Seo In-guk

I. Introduction:

Seo In Guk (서인국) is a South Korean singer and actor currently signed under Story J Company and AER MUSIC. He first gained widespread recognition after winning the inaugural season of M.net's Superstar K, debuting as a singer on October 27, 2009, with his first mini album, Bureunda.

On February 24, 2017, Jellyfish Entertainment announced Seo In Guk's scheduled military enlistment for March 28. However, due to an osteochondral lesion in his left ankle, he was discharged on March 31. Following this, he underwent a medical reevaluation at the Seoul Regional Military Manpower Administration on April 27 and an additional examination at the Central Physical Examination Center on June 5. On June 14, Jellyfish Entertainment issued a statement confirming that Seo In Guk had been diagnosed with osteochondritis dissecans in his left anklebone, resulting in a grade five health classification, exempting him from mandatory military service.

Some Facts:

- Born in Yaeum-Jangsaengpo-Dong, Ulsan, South Korea.

- Has a younger sister named Seo Bo Ram.

- Trained in Ssireum wrestling, boxing, and mixed martial arts; holds a 2nd dan in Hapkido.

- Inspired by rock musician Kim Jung Min, he decided to become a singer at age 10.

- Studied Applied Music at Daebul University.

- Won the first season of *Superstar K* in 2009, leading to chart-topping singles, albums, and media appearances.

- Made his acting debut in the musical *Gwanghwamun Love Song* (2012) and had a supporting role in *Love Rain*.

- Signed with the Japanese talent agency Irving Entertainment in 2012.

- Landed his first leading role in *Reply 1997*, earning praise from both audiences and critics.

- Appeared on the variety show *I Live Alone* from January to June 2013.

- Starred in his first leading film role in *No Breathing* (2013), alongside Lee Jong Suk and Kwon Yuri.

- Released his first album, *Everlasting*, in 2014.

- Ended his contract with Jellyfish Entertainment in August 2017.

- Signed with BS Company in August 2017, which later merged into Story J Company in 2019.

- In December 2021, signed with AER MUSIC to manage his singing activities.

II. Discography:

Fanmeetings

Seo In Guk 2024 Fan Meeting 'Heart Cream' (2024)

U.S. fanmeetings

Seo In Guk 1st US Fan Meeting Tour (2024)

III. Filmography:

Movies

• No Breathing (2013)
• Wild Dog (2014)
• Pipeline (2020)
• Project Wolf Hunting (2022)

Dramas

• Love Rain (KBS, 2012)
• Reply 1997 (tvN, 2012)
• The Sons (MBC, 2012-2013)
• The Master's Sun (SBS, 2013)
• Reply 1994 (tvN, 2013)
• Some Kind of Goodbye (Dramacube, 2014)
• High School King of Savvy (tvN, 2014)
• The King's Face (KBS2, 2014-2015)
• Hello Monster (KBS2, 2015)
• Oh My Ghost (tvN, 2015)
• She Was Pretty (MBC, 2015) - cameo
• Squad 38 (OCN, 2016)
• Shopaholic Louis (MBC, 2016)
• Hundred Million Stars From the Sky (tvN, 2018)
• Abyss (tvN, 2019) - cameo
• Navillera (tvN, 2021) - cameo
• Doom at Your Service (tvN, 2021)
• Café Minamdang (KBS2, 2022)
• Death's Game (TVING, 2023)
• Death's Game Part 2 (TVING, 2024)
• Twelve (TBA, 2025)
• Monthly Boyfriend (TBA)
• In Your Brilliant Season (TBA)
• Smoking Gun (TBA)
• Handwritten (TBA)

Music video appearances

• K.Will - "Please Don't..." (2012)
• K.Will - "No Sad Song For My Broken Heart" (2024)

_References:

_{Seo In Guk - Kpop Fandom
Seo In Guk Profile & Facts - Kprofiles
Seo In Guk - MyDramaList}