and a daughter, born in February 2008, November 2009, and April 2015 respectively.
Race / Ethnicity
Asian
Jang Hyuk is of South Korean descent.
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Athletic skills
Jang Hyuk Facts
- He made his acting debut by playing the character named Joon-ho in the romantic drama television series Model in 1997.
- On August 8, 2000, Jang Hyuk’s first album titled T.J Project was released via LOEN Entertainment.
- Alongside Shin Min-a, Kim Su-ro, Kwon Sang-woo, and Heo Joon-ho, Jang Hyuk co-starred as Kim Kyung-soo in the 2001 martial arts action comedy film Volcano High, a thriller about a high school girl who becomes obsessed with her married gym teacher.
- In 2002, he appeared as Han Gi-tae in the romantic comedy television series Successful Story of a Bright Girl. For this role, he won the SBS Drama Awards for “Top Excellence Award, Actor” as well as in the “Top 10 Stars” category.
- Jang Hyuk was cast as Lee Dae-gil, a man from a noble family whose life is ruined by a slave owned by his family, in the historical action drama series The Slave Hunters in 2010. This performance won him several accolades including the 5th Seoul International Drama Award for “Outstanding Korean Actor”, the 3rd Korea Drama Award for “Best Actor”, and KBS Drama Awards for “Grand Prize (Daesang)” and “Best Couple Award” (with Lee Da-hae).
- On August 6, 2013, his collection of essays on his life experiences, titled Jang Hyuk, Hot-Blooded Man, was released.
- Jang Hyuk is a former professional Taekwondo athlete. He has also practiced Jeet Kune Do for more than 10 years.
- In 2020, he played Tae-yul, Joseon’s best swordsman, in the period action film The Swordsman. For this, he received the “Actor Award” at the 3rd Chungbuk International Martial Arts and Action Film Festival.
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