Jung Gun-Joo is a rising star in the drama industry of South Korea. To no one’s surprise, he was a model before he started acting and has starred in a few musical videos.
So far he has been cast in supporting and major roles but the time is near when he will appear as the male lead due to his immense talent in acting and good looks.
He won many hearts with his first major role in the television series, Extraordinary You where he worked alongside stars such as Rowoon, Lee Jae-Wook, and much-underrated actor, Kim Young-Dae.
After his initial success, fans wanted to see more of him on their screens to which he has complied.
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Jung Gun-Joo Biography
| Date of Birth | May 26, 1995 |
| Age | 29 years old (as of 2024) |
| Height | 1.87 m (6’2 ft) |
| Weight | 75 kg~ |
| Girlfriend | Single |
| Net Worth | $1 million |
| Zodiac | Gemini |
| Hometown | Seoul, South Korea |
| Nationality | South Korean |
| Religion | Unconfirmed |
Education
Gun-Joo was always a very hard-working and passionate child. His interest in acting and entering showbiz began at a young age. Although he entered Polytechnic University to study Mechanical Engineering under the pressure of his family, he did modeling part-time during his college years, gaining exposure to this field.
Physical Appearance
Jung became very popular with female fans after his first television series due to his looks. He stands 6’2 feet tall and weighs about 75 kg. Gun-Joo is lean but still muscular due to working out and other athletic activities.
His best features are his two dimples when he smiles and his innocent eyes.
Career
Gun-Joo’s career started with modeling. He used to do small gigs as a student to earn pocket money but that passion turned into a whole profession after he quit his university. His career officially began in 2017 when he was cast in the musical video of I Like You by Day6. Jung’s first acting project was a web series known as Flowers Ever After.
He debuted on television with the series Extraordinary You. For the next few years, he either did a cameo or only a one-act drama.
His latest major role was in the series The Secret Romantic Guest House alongside Kang Hoon and Ryoeun.
Gun-Joo has also managed to bag a role in a film called Rebound in 2023.
Television Series
- Should We Kiss First – 2018
- Extraordinary You – 2019
- Oh My Baby – 2020
- Monthly Magazine Home – 2021
- Romantic Guest House – 2023
Film
- Rebound – 2023
Net Worth
Gun-Joo’s career started properly with the high school fantasy drama Extraordinary You. Sadly, he has not been able to land a major role or a lead role yet. His major source of income is through acting and modeling. Jung has been modeling since he was a student and has earned good financial stability. His net worth, as of 2024 is nearing $1 million. It significantly increased in 2023 and is expected to rise further in the coming years.
Family And Relationship
Gun-Jun was born in Seoul in a comfortable home. Like an ideal South Korean family, there are four members in his family as well. He is the younger of two brothers. Jung’s parents dreamed of him becoming an engineer and he complied with their wishes but his passion lay in performance arts. Soon enough, his interest and side hustle became a full-time job because he had talent and looked for it.
When it comes to the love life, Gun-Joo has kept it away from social media and paparazzi. He has not shared any information about his girlfriends ever. According to the given information, the only possible assumption is that he is single as of now.
Social Media
So far, Gun-Joo has limited himself to only an official Instagram account. He has 1.2 million people following him and has posted about 188 times. He mostly posts pictures of himself as eye candy for women who adore him.
Social Media Handles
- Instagram – jrjswn
Hobbies
Gun-Joo is an outgoing man with a wide circle of friends he sees often. He likes going out and like many of us, loves to play arcade games. Because of his nature, he gets along well with his co-workers on sets. His usual activities involve working out to maintain himself and focus on his work.
Some Interesting Facts
- He is close friends with Ryeoun.
- He earned a Barista License during his student years.
- He completed his military training at the young age of 21.
- He has been nominated for Best Actor awards twice but has not won any awards yet.
