Go Joo-won (born Go Young-chul on October 16, 1981) is a South Korean actor. He made his acting debut in the 2003 boxing series ''Punch'', followed by a supporting role in the revenge-themed ''
Resurrection
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'' (2005). In 2006, Go became a household name after appearing in the popular family dramas ''
Bizarre Bunch'' and ''Famous Chil Princesses''. He then played historical figures in two
period drama
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s—King
Seongjong of Joseon in ''
The King and I
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'' (2007), and Ijinashi, the first king of
Daegaya in ''
Kim Su-ro, The Iron King'' (2010). Go also starred in the
medical drama
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''OB/GYN'' (also known as ''Obstetrics and Gynecology Doctors'', 2010), and another family drama ''
You're the Best, Lee Soon-shin'' (2013).
Filmography
Television series
Film
Variety show
Awards and nominations
References
External links
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Go Joo-won at
Daum
1981 births
Living people
South Korean male film actors
South Korean male television actors
Sogang University alumni
Yonsei University alumni
People from Gwangju
21st-century South Korean male actors
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