Joo Ji Hoon: Imprisoned "Prince", Song Ji Hyo's only lover and dark past

Having experienced many ups and downs in his career when he was famous and lost his aura because of scandal, Joo Ji Hoon is a rare star who can recover from his dark past to rise to the top position in the entertainment industry.

Joo Ji Hoon, whose real name is Joo Young Hoon, was born in 1982 in Seoul (South Korea). The actor entered the entertainment industry as a model. At the age of 21, while studying the Department of E-Commerce at Tongwon University, thanks to his outstanding height of 1.87m, he caught the eye of many fashion brands. Joo Ji Hoon has collaborated with many big brands such as Calvin Klein, Levi's...

In 2006, Joo abruptly turned to film, taking on the role of Crown Prince Lee Shin in the drama Goong (Imperial Palace). His role was highly appreciated by both audiences and professionals. The attraction of the film helps Joo Ji Hoon's name cover all of Asia, from China and Japan to Vietnam, Thailand ... Fans love and often call him by the title "crown prince". Joo Ji Hoon's portrayal of Crown Prince Lee Shin in Goong can be considered a legend, which has made many Asian audiences crazy for a while.

The actor continued to star in many other large and small projects such as the detective drama The Devil (2007), the movie Antique (2008) and the musical Don Juan (2009). The aforementioned works more or less resonated, contributing to Joo Ji Hoon's proving his acting prowess even as a "horizontal" person.

In the midst of his flourishing career, Joo Ji Hoon became embroiled in a concussion drug possession and use scandal. In April 2009, he was caught using illegal drugs. As soon as the incident broke out, the actor quickly pleaded guilty. Under police interrogation, he said he took drugs for inspiration while listening to music and dancing.

Before going on trial, Joo Ji Hoon faced his first series of crises on his acting path. Major broadcasters announced that they would ban the actor from acting in movies or appearing on all other shows until an official verdict was handed down. The actor was removed from the film project he was participating in. Fan meetings are postponed indefinitely. A series of brands canceled contracts with Joo Ji Hoon.

Not long after, the actor was sentenced to 6 months in prison, one year of house arrest, 120 hours of community service, and ordered to pay a fine of 360,000 won. At the age of 27, Joo Ji Hoon has almost lost everything: he is entangled in prison, his career is dissipated, fans turn away, the media stigmatizes.

In February 2010, after finishing his prison term, Joo Ji Hoon enlisted in the military to hide from public opinion, waiting for the scandal to subside. However, the public has not stopped attacking Joo Ji Hoon. After being discharged from the military, Joo Ji Hoon seeks to revive his seemingly defunct career. But the actor's road to remake from scratch is not easy, because many entertainment companies are afraid of staining his past. In the end, only KeyEast Entertainment embraced the actor. They appreciated Joo Ji Hoon's talent and focused on developing his career in Korea and overseas.

From 2012 to 2016, Joo Ji Hoon worked hard in various film works. With handsome beauty and diverse acting abilities, Joo Ji Hoon's works are highly appreciated for their content and acting. However, the 38-year-old actor is still cold to the media and audience.

Despite those difficulties, the actor's agency still has full trust. In just 3 years, from 2017 to 2020, Joo Ji Hoon did not satisfy KeyEast Entertainment's desire when he continuously achieved good results, and at the same time, regained the hearts of the public.

The success of the movie "Along with the Gods: The Two Worlds" (2017) is a signal that Joo Ji Hoon's career is really flourishing again. The film won the box office with $ 109 million worldwide, sold 14.4 million tickets, ranked 3rd in the top most popular films in Korean box office history. Joo Ji-hoon, who plays Haewonmak's bodyguard, received a shower of praise for his natural acting and flexible expression.

After the success of the first season, the producers continued to produce the second part titled Along with the Gods: The Last 49 Days. The film sold 12.27 million tickets, the most popular in 2018 and ranked 11th in the history of the box office of ginseng. Director Kim Jong Hwa appreciated Joo Ji Hoon's transformative acting. He portrays two opposing characters well - the cold general of the Goryeo era and the funny, animated assistant guard of the present.

After winning the storm, Joo Ji Hoon continued to participate in more works and brought home many prestigious awards. In the television segment, the actor affirmed his talent and charisma through series such as The Items, Kingdom. In 2019, the actor's efforts to revive his career paid off when he entered the top 40 most powerful stars voted by Forbes Korea magazine. Focusing on his work and being completely private in his private life, Joo Ji Hoon gradually regained the love of the audience and became the top star today.

The career is difficult, the love line of the handsome actor is also not flat. Being quite secretive, Joo Ji Hoon has only made one love affair public and that love affair has left him with a big scar. The actor's ex-girlfriend is Ga In, a former member of the one-time cult girl group Brown Eyed Girls.

The two went public with their romance in 2014. The couple has earned many viewers admiration for not being shy, always showing sweet affection for each other publicly in the media.

However, just because of a careless act of Ga In, Joo Ji Hoon was "happy" and the once-popular couple officially went their separate ways after 3 years.

In addition to Ga In, Joo Ji Hoon is also known for his love affair with Song Ji Hyo. The actor is the first and only boyfriend publicly made public so far by "Mummy" Song Ji Hyo. The pair reportedly went on a secret date after starring together in the movie Goong. In the drama, Song plays the first love of Crown Prince Lee Shin (Joo Ji Hoon). It was reported that the couple dated while filming this drama, but later broke up due to public pressure. However, both Song Ji Hyo and Joo Ji Hoon also kept completely silent about this rumor.

Currently, Joo Ji Hoon is a name sought after by many film producers. Today's success is the result of his true talent and relentless efforts over 10 years since his dark past. From a star who seemed to end his career due to imprisonment, Joo Ji Hoon became a rare exception to the Korean screen when he was able to rise to the top again and win the love of the audience thanks to his own ability.

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