Seo Ji-seok

Career Seo has appeared in two films directed by renowned South Korean movie director Kim Ki-duk. In Kim's 2005 film The Bow, he played a college student involved in a mysterious and dangerous relationship between an old man and a 16-year-old girl.

Seo appeared for the second time in Kim's movie Time as a guest star, and participated in the film May I Cry? in 2006. That same year, Seo was cast as the smart and cold Park Yoon-hoo in the 167-episode daily drama Hearts of Nineteen, leading the series alongside Ku Hye-sun. For his performance in the series, he won Best New Actor award at the 2006 KBS Drama Awards.

In 2007, Seo reported for his mandatory military service and was assigned to the 12th Infantry Division located in Inje, Gangwon-do. He was discharged on May 3, 2009, and subsequently held a fan meeting on May 10, 2009. Seo returned to acting by playing in an independent film The Inside Story of Him and Her and appearing as a cameo in High Kick Through The Roof.

In 2010, Seo was cast as a lead role in the series OB & GY, followed by weekend drama Gloria opposite Bae Doona. He next joined a variety show Sunday Night for six months as one of the MCs.

In 2011, Seo starred in the 16-episode romantic-comedy drama Manny. He also starred in High Kick Through The Roof'''s spin-off; a 123-episode sitcom High Kick: Revenge of the Short Legged. In addition to acting, Seo also appeared in figure skater Kim Yuna's variety show Kim Yuna's Kiss & Cry.

In 2012, Seo participated in the 3-episode of MBC Music cable TV variety program Music and Lyrics Season 2 with composer Kim Wi Yong, actress Lee Chung-ah, and singer Heo Young-saeng to collaborate on OST "Gazing (바라본다)" for MBC's weekend drama The Sons. The following year, Seo played as a lead actor in the film Mango Tree, a cameo in the series Potato Star 2013QR3, and also starred in the 50-episode weekend drama A Little Love Never Hurts from 2013 to 2014.

From 2013 to 2015, Seo appeared in two long-running variety programs; Cool Kiz on the Block, and Law of the Jungle which was shot in Costa Rica. He returned to daily dramas, playing in the 120-episode The Three Witches (Witch Castle) in 2015, followed by 100-episode Unknown Woman in 2017.

In July 2019, Seo replaced Kang Ji-hwan in a period drama Joseon Survival Period'', starting from episode 11 to 16.

In october 2021 Seo has signed with Management Redwoods.

Personal life Seo married a florist in 2013. Singer IU and R&B group 4Men sang celebratory songs in their wedding.

Filmography

Film Year English Title Original title Role Director(s)NotesRef. 2005 The Bow 활 The Student Kim Ki-duk 2006 May I Cry? 울어도 좋습니까? Time Time Guy 1 Kim Ki-duk 2013The Inside Story about Him & Her 그 여자 그 남자의 속사정 Jung-soo Mango Tree 연애의 기술, 망고트리 Tae-hoon

Television series Year English title Original title Role Notes Ref. 2004 Ireland 아일랜드 2006 Mr. Goodbye 미스터 굿바이 2006-2007 Hearts of Nineteen 열아홉 순정 Park Yoon-hoo 2009 High Kick Through the Roof 지붕 뚫고 하이킥 Seo Ji-seok cameo in episode 18 2010 Gloria 글로리아 Lee Kang-suk OB & GY 산부인과 Wang Jae-suk 2011 Manny 매니 Kim Min-han 2011-2012 High Kick: Revenge of the Short Legged 하이킥! 짧은 다리의 역습 Yoon Ji-seok 2013 Potato Star 2013QR3 감자별 Basketball teammate cameo in episode 38 2013-2014 A Little Love Never Hurts 사랑해서 남주나 Eun Ha-rim 2015-2016 The Three Witches 마녀의 성 Shin Kang-hyun 2017 Unknown Woman 이름 없는 여자 Kim Moo-yeol 2019 Joseon Survival Period 조선생존기 Han Jung-rok replaced Kang Ji-hwan from episode 11 to 16 The Penthouse: War in Life 3 펜트하우스 3 Cameo

Music video appearance Year Song title Artist Note 2002 "Snow is Falling Down" (눈이 내리네) Taemu 2005 "I am without You" (그대없이 난) Lee Ji-hye directed by Kim Ki-duk 2010 "I Love You & Thank You" (고마워 그리고 사랑해) Yu Hoon-min directed by Park Ji-ho2013 The Art of Seduction Heo Young-saeng "My Student Teacher" (교생쌤) NC.A

Variety shows Year English title Original title Notes Ref. 2010Sunday Night 일밤 Episode Enjoy Today Cooking Olympic Gochujang 쿠킹 올림픽 고추장 2011 Kim Yuna's Kiss & Cry 김연아의 키스 & 크라이 2012 Music and Lyrics - Season 2 그여자 작사 그남자 작곡 시즌2 He composed "Gazing" (바라본다) 2013 Miracle Korea 미라클 코리아 2013-2015 Cool Kiz on the Block 우리동네 예체능 Basketball, Taekwondo, Soccer, Foot Volleyball, Cycling & Swimming Chapters 2014-2015 Law of the Jungle 정글의 법칙 in 코스타리카 Episode Costarica 2018 Running Man 아일랜드 Episode 401 2020 Handsome Tigers 진짜 농구 핸섬타이거즈 Cast member

Theater YearEnglish titleKorean title Role 2022–2023 Misery 미저리 Paul Sheldon

Awards and nominations Year Award Category Nominated work ResultRef. 2006 KBS Drama Awards Best New Actor in a Serial Drama Hearts of Nineteen 2012 The 46th Annual Taxpayer's Day President Award 2013 KBS Entertainment Awards Best Teamwork Cool Kiz on the Block