Jun Tae-soo

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]

In this Korean name, the family name is Jun.
Jun Tae-soo
Born(1984-03-04)March 4, 1984
Boryeong, South Chungcheong Province, South Korea
DiedJanuary 21, 2018(2018-01-21) (aged 33)
South Korea
EducationSeowon University
OccupationActor
Years active2007–2013
AgentHaewadal Entertainment
FamilyHa Ji-won (sister)
Korean name
Hangul
Hanja
Revised RomanizationJeon Tae-su
McCune–ReischauerChŏn Taesu

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
Year Title Role Network Ref.
2007Good Day to LoveBae Jang-hoSBS
Kid GangOCN
The King and IHan Chi-geunSBS [8]
2010Sungkyunkwan ScandalHa In-sooKBS2 [9][10]
All My LoveJeon Tae-sooMBC [11]
It's Okay, Daddy's GirlPark Jong-sukSBS [12]
2011You're Here, You're Here, You're Really HereKim Gul-jooMBN [13]
2013Blooded Palace: The War of FlowersNam-hyeokJTBC [14]
The King's Daughter, Soo Baek-hyangJin-muMBC [15]

Film
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2009The MadonnaSung-jinshort film
K&J Fate

Music video
Year Song Title Artist Ref.
2007"How Are You"Two:Some [6]
2011"Don't Act Countrified"Ali [16]

References
  1. "Jeon Tae-soo (전태수, Korean actor)". HanCinema. 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. Retrieved 2018-02-24.
  3. "Ha Ji-won's Actor Brother Dies in Unexplained Circumstances". The Chosun Ilbo. 2018-01-23. Retrieved 2018-02-24.
  4. O, Ju-yeong (2018-01-22). 충남 보령 출신 하지원 남동생 전태수 '비보'. The Joongdo Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved 2018-02-24.
  5. Lee, Da-bi (2018-01-22). 하지원 동생 배우 전태수, 21일 사망…'우울증 치료 중 비보'. The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved 2018-02-24.
  6. Hong, You-kyoung (2018-01-23). "Jun Tae-su found dead in apparent suicide". Korea JooAng Daily. Retrieved 2018-02-24.
  7. Hicap, Jonathan (2018-01-22). "Korean actor Jun Tae Soo dead at 33". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 2018-02-24.
  8. "King and I Cast (Korean Drama - 2007) - 왕과 나". HanCinema. Retrieved 2018-01-21.
  9. Wee, Geun-woo (14 September 2010). "My Name Is: Jun Tae-su". 10Asia. Retrieved 2013-05-14.
  10. "Sungkyunkwan Scandal Cast (Korean Drama - 2010) - 성균관 스캔들". HanCinema. Retrieved 2018-01-21.
  11. "All my Love Cast (Korean Drama - 2010) - 몽땅 내사랑". HanCinema. Retrieved 2018-01-21.
  12. "It's Okay, Daddy's Girl Cast (Korean Drama - 2010) - 괜찮아, 아빠딸". HanCinema. Retrieved 2018-01-21.
  13. "Come, Come, Absolutely Come Cast (Korean Drama - 2011) - 왔어 왔어 제대로 왔어". HanCinema. Retrieved 2018-01-21.
  14. Choi, Eun-hwa (26 March 2013). "Jun Tae Su Injured While Shooting Cruel Palace". enewsWorld. Retrieved 2013-05-14.
  15. "The Daughter of the Emperor Cast (Korean Drama - 2013) - 제왕의 딸, 수백향". HanCinema. 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. Retrieved 2013-05-14.
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