Jung Moon-sung (; born January 13, 1981) is a South Korean actor. He has appeared in numerous television series, including Hospital Playlist (2020–2021), Miracle: Letters to the President (2021) and The Veil (2021). On stage, Jung has also participated in various productions, including the musical Maybe Happy Ending (2016).
Career Jung Moon-sung was born on January 13, 1981. Initially, he pursued music due to his passion for singing. However, he later enrolled in Soonchunhyang University where he studied theatre and film. It was during this time that he discovered his interest in acting. He took a year off from college to prepare for his debut as a singer, but he had to enlist in the military.
While serving in the military, Jung contemplated his career options and wondered if he could combine his love for singing and acting. He recalls thinking, "Is there a way for me to sing and act at the same time after my discharge from the military?" Fortunately, soon after his discharge, he had the opportunity to audition for the musical . He passed the audition even before graduating from university. This musical marked the beginning of his career as a musical actor.
Filmography Film YearTitleRoleNotes 2005 Gloomy Boy2011 The Unjust iron brother-in-law friend 32013South BoundGong An (Public Security 2)Support Role2021The Cursed: Dead Man's PreyJeong Seong-junMain RoleMiracle: Letters to the PresidentKim Yong-hwanSupport Role 2022Project Wolf HuntingKyu-tae
Television series YearTitleRoleNotes 2011The Musical Musical performerCameo (Episode 9)2012PhantomUhm Jae-hee2013Your LadyKim Tae-seongHeartless CityOh Gi-chulThe Suspicious HousekeeperDetective Lee Tae-shik2014Secret DoorByeon Jong-in2015Six Flying DragonsHan Goo-young2016A Beautiful MindHwang Jung-hwan2016–2017The Legend of the Blue SeaHeo Il-joong (young)2017Good ManagerHan Dong-hoon 2017–2018Prison PlaybookYoo Jeong-mincameo2018About TimeYoon Do-SanLifeJo Nam-HyeongThe UndateablesYook RyongBig ForestDepartment Head Daniel JegalThe Hymn of DeathJo Myung Hee2019HaechiLee Tan2020The CursedJung Sung-JoonBirthcare CenterDoctor Cameo (episode 1)2020–2021Hospital PlaylistDo Jae-hak Season 1–22021The VeilChang Chun-WooMoebius: The Veil 2022 The Good Detective Woo Tae-ho Season 2 One Dollar LawyerShin Joong-hoonCameo (episode 12)2023Divorce Attorney ShinJo Jeong-sik 2024The AuditorsHwang Se-woong 2025 Resident Playbook Do Jae-hak Special appearance(Ep. 4, 11) 2026 The Scarecrow Lee Ki-hwan
Web series YearTitleRoleNotes 2022Stock Struck Kang San2023The GloryprisonerCameo (Part 2, Episode 8)
Stage Musical +Musical play performance Year Title Role Theater Date English Korean 2006 Charlie Brown 찰리 브라운 shrouder 2007 지하철 1호선 Hakjeon Blue Theater Small Theater May 3 - October 28 Oh! While You are Sleeping오! 당신이 잠든 사이 Peter Musical Shout Theater July 25 - October 26, 2008 2008 빨래 Nashim The Eggs and Nuclear Small Theater August 29 - December 31 2009 Gochujang Tteokbokki고추장 떡볶이 White tiger Hakjeon Blue Theater Small Theater January 9 - March 1 빨래 Nashim Doosan Art Center Yeongang Hall April 28 - June 14 Solongo Hakjeon Blue Theater Small Theater July 24 - June 27, 2010 2010 Finding Kim Jong-wook 김종욱 찾기 Multi man JTN Art Hall 1 2011 빨래 Solongo Hakjeon Blue Theater Small Theater March 3 - September 4 Daegu Cultural Arts Theater CTApril 12 - June 19Suwon Gyeonggi Arts Center Small TheaterJuly 9 - July 10 Prince Puzzle 왕세자 실종사건 Ha Nae-gwan Gyeonghuigung Palace Sungjeongjeon September 1 - September 21 2012 빨래 Solongo Hakjeon Blue Theater Small Theater September 7 - March 30, 2012 October 12 - November 11 2013 Triangle 트라이앵글 Doyeon Sangmyung Art Hall 1 Aug 31–Nov 10 2013–2014 빨래SolongoArt One Theater 2 October 11, 2013 to March 2, 20142014Hymn of Death사의 찬미Kim Woo-jinYes24 Stage 1Goddess is watching여신님이 보고 계셔Han Young-beomDoosan Art Center Yonkang HallHi! UFO안녕! 유에프오Park SanghyunCJ Azit2015Hymn of Death사의 찬미Kim Woo-jinYes24 Stage 1June 6 to September 62016 Hedwig: New Makeup 헤드윅: 뉴 메이크업Hedwig Hongik University Daehangno Arts Center Grand Theater March 1 to May 29 Suwon Gyeonggi Arts Center Grand TheaterFinding Kim Jong-wook김종욱 찾기Youngsook, grandfatherPetitzel Theater2016–2017 Gutenberg 구텐베르크 Doug Yes 24 Stage 3 September 17 to December 7 Maybe Happy Ending 어쩌면 해피엔딩 Oliver Yes 24 Stage 2 December 20 to March 52017Gutenberg구텐베르크DougHoengseong Culture and Arts CenterHymn of Death사의 찬미Kim Woo-jinYes 24 Stage 1July 28 to August 27 Hedwig헤드윅HedwigHongik University Daehangno Arts Center Grand TheaterAugust 18 to November 5Gutenberg구텐베르크DougSwan Hall, Andong Culture and Arts CenterJeonju Sori Culture Center Yeonji Hall Maybe Happy Ending 어쩌면 해피엔딩 Oliver Yes 24 Stage 1 Nov 13–Feb 10Gutenberg구텐베르크DougGuri Art Hall Cosmos Grand Theater 2018 Hedwig 헤드윅 Hedwig Seongnam Arts Center Opera House January 6 – 7, 2018 Daegu Opera House January 13 – 14, 2018 Daejeon Arts Center Art Hall January 27 – 28, 2018 National Taipei University Sports Center 지하철 1호선 Hakjeon Blue Theater Small Theater May 3 - October 28 2019Hymn of Death사의 찬미Kim Woo-jinYes24 Stage 1 Hedwig 헤드윅 Hedwig Hongik University Daehakro Art Center Grand Theater August 16 – November 3, 2019 Daegu Keimyung Art Center Icheon Art Hall Grand Theater November 22 – November 23, 2019 Busan Centum City Sohyang Theater Shinhan Card Hall December 21 – December 29, 2019 2020 Hedwig 헤드윅 Hedwig Uijeongbu Arts Center Grand Theater January 19 Maybe Happy Ending 어쩌면 해피엔딩 Oliver Yes 24 Stage 1 June 30 - September 13 2021–2022 A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder 젠틀맨스 가이드: 사랑과 살인편 D'Ysquith Kwanglim Art Center BBCH Hall November 13 - February 20, 2022 2022 Icheon Art Hall Grand Hall February 27 Busan Dream Theater March 18 - March 20 Hymn of Death 사의 찬미 Kim Woo-jin Daehangno TOM 1 July 27 - October 9
Theater +Theater play performances Year Title Role Venue Date English Korean 2012 Model Students 모범생들 Kim Myung-jun Art One Theater 3 February 3 - July 222012–2013 Bad Magnet 나쁜자석 Fraser Art One Theater 1 November 7 - January 27, 2013 2013 True West Austin Daehangno SM Theatee Feb 21 to May 5 Bad Magnet 나쁜자석 Fraser Art One Theater 1 December 6 - March 2, 20142015 My Pounding Life 두근두근 내 인생 Han A-reum Uniplex 2 March 13 - May 25Speaking in Tongues스피킹 인 텅스 Pete, Neil, JohnYes 24 Stage 3May 1–July 19 2016 True West Returns Lee Yegreen Theater June 24 to August 28, 2016 Hello Summer 안녕, 여름 Tae-min Uniplex 2 September 6 - October 30 2017 Sleuth 슬루스 Milo Tyndall Yes24 Stage 2 June 2 - July 23 2017–2018 Kiss of the Spider Woman Valentin Art One Theater 2 December 5, 2017, to February 25, 2018 2023 Shakespeare in Love 셰익스피어 인 러브 William Shakespeare Seoul Arts Center CJ Towol Theater January 28 - March 26
Discography
Cast recording Year Song title Album Notes2017 "Fireflies and Jeju Island" (반딧불, 그리고 제주도)Maybe Happy Ending cast recording with Jeon Mi-do "You Can Just Remember That" (그것만은 기억해도 돼) "Thank You For Knocking on My Door" (내 문을 두드려줘서 고마웠어")
Awards and nominations Award ceremonyYearCategoryNominee / WorkResultMBC Drama Awards2021Excellence Award, Actor in a Short DramaMoebius: The Veil SBS Drama Awards2019Best Character Award - ActorHaechi Blue Dragon Series Awards 2026 Best Supporting Actor The Scarecrow
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