Jang Dong-yoon


Jang Dong-yoon is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his leading roles in the popular television series School 2017, A Poem a Day and The Tale of Nokdu.

Early life

Jang began his mandatory military service in May 2012, when he was 19 years old, and was discharged in February 2014.

Career

2015: Beginnings

In 2015, while studying at Hanyang University, Jang was reported in the media for his bravery. It was reported that Jang had come across a robber with a lethal weapon threatening a convenience store clerk in Seoul's Gwanak District, and that he had devised a quick plan to have the culprit arrested. He was recognised with a commendation from the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency for this act of heroism. This popularity later had led to him receiving many casting offers.

2016–2018: Acting debut

In 2016, Jang debuted as an actor with the Naver web drama, Women at a Game Company. Later that year he was cast in the teen-mystery drama Solomon's Perjury.
In 2017, he was cast in the KBS teen-romance drama School 2017. The same year, he starred in the KBS Drama Special, If We Were a Season.
In 2018, Jang was cast in the leading role for tvN's medical drama A Poem a Day. The same year, he played a supporting role in the historical drama Mr. Sunshine. Jang also made his silver screen debut with the indie film Beautiful Days, where he played Lee Na-young's son. In December, Jang starred in the youth drama Just Dance which is based on the documentary of the same name.

2019–present: Rising popularity

In 2019, Jang starred in the historical romantic comedy drama titled The Tale of Nokdu along with actress Kim So-hyun. Jang gained recognition and increased popularity for his role as the cross-dressing protagonist. He won an Excellence Award at the year end 2019 KBS Drama Awards.
In 2020, Jang was cast in the film Run Boy Run by director Oh Won-jae. He is also set to star in the military drama The Search as a military dog handler.

Filmography

Film

Television series

Hosting

Variety shows

Awards and nominations