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My Take
Jung Il-woo is, to my eye, an actor who thrives on versatility rather than spectacle. He charmed living rooms in the sitcom Unstoppable High Kick, then proved himself in period pieces like Moon Embracing the Sun, where his refined features suit the costumes beautifully, before gliding into breezy romances such as Cinderella with Four Knights. What I respect is how, across successive waves of the Korean Wave, he kept building his range quietly rather than chasing trends. A Hanyang University background adds a thoughtful dimension. For me, that steadiness is exactly what gives a career real staying power.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jung Il-woo
- Name (Japanese)
- チョン・イル
- Reading
- ちょん・いる
- Born
- September 9, 1987 (age 38)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Rabbit
- Origin
- Seoul, South Korea
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / television actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Youngdeungpo High School
- University
- Hanyang University
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Official sitehttp://www.jungilwoo.com/
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/jilwww/
- Xhttps://x.com/ActorJungilwoo
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%81%E3%83%A7%E3%83%B3%E3%83%BB%E3%82%A4%E3%83%AB
Frequently asked questions
When was Jung Il-woo born?
Born September 9, 1987 (age 38).
Where is Jung Il-woo from?
Jung Il-woo is from Seoul, South Korea.
What does Jung Il-woo do?
Jung Il-woo works as actor, film actor, television actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-19
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.