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Joo Sang-wook was born on July 18, 1978 in Seoul, South Korea and is credited as a film actor and television actor. As of 2026, Joo Sang-wook is 48 years old. Education on record includes Seoul High School and Namseoul University.
My Take
Joo Sang-wook strikes me as one of those dependable leading men whose range is easy to underrate. From the sweeping family saga Giant to the medical drama Good Doctor, and from romantic comedy in Cunning Single Lady to the procedural Special Affairs Team TEN, he moves between tones without losing his center of gravity. That versatility, paired with a steady, unflashy presence, is exactly what makes an actor last. I tend to favor performers who disappear into roles rather than sell themselves, and Joo seems to belong firmly in that camp.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Joo Sang-wook
- Name (Japanese)
- チュ・サンウク
- Reading
- ちゅ・さんうく
- Born
- July 18, 1978 (age 48)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Horse
- Origin
- Seoul, South Korea
- Occupation
- film actor / actor / television actor
2. Background
- High school
- Seoul High School
- University
- Namseoul University
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
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 Joo Sang-wook born?
Born July 18, 1978 (age 48).
Where is Joo Sang-wook from?
Joo Sang-wook is from Seoul, South Korea.
What does Joo Sang-wook do?
Joo Sang-wook works as film actor, actor, television actor.
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