Biography
Joo Sang-wook
주상욱 / Joo Sang-wook
Joo Sang-wook is a South Korean actor who debuted in 1998 and rose to prominence with the SBS generational saga "Giant" (2010). He is known for leading roles in dramas such as the medical series "Good Doctor" (2013), the romantic comedy "Cunning Single Lady" (2014), and the historical drama "The King of Tears, Lee Bang-won" (2021-2022), for which he won the Grand Prize (Daesang) at the 2022 KBS Drama Awards. In 2026 he played the antagonist Ju Gang-chan in the SBS action series "Agent Kim Reactivated" opposite So Ji-sub.
- Actor
Facts
- Joo Sang-wook was born on July 18, 1978, in Seoul, South Korea. Wikipedia
- He debuted as an actor in 1998 and has been active since. Wikipedia
- He studied Visual Design at Namseoul University. Wikipedia
- He is signed to the talent agency HB Entertainment. Kprofiles
- His height is 180 cm. Kprofiles
- He won the Grand Prize (Daesang) at the 2022 KBS Drama Awards for his role as Yi Bang-won in 'The King of Tears, Lee Bang-won'. Wikipedia
- He married actress Cha Ye-ryun in May 2017; the couple have one daughter. Wikipedia
- In the 2026 SBS action drama 'Agent Kim Reactivated', he plays antagonist Ju Gang-chan, a crime-linked businessman, opposite So Ji-sub. Soompi
- His notable earlier works include 'Giant' (2010), 'Good Doctor' (2013), 'Cunning Single Lady' (2014) and 'Birth of a Beauty' (2014). MyDramaList
Works
Giant
Jo Min-woo
Good Doctor
Kim Do-han
Cunning Single Lady
Cha Jung-woo
The King of Tears, Lee Bang-won
Yi Bang-won
Agent Kim Reactivated
Ju Gang-chan
FAQ
Who is Joo Sang-wook?
Joo Sang-wook is a South Korean actor, born July 18, 1978, in Seoul. He debuted in 1998 and became widely known through the 2010 SBS drama 'Giant'.
What is Joo Sang-wook's role in 'Agent Kim Reactivated' (2026)?
He plays Ju Gang-chan, the main antagonist, a businessman who rose from the criminal underworld to head a construction empire, in the SBS action drama opposite So Ji-sub.
What award did Joo Sang-wook win for 'The King of Tears, Lee Bang-won'?
He won the Grand Prize (Daesang) at the 2022 KBS Drama Awards for his portrayal of Yi Bang-won.
Which agency represents Joo Sang-wook?
He is represented by HB Entertainment.