Sung Joon is a South Korean actor and former model, known for his tall build, deep voice and calm, mysterious charm. He first won fans in youth dramas and recently amazed viewers as the villain Kim Hong-sik in The Fiery Priest 2.

Sung Joon is about 187 cm tall.

Early life

Sung Joon was born Bang Sung-jun on 10 July 1990 in Seoul, South Korea. He began as a fashion model before moving into acting in 2011, with early roles in Lie to Me and the I Need Romance series.

Career and breakthrough

His breakthrough came in 2012 with Shut Up: Flower Boy Band, where he played Kwon Ji-hyuk, the leader of a high school rock band. The role made him a youth star.

Popular roles

Sung Joon is not afraid of dark roles. He played a hypnotist with a hidden past in Hyde, Jekyll, Me, a mysterious warrior in Island, and a man hiding pain in Call It Love.

Recent work and why fans love them

After completing his military service, Sung Joon has chosen his projects carefully, and each return feels like an event. Fans love his low voice, his relaxed style and the way he can be sweet in one drama and terrifying in the next.