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Seo In-Guk is a South Korean singer-songwriter, model, reality star, and actor. Seo In-Guk received instant recognition after winning a singing reality show in 2009.
Early life
Seo In-Guk was born on October 23, 1987. He is originally from Ulsan, South Korea. He is currently 36 years old and his birth sign is Scorpio. In-Guk grew up in relative poverty. For this reason, his mother worked as a collector of recyclable materials and his father as a welder. Additionally, he has a younger sister, Seo Bo-Ram.
He is trained as a Ssireum fighter, learned boxing and mixed martial arts at school, and is second dan in Hapkido. Furthermore, Seo decided to become a singer at the age of 10. He therefore performed at family gatherings and school events and studied Applied Music at Daebul University. He also auditioned for entertainment agencies. And, after being repeatedly rejected and told to lose weight, he struggled with bulimia for a while.
Caption: Image from Seo In-Guk’s photo shoot. Source: Soompi
Career
Seo In-Guk participated in the Mnet singing competition ‘Superstar K’ in 2009. And he won the first season of the show. Over time, everyone was talking about him and offers came for music albums and other things. Seo made several recordings, both singles and albums. Additionally, he did non-musical things like photo shoots and television interviews, which further increased his recognition.
With the massive recognition it gained overnight came an avalanche of criticism and rumors. What’s more, it was rumored that she had undergone plastic surgery, a rumor that was never corroborated. He made his acting debut in the year 2012 when he landed a supporting role in KBS’s ‘Love Rain’.
And the film was a huge success, especially abroad. Therefore, it became the most expensive Korean film released in Japan. Additionally, Seo played a small but pivotal role in the love story that spanned two generations. Later, she landed her first leading role in the nostalgic drama ‘Reply 1997’. Additionally, she recorded two singles for the soundtrack. She then appeared in the MBC weekend drama ‘The Sons’.
Caption: Seo In-Guk while performing on stage. Source: Pinterest
More about his career
From January to June 2013, Seo joined the newly launched reality and variety show ‘I Live Alone’. She helped him enter the Japanese entertainment industry. Furthermore, his first date with the Japanese came in mid-2013 when he released a single called ‘Fly Away’.
Likewise, in June 2013, he participated in the drama ‘Master’s Sun’. And, in October 2013, she starred in her first leading role on the big screen in ‘No Breathing’. Later, she also acted in ‘Another Parting’. Additionally, in 2014, Ella Seo released her first Japanese album titled ‘Everstanding’. That same year, she starred in the romantic comedy series ‘High School King of Savvy’. Later that year, she starred in his early period drama ‘The King’s Face’.
Other works
In 2015, Seo joined the cast of SBS variety show ‘Law of the Jungle’ from March to May. Later, for the album ‘Jelly Christmas 2015 – 4랑, Seo competed alongside other artists in Jellyfish Entertainment’s collaborative song “Love In The Air.”
In the year 2016, he joined ‘Law of the Jungle’ for the second time for the Mongolian season of the show. Additionally, she starred in OCN’s work drama ‘Squad 38’. Additionally, Seo won a special award for her role at the 11th Asian Television Drama Conference. Then, she took on the lead role in the MBC romantic comedy ‘Shopaholic Louis’.
Furthermore, in 2018, he participated in ‘The smile has left your eyes’. The following year, she participated in the crime thriller film ‘Pipeline by Yoo Ha’. Likewise, in 2021 she starred in TVN’s romantic and fantasy drama ‘Doom at Your Service’.
Additionally, he won the SBS and Korea Drama Awards for Best Actor, as well as the Japan Gold Disc Award and the Mnet Asian Music Award for his songs. He has also won several other awards including the Cyworld Digital Music Award and the Asian TV Conference Award to name a few.
Caption: Seo In-Guk behind the scenes during the photo shoot. Source: Instagram
Personal life
Seo has kept his personal life a secret. Therefore, far from media attention. However, she was rumored to be dating ‘Girls Generation’ member Sunny. But it was denied by both of their respective agencies. However, his marital status is still single.
Body measurements
In-Guk is a handsome man. He has a height of 5 feet 9 inches and weighs around 65 kilos. He has a fit, healthy and sexy physique. However, he has a cute face, black hair, and dark brown eyes. Seo has an amazing and charming personality.
Caption: Seo In-Guk clicking a photo. Source: TheWaoFam
Seo In Guk – Social Networks
His Instagram account ‘@seo_cccc’ has amassed more than 2.7 million followers. He has amassed more than 966,000 followers on his Facebook page. And his Twitter account has gained more than 56.7 thousand followers.
Seo In-Guk – Net worth 2024
As a young and successful personality, he could have earned a good amount of money. His main source of income could be through his professional career as an actor and singer. However, $50 million is In-Guk’s net worth as of 2021. Likewise, he does not endorse any brand as of now.
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