Andreas Varsakopoulos

Andreas Jacques Varsakopoulos (Greek: Ανδρέας Βαρσακόπουλος, born 14 August 1990) is a Greek-American[1] who lives and works in Seoul, South Korea as a director, producer, and actor.[2][3][4][5] He was born to a Greek father and an American mother. He is known for his command of the Korean language and is one of very few foreign directors/producers working in the Korean entertainment industry.

Andreas Varsakopoulos
Ανδρέας Βαρσακόπουλος
Varsakopoulos on the set of Koreigner in 2019
Born
Andreas Jacques Varsakopoulos

(1990-08-14) 14 August 1990
Giannitsa, Pella, Greece
Alma mater
Occupation(s)Television personality, personal trainer, lecturer
Years active2012–present
Height180 cm (5 ft 11 in)
WebsiteAndreas Varsakopoulos on Instagram

Professional life

Varsakopoulos has dual citizenship in the United States and Greece.[1] He attended the University of Vermont for his undergraduate degree, and University of Massachusetts Boston for his masters degree. In the summer of 2012 he moved to South Korea. During his time in Korea he began learning Korean through friends, co-workers and self-study. In the summer of 2015 he first appeared on the television program Non-Summit as the Greek representative.[6]

Following the success of the show he moved toward music video and commercial production. He has worked on several music videos with A-list Korean celebrities.[4][7] In 2022 he filmed "CAGE", a short film that received acclaim from critics and received awards from several film festivals including Tokyo Film Awards, Thessaloniki Short Film Festival, and Buncheon Fantastic Film Festival.

Varsakopoulos continues to direct and produce content in Korea and abroad. His Korean language proficiency and experience in the Korean entertainment industry places him in a unique category that provides services for both Korean and non-Korean clients.

Filmography

Short Films
Year Title Role Film Festival Screenings
2022 CAGE Director Buncheon Fantastic Film Festival, Thessaloniki Short Film Festival, Tokyo Film awards
2023 TRAP Cinematographer Short Shorts Asian Film Festival
2023 The Extra Inning Director Pending

Music Videos
Year Title Artist Role Notes
2022 Again, Dream Nam Yeong Ju Assistant Director
2022 Like it was Reina Assistant Director
2022 Fallen Seo In-Guk Director
2023 3D Official Live Performance Video Jung Kook Assistant Director & Producer

Television series
Year Title Network Role Notes
2015 Non-Summit JTBC Himself Cast member
2016 Where Is My Friend's Home
2018 South Korean Foreigners MBC Every 1

Commercials
Year Title Company Role Director
2016BIT salon Series EPISODE 01 - The Job InterviewBIT salonMain RoleChristian Burgos (México)
2018 Nugu Candle SK Telecom Main Role

References
  1. Park, Soo-jin (August 1, 2015). "[허핑턴 인터뷰] '비정상회담' 그리스 대표 안드레아스(1) "그리스 음식은 '무사카'를 꼭 드세요"". The Huffington Post. Archived from the original on 2015-10-20. Retrieved 2015-11-12.
  2. "굿마이크". www.goodmic.co.kr. Archived from the original on 2016-12-20. Retrieved 2016-01-20.
  3. "International talk show 'Non-summit' sees fresh change of pace". kpopherald.koreaherald.com. Retrieved 2016-01-20.
  4. 정국 (Jung Kook) '3D (feat. Jack Harlow)' Official Live Performance Video, retrieved 2023-10-14
  5. Boiseu (Action, Crime, Mystery), Lee Hana, Son Eun-seo, Song Boo-gun, Content K, KeyEast, OCN Production Plan, 2020-03-01, retrieved 2023-10-14{{citation}}: CS1 maint: others (link)
  6. "International talk show 'Non-summit' sees fresh change of pace". kpopherald.koreaherald.com. Retrieved 2016-01-20.
  7. 서인국(Seo In Guk) 'Fallen' Official MV, retrieved 2023-10-14
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