1. Early life and education
Seo Jun-young was born Kim Sang-gu on April 24, 1987, in Yeongcheon, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea. He completed his high school education at Joongang High School. Following high school, he pursued higher education at Inha University, where he specialized in Theater and Film.
2. Career
Seo Jun-young's career encompasses a wide range of acting performances across various media, alongside his involvement in public relations and hosting roles. His professional acting journey began in 2004, and he has remained active in the industry ever since.
2.1. Acting career
His acting career spans numerous appearances in films, television series, and web dramas, alongside voice acting and music video appearances.
Seo Jun-young has accumulated a substantial filmography across film, television, and other digital platforms, showcasing his adaptability in various genres and character types.
2.1.1. Film
Seo Jun-young has appeared in numerous films, taking on a variety of roles from his early career to more recent productions.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Bewitching Attraction | young Suk-gyu | |
| 2006 | The Peter Pan Formula | Yong-ki | |
| 2009 | Eighteen (Whirlwind) | Kim Tae-hoon | |
| 2011 | Bleak Night | Dong-yoon | |
| 2014 | Broken | Park Hyeon-soo | |
| 2014 | Whispering | Su-hyun | |
| 2015 | Beach Heart A Sol | Customer buying fake goods | |
| 2015 | Woman, Man | ||
| 2015 | Kwon Bob: Chinatown | Ko Jeong-hyeok | |
| 2015 | Speed | Lee Choo-won | |
| 2016 | Elephant in the Room | ID Pork Belly | |
| 2016 | How to Break Up | Na-bi | |
| 2016 | Open Your Eyes | Gyeong-su | |
| 2016 | Stalking | Jae-won | |
| 2017 | Drawing | Jeon Sang-beom | |
| 2017 | Missing 2 | Song Heon | |
| 2018 | Proof of Existence | ||
| 2020 | For the New Emperor | Sin Hwang-je | Main male lead |
| 2021 | Camellia | Hwang Gwi-tae | |
| 2021 | A Long Day | Film director / Hyeon-su |
2.1.2. Television series
Seo Jun-young has had a prominent presence in television drama series, starring in various productions across different channels.
| Year | Title | Role | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Hello My Teacher | Park Jae-in | SBS | |
| Marrying a Millionaire | Kim Tae-hoon | SBS | ||
| 2006 | Sharp 3 | Park Yi-joon | KBS2 | |
| 2007 | Heaven & Earth | Song Ji-min | KBS1 | |
| Lucifer | young Kang Oh-soo | KBS2 | ||
| War of Money - Bonus Round | Kim Byul | SBS | ||
| Kimcheed Radish Cubes | Jung Dong-min | MBC | ||
| Yeon Heonseong | Yeon Heonseong | SBS | ||
| 2008 | The Great King, Sejong | Grand Prince Suyang (Jinyang) | KBS1 | |
| My Pitiful Sister | young Lee Deok-san | KBS1 | ||
| 2009 | A Goose's Dream | Min Seung-gi | OBS | |
| Again, My Love | young Lee Jung-hoon | KBS2 | ||
| He Who Can't Marry | Tae-yeol, Yoo-jin's ex-boyfriend | KBS2 | ||
| Soul | young Shin Ryu | MBC | ||
| 2010 | Grudge: The Revolt of Gumiho | Chun-woo | KBS2 | |
| Smile, Mom | Lee Kang-so | SBS | ||
| 2011 | Deep Rooted Tree | Grand Prince Gwangpyeong | SBS | |
| My One and Only | Ki Woon-chan | KBS1 | ||
| 2012 | To the Beautiful You | Ha Seung-ri | SBS | |
| 2013 | Wang's Family | Gwang-bak's primary school classmate | KBS2 | Cameo (episode 18) |
| 2014 | Secret Door | Shin Heung-bok | SBS | Cameo (episode 1-2) |
| Tears of Heaven | Lee Ki-hyun / Cha Sung-tan | MBN | ||
| 2015 | Super Daddy Yeol | Shin Woo-hyuk | tvN | |
| 2016 | The Promise | Kang Taejun | KBS2 | |
| Another Miss Oh | Hae-young (gold)'s blind date | tvN | Cameo (episode 15) | |
| A Beautiful Mind | Lee Sang-joon | KBS2 | Cameo (episodes 2 and 9) | |
| 2021 | The Devil Judge | Lee Young-min's friend | tvN | |
| 2023 | Apple of My Eye | Keum Kang-san | KBS1 | |
| 2024 | The Brave Yong Soo-jung | Yeo Eui-joo | MBC |
2.1.3. Television films
Seo Jun-young has also taken on roles in various one-act plays and television films, often under the "Drama Special" umbrella.
| Year | Title | Role | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | KBS Drama Special: The Scary One, The Ghost and I | young Kim Yong-soo | KBS2 | |
| 2013 | KBS Drama Special: Sirius | Do Eun-chang / Do Shin-woo | KBS2 | |
| Unemployed Romance | Song Wan-ha | E Channel | ||
| 2014 | KBS Drama Special: The Dirge Singer | Yoon Soo | KBS2 | |
| 2015 | I'm After You | Yoo Min-woo | SBS | |
| 2015 | The Great Story | Min-su | TV Chosun & tvN | Episode titles: Separated Family Story (TV Chosun) / Don't Let Go of Your Mind (tvN) |
| 2015 | Cheo Yong 2 | Lee Jae-hoon | OCN | |
| 2015 | Six Flying Dragons | Kang Chan-seong | SBS |
2.1.4. Web series
Seo Jun-young has also participated in web-based drama series.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Somnamssomnyeo | Male Friend No. 5 | Daum Storyball Web Drama |
| 2015 | Sweet Temptation | Sang-min | T-ara Web Drama (also known as Sweet Temptation (Reborn)) |
| 2022 | Goyang Makgeolli Shooting Battle | Park Kyung-seok |
2.1.5. Dubbing
In 2012, Seo Jun-young lent his voice to the Barrier Free version of the film My Back Page, providing the Korean dubbing for the character Umeyama.
2.1.6. Music video appearances
Seo Jun-young has made appearances in several music videos for various artists, often in the early stages of his career.
| Year | Song title | Artist |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | "Let's Break Up" | Yoon Gun |
| 2005 | "As We Live" | SG Wannabe |
| "Sin and Punishment" | ||
| 2007 | "Be Burnt Completely Black" | M To M |
| 2008 | "Lalala" | SG Wannabe |
| 2010 | "Good" | Daybreak |
2.2. Other activities
Beyond his primary acting work, Seo Jun-young has participated in various commercial endorsements and taken on significant public relations and hosting responsibilities.
2.2.1. Advertisements
Seo Jun-young has been featured in several advertising campaigns across different industries.
- 2005: Isu Construction - Brown Stone
- 2005: Samyang Foods - Samyang Ramen
- 2006: Dong-A Pharmaceutical - Bacchus D (Exam Episode)
- 2006: Mnet - max mp3 1 / 2
- 2008: Korea Land & Housing Corporation - "Korea's Lifelong Financial Friend"
- 2012: Dutch Style Coffee
2.2.2. Public relations and hosting
Seo Jun-young has taken on roles as a public ambassador and host for various events, particularly those related to film festivals and social causes.
- 2011: Host for the opening ceremony of the 11th Seoul LGBT Film Festival.
- 2012: Public Ambassador for the 2nd North Korean Human Rights International Film Festival, advocating for human rights awareness.
- 2012: Host for the closing ceremony of the 17th Indieforum Film Festival.
- 2013: Host for the closing ceremony of the 18th Indieforum Film Festival.
- 2014: Host for the closing ceremony of the 19th Indieforum Film Festival.
3. Awards and nominations
Seo Jun-young has been recognized for his acting performances through various awards and nominations throughout his career.
| Year | Award Ceremony | Category | Nominated Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 35th Seoul Independent Film Festival | Independent Star Award | Eighteen | Won |
| 2010 | 19th Buil Film Awards | Best New Actor | Eighteen | Nominated |
| 2011 | 19th Korean Culture and Entertainment Awards | Best New Actor (Film) | Bleak Night | Won |
| 20th Buil Film Awards | Best New Actor | Bleak Night | Nominated | |
| 32nd Blue Dragon Film Awards | Best New Actor | Bleak Night | Nominated | |
| 2013 | KBS Drama Awards | Best Actor in a One-Act/Special Drama | Sirius | Nominated |
| 2014 | KBS Drama Awards | Best Actor in a One-Act/Special Drama | The Dirge Singer | Nominated |
| 2023 | KBS Drama Awards | Excellence Award, Actor in a Daily Drama | Apple of My Eye | Won |
| 2024 | 10th APAN Star Awards | Excellence Award, Actor in a Long Drama | The Brave Yong Soo-jung | Won |
| MBC Drama Awards | Top Excellence Award, Actor in a Daily/One-Act Drama | The Brave Yong Soo-jung | Won |