South Korean actor (1984–2018)
Jun Tae-soo (Korean : 전태수 ; March 2, 1984 – January 21, 2018)[ 1] [ 2] was a South Korean actor . He was best known for his role on the popular 2010 television series Sungkyunkwan Scandal .[ 3]
Biography
Jun Tae-soo was born on March 2, 1984, in Boryeong , South Chungcheong Province , South Korea. His older sister is acclaimed South Korean actress Ha Ji-won .[ 4] [ 2] He studied sculpture at Seowon University .[ 5]
Jun made his acting debut in 2007 and later gained popularity playing the antagonist on the hit 2010 television series Sungkyunkwan Scandal .[ 6] He appeared next in the sitcom All My Love For You , but left the series in 2011 after being arrested for assaulting a taxi driver and two policemen while he was under the influence of alcohol. His last acting role was on the 2013 television series The King's Daughter, Soo Baek-hyang .[ 7]
Jun died at his home on January 21, 2018, of an apparent suicide.[ 6] He was being treated for depression at the time of his death.[ 2]
Filmography
Television
Film
Music video
Year
Song Title
Artist
Ref.
2007
"How Are You"
Two:Some
[ 6]
2011
"Don't Act Countrified"
Ali
[ 16]
References
^ "Jeon Tae-soo (전태수, Korean actor)" . HanCinema . Archived from the original on 2008-09-27. Retrieved 2018-02-24 .
^ a b c "S. Korean Actress Ha Ji-Won in Mourning Following Death of Her Own Brother: Actor Jeon Tae-Su Dies of Depressive Disorder" . The Seoul Times . 2018-02-01. Archived from the original on 2018-03-23. Retrieved 2018-02-24 .
^ "Ha Ji-won's Actor Brother Dies in Unexplained Circumstances" . The Chosun Ilbo . 2018-01-23. Archived from the original on 2018-02-26. Retrieved 2018-02-24 .
^ O, Ju-yeong (2018-01-22). 충남 보령 출신 하지원 남동생 전태수 '비보' . The Joongdo Ilbo (in Korean). Archived from the original on 2018-03-23. Retrieved 2018-02-24 .
^ Lee, Da-bi (2018-01-22). 하지원 동생 배우 전태수, 21일 사망…'우울증 치료 중 비보' . The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). Archived from the original on 2020-02-24. Retrieved 2018-02-24 .
^ a b c Hong, You-kyoung (2018-01-23). "Jun Tae-su found dead in apparent suicide" . Korea JooAng Daily . Archived from the original on 2020-09-20. Retrieved 2018-02-24 .
^ Hicap, Jonathan (2018-01-22). "Korean actor Jun Tae Soo dead at 33" . Manila Bulletin . Archived from the original on 2018-03-23. Retrieved 2018-02-24 .
^ "King and I Cast (Korean Drama - 2007) - 왕과 나" . HanCinema . Archived from the original on 2023-03-02. Retrieved 2018-01-21 .
^ Wee, Geun-woo (14 September 2010). "My Name Is: Jun Tae-su" . 10Asia . Archived from the original on 2023-02-14. Retrieved 2013-05-14 .
^ "Sungkyunkwan Scandal Cast (Korean Drama - 2010) - 성균관 스캔들" . HanCinema . Archived from the original on 2022-11-26. Retrieved 2018-01-21 .
^ "All my Love Cast (Korean Drama - 2010) - 몽땅 내사랑" . HanCinema . Archived from the original on 2023-07-27. Retrieved 2018-01-21 .
^ "It's Okay, Daddy's Girl Cast (Korean Drama - 2010) - 괜찮아, 아빠딸" . HanCinema . Archived from the original on 2023-03-22. Retrieved 2018-01-21 .
^ "Come, Come, Absolutely Come Cast (Korean Drama - 2011) - 왔어 왔어 제대로 왔어" . HanCinema . Archived from the original on 2012-01-20. Retrieved 2018-01-21 .
^ Choi, Eun-hwa (26 March 2013). "Jun Tae Su Injured While Shooting Cruel Palace " . enewsWorld . Archived from the original on 2013-03-28. Retrieved 2013-05-14 .
^ "The Daughter of the Emperor Cast (Korean Drama - 2013) - 제왕의 딸, 수백향" . HanCinema . Archived from the original on 2023-07-08. Retrieved 2018-01-21 .
^ Sunwoo, Carla (2011-12-12). "Ten months after assaulting driver, Jun Tae-su takes on new role" . Korea JoongAng Daily . Archived from the original on June 26, 2012. Retrieved 2013-05-14 .
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