Shin Sung-Rok: Musical Theater

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"Shin Sung-rok is a South Korean actor.
He appears in films and television series, but is most famous and active in musical theatre.
He maintains that his heart will always belong to the stage.

He talked in the interview with The Korea Times in 2009 that he felt more affection toward the stage than TV.
He thinks it is the stage where actors learn life and understand the meaning of acting.
Also that where he learned how to act and where he gained confidence.
Even acting infront of almost empty theatre doesn't threten him but it gives him strength.

He likes musicals because he can communicate with the audience.
Also, he believes that TV dramas and films are good at portraying characters in detail.
He hopes that many people become familiar with him through more diverse channels and come to see the musicals and boost musical culture.." "Shin Sung-rok was born on 23rd November in 1982 and curretly 34years old. …show more content…

"He was born in Seoul, South Korean and South Korean by birth.
His birth name is Shin Sung-rok.

Shin Sung-rok had wanted to become an actor since high school, so when an injury cut short his career as an amateur basketball player he decided to major in Theater and Film at Suwon University. " He took major in Theater and Film at Suwon University but later he dropped out. He has a brother whose name is Shin Je-rok who used to be a professional basketball club from Anyang KT&G Kites which is in the Korean Basketball League. "He made his acting debut in 2003, but found it difficult to find acting jobs since directors were reluctant to cast the 187 centimeter-tall aspiring actor in supporting or minor roles.
Thinking he would have a better chance if he gained more acting experience and honed his craft on the

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