Jun Tae-soo
Birth dateMarch 4, 1984
Death dateJanuary 21, 2018 (aged 33)
Birth placeBoryeong, South Chungcheong Province, South Korea
Death placeSouth Korea
Death causeSuicide
OccupationActor
Years active2007–2013
FamilyHa Ji-won (sister)
EducationSeowon University
AgentHaewadal Entertainment
Jun Tae-soo
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Hangul%전태수
Hanja田汰遂

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 in 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 in the 2013 television series The King's Daughter, Soo Baek-hyang;[7] he was dropped of by the label after terminating his contract, citing personal circumstances.

Death

Jun was found dead 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

YearTitleRoleRef.
2007Good Day to LoveBae Jang-ho[citation needed]
Kid Gang[citation needed]
The King and IHan Chi-geun[8]
2010Sungkyunkwan ScandalHa In-soo[9][10]
All My Love for YouJeon Tae-soo[11]
It's Okay, Daddy's GirlPark Jong-suk[12]
2011You're Here, You're Here, You're Really HereKim Gul-joo[13]
2013Blooded Palace: The War of FlowersNam-hyeok[14]
The King's Daughter, Soo Baek-hyangJin-mu[15]

Film

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2009The MadonnaSung-jinshort film[citation needed]
K&J Fate[citation needed]

Music video

YearSong titleArtistRef.
2007"How Are You"Two:Some[6]
2011"Don't Act Countrified"Ali[16]

References

  1. ^ "Jeon Tae-soo (전태수, Korean actor)". HanCinema. Archived 2008-09-27 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2018-02-24.
  2. ^ "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 2018-03-23 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2018-02-24.
  3. ^ "Ha Ji-won's Actor Brother Dies in Unexplained Circumstances". The Chosun Ilbo. 2018-01-23. Archived 2018-02-26 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2018-02-24.
  4. ^ O, Ju-yeong (2018-01-22). "ko:충남 보령 출신 하지원 남동생 전태수 '비보'" (in Korean). The Joongdo Ilbo. Archived 2018-03-23 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2018-02-24.
  5. ^ Lee, Da-bi (2018-01-22). "ko:하지원 동생 배우 전태수, 21일 사망…'우울증 치료 중 비보'" (in Korean). The Chosun Ilbo. Archived 2020-02-24 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2018-02-24.
  6. ^ Hong, You-kyoung (2018-01-23). "Jun Tae-su found dead in apparent suicide". Korea JooAng Daily. Archived 2020-09-20 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2018-02-24.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ "King and I Cast (Korean Drama – 2007) – 왕과 나". HanCinema. Archived 2023-03-02 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2018-01-21.
  9. ^ Wee, Geun-woo (14 September 2010). "My Name Is: Jun Tae-su". 10Asia. Archived 2023-02-14 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2013-05-14.
  10. ^ "Sungkyunkwan Scandal Cast (Korean Drama – 2010) – 성균관 스캔들". HanCinema. Archived 2022-11-26 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2018-01-21.
  11. ^ "All my Love Cast (Korean Drama – 2010) – 몽땅 내사랑". HanCinema. Archived 2023-07-27 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2018-01-21.
  12. ^ "It's Okay, Daddy's Girl Cast (Korean Drama – 2010) – 괜찮아, 아빠딸". HanCinema. Archived 2023-03-22 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2018-01-21.
  13. ^ "Come, Come, Absolutely Come Cast (Korean Drama – 2011) – 왔어 왔어 제대로 왔어". HanCinema. Archived 2012-01-20 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2018-01-21.
  14. ^ 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.
  15. ^ "The Daughter of the Emperor Cast (Korean Drama – 2013) – 제왕의 딸, 수백향". HanCinema. Archived 2023-07-08 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2018-01-21.
  16. ^ 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.