Jung Sung Il is a South Korean actor. He rose to prominence for his appearance in The Glory (2022–2023), which aired on Netflix.
Career
Before his career as an actor started, Jung Sung Il worked various part-time jobs such as a driver, valet parker, newspaper and milk delivery man, and even a janitor.
He debuted as an actor in theater in 2000 by appearing in A Praise of Youth. Even after his breakthrough as a big- and small-screen actor, he’s still active in plays and musicals.
Some of his notable acting works include Fantasy Couple (2011), The Con Artists (2014), Sheer Madness (2015), The Chase (2017), Get Off Work At 6 (2018-2019), Mio Fratello (2020), and Project Wolf Hunting (2022).
His mainstream popularity skyrocketed in 2022 as he appeared in Netflix’s hit drama series The Glory as a rich CEO and the husband of the main antagonist, Park Yeon Jin.
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Profile
- Real Name: Jung Sung-il (정성일)
- Stage Name: Jung Sung Il
- Nickname: Sung Il
- Birthday: February 3, 1980
- Birthplace: Daegu, North Gyeongsang, South Korea
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
- Nationality: South Korean
- Profession: Actor
- Height: 178 cm (5’8″)
- Hair Color: Dark Brown
- Eye Color: Dark Brown
- Shoe Size: 9 (US)
- Sister: 1
- Facebook: onestar0203
- Instagram: @ygmicael
Wife, Girlfriend. & Dating History
Unidentified Woman
Not much is known about Jung Sung Il’s wife, including her name. However, he used to slightly open up about her during his appearance in You Quiz on the Block.
In 2023, they have been married for 7 years. The couple met when he was in his early 20s after he was discharged from the military, through “a friend of a friend”.
They started dating when she left for the United States to study. The pair kept in contact by exchanging letters for about three years and then three years more as she came back to South Korea.
Unfortunately, they chose to part ways. Around 7-8 years later, the couple reunited, and they got married eventually in 2016.
Net Worth
According to various sources, he is estimated to own $1 million to $5 million in net worth. He earns his income primarily through acting as his main job.
Facts
- He didn’t meet his mother until high school and was raised by his older sister.
- He and his sister took care of their grandmother during his elementary school days.
- He has opened up about not having a dream while growing up before he’s “trying to survive” and too busy to make ends meet.
- His financial situation was so bad when he was younger that he used to have nothing to consume and even drank from a puddle of water.
- He’s often said to resemble South Korea’s prominent entertainer Yoo Jae Suk.
- He loves every sport that involves a ball, including bowling, ping-pong, golf, and baseball.
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Movies
- Project Wolf Hunting (2022), as Detective Jung Pil-Sung
- Take Care of My Mom (2022), as jade mat sales branch manager
- The Chase (2017), as Park Pyung-Dal (young)
- Hide-and-Never Seek (2016)
- Like a French Film (2016), as a young man
- The Con Artists (2014), as henchman 1
- Rough Play (2013), as gang boss’s henchman
- Believe Or Not (2011), as Young-Min
- The Fair Love (2010), as Jae-Woong
- 19-Nineteen (2009), as Ha Ki-Sang
- A Frozen Flower (2008), as Gunroyng corps
- Art of Seduction (2005), as a muscular man
- H (2002)
Drama Series
- The Glory Part 2 (Netflix | 2023), as Ha Do-Young
- The Glory (Netflix | 2022), as Ha Do-Young
- Our Blues (tvN | 2022), as Kim Tae-Hun
- Moonshine (KBS2 | 2021-2022), as King Lee Kang
- Bad and Crazy (tvN-iQIYI | 2021-2022), as Shin Joo-Hyuk
- Times (OCN | 2021), as Kang Shin-Wook
- Birthcare Center (tvN | 2020), as Lee Sun-Woo
- Stranger 2 (tvN | 2020), as Managing Director Park
- Woman of 9.9 Billion (KBS2 | 2019-2020), as Baek Seung-Jae
- The Running Mates: Human Rights (OCN | 2019), as Jung Won-Chul
- Different Dreams (MBC | 2019), as Jin-Soo
- Hidden Identity (tvN | 2015), as Uhm In-Kyung’s secretary
- The Jingbirok: A Memoir of Imjin War (KBS | 2015)
- TEN 2 (OCN | 2013)
- Moon River (MBC | 2009), as Kotaro
Quotes
“My standard [in choosing acting project] is the script itself. The role is important too but when the script is fun, I’m drawn to it a bit more.”
“In dramas, I think I like characters that have a clear idea of what they must do.”
“When I’m performing, I always feel like I’m studying. Everything’s like that. If you’re doing something and you let go in the middle, you could forget it. If I act without rest, I accumulate experience and gain precious assets that can be studied.”
“[Acting]’s fun. The fact that it’s hard. That rather makes me want to know more and do better, and there’s that feeling of not quite being able to get a hold of it.”
“In my thirties, there was a time when I mistakenly believed that I was really doing well because people around me always said I was doing well.”
“These days, really everything is happiness, but what makes me happiest is seeing my family be happy […] Seeing my family happy is my greatest happiness these days.”
FAQs
Who is Jung Sung Il?
He is a South Korean actor.
Who is Jung Sung Il’s real name?
His real name is Jung Sung-il (정성일).
What makes Jung Sung Il famous?
He’s famous because of his appearance in The Glory (2022–2023), which aired on Netflix.
Where is Jung Sung Il from?
He was born in Daegu, South Korea.
When does Jung Sung Il celebrate his birthday?
He celebrates on the 3rd of every February.
How tall is Jung Sung Il?
His height is 5’8″ or 178 cm.
Is Jung Sung Il married?
Yes, he is married to his unidentified wife. They tied the knot in 2016.
How rich is Jung Sung Il?
His net worth is around $1 million to $5 million.
What is Jung Sung Il’s nationality?
His nationality is South Korean.
Jung Sung Il’s popularity exploded as he starred in The Glory. He will continue to capture the hearts of many viewers with his handsome appearance and great acting skills in the future.