Joo Won is a South Korean actor and singer. Born on September 30, 1987, as Moon Jun Won, Joo Won was given his stage name by his father when he entered college because the Korean words sounds like “God’s willing.” Joo Won debuted as a musical actor, joining a performance group for a children’s show in 2006. He then acted in a variety of musical theater productions, and his performance in “Spring Awakening” caught the attention of his future management agency. Joo Won branched out into television with his role in the 2010 drama “King of Baking,” and the series’ high ratings garnered him starring roles in future dramas, including “Bridal Mask” (2012), “7th Grade Civil Servant” (2013), “Good Doctor” (2013), “Tomorrow Cantabile” (2014), “Yong Pal” (2015) and “My Sassy Girl” (2017).

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“Firefighters” Surpasses 3 Million Moviegoers

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Rookie firefighter Choi Cheol Ung (Joo Won) has just been assigned to the Rescue Unit at a fire station in Seoul. There, he meets veteran firefighter Jeong Jin Seop (Kwak Do Won), known for saving the highest number of people from fires. However, on their very first mission together, Jin Seop ignores orders from higher-ups and instructs the team to search a burning building – and while Jin Seop manages to save a young girl, one of their team members dies in the fire. Cheol Ung and Jin Seop's relationship immediately turns combative, as Cheol Ung is furious with Jin Seop's decision. But when a frantic emergency call reporting a fire in a densely-packed neighborhood comes in, Cheol Ung will have to put his trust in the team, including Jin Seop, to rescue as many people as they can. This movie was based on the events of the 2001 Hongje-dong fire.

Firefighters

Choi Cheol Ung

Rookie firefighter Choi Cheol Ung (Joo Won) has just been assigned to the Rescue Unit at a fire station in Seoul. There, he meets veteran firefighter Jeong Jin Seop (Kwak Do Won), known for saving the highest number of people from fires. However, on their very first mission together, Jin Seop ignores orders from higher-ups and instructs the team to search a burning building – and while Jin Seop manages to save a young girl, one of their team members dies in the fire. Cheol Ung and Jin Seop's relationship immediately turns combative, as Cheol Ung is furious with Jin Seop's decision. But when a frantic emergency call reporting a fire in a densely-packed neighborhood comes in, Cheol Ung will have to put his trust in the team, including Jin Seop, to rescue as many people as they can. This movie was based on the events of the 2001 Hongje-dong fire. This version is fully dubbed in English.

Firefighters (Dubbed)

Former public prosecutor Han Bom (Kwon Nara) has fallen on hard times, as her zeal for justice eventually caused her to lose her job. Now an independent lawyer, she has fallen behind with her rent and can’t find clients who will pay her. But her luck changes after a chance encounter with Seo Ki Joo (Joo Won), a short-tempered and very unusual photographer. Ki Joo comes from a family afflicted by a strange curse: he must spend his days taking pictures of ghosts, capturing their images before they depart for the afterlife… but many of his clients are disgruntled. Bom senses an opportunity: instead of wasting her time on the living, she should turn her attention to solving the grievances of the dead (or undead!) Can she team up with Ki Joo to form a partnership that brings peace to these restless spirits – and helps break Ki Joo’s family curse? This 2024 South Korean drama was directed by Song Hyun Wook.

The Midnight Studio

The Midnight Ghost 👻 Team

In the year 2050, a mechanism called Alice allows people to travel back in time, primarily to find closure through seeing deceased loved ones. However, after a rumor about the end of time travel begins to circulate, Alice agents Yoon Tae Yi (Kim Hee Sun) and Yoo Min Hyuk (Kwak Si Yang) are sent to 1992 to find The Book of Prophecy. When they arrive, Tae Yi learns that she’s pregnant with Min Hyuk’s child, and she decides to keep the baby despite potential health risks, remaining in 1992 and adopting the name Park Sun Young. Unfortunately, Sun Young is later murdered, and in 2020, her son Park Jin Gyeom (Joo Won) seeks out her killer. But during his search, he happens to meet a genius physicist named Tae Yi – who looks just like his mother.

Alice

Timeless Love

A respected scholar becomes an unexpected protector when tasked with educating a rebellious princess. Gyeon Woo (Joo Won), renowned as "Joseon's National Treasure," is commissioned by the king to guide Princess Hye Myung (Oh Yeon Seo), a headstrong royal. When rebels threaten her future reign, Gyeon Woo finds himself thrust into the role of her defender. As danger closes in, he must navigate the challenges of protecting the princess and securing her throne. This is a 2017 South Korean historical television drama series directed by Oh Jin Seok, based on the 2001 hit film of the same name, reimagined in the Joseon Dynasty setting.

My Sassy Girl

The Soo Sassy Team

Gyun Woo

Kim Tae Hyun (Joo Won), a brilliant surgeon, moonlights as a "gang doctor" for hire, mending injuries for criminals to pay off his sister's medical debts. His skills are unmatched, but his life takes a perilous turn when he's recruited to wake Han Yeo Jin (Kim Tae Hee), a wealthy heiress, from a medically-induced coma. Trapped in a power struggle within her family, Yeo Jin is a Sleeping Beauty with dangerous secrets. As Tae Hyun navigates the treacherous world of corporate espionage and betrayal, he finds himself drawn to Yeo Jin, forming an unlikely alliance. Can he save her from her ruthless relatives and escape the clutches of the underworld, or will their intertwined fates lead to their ultimate downfall?

The Gang Doctor

The Pali Pali Team

Kim Tae Hyun

Woo Ki Myung (Joo Won), an unremarkable high school student, decides to transform himself to win the heart of Park Hye Jin (Park Se Young), the most beautiful girl in school. With guidance from his mentor Kim Nam Jung (Kim Sung Oh), Ki Myung reinvents his style and personality, catching the attention of school tough guy Kim Won Ho (Ahn Jae Hyun). Meanwhile, his classmate Kwak Eun Jin (Sulli) secretly harbors feelings for Ki Myung, hoping he will notice her own transformation. As Ki Myung navigates his newfound confidence and rivalries, he remains unaware that true connection might be closer than he realizes. Based on the webtoon by Kian84, this is a 2014 South Korean coming-of-age comedy film directed by Oh Ki Hwan.

Fashion King

KBS02

Genius medical student Park Si On (Joo Won) is about to start his new job as a pediatric surgery resident, which he’s dreamed about since he was young. However, one thing sets him apart from his fellow residents: Si On is autistic, causing him to struggle with social interaction and emotional situations that many others would see as no big deal. While his photographic memory and keen spatial skills help him excel in the operating room, he’s often in conflict with patients and coworkers who don’t understand him. He manages to get closer to fellow resident Cha Yoon Seo (Moon Chae Won), who shows him kindness and empathy, and begins to fall in love with her. However, he’s not the only one who’s interested in her, making the workplace even more strained and competitive.

Good Doctor

Park Shi On

Jeong Mi (Kang Byul), an internet-obsessed high school student living with her sister Se Hee (Park Bo Young), becomes intrigued by a mysterious "cursed" video circulating on underground web forums. She convinces her sister's ex-boyfriend Joon Hyeok (Joo Won), a cybercrime police officer, to help her access the video in exchange for helping him reconnect with Se Hee. However, the video proves to be far more sinister than expected - an ever-changing omnibus of disturbing clips that brings terrible consequences to those who view it. As the video begins to threaten the sisters' lives, they must find a way to break its deadly curse before it drags them into its terrifying abyss. This is a 2012 South Korean horror movie directed by Kim Tae Kyung.

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