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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 47)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Horse
- Origin
- Seoul, South Korea
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- film actor / actor / television actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Seoul High School
- University
- Namseoul University
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Joo Sang-wook born?
Born July 18, 1978 (age 47).
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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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.