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Celebrity Life

Get to know Kapuso oppa Seo Kang Joon

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Seo Kang Joon

Seo Kang Joon's real name is Lee Seung Hwan. He was born in Gyeonggi, South Korea on October 12, 1993.

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Student life

He studied in Malaysia for 17 months when he 14 years old. He studied in the Faculty of Performing Arts of Dong Seoul College.

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Modelling

He was a part-time model before becoming an actor.

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'Cheese in the Trap'

Seo Kang Joon starred in 'Cheese in the Trap,' which was previously shown in GMA Heart of Asia. He played the role of Baek In Ho, a handsome and talented pianist.

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Pianist

Here's a scene from 'Cheese in the Trap' with Seo Kang Joon playing the piano.

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Are You Human

Seo Kang-joon showcased his musical talent in GMA Heart of Asia drama, 'Are You Human.'

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Talented

Seo Kang Joon is known in South Korea as one of the most handsome celebrities who can also play the piano.

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Award-winning

In 2018, he won in the KBS Drama Awards Excellence Award and Best Couple Award (with Gong Seung Yeon) for 'Are You Human'.

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Android

In 'Are You Human', Seo Kang Joon plays two major characters--as Nam Shina, a rich young man who suffers from an accident; and Nam Shin III, the android who will take on human roles for the real Nam Shin.

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5urprise

He is also part of the Korean boy group 5urprise.

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Variety shows

He appeared in Korean variety shows like 'Roommate', 'Law of the Jungle', and 'Superman is Back.'

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Europe

Here's a photo of Seo Kang Joon in Czech Republic, where they filmed some of the scenes for 'Are You Human?.'

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Watcher

He will star in the upcoming Korean drama 'Watcher'.

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Eyes

Seo Kang Joon is also known for his naturally light brown eyes.

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Hobbies

He enjoys watching movies, playing tennis, golf, and horseback riding.

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Mild character

During a fan meeting in Suntec City, Singapore, he said: “"I enjoy alone time in my personal life. I like taking walks by the river. I enjoy watching movies alone, rather than with others. I find that watching a movie alone helps me focus and get into the movie."

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Acting

Some of his other dramas include the Korean adaptaion of American drama 'Entourage', as well as Korean dramas 'Cunning Single Lady' and 'To the Beautiful You'. He also appeared in Korean films such as 'My Love, My Bride', 'The Beauty Inside', and 'Summer Snow'.

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Good son

Seo Kang Joon shared that his parents wanted him to learn how to play the piano and study abroad, which he both did obediently.

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Romance

Seo Kang Joon said during his Suntec City fan meeting, "I've had to let go of many of my crushes in the past, even though I really liked them. There were times I didn't dare to talk to them."

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Kapuso oppa

On May 27, 2019, Seo Kang Joon set the viewers' hearts on fire when he appeared on GMA Telebabad as Nam Shin, the 'android oppa' of the series 'Are You Human.'

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When The Weather is Fine

'When The Weather' is based on a 2018 novel of the same title by Lee Do-woo. It tells the story of a cello teacher, Hannah (Park Min-young), who goes back to her tiny countryside hometown after being rejected by the big city. While in the tiny town, she has a chance to meet her high school friend, Joshua (Seo Kang-joon), who runs a bookstore.

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Joshua

In the series 'When The Weather is Fine,' Seo Kang-joon is a kind-hearted bookstore owner. His daily routine is peaceful and content -- waking up, making tea, manning the bookstore, running his book club, and updating his blog.

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GMA Heart of Asia

Watch Seo Kang-joon in the upcoming GMA Heart of Asia offering, 'When The Weather is Fine,' beginning October 11, 11:30 a.m.