Misplaced Pages

Jun Tae-soo (Korean: 전태수; March 2, 1984 – January 21, 2018) was a South Korean actor. He was best known for his role on the popular 2010 television series Sungkyunkwan Scandal.

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. He studied sculpture at Seowon University.

Jun made his acting debut in 2007 and later gained popularity playing the antagonist on the hit 2010 television series Sungkyunkwan Scandal. 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.

Jun died at his home on January 21, 2018, of an apparent suicide. He was being treated for depression at the time of his death.

Filmography

Television

Film

Music video

References

1. "Jeon Tae-soo (전태수, Korean actor)". HanCinema. Archived from the original on 2008-09-27. 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 from the original on 2018-03-23. Retrieved 2018-02-24.
3. "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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. ^ 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.
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 from the original on 2023-03-02. Retrieved 2018-01-21.
9. 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.
10. "Sungkyunkwan Scandal Cast (Korean Drama - 2010) - 성균관 스캔들". HanCinema. Archived from the original on 2022-11-26. Retrieved 2018-01-21.
11. "All my Love Cast (Korean Drama - 2010) - 몽땅 내사랑". HanCinema. Archived from the original on 2023-07-27. Retrieved 2018-01-21.
12. "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.
13. "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.
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 from the original on 2023-07-08. 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.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)

External links

• Jun Tae-soo on Twitter (in Korean)
• Jun Tae-soo at Cyworld (in Korean)
• Jun Tae-soo at HanCinema

• 1984 births
• 2018 deaths
• South Korean male film actors
• South Korean male television actors
• 21st-century South Korean male actors
• 2018 suicides
• Suicides in South Korea
• People from Boryeong
• Male actors from South Chungcheong Province