Korean artist, Son Suk Ku is currently being talked about by Korean fans. He was successful after playing the role of Tuan Gu in the series My Liberation Notes.
In the series Son Suk Ku became a quiet alcoholic. He is considered successful because his character is so complex.
In addition, Son Suk Ku is considered a great actor because of his success in playing in the latest film The Roundup. The film made a new history because it was successfully watched by 9 million viewers in Korea.
Curious about Son Sok Ku Facts? Here's a summary:
1. When I Was Little I Was Very Shy
In an interview, Son Suk Ku once said that he was so shy as a child that he didn't have any friends. He decides to go abroad in an attempt to transform himself into a cool and friendly person.
Son Suk Ku hopes that when he returns to South Korea, he can become a confident person. He decided to go to the United States.
2. Studying at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Son Suk Ku had already decided that he wanted to study visual arts and film starting from high school. His hope is that he can become a director one day.
But after studying for a while, he realized that was not the path he wanted to take. He then went to Iraq to carry out his military duties.
3. Likes to Play Basketball
Son Suk Ku opened up in an interview that he often played basketball in his spare time while in the military. He once dreamed of becoming a basketball player after being discharged from the military.
The 1983-born actor also practiced basketball almost all day with his siblings while living in Canada. Apart from basketball, Son Suk Ku also uses his free time to take acting classes.
4. Have Acting Talent
After taking several acting classes, Son Suk Ku began to realize that he was talented. This is the reason why he finally gave up on basketball and started auditioning for roles.
His first influential role was as Detective Mun in Sense8. After that Son Suk Ku started his acting career through several small roles in Korean dramas and films.
5. Good at English and Was a CEO
Son Suk Ku is very good at speaking English because he had studied in the United States and Canada. He has put this ability to good use in various roles including in Sense8 and the Korean remake of Suits.
Amazingly, Son Suk Ku once worked as the CEO of a large distribution company called GOMT. It is a machine tool manufacturing company. However, Son Suk Ku decided to leave his post to focus on his acting career.
6. The success of My Liberation Notes and The Roundup
In 2022, Son Suk Ku managed to star in two successful projects. He starred in the drama My Liberation Notes alongside Kim Ji Won, Lee Min Ki and Lee El. His immersive acting as Mr. Gu, an alcoholic foreigner was met with praise by critics and audiences alike.
Also this year, Son Suk Ku starred in the film The Roundup or The Outlaws 2, which also stars Ma Dong Seok. It is a sequel to the 2017 action film The Outlaws, starring Yoon Kye Sang.
Son Suk Ku here plays Kang Hae Sang, a ruthless criminal who has committed crimes in Vietnam. The film has officially surpassed 8 million moviegoers and made it the first film to achieve this feat since Ashfall in 2019. Not only that, The Roundup also managed to hit the 9 million mark faster than Parasite, which was released before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Those are some facts about Son Suk Ku, the My Liberation Notes and The Roundup actor who was once a CEO. Always success Son Suk Ku and look forward to the next works. Who is your favorite actor? /suara.com
