Go Soo
Ko Soo (born October 4, 1978) is a Korean television and movie actor.
Biography
Ko Soo was born in Choong Nam Noon San, South Korea and has one brother. He was educated at Sang Myung University, where he studied acting.
After high school graduation but before attending university, Ko Soo travelled to Seoul to find his fortune and, in 1998, appeared as an extra in a music video, the band Position’s "Last Promise". He made his first step onto television in 1999, where his handsome appearance and cute smile reminded the audience of Cho Hyeon Jae and Ji Sung. He also drew critical praise: when he appeared in the drama series Piano in 2001, one review described him as an "actor with precision".
Ko had his first movie hit in 2004 as a drug crime officer in Some: the first film in which he performed his own stunts. In 2005, he starred in action-packed TV series Green Rose, playing a simple man who fell in love with a rich woman and was accused of a crime he didn’t commit. Green Rose was shot in both China and South Korea.
In 2005, Ko was awarded the New Star Award at the 42nd Daejong Festival.
Personal Background
- Height: 178 cm
- Weight: 65 kg
- Blood type: A+
- Religion: Christianity
- Zodiac sign: Libra
- Family members: father, mother, and 1 brother
- Favorite Music: Ballad
- Favorite actor: Choi Min-sik
Major appearances
- 2005: TV, SBS, Marry A Millionaire
- 2005: TV, SBS, Green Rose
- 2004: Film, Some
- 2004: TV, SBS, When A Man Loves A Woman
- 2003: TV, SBS, Yojo Lady
- 2002: TV, SBS, Age of Innocence
- 2001: TV, SBS, Piano
- 2000: TV, MBC, Oh, Mother! Oh, Sister! (also known as Mom and Sister)
Sitcoms
- MBC, My Funky Family
- MBC, Jump
Awards
- 2005: The 42nd Daejong (Grand Bell) Best New Comer Award (Some)
- 2003: Model Line-"Popularity Award" of the "Best dressers Awards"
- 2002: SBS Best New Actor Award (Age of Innocence)
- 2002: SBS "10 Big Stars of Year" Award (Age of Innocence)
- 2001: SBS Best New Actor Award (Piano)
- 2001: SBS Popularity Award (Piano)
- 2000: MBC Best New Actor Award (Mom and Sister)