Yeo Eui-ju (Korean: 여의주; born 24 May 1988), better known by the stage name Mu Jin-sung (무진성) is a South Korean actor. He made his debut in MBC 2013 drama Two Weeks.[1] Moo is also known for his role in Jo Eun-ji's film Perhaps Love.[2]
Early life
Mu Jin-sung is a stage name of Yeo Eui-ju, who was born on 24 May 1988 in Incheon. In his youth, Yeo held leadership positions, serving as the president of the Children's Association in elementary school and as the vice president in middle school. He also maintained excellent academic performance throughout his high school years. A pivotal moment occurred when Yeo accompanied a friend interested in theater to a play in Daehangno. This experience left a deep impression on him. Yeo recounted thinking to himself, "How many jobs allow you to be applauded by so many people? To do what I love and be applauded by others - what a wonderful prospect!" This realization prompted Yeo to decide on pursuing a career in acting.[3] Following this decision, he studied acting at the Department of Theater and Film Dongguk University.[4]
Following a two-year hiatus, Yeo Eui-joo consulted a fortune teller who recommended the name change, which led him to adopt his new stage name Mu Jin-sung. This decision proved to be fortunate as it opened up new acting opportunities for him.[7] In 2017, Mu Jin-sung signed an exclusive contract with Five Brothers Korea.[8]
In 2018, Mu get his first lead role in Naver web drama Closer than Uijeongbu, Farther than Sadang, Season 3.[9] Mu received a lot of love from viewers for his role as director Woo Jung-woo.[10] In the same year, Mu was cast as Ki-chan in the romantic comedy web drama Natural Romance, produced by The Korea Environmental Industry & Technology Institute to promote eco-friendly consumption habits. The series, comprising 5 episodes, was released on Naver TV. The story follows Seol-ah (played by Yoo Hye-in), a job seeker studying environmental engineering but lacking interest in the environment, and Ki-chan, an environmental lawyer dedicated to living an eco-friendly lifestyle.[11]
In 2021, Mu starred in KBS 1TV's Lunar New Year special musical drama Gumiho Recipe. He played the role of Jin-woo Do-ryeong from his previous life and Yun-ho from his current life.[13][5] In October, Moo signed an exclusive contract with Studio & New.[14]
In September 2023, Mu signed an exclusive contract with Alien Company.[20] In July 2024, it was reported that Mu was cast in Director Park Hoon-jung's first drama series The Tyrant. Moo plays the role of Yeon Mo-yong, who requests work from technician Ja-kyung (played by Jo Yoon-soo) who steals samples of the Tyrant Program.[21][22]
"[스페셜] 극장에서 만나요 ①~⑤" [[Special] See you at the theatre. ①~⑤]. Cine21 (in Korean). 12 March 2020. Archived from the original on 3 August 2024. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
"[라이징 스타④] (가제) 무진성 - 끝없이, 별처럼" [[Rising star④] (Gaze) Mu Jin-sung - Endless, Like a Star]. Cine21 (in Korean). 12 March 2020. Archived from the original on 3 August 2024. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
^ ab"무진성이라는 새 이름". 아레나 (in Korean). 27 January 2022. Archived from the original on 3 August 2024. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
^Kim, Bo-ra (14 October 2021). "무진성, 스튜디오앤뉴 전속계약 체결.."잠재력 기대"[공식]" [Mujinseong signs exclusive contract with Studio & New.. "Expecting potential" [Official]]. OSEN [ko] (in Korean). Archived from the original on 3 August 2024. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
^"제 58회 백상예술대상" [58 Nominees · Works]. Baeksang Arts Awards (in Korean). 11 April 2022. Archived from the original on 28 April 2021. Retrieved 11 April 2022.
^"43회 청룡영화상 후보 발표, 박찬욱 감독 '헤어질 결심' 13개 부문 최다 노미네이트" [Nominations announced at the 43rd Blue Dragon Film Awards, Director Park Chan-wook's 'Decision to break up' received the most nominations in 13 categories]. KBS Star (in Korean). Naver. 8 November 2022. Archived from the original on 8 November 2022. Retrieved 9 November 2022.
^Kim, Hee-joo (5 August 2024). "김선호와 맞붙는 무진성·김주헌, '폭군'의 얼굴들" [Mu Jin-sung, Kim Joo-heon, and the faces of 'tyrant' to face Kim Sun-ho]. Max Movie (in Korean). Archived from the original on 8 August 2024. Retrieved 5 August 2024.
^Kim Ji-won (6 October 2021). "[공식] 류승룡 주연 '장르만 로맨스', 11월 개봉 확정" [[Official] Ryu Seung-ryong's 'Genre Romance' confirmed for release in November]. Ten Asia (in Korean). Archived from the original on 12 November 2020. Retrieved 6 October 2021 – via Naver.
^Bae Hyo-joo (19 October 2021). "장르만 로맨스' 4차원 이유영X시한폭탄 성유빈, 담 넘는 이웃사이?" ['Genre Romance' 4D Lee Yoo-young X Time Bomb Sung Yu-bin, Neighbors Over Walls?] (in Korean). Newsen. Archived from the original on 12 November 2020. Retrieved 19 October 2021 – via Naver.
^Choi, Na-young (24 November 2020). "'산후조리원'무진성, '뜻밖의사돈'등장...안방극장'미소유발브로맨스'" ['Postpartum Care Center' Mu Jin-seong, 'Unexpected In-Law' Appears... 'Smile-Inducing Bromance' in the Home Theater]. The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). Archived from the original on 3 August 2024. Retrieved 2 August 2024.
^Jeong, Han-byeol (14 February 2021). "'구미호 레시피' 무진성, 안방극장 꽉 채운 달콤 매력" ['Gumiho Recipe' Mujinseong, sweet charm that fills the living room theater]. Hankook Ilbo (in Korean). Archived from the original on 3 August 2024. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
^Kim, Soo-jin (23 July 2024). "무진성, 디즈니+의 오리지널 시리즈 '폭군' 연모용 役 캐스팅 [공식]" [Mu Jin-sung, Disney+'s original series 'Tyrant' Yeonmo Casting [Official]]. Star News (in Korean). Archived from the original on 8 August 2024. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
^Lee, Da-won (20 December 2021). "무진성, '아시아모델어워즈' 패셔니스타상 수상" [Mu Jin-sung won the 'Asian Model Awards' fashionista award]. sports.khan.co.kr (in Korean). Archived from the original on 3 August 2024. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
^Ahn Byung-gil (11 April 2022). "58회 백상예술대상 후보 공개...영광의 주인공은?" [58th Baeksang Arts Awards nominations revealed... Who is the hero of glory?]. Sports Kyunghyang (in Korean). Naver. Archived from the original on 10 May 2022. Retrieved 11 April 2022.
^Kim, Hyun-rok (8 November 2022). "헤어질 결심, 43회 청룡영화상 13개 부문 최다 후보...한산 헌트 10개 후보[공식]" [Decision to break up, the most nominations in 13 categories at the 43rd Blue Dragon Film Awards... 10 candidates for Hansan and Hunt [Official]. SporTV News (in Korean). Archived from the original on 8 November 2022. Retrieved 9 November 2022 – via Naver.
^Jeong Taeyoon (9 December 2022). "대종상, '헤어질 결심' 3관왕..."혁신 노렸지만, 아쉬웠다"" [Daejongsang, 'Decision to break up' wins 3 crowns... "I tried to innovate, but it was disappointing."]. Dispatch (in Korean). Archived from the original on 9 December 2022. Retrieved 9 December 2022.
