Jo Hyun-jae

Jo Hyun-jae (; born May 9, 1980) is a South Korean actor. Jo made his entertainment debut as a singer in the four-member boy band Guardian, which disbanded after releasing their self-titled album in 1998. In 2000, after he drew popularity when he appeared in a commercial for sports drink Pocari Sweat, Jo began acting. He is best known for his leading roles in Love Letter, Only You (2005), Ballad of Seodong (2005), and 49 Days (2011).

Personal life On March 18, 2018, Jo announced his plans of marriage to his non-celebrity girlfriend a retired professional golfer. The couple dated for three years and married on March 24, 2018. Their first child was born on November 20, 2018. On October 27, 2021, his wife gave birth to a second daughter.

Filmography

Television series

Variety shows Year Title Role Notes 2019 Same Bed, Different Dreams 2: You Are My Destiny Guest Couple (episode 104–122) with his wife Park Min-jung 2021 The Time We Were Together Narrator audio book lectures

Film Year Title Role Notes 2003 Untold Scandal Kwon In-ho 2004 Joy of Love Travis1984 Internet short film 2008 The Guard Post 1st Lt. Yoo Jeong-u 2014 The Actress Is Too Much Hong Jin-woo

Music video Year Song title Artist 2007 "Love's Greeting" SeeYa "Ice Doll"

Discography Album informationTrack listing가디안 (Guardian) Artist: Guardian Album Released: May 1, 1998다른 공간, 같은 추억 (Different Space, Same Memory) Artist: Jo Hyun-jae Digital single Label: DMS Communications Released: March 30, 2009단 하루를 살아도 (Even If I Live Just One Day) Artist: Jo Hyun-jae Track from 49 Days OST Label: Star Entry Entertainment, Danal Released: April 25, 2011

Awards and nominations Year Award Category Nominated work Result 2003 SBS Drama Awards New Star Award First Love 2005 SBS Drama Awards Top 10 Stars Only You, Ballad of Seodong 2006 42nd Baeksang Arts Awards Most Popular Actor (TV) Ballad of Seodong 2007 Andre Kim Best Star Awards Star Award 2011 19th Korean Culture and Entertainment Awards Hallyu Star Award 49 Days SBS Drama Awards Excellence Award, Actor in a Drama Special 2013 MBC Drama Awards Excellence Award, Actor in a Serial Drama The King's Daughter 20186th APAN Star Awards Excellence Award, Actor in a Serial DramaLet Me Introduce Her26th Korea Culture and Entertainment Awards Best Actor