Seo In Guk Profile and Facts:
Seo In Guk (서인국) is a South Korean singer and actor currently signed under Story J Company and AER MUSIC. He first gained widespread recognition after winning the inaugural season of M.net’s Superstar K, debuting as a singer on October 27, 2009, with his first mini album, Bureunda. He made his first on screen appearance as an actor in 2012 with the drama Love Rain.
Name: Seo In Guk (서인국)
Birthday: October 23rd, 1987
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Height: 180 cm (5’11”)
Weight: 68 kg (150 lbs)
Blood Type: B
MBTI Type: INTP
Instagram: seo_cccc
Twitter: Whatsup_Inguk / seoingukfc_jp (Japan)
YouTube: 서인국 Seo In Guk
Website: StoryJCompany | 서인국 Seo In Guk
Seo In Guk Facts:
– He was born in Yaeum-Jangsaengpo-Dong, Ulsan, South Korea.
– In Guk has a younger sister named Seo Bo Ram.
– He did Ssireum wrestling, learnt boxing and mixed martial arts in school and is a Hapkido 2nd dan (rank).
– He wanted to become a singer at the age of 10, after being inspired by rock musician Kim Jung Min.
– In Guk often performed at family gatherings and school events.
– He went on to study Applied Music at Daebul University.
– In Guk auditioned at entertainment agencies, though, after getting rejected repeatedly and told to lose weight, he struggled with bulimia for a while.
– In 2009, he competed in the Mnet singing contest “Superstar K”, winning the show’s first season. After that, he did a lot of recording, photoshoots, interviews and had a lot of television appearances as well as chat-topping singles and albums.
– At that time, he also faced negative consequences of the media attention, including rumors of plastic surgery and getting the “cold shoulder” treatment from the three major Korean networks, as he was a cable television star.
– In 2012, he was a part of the cast of the musical “Gwanghwamun Love Song” and made his onscreen acting debut with a supporting role in KBS’ “Love Rain“.
– He signed with the Japanese talent agency Irving Entertainment in 2012.
– In Guk landed his first leading role in “Reply 1997“. He was praised for his role from both audiences and critics. He also recorded two singles for the soundtrack together with co-star Jung Eunji (Apink). The song “All For You” became one of the best-selling singles of the year on the Gaon Single Charts.
– In Guk joined the variety show “I Live Alone (나 혼자 산다)” (“Home Alone“) from January to June 2013.
– He then returned to the music scene in April 2013, with the single “With Laughter or with Tears (웃다 울다)“. Several weeks later, he released his Japanese debut single, “Fly Away (フルサイズ).”
– In October 2013, he starred in his first big-screen leading role in “No Breathing (노브레싱)“, a coming-of-age film, alongside Lee Jong Suk and Kwon Yuri (SNSD).
– He released his first album with the title “Everlasting” in 2014.
– In February 2017, it was announced that In Guk will enlist on March 28, 2017.
– A few days after his enlistment, he was diagnosed with Osteochondritis dissecans (a bone and cartilage condition) and was excused from mandatory military service.
– On August 4, 2017, it was confirmed that his contract with Jellyfish Entertainment had expired.
– It was rumored that he is dating Girls’ Generation member Sunny. However, it was denied by the respective agencies of both of them.
– On August 7, 2017, it was announced he had signed with BS Company. The comany then in August 2019 was merged into StoryJCompany.
– On December 4, 2021 he was signed to AER MUSIC which will be handling all of his singing activities.
Drama Series:
Handwritten (직필) | – Kwon Soo Young
Smoking Gun (스모킹 건) | – Kim Do Young
In Your Brilliant Season (찬란한 너의 계절에) | – Seon Woo Chan
Monthly Boyfriend (월간남친) | TBA
Twelve (트웰브)| 2025 – TBA
Death’s Game 2 (이재, 곧 죽습니다) | 2024 – Choi Yi Jae
Death’s Game (이재, 곧 죽습니다) | 2023 – Choi Yi Jae
Café Minamdang (미남당) | 2022 – Nam Han Joon
Soundtrack #1 (사운드트랙 #1) | 2022 – Jay Jun
Doom at Your Service (어느 날 우리 집 현관으로 멸망이 들어왔다) | 2021 – Myul Mang / Kim Sa Ram
Navillera (나빌레라) | 2021 – Hwang Hee
Abyss (어비스) | 2019 – Alien ‘Grim Reaper’
The Smile Has Left Your Eyes (스마일은 당신의 눈을 떠났습니다) | 2018 – Kim Moo Young
Shopping King Louis (쇼핑 킹 루이) | 2016 – Louis / Kang Ji Seong
Squad 38 (38 태스크 포스) | 2016 – Yang Jeong Do
She Was Pretty (그녀는 예뻤다) | 2015 – Seo In Guk
Oh My Ghost (오 나의 귀신 님) | 2015 – Edward Seo
Hello Monster (안녕하세요 몬스터) |2015 – Lee Hyun / David Lee
The King’s Face (왕의 얼굴) | 2014 – Prince Gwang Hae
High School King Of Savvy (잘 아는 고등학교 실제적 지식) | 2014 – Lee Min Suk / Lee Hyung Suk
Another Parting (또 다른 이별) | 2014 – Ahn Young Mo
Reply 1994 (회신 1994) | 2013 – Yoon Yoon Jae
Master’s Sun (주군의 태양) | 2013 – Kang Woo
The Sons (장난 꾸러기태양) | 2012 – Yoo Seung Gi
Reply 1997 (응답하라 1997) | 2012 – Yoon Yoon Jae
Love Rain (사랑 비오듯 내리게 하) | 2012 – Kim Chang Mo [1970s] / Kim Jeon Seol [2012]
Movies:
Trap by Seo In Guk (트랩 바이 서인국) | 2023
The Boys (소년들) | 2022
Project Wolf Hunting (늑대사냥) | 2022 – Jong Doo
Pipeline (파이프라인) | 2021 – Pin Dol Yi
I Love That Crazy Little Thing (那件疯狂的小事叫爱情 ) | 2016 – Yang Mingzhe
No Breathing (호흡이 없다) | 2013 – Jo Won Il
Awards:
2009 : Cyworld Digital Music Awards | Male Newcomer of the Year “Calling”.
2012 : APAN Star Awards | Rising Star Award “Reply 1997”, Best Couple Award “Reply 1997” (Jung Eunji), Best OST “All for You” (Jung Eunji), Korea Drama Awards | Best New Actor “Love Rain”, Best Couple Award “Reply 1997” (Jung Eunji), Mnet Asian Music Awards | Best OST “All for you” (Jung Eunji), Style Icon Awards | Top 10 Style Icons.
2013 : Gaon Chart K-Pop Awards | Song of the Year (September) “All for You” (Jung Eunji), SBS Drama Awards | New Star Awards “The Sons”.
2014 : Gaon Chart K-Pop Awards | Song of the Year (December) “Loved You” (Park Ji Hye “Zia”), Japan Gold Disc Awards | Best 3 New Artists (Asia) “Everlasting”, KBS Drama Awards | Best New Actor “The King’s Face”.
2016 : Asian TV Drama Conerence | Special Award, Actor “Squad 38”, “Shopping King Louie”, MBC Drama Awards | Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries “Shopping King Louie”, tvN10 Awards | Made in tvN Actor (Drama) “Reply 1997”, Best Kiss “Reply 1997” (Jung Eunji).
2022 : Asia Artist Awards | Best Artist Award – Actor, KBS Drama Awards | Best Couple Award “Café Minamdang” (Oh Yeonseo).
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