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Jo Han-seon was born on June 17, 1981 in Seoul, South Korea and is credited as a singer, film actor and television actor. As of 2026, Jo Han-seon is 45 years old. Schooling on record includes Hongik University.
My Take
I find Jo Han-sun's path a neat snapshot of how Korean stardom worked in the early 2000s. He broke in through a beer commercial in 2001, then turned the sitcom Nonstop 3 and the 2004 drama April Kiss into genuine household-name recognition. What interests me is the pivot to film right after: Temptation of Wolves in 2004 caught the teen-romance wave, and Cruel Winter Blues in 2006 showed he wanted grittier material. Taking on the 2010 remake of A Better Tomorrow, a Hong Kong classic, was a bold swing too. A Hongik University background and a singing side round out a versatile career I'd like to see more of.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jo Han-seon
- Name (Japanese)
- チョ・ハンソン
- Reading
- ちょ・はんそん
- Born
- June 17, 1981 (age 45)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Rooster
- Origin
- Seoul, South Korea
- Occupation
- actor / singer / film actor / television actor
2. Background
- University
- Hongik University
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Jo Han-seon born?
Born June 17, 1981 (age 45).
Where is Jo Han-seon from?
Jo Han-seon is from Seoul, South Korea.
What does Jo Han-seon do?
Jo Han-seon works as actor, singer, film actor, television actor.
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