Byun Yo-han (born April 29, 1986) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his roles in the television dramas '' Misaeng: Incomplete Life'' (2014), ''

Six Flying Dragons ''Six Flying Dragons'' () is a South Korean television series starring Yoo Ah-in, Kim Myung-min, Shin Se-kyung, Byun Yo-han, Yoon Kyun-sang and Chun Ho-jin. It aired on SBS on Mondays and Tuesdays at 22:00 for 50 episodes beginning on Octobe ...

'' (2015–2016), and '' Mr. Sunshine'' (2018). He has also appeared in several independent films including ''

Socialphobia ''Socialphobia'' () is a 2015 South Korean thriller/drama film starring Byun Yo-han, Lee Joo-seung, and Ryu Jun-yeol. It was co-written and directed by Hong Seok-jae in his directorial debut, based on a real-life story that explores the social i ...

'' (2015) and ''

The Book of Fish ''The Book of Fish'' () is a 2021 South Korean historical black and white film directed by Lee Joon-ik. The film starring Sol Kyung-gu and Byun Yo-han, is about an exiled Joseon era scholar and a fisherman and their exchange of knowledge in wri ...

'' (2021).

Career

He made his acting debut in 2011, and appeared in over 30

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s as a student of

Korea National University of Arts Korea National University of Arts is a national university in Seoul, South Korea. Korea National University of Arts was established in 1993 by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Korea as the only national university of arts with an a ...

. The then-unknown actor rose to fame in 2014 with a supporting role in the popular workplace cable series '' Misaeng: Incomplete Life''. In 2015, he starred in leading roles in

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hit ''

'' and the romantic comedy ''

Ex-Girlfriends' Club ''Ex-Girlfriends' Club'' () is a 2015 South Korean television series starring Byun Yo-han, Song Ji-hyo, Lee Yoon-ji, Jang Ji-eun and Ryu Hwayoung. It aired on tvN from May 8 to June 13, 2015 on Fridays and Saturdays at 20:30 for 12 episodes. ...

''. In the same year, he also appeared as one of the six main leads in SBS's 50-episode historical drama ''

'' playing a master swordsman. Byun then starred alongside

Kim Yoon-seok Kim Yoon-seok (born January 21, 1967) is a South Korean actor, film director and screenwriter. Kim began his career in theater and it subsequently led him to be cast in minor roles in films and television dramas. His breakout role came as the vi ...

in the fantasy drama film ''

Will You Be There? ''Will You Be There?'' () is a 2016 South Korean fantasy drama film directed by Hong Ji-young, based on the French novel, ''Seras-tu là?'', by Guillaume Musso. The film stars Kim Yoon-seok, Byun Yo-han and Chae Seo-jin. Cast Main * Kim Yoon-s ...

''. In 2018, he starred in the hit drama '' Mr. Sunshine,'' which became one of the highest-rated dramas in Korean cable television history. In 2021, Byun starred in

Lee Joon-ik Lee Joon-ik (born September 21, 1959) is a South Korean film director and producer. He is best known for directing and producing ''King and the Clown'' (2005), one of the highest grossing Korean films of all time. Other notable films include ' ...

's black-and-white historical film ''

'', for which he was nominated for the Baeksang Arts Award for Best Actor – Film.

Filmography

Film

Television series

Theater

Awards and nominations

References

External links

Byun Yo-han
at Saram Entertainment {{DEFAULTSORT:Byun, Yo-han 1986 births Living people South Korean male film actors South Korean male television actors 21st-century South Korean male actors Korea National University of Arts alumni People from Incheon Chogye Byeon clan