about him.
KIM SANG JOONG
Kim Sang Joong was born in Seoul, Korea on 6 August 1965. His family consists of his father, mother, 2 brothers and 3 sisters. He is the third children. He debut with Drama I Love Bread in 1990.
He receives a lot of love by his sexy, deep voice and his charismatic look. Besides, he also known as Middle-aged detective due to hosting SBS I would Like To know documentary since 2008.
In 2011, he starred in the hit action drama City Hunter as a villain Lee Jin Pyo/Steve Lee alongside Lee Min Ho. The drama's popularity had throughout the Asia. He was praised due to his excellent acting as a villain.
In 2012, he again playing the antagonist role in The Chaser as a corrupt Presidential Candidate, kang Dong Yoon in order to pursue power and achieve his one an only dream with Son Hyun-Joo The Chaser has made an impressive result by breaking 20% ratings even though without any idol. The Chaser finally awarded as The Best Korean Drama in SBS Drama Awards by it's strong script, strong story line, strong role and strong performance. He won 2 awards as Best Male Actor in SBS Drama Award and Korean Festival Drama due to his role as Kang Dong Yoon.
His hobbies are golfing, scuba diving, riding his high power motorcycle and listening to music. He also loves hiking with his friends. His memorable line are 저의 친구가 되어주십시오 and 스마트하지 않다, 스위트해 which actually mean "Please Be My Friend" and "I'm not smart, I'm Sweet man." He married in 1991 but then divorced in 1999.
Kim Sang Joong made a comeback in 2013 with Golden Rainbow as a good and nice adoptive father to 7 orphans which is contrast from his previous character in City Hunter and The Chaser. Golden Rainbow is starring by Uee and Jung Il-woo and he acted as Uee's father. on 30th December 2013 , he won Golden Acting award in MBC Drama Awards.
PERSONAL LIFE
Kim Sang Joong was married in 1991 and has a son from their marriage in 1993 but then divorced in 1999 .
FILMOGRAPHY
Our Sunhi (2013)
The Day He Arrives (2011)
Sorry City (2009)
Flush (2006) -Voice
Like Father, Like Son (2008)
Holy Daddy(2006) - Jang Suk-jo
Hanbando (2006) - King Gojong
My Boss, My Teacher (2006) - Oh Sang-jung
My Boss, My Hero (2001) - Oh Sang-Jung
Jakarta (2000) - Hae Ryong
Anarchists (2000) - Han Myeong-gon
The Promenade (2000) - Lee Yeong-hun
Maria and the Inn(1997)
Daddy Loves to Cook Herring (1996)
Love War (1992)
Money, Money, Money(1991)
TELEVISION SERIES
Golden Rainbow (MBC / 2013~2014) - Kim Han Joo
Master's Sun (SBS / 2013) - Unsolved Mystereies TV Host episode 2
The Chaser (SBS / 2012) - Presidential candidate Kang Dong-Yoon
City Hunter (SBS / 2011) - Lee Jin-Pyo
Life is Beautiful(SBS / 2010) - Yang Byung Joon
Mom's Dead Upset (KBS2 / 2008) - Na Sam-Suk
8 Days Mystery of Jeong Jo Assassination (CGV/2007) - King Jeong Jo
My Husband's Woman (SBS / 2007) - Hong Joon Pyo
Princess Hours (MBC / 2006) - Lee Soo
2004 Human Market (SBS/2004) - Yoo Ki Ha
Empire Of The Morning (KBS/2002-2003) - Kwang Joong
Police Commandos (SBS/2000) - Baek Seong Cheol
The Legend Of Love (SBS/2000) - Jeong Hwan
Sweet Bride (SBS/2000)
Ghost (SBS / 1999)
Tomato (SBS / 1999)
Paper Crane (KBS2 / 1998)
Crush (KBS2 / 1998)
Bath House Men (KBS2/1996) - Kang Ho Jun
MC
Tracking Events and People (March 1998 - November 1998)
I would Like To Know (1 March 2008 - current)
AWARDS
2000 KBS Drama Awards - Best Actor award and Big Stars Award
2000 SBS Drama Awards - Big Star Award
2000 SBS Drama Awards - Outstanding Actor Award
2002 KBS Drama Awards - Best Actor award
2006 29th Annual Golden Cinematography - Special Jury Award
2007 SBS Drama Awards - Best Actor in Mini Series award
2012 Korean Drama Festival - Best Actor award
2012 SBS Entertainment Awards - Achievement Award
2012 SBS Drama Awards - Best Actor in Mini Series award
2013 MBC Drama Awards - Golden Acting Award
SCHOOL
Bachelor of Film and Theater at Dongguk University, Seoul
Seoul Yongman High School
Jungnang Middle School in Seoul
Seoul Elementary School