Go Joo-won (Korean: 고주원; born October 16, 1981), birth name Go Young-chul, is a South Korean actor. He made his acting debut in the 2003 boxing series Punch, followed by a supporting role in the revenge-themed Resurrection (2005).[3] In 2006, Go became a household name after appearing in the popular family dramas Bizarre Bunch and Famous Chil Princesses.[4][5] He then played historical figures in two period dramas—King Seongjong of Joseon in The King and I (2007),[6][7] and Ijinashi, the first king of Daegaya in Kim Su-ro, The Iron King (2010).[8] Go also starred in the medical drama OB/GYN (also known as Obstetrics and Gynecology Doctors, 2010),[9][10] and another family drama You Are the Best! (2013).[11]

Go Joo-won
Born
Go Young-chul

(1981-10-16) October 16, 1981 (age 44)
Gwangju, South Korea
EducationSogang University[1]
Yonsei University Graduate School of Journalism and Mass Communication
OccupationActor
Years active2003–present
AgentHuayi Brothers[2]
Korean name
Hangul
고영철
RRGo Yeongcheol
MRKo Yŏngch'ŏl
Stage name
Hangul
고주원
RRGo Juwon
MRKo Chuwŏn

Filmography

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Television series

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Year Title Role
2003PunchYoon-pyo
2004KkakdugiGak-doo
Toji, the LandSong Young-kwang
2005ResurrectionJung Jin-woo
Bizarre BunchJang Seok-hyun
2006Famous Chil PrincessesYoo Il-han
2007The King and IKing Seongjong
2008My LadyKim Hyun-min
2010OB & GYLee Sang-shik
Kim Su-ro, The Iron KingIjinashi
2013You Are the Best!Park Chan-woo
2014There Is a BluebirdDoctor Oh
4 Legendary WitchesMa Do-hyun (cameo)
Run, Jang-miHwang Tae-ja
2016Madame Antoine: The Love TherapistGo Hye-rim's ex-husband
2019Love in SadnessHa Seong-ho
HaechiYi In-jwa
2023–2024Live Your Own LifeKang Tae-min[12]

Film

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Year Title Role
2005Tarzan Park Heung-suk [ko]Park Heung-suk

Variety shows

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YearTitleRole
2009–2010Let's Go! Dream Team Season 2Cast member (episodes 10–13, 28)
2014Star FriendCast member
2015Off to SchoolCast member (episodes 53–56)
2016Let's Go Expedition TimeCast member
2019Taste of LoveCast member (episode 16 – present)

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Nominated work Result
2005KBS Drama AwardsBest New ActorBizarre BunchWon
20067th Korea Visual Arts FestivalPhotogenic Award, Actor categoryN/aWon
KBS Drama AwardsExcellence Award, ActorFamous Chil PrincessesWon
2015SBS Drama AwardsExcellence Award, Actor in a Serial DramaRun, Jang-miNominated

References

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  1. Bae, Ji-sook (26 August 2007). "Film D-War Tops Internet News". The Korea Times. Archived from the original on 2014-02-01. Retrieved 2013-08-24.
  2. 고주원, 화이브라더스와 전속계약 체결..김윤석-유해진과 한솥밥(공식) [Go Joo-won signs an exclusive contract with Hwayi Brothers..Kim Yun-seok and Yoo Hae-jin and one pot meal (official)]. Newsen (in Korean). 26 April 2017. Archived from the original on 2022-06-07. Retrieved 2017-04-26.
  3. "Documentary for Hit Drama Revenge Being Produced in Japan". KBS Global. 10 February 2006. Retrieved 2013-08-24.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  4. Kim, Lynn (17 November 2009). "Actor Go Joo-won signs with Jun Jin's agency". 10Asia. Archived from the original on 2023-01-27. Retrieved 2013-08-24.
  5. Hong, Lucia (8 November 2010). "Actor Ko Joo-won to enter military next week". 10Asia. Archived from the original on 2022-06-07. Retrieved 2013-08-24.
  6. Lee, Hyo-won (18 September 2007). "TV Falls in Love with Epic Dramas". The Korea Times. Archived from the original on 2014-03-24. Retrieved 2013-08-24.
  7. "Actor Go Rescues Wounded Golfer". KBS Global. 21 September 2007. Archived from the original on 2019-03-31. Retrieved 2013-08-24.
  8. Yun, Tae-hui (19 April 2010). "Actor Ko Joo-won cast in upcoming series Kim Su-ro". 10Asia. Archived from the original on 2022-06-07. Retrieved 2013-08-24.
  9. Han, Sang-hee (2 February 2010). "Drama to Feature the World of OB/GYN". The Korea Times. Archived from the original on 2014-07-14. Retrieved 2013-08-24.
  10. Choi, Ji-eun (28 January 2010). "PREVIEW: SBS TV series OB & GY". 10Asia. Archived from the original on 2014-07-14. Retrieved 2013-08-24.
  11. "Today's Photo: March 5, 2013". The Chosun Ilbo. 5 March 2013. Archived from the original on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 2013-08-24.
  12. Bae Hyo-joo (June 13, 2023). 고주원 4년만에 드라마 컴백‥유이와 러브라인(효심이네 각자도생) [Go Joo-won's drama comeback after 4 years. Uee and love line]. Newsen (in Korean). Naver. Archived from the original on August 16, 2023. Retrieved August 16, 2023.
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