Jang Hyun-sung (; born July 17, 1970) is a South Korean actor. He started his acting career as a member of the Hakjeon Theatre Company, before transitioning to film and television. Jang is best known for starring in director Song Il-gon's arthouse films such as Spider Forest (2004) and The Magicians (2006), and most notably Feathers in the Wind (2005), for which one review praised him for giving "the performance of his career." He also had major roles in Nabi (The Butterfly) (2001), Rewind (also known as A Man Watching Video, 2003), My Right to Ravage Myself (2005), Love Is a Crazy Thing (2005), and My Friend and His Wife (2008). Aside from acting, Jang was one of the screenwriters for the Moon Seung-wook film Romance (2006).
In 2013, Jang and his two sons began appearing in the reality/variety show The Return of Superman (also known as Superman is Back), in which celebrity fathers babysit their children by themselves for 48 hours after sending their wives on a 2-day vacation.
Filmography
Film Year Title Role2023Single in SeoulPresident of the publishing company ReboundYongsan High School Coach Kill BoksoonGill Bok-soon's father 2022 My SonMin-seok 2020The SwordsmanKing Gwanghae2017Steel RainJung Se-young2016Curtain CallMin-ki2015The Advocate: A Missing BodyCEO Moon Ji-hoonLove Never FailsSang-hyunC'est Si BonLee Jang-hee2013Hwayi: A Monster BoyJin-sung2011Alwayscredited for original ideaPainkiller (short filmvoice2009Dance of Timedocumentary narrator2008My Friend and His WifeYe-joon2007Femme Fatale The Perfect Couplecameo2006Maundy ThursdayYoo-chanRomancealso credited as screenwriterThe Magicians2005Love Is a Crazy ThingMin-suPrincess AuroraKim Woo-taeNever to LosecameoMy Right to Ravage MyselfSang HyunFeathers in the WindJang Hyun-sung2004SpringtimeKyung SuGhost HousePark Gi-taeSpider ForestChoi Sung-hyun2003The Legend of the Evil LakeRewind Spring Breeze2002Break OutSurvival Game2001NabiKKiss Me Much2000Real Fiction1999Shiri1997The Story of an Unemployed Man
Television series Year Title Role 2025 The Art of NegotiationHa Tae-soo 2024 Flex X CopJin Myeong-chul2023AgencyYoo Jung-seok2022Revenge of OthersGi Wang-do Under the Queen's Umbrella Yoon Soo-kwang Poong, the Joseon Psychiatrist Yoo Hu-myeong (Cameo, Ep. 1) Money Heist: Korea – Joint Economic Area Kim Sang-man 2021 The One and Only Pyo Kang-seon Melancholia Sung Min-joon Lovers of the Red Sky Han Geon2020Alice Professor Jang Dong-shik (Cameo, Ep. 1)Sweet Munchies Kang In-shikTell Me What You Saw Choi Hyung-pil2019VIP Jang Jin-chulThe Running Mates: Human Rights Kim Hyun-sukAngel's Last Mission: Love Cho Seung-wanDoctor Prisoner Prosecutor Jung Wi-shik2018Just Dance Kwon Dong-sukThe Hymn of Death Lee Yong-moonWhere Stars Land Kwon Hee-seungTwelve Nights Lee Baek-manLive Eun Kyung-mo2017Temperature of Loveguest appearance, ep 2While You Were Sleeping Jung Il-seungQueen for Seven Days Shin Soo-geunMan to Man Jang Tae-ho2016Woman with a Suitcase Lee Dong-sooDear My Friends Il-wooThe Doctors Kim Tae-hoSignal Kim Bum-joo2015Assembly Baek Do-hyunHeard It Through the GrapevineSeo Hyeong-sik2014PunchJang Min-seokSecret DoorHong Gye-heeSecret AffairKim In-gyeom (cameo, ep 15-16)Three DaysHam Bong-soo2013Who Are You?Psychiatrist Park Hyung-jin (cameo, ep 1-2)Goddess of MarriageNo Seung-sooThe End of the WorldYoon Kyu-jin2012Vampire Prosecutor 2Jang Chul-oh (guest appearance, ep 10)The King of DramasKenji WatanabeFive FingersChoi Seung-jaeBigKang Hyuk-sooPhantomJeon Jae-wookHow Long I've KissedHan Sang-jinHistory of a SalarymanChoi Hang-ryang2011Drama Special: For My SonTae-sooA Thousand Days' PromiseSeo-yeon's doctorVampire ProsecutorJang Chul-ohSignJang Min-suk2010Drama Special Series: Rock, Rock, RockPure Pumpkin FlowerHyun-mookGrudge: The Revolt of Gumiho JejungwonMin Young-ik2009Son of ManLove and Obsession2008Glass CastleKim Gyu-sungThe Scale of Providence2007New HeartKim Tae-joonDaughters-in-LawConspiracy in the CourtThe Great CatsbyDrama City: ApertureBehind the White Tower2006My LoveThe Origin of Tears Great Inheritance2005Drama City: Who Murdered Kurt Cobain? Drama City: Leslie Cheung Is Dead?The Hard Goodbye2004Precious FamilyTerms of EndearmentDrama City: Flower Pinned on the Tip of a Knife 2003Rosemary
Variety shows Year Title Notes/2013–2014The Return of Supermanwith sons Jang Jun-woo and Jang Jun-seo 2021 The Story of the Day Biting the Tail 3 Host 2022 Hot Singers Cast Member
Radio shows Year Title Role Notes 2022 To the Beautiful YouSpecial DJFebruary 21
Hosting Year Title Role Notes 2022 23rd Jeonju International Film Festival Host of the opening ceremony with Yoo In-na
Theater YearEnglish titleKorean title Role 2022 Love Letter 러브레터Andy
Ambassadorship Ambassador of the Seoul International Environmental Film Festival (2022)
Awards 2019 KBS Drama Awards: Best Couple Award (Doctor Prisoner) 2016 Korea Drama Awards: Top Excellence Award, Actor (Doctors) 2015 SBS Drama Awards: Special Award, Actor in a Drama (Heard It Through the Grapevine) 2013 SBS Drama Awards: Special Award, Actor in a Weekend Drama (Goddess of Marriage) 2007 KBS Drama Awards: Excellence Award, Actor in a Serial Drama (The Golden Era of Daughters-in-Law) 2005 KBS Drama Awards: Best Actor in a One-Act/Special Drama (Leslie Cheung Is Dead?)
References
External links Jang Hyun-sung at YG Entertainment