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My Take
Kwon Sang-woo is one of those rare Korean actors who basically weaponized his looks and raw emotion into a career-defining era — the early-to-mid 2000s Hallyu wave wouldn't have hit half as hard without him. His performance in Stairway to Heaven turned him into a household name across Asia, and even if you think melodrama is a bit much, you have to respect the commitment he brought to every tearful scene. What I find genuinely interesting about him is that he didn't coast on the romantic lead thing forever — he kept pivoting into action and thriller territory with films like 71: Into the Fire and The Accidental Detective series, showing real range. Born in Daejeon and educated at Hannam University, he's a guy who built his stardom through sheer persistence, and that's worth something.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Kwon Sang-woo
- Name (Japanese)
- クォン・サンウ
- Reading
- くぉん・さんう
- Born
- August 5, 1976 (age 49)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Dragon
- Origin
- Daejeon, South Korea
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / model / television actor
2. Background
- University
- Hannam University
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Kwon Sang-woo born?
Born August 5, 1976 (age 49).
Where is Kwon Sang-woo from?
Kwon Sang-woo is from Daejeon, South Korea.
What does Kwon Sang-woo do?
Kwon Sang-woo works as actor, film actor, model, television actor.
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7. 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.