Ryu Shi Won

Si- Won Ryu
Nick Name : Sexy Won, Scandal maker, The incarnation of jealousy
Occupation : TV & Movie actor, Singer, Host
Date of Birth : October 6, 1972
Place of Birth : Seoul, Korea
Blood Type : O Type
Academic Background : Ban-Po Elementary school - Ban-Po Middle school - Se-Hwa High school - Shin-Gu College (Major : Industrial Design)
He is a junior of Dong-Guk Univ. (Major : Drama & Performance Arts)
Family : Parents (Ryu, Sun-Woo and Kim, Hye-Young),
One brother (Si-Kwan), One sister (Joo-Kyung)
Hobbies : Driving, Listening to music, Collecting ties
(Wears only a few out of 600 ties, because he prefers casual wear.)
Height : 5'11"
Weight : 154 Ibs
Shoe size : nine and a half
Debut : Appointed as a special actor of KBS in April 1994.
Played a role in "Feeling" of KBS teleplay in July 1994.
Limit of Drinking/ Smoking : Can't drink much but smokes two packs a day
Favorite Actor : Robert Deniro-The expressions of his face and eyes reveal perfect character. Also he changes himself perfectly to new characters.
Favourite Food : Cold Cheongguk-Chang (A kind of Korean stew), Strawberry juice,
Favourite Color : Beige
Favorite Perfumes : Burberrys Weekend, Davidoff, Polo, Fahrenheit, Kenzo (usually prefer the masculine fragrant)
Favorite Style : Blue jeans and a clean t-shirt
How to Get Rid of Stress : Drive with loud music playing
Precious Possession : His car is his dream property, and the reason he lives.
His watch & motorcycle - a 500cc Scooter with top speeds of onl 100km
(although by it's appearance it is a race motorcycle)
Jinx : If one drama is very successful the next one won't be as good.
Interests Movie : "I want to be an actor who will never be forgotten by the people. Someday when I think I'm ready, I will star in a very good film. I don't feel comfortable seeing myself on a big screen yet.When I become more mature in acting, I will try"
Concert Experiences : LA concert, USA in 1998
Principle : Do the best ! Never lose confidence, Be honest, Be moderate
Personality : All or Nothing
Habit : Fumble with things with my hand.
Fan Club : His fan club "Prince" was founded June 28, 1998 (Now it is the third term.)
Public Service : PR member of UNICEF programs, PR mission of Seoul for Worldcup in 2002.
What He Wants to be When He was a Kid : An Interior Designer or an Ad Agent
Self Image : Change "I think being remembered for a certain image is important. Changing the image should proceed slowly so that it doesn't look imperfect. But when it's necessary I will change it for sure."
The Ideal Woman : A woman who is very feminine, and who loves me only.
The Moment of Destiny : When I met director Suk-Ho Yun,(introduced by Won-june Kim)
Thrilling Moments : Car accident in 1995.
Plans for a Marriage : Not yet. Maybe after 30?
Miscellaneous : International Car Racing License.
The first actor to earn the license in Korea. (1996)
He belongs to the Intercrew Racing Team now.


Ryu Shi-Won is a Korean actor and singer. After his debut in the KBS drama feeling (느낌) in 1994, Ryu pursued a singing career.

In December 12, 2004, Ryu specially came with another Taiwanese actress to Singapore for the presentation of the Star Awards to Singaporean actors in the Mediacorp Star Awards 2004. The event was broadcasted on Mediacorp's TVChannel 8.

Ryu showed that he 14 Generation descendent of the Joseon Dynasty Prime Minister Yu Seong-ryong.


Dramas

• 2007: Joshideka (Japan, TBS)
• 2007: Dondo Hare (Japan, NHK)
• 2005: Koino Karasawagi Drama Special (Japan, NTV)
• 2005: Wedding (웨딩, KBS)
• 2003: She's Cool! (그녀는 짱, KBS)
• 2002: Since I Knew You (그대를 알고부터, MBC)
• 2002: The Shining Sunlight (그 햇살이 나에게, MBC)
• 2001: Beautiful Days (아름다운 날들, SBS)
• 2000: Secret (비밀, MBC)
• 2000: Truth (진실, MBC)
• 1998: Paper Crane (종이학, KBS)
• 1998: Purity (순수, KBS)
• 1998: 세상끝까지 (MBC)
• 1997: 완벽한 남자를 만나는 방법 (KBS)
• 1997: Propose (프로포즈, KBS)
• 1997: 행복은 우리가슴에 (SBS)
• 1996: 사랑할 때까지 (KBS)
• 1996: 곰탕 (SBS)
• 1995: Blue Sky (창공, KBS)
• 1995: The Campus Love Song (캠퍼스 연가, MBC)
• 1994: Feeling (느낌, KBS)

Song Listing:

South Korea Release

Album

1. 1995 Change
2. 1999 Dream

Japan Release

Album

1. 2004 約束(yakusoku) #7
2. 2005 夢(yume) #34 (originally released in South Korea in 1999)
3. 2005 秋桜(kosumosu) #4
4. 2006 ASIAN BLOW #3
5. 2007 With You #6
6. 2008 蒼天の愛(Souten no Ai) #7

Single

1. 2005 桜(sakura) #2
2. 2005 ひまわりのRhapsody (himawarino Rhapsody) #5
3. 2006 夏の夢／好きです、好きです (natsuno yume/sukidesu sukidesu) #2
4. 2006 Only One #3
5. 2007 BABYLON #4
6. 2007 花の首飾り（hana no kubikazari) #2
7. 2008 愛してる (aishiteru)#5

Awards

• KBS Best New Actor Award (1996)
• KBS Most Popular Actor Award (1997)
• KBS Most Popular Actor Award (1998)
• KBS Best Actor Award (1998)
• TV Most Popular Award (35th Paeksang-yesul Awards, 1999)
• MBC Best Actor Award (2000)
• New Artist of the Year Award (19th Nippon Gold Disk Awards, 2005)
• Most Popular Award (47th Nippon Record Awards, 2005)

Endorsements
"Brandnoir" [shoes] Bee-Rak
"Yujaga sagwarul mannal ttae" [beverage]
"Let's be" [Canned Coffee]
"001" [Korea Telecommunication-international]
"Sexy Mild Perfume" [Dong San C&G Shampoo]
"Konica film" [Film]
Han Hwa "G2" [PCS]
"Shoot tang" [Hanmi Frozen Food]
LG Internet "Channel I" [communication]
"Maru+Tea" [Clothes]
Romanson Fashion watch "Ickelu"
Paper ad "Chaville line" [Ssangbangul - under wear]
E-Land [Fashion]
Motorcycle helmet
700 telephone service

Published a cook book
"A Delicious Temptation From Ryu, Si-Won" in July, 1999