Tang Jun-sang (Korean: 탕준상; born on August 13, 2003) is a South Korean-born Malaysian film, stage and television actor. He gained recognition for his role in the television series Crash Landing on You (2019–20)[1] and leading role in both Move to Heaven (2021) and Racket Boys (2021).
Early life
Tang was born in Seoul to a Chinese Malaysian father and a South Korean mother, with Tang holding South Korean citizenship after his mother.[1]
Tang made his debut as a musical actor Billy Elliot in 2010 at the age of 7, after which he continued playing in musicals such as Eileigh Seabed, West Pyeonje, KinkyBoots and Assassin.[3]
In 2014, Tang made his drama debut in Pluto Secret Order as Lee Seo-jin and continued to play supporting roles in various movies and dramas.
^ abHwang Soo-yeon (February 24, 2020). "'사랑의 불시착' 탕준상 "한국 국적, 탕웨이와 친척 아니에요" (인터뷰)" ['Crash Landing on You' Tang Jun-sang "Korean nationality, not related to Tang Wei" (interview)]. xportsnews (in Korean). Retrieved May 19, 2021.
^Park Jung-min (November 17, 2021). "탕준상, 중앙대학교 연극영화과 수시 합격…22학번 예비 새내기[공식]" [Jun-sang Tang, admitted to the Department of Theater and Film at Chung-Ang University… 22nd Preparatory Freshman [Official]] (in Korean). Newsen. Retrieved November 17, 2021 – via Naver.
^Park Ro-ra and Sim Joo-ho (July 1, 2016). "[SPECIAL] 아역 배우 탕준상 인터뷰 [No.153] – 더뮤지컬" [[SPECIAL] Interview with the child actor Junsang Tang [No.153] – The Musical]. themusical (in Korean). Retrieved May 19, 2021.
^ abIm Ra-ra (February 26, 2020). "[인터뷰] '사랑의 불시착' 탕준상, 잘 성장한 아역배우의 좋은 예 (종합)" [[Interview] 'Crash Landing on You' Tang Jun-sang, a good example of a well-grown child actor (comprehensive)]. topstarnews (in Korean). Retrieved May 19, 2021.
^ abLee Mi-ji (May 18, 2021). "이제훈X탕준상 '무브 투 헤븐', 인생작 탄생..국내외 쏟아지는 호평" [Lee Je-hoon X Tang Jun-sang 'Move to Heaven', the birth of a work of life...]. heraldcorp (in Korean). Retrieved May 19, 2021.
^ abKang Seon-ae (May 18, 2021). "땅끝마을 '라켓소년단' 출격 준비 완료…탕준상·손상연·최현욱·김강훈, 4色 찬란 비주얼" [Ready to launch 'Racket Boys' in the Land's End Village... Jun-sang Tang, Yeon Sang-yeon, Hyun-wook Choi, Kang-hoon Kim, four-color splendid visuals]. ent.sbs (in Korean). Retrieved May 19, 2021.
^ abJeong Hee-yeon (December 31, 2021). "라켓소년단' 탕준상-이재인 청소년연기상 [SBS 연기대상]" ['Racket Boys' Tang Jun-sang – Lee Jae-in Youth Acting Award [SBS Acting Awards]] (in Korean). Retrieved January 2, 2022 – via Naver.
^Kim Seong-hyeon (August 31, 2021). "이제훈 감독 연출작→ 정해인·이동휘·탕준상·표예진 출연… 화려한 라인업" [Directed by Lee Je-hoon → Starring Jung Hae-in, Lee Dong-hwi, Tang Jun-sang, Pyo Ye-jin… colorful lineup]. YTN (in Korean). Retrieved August 31, 2021 – via Naver.
^Kang Hyo-jin (October 26, 2021). "[단독]탕준상, 영화 '도그 데이즈' 합류…윤여정과 호흡" [[Exclusive] Junsang Tang joins the movie 'Dog Days'... Breathing with Yeojeong Yoon] (in Korean). Spotv news. Retrieved October 26, 2021 – via Naver.
^Kim Yeon-ju (April 23, 2024). "강동원이 돌아온다...'설계자' 5월 29일 개봉 확정" [Kang Dong-won returns...'The Designer' confirmed to be released on May 29th]. TV Report (in Korean). Retrieved April 23, 2024 – via Naver.
^Hong Bae-eum (June 1, 2024). "탕준상-성병숙, 우리도 '원더랜드' 출연해요~(VIP시사회)[뉴스엔TV]" [Tang Jun-sang and Seong Byeong-sook, we will also appear in 'Wonderland'~ (VIP preview) [News & TV]]. Newsen (in Korean). Retrieved April 23, 2024 – via Naver.
^Lee Mi-ji (May 18, 2021). "이제훈X탕준상 '무브 투 헤븐', 인생작 탄생..국내외 쏟아지는 호평" [Lee Je-hoon X Tang Jun-sang 'Move to Heaven', the birth of a work of life...]. heraldcorp (in Korean). Retrieved May 19, 2021.
^thebestplay. "연극열전 thebestplay". www.thebestplay.co.kr (in Korean). Retrieved 2022-05-16.
^Myung Hee-sook (September 29, 2022). "윤찬영·탕준상, 남자 신인상 수상 [에이판스타어워즈]" [Chan-young Yoon, Jun-sang Tang, Rookie of the Year Award [Apan Star Awards]] (in Korean). My Daily. Retrieved September 29, 2022 – via Naver.
^Lee Mi-ji (September 24, 2021). "배두나·이시영·이제훈·송중기, 제3회 아시아콘텐츠어워즈 배우상 후보(공식)" [Bae Doo-na, Lee Si-young, Lee Je-hoon, Song Joong-ki, 3rd Asia Contents Awards Actor Award nominees (official)]. Herald Pop (in Korean). Retrieved September 24, 2021 – via Naver.
^"ACA 2021Nominations 2021". asiacontentsawards (in Korean). September 24, 2021. Archived from the original on October 7, 2021. Retrieved September 24, 2021.
^Ahn Byung-gil (April 11, 2022). "58회 백상예술대상 후보 공개…영광의 주인공은?" [58th Baeksang Arts Awards nominations revealed... Who is the hero of glory?] (in Korean). Sports Kyunghyang. Retrieved April 11, 2022 – via Naver.
^Nam, Yoo-jung (August 28, 2022). "헤어질 결심 브로커 둘 다 8개 부문 후보 올라" [Decision to break up and Broker both nominated for 8 categories] (in Korean). Busan Ilbo. Retrieved August 28, 2022 – via Naver.
^Im Soo-yeon, Kim So-mi and Bae Dong-mi (December 24, 2021). "<씨네21>이 선정한 올해의 시리즈를 빛낸 감독, 배우, 스탭은?" [Who are the directors, actors, and staff who shined in this year's series selected by <Cine21>?] (in Korean). Cine21. Retrieved December 24, 2021 – via Naver.
^Lee Ji-yul (August 26, 2022). "제27회 춘사국제영화제 각 부문별 후보자 공개" [The 27th Chunsa International Film Festival nominees for each category revealed] (in Korean). Beyond Post. Retrieved August 26, 2022.