Seo In-guk

## Career

### 2009–2012: *Superstar K* and *Reply 1997*

In 2009, Seo competed in the Mnet singing contest *Superstar K*, winning the show's first season. The subsequent spotlight came with a hectic schedule of recording, photoshoots, interviews and television appearances as well as chart-topping singles and albums. Seo also faced negative consequences of media attention, including rumors of plastic surgery and "cold shoulder" treatment from the three major Korean networks, as he was a cable television star.

In 2012, Seo was part of the cast of the jukebox musical *Gwanghwamun Love Song* and made his onscreen acting debut with a supporting role in KBS's *Love Rain*. He also signed with Japanese agency Irving Entertainment. He landed his first leading role later that year, in cable channel tvN's '90s nostalgic hit drama *Reply 1997*. Seo's portrayal of a teenage boy in unrequited love with his childhood best friend won praise from both audiences and critics. He also recorded two singles for the soundtrack (both duets with co-star Jung Eun-ji), and one of them, "All For You", which is a remake of the song by "Cool" became one of the best-selling singles of the year on the Gaon Single Chart. Shortly after, he appeared in MBC's weekend drama *The Sons* (also known as *Rascal Sons*).

### 2013–2015: Japanese debut, variety shows and return to acting

Seo joined the newly launched reality/variety show *I Live Alone* from January to June 2013. He returned to the music scene in April 2013 with the single *With Laughter or with Tears*, the first soulful ballad from his discography. Several weeks later, the song was followed by his Japanese debut with the release of the single *Fly Away*.

In June 2013, he was cast in *Master's Sun*, a drama series written by the Hong sisters, playing a former soldier who served in the Zaytun Division who becomes the head of security for a shopping mall company. In October 2013, he starred in his first big-screen leading role in *No Breathing*, a coming-of-age film about two swimming rivals, alongside Lee Jong-suk and Kwon Yuri. He then played a dual role in *Another Parting*, a five-episode miniseries about a man and a woman who meet in the final moment of their lives and spend one special day together. Produced by LOEN Entertainment, the drama premiered on February 17, 2014 on Taekwang Group-owned cable channel Dramacube (also airing on BTV and YouTube).In 2014, Seo released his first Japanese album titled *Everlasting*, which comprises his previously released singles “Fly Away” and “We Can Dance Tonight”. The album also features a new track titled “Everlasting Love” with a total of 12 tracks. The album debuted at number nine on the Oricon Daily Chart. Seo later won the Best 3 New Artists (Asia) award at the Japan Gold Disc Awards.

The same year, Seo headlined another cable romantic comedy series *High School King of Savvy*, in which he played a high school student and star hockey player who leads a double life when he's forced to take on his older brother's job as an executive at an IT company. Later that year, Seo starred in his first period drama *The King's Face*, playing illegitimate crown prince Gwanghae, who becomes his father King Seonjo's rival in politics and love.

In 2015, Seo joined the cast of SBS variety show *Law of the Jungle* from March to May, for the Indochina season. He was then cast as a genius profiler in the police procedural/romance series *Hello Monster* which premiered in June 2015 on KBS2. Later that year, he participated alongside other artists on Jellyfish Entertainment's collaborative track “Love In The Air” (Template:Korean) for the album *Jelly Christmas 2015 – 4랑*.

### 2016–present: Acclaim

In 2016 Seo joined *Law of the Jungle* for the second time for the show's Mongolia season. He also starred in OCN's workplace drama *Squad 38*, playing a professional swindler. The drama became the highest rated drama for OCN, and Seo won a special award or his role at the 11th Asian TV Drama Conference. He then took on the leading role in MBC's romantic comedy *Shopaholic Louis*.

On August 4, 2017, it was confirmed that Seo's contract with Jellyfish Entertainment had expired and that he would not be renewing his contract. On August 7, it was announced Seo had signed with BS Company.

In 2018, Seo was cast in *The Smile Has Left Your Eyes*, an adaptation of the 2002 Japanese television series *Sora Kara Furu Ichioku no Hoshi*.

In 2019, Seo was cast in the crime thriller film *Pipeline* by Yoo Ha.

In 2021, Seo starred in the *tvN* fantasy romance drama *Doom at Your Service*.

## Discography

### Albums

#### Studio albums

* Label: Jellyfish Entertainment, Nippon Crown
* Format: CD, digital download

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#### Best albums

* Label: Jellyfish Entertainment, Nippon Crown
* Format: CD, digital download

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## Awards and nominations

1. ↑ 서인국, 조문근 제치고 '슈퍼스타K'의 최종 우승자로 선정 (ko) (October 10, 2009).
2. ↑ Lee, Hyo-won (October 28, 2009). New Kid on the Block Sweeps Music Charts. *The Korea Times*.
3. ↑ Error on call to Template:cite web: Parameters **url** and **title** must be specified (ko). *TV Report* (March 31, 2011).
4. ↑ Chang, Hae-won (April 6, 2011). Cable stars get networks' cold shoulder. *Korea JoongAng Daily*.
5. ↑ Infinite's Sung Kyu, Woo Hyun, and Seo In Guk debut as musical actors. *Korea.com* (December 28, 2011).
6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 *Superstar K* Winner to Debut in Star-Filled TV Soap. *The Chosun Ilbo* (September 22, 2011).
7. ↑ Ho, Stewart (March 13, 2012). Still Cuts of Seo In Guk With Jang Keun Suk for *Love Rain*. *enewsWorld*.
8. ↑ Ho, Stewart (July 23, 2012). Seo In Guk Joins Irving ENT to Prepare for Japan Debut. *enewsWorld*.
9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 Park, Hyun-min (July 31, 2012). Reply 1997: Seo In Guk Brings Romance to the Screen. *enewsWorld*.
10. ↑ Hong, Grace Danbi (August 21, 2012). Seo In Guk Talks about Acting and Scandals with A Pink's Jung Eun Ji. *enewsWorld*.
11. ↑ Choi, Eun-hwa (September 11, 2012). Interview: Seo In Guk Wants Everyone to Tune In to *Reply 1997*. *enewsWorld*.
12. ↑ Seo In-guk and Jang Eun-ji to sing duet for drama. *Korea JoongAng Daily* (August 29, 2012).
13. ↑ 'Reply 1997' Releases Second Duet Between Jung Eun Ji and Seo In Guk. *enewsWorld* (September 4, 2012).
14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 Ho, Stewart (August 13, 2012). Seo In Guk Joins Cast of MBC's Upcoming Drama *Sons*. *enewsWorld*.
15. ↑ Lee, Tae-ho (August 14, 2012). Seo In-guk cast in MBC weekend TV series. *10Asia*.
16. ↑ Sunwoo, Carla (August 15, 2012). Seo In-guk lands another acting role. *Korea JoongAng Daily*.
17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 Ho, Stewart (January 29, 2013). Seo In Guk Joins New MBC Variety Pilot Program. *enewsWorld*.
18. ↑ Lee, Sun-min (April 5, 2013). After acting, Seo In-guk sings again. *Korea JoongAng Daily*.
19. ↑ Seo In-guk to make debut in Japan. *Korea JoongAng Daily* (July 24, 2012).
20. ↑ Park, Hani (February 23, 2013). Seo In Guk's Japanese Album Jacket Photo Released. *enewsWorld*.
21. ↑ 21.0 21.1 Jeon, Su-mi (June 4, 2013). Seo In Guk Cast in Hong Sisters' *The Sun of the Lord*. *enewsWorld*.
22. ↑ Lee, Eun-ah (June 4, 2013). Seo In-guk Cast in Kong Hyo-jin, So Ji-sub Drama. *10Asia*.
23. ↑ 23.0 23.1 Sunwoo, Carla (October 25, 2013). Actors take plunge into swimming roles. *Korea JoongAng Daily*.
24. ↑ Jung, Ji-won (November 12, 2013). Singer Seo making a splash as actor. *Korea JoongAng Daily*.
25. ↑ 25.0 25.1 Kim, Jessica (February 6, 2014). Seo In-guk to Star in Short Drama. *10Asia*.
26. ↑ Seo In Guk Goes Shirtless in His New Japanese Album Photo (December 13, 2013).
27. ↑ Error on call to Template:cite web: Parameters **url** and **title** must be specified (ko). *Star News* (January 16, 2014).
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29. ↑ 29.0 29.1 Kim, Hee-eun (July 23, 2014). 'High School King' star assesses his character's virtues. *Korea JoongAng Daily*.
30. ↑ Kim, Ji-soo (April 16, 2014). Seo In-guk to star in new drama. *The Korea Times*.
31. ↑ Seo In-guk back in summer rom-com (June 11, 2014).
32. ↑ 32.0 32.1 Seo In-guk to debut in period drama. *Kpop Herald* (October 16, 2014).
33. ↑ 33.0 33.1 Seo In-guk on survival show (May 23, 2015).
34. ↑ 34.0 34.1 Seo In-guk takes on drama (April 25, 2015).
35. ↑ Seo In-guk, Gugudan and VIXX sing Christmas carols. *Kpop Herald* (December 6, 2016).
36. ↑ 36.0 36.1 Seo In-guk will return for 'Law of the Jungle'. *Korea JoongAng Daily* (July 28, 2016).
37. ↑ 37.0 37.1 Seo In-guk and Choi Soo-young swindle tax-evaders on 'Squad 38'. *The Korea Herald* (June 5, 2016).
38. ↑ Sooyoung, others to star in new OCN drama. *Korea JoongAng Daily* (March 4, 2016).
39. ↑ Seo In-guk wins award at Asian TV Drama Conference. *Kpop Herald* (November 22, 2016).
40. ↑ 40.0 40.1 Seo In-guk confirms lead role in 'Shopping King Louie'. *Kpop Herald* (June 29, 2016).
41. ↑ Error on call to Template:cite web: Parameters **url** and **title** must be specified (ko) (August 4, 2017).
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44. ↑ 44.0 44.1 Seo In-guk returns after controversial military exemption (August 20, 2018).
45. ↑ Director YOO Ha Has a New Project in the PIPELINE (August 19, 2019).
46. ↑ Error on call to Template:cite web: Parameters **url** and **title** must be specified (zh) (June 30, 2016).
47. ↑ Park Soo-in (April 21, 2021). 서인국 이수혁 ‘파이프라인’ 5월 개봉 확정, 범죄오락 새 라인 뚫린다 (ko).
48. ↑ Jeon Hyung-hwa (February 22, 2021). [단독서인국·장동윤·최귀화·성동일 등 120억 SF액션스릴러 '늑대사냥' 호흡 [종합]] (ko).
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52. ↑ '어비스' 정소민, 서인국과 외계인으로 등장 "일억 번째 별 떨어졌다" (ko). *News Hankyung* (May 6, 2019).
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55. ↑ In new show, stars look after unusual pets. *The Korea Herald* (December 16, 2015).
56. ↑ 56.0 56.1 Gaon Album Chart (ko). Retrieved on January 7, 2016.
57. ↑ 57.0 57.1 Seo In Guk Japanese Discography on ORICON STYLE (ja). Oricon.
58. ↑ Seo In Guk Goes Shirtless in His New Japanese Album Photo (December 13, 2013).
59. ↑ Seo In-guk to drop Japanese album (January 27, 2015).