Yoon Tae-young (born October 3, 1974) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for starring in

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s, notably fantasy epic '' The Legend'' (2007) and sports drama/romance ''Strike Love'' (2009).

Personal life

Yoon married actress Im Yoo-jin on February 14, 2007. They met on the 2003 TV drama ''On the Prairie''. He is the only son of former

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vice chairman Yoon Jong-yong.

Drunk driving incident

On May 13, 2018, Yoon crashed into another car while driving under the influence of alcohol. Yoon was called in the next day to the police station where the police determined that his blood alcohol content was 0.140 percent at the time of the accident. The police suspended his licenses, and after the news broke out, producers of the then upcoming TV series ''

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'' announced their intent to replace him with another actor.

Television series

*'' Local Hero'' (OCN, 2016) *''

Drama Special ''KBS Drama Special'' () is a South Korean anthology series created and broadcast by KBS2, with each episode having a different story, cast, director and scriptwriter. The format is based on its predecessor '' Drama City'' and MBC's Best Theater ...

'' "The Final Puzzle" (KBS2, 2014) *''

Diary of a Night Watchman ''Diary of a Night Watchman'' () is a 2014 South Korean television series starring Jung Il-woo, Ko Sung-hee, Jung Yun-ho and Seo Yea-ji. It aired on MBC from August 4 to October 21, 2014 on Mondays and Tuesdays at 22:00 for 24 episodes. Plo ...

'' (MBC, 2014) *''

The King's Daughter, Soo Baek-hyang ''The King's Daughter, Soo Baek-hyang'' () is a Korean-language historical drama depicting the life of Soo Baek-hyang, the daughter of King Muryeong of Baekje. It was aired on MBC TV from September 30, 2013, to March 14, 2014, on Monday and Fri ...

'' (MBC, 2013-2014) *''Midnight Hospital'' (MBC, 2011) *''Strike Love'' (MBC, 2009) *'' The Legend'' (MBC, 2007) *''Special Crime Investigation: Murder in the Blue House'' (KBS2, 2006) *''Pearl Necklace'' (KBS2, 2003-2004) *''On the Prairie'' (KBS2, 2003) *''Nothing Better and Nothing Worse'' (MBC, 2002) *''

Successful Story of a Bright Girl ''Successful Story of a Bright Girl'' () is a 2002 South Korean television series starring Jang Na-ra, Jang Hyuk, Han Eun-jung and Ryu Soo-young. It aired on SBS from March 13 to May 2, 2002, on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 21:55 for 16 episodes ...

'' (SBS, 2002) *''MBC Best Theater'' "A Chance" (MBC, 2002) *''Everyday With You'' (MBC, 2001-2002) *''Sun-hee and Jin-hee'' (MBC, 2001) *''Her House'' (MBC, 2001) *''

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'' (MBC, 2001) *''

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'' (MBC, 1999) *''Wang Cho (The Boss)'' (MBC, 1999) *''Michiko'' (MBC, 1999) *''I Love You, I Love You'' (SBS, 1997) *''Beautiful My Lady'' (SBS, 1997)

Film

*'' Mr. Socrates'' (2005) *''Never to Lose'' (2005) *''Dream of a Warrior'' (2001)

Variety show

*''Survival Quiz of God'' (jTBC, 2013) - MC *''Golf King'' (

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, 2022) - Cast Member; Season 3

Awards

*2012 한일문화대상: Cultural Diplomacy recipient *

2011 MBC Drama Awards The 2011 MBC Drama Awards () is a ceremony honoring the outstanding achievement in television on the Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) network for the year of 2011. It was held on December 30, 2011 and hosted by Jung Joon-ho and Lee Ha-nui. ...

: Special Award (''Midnight Hospital'') *2003 39th

Baeksang Arts Awards The Baeksang Arts Awards (), also known as the Paeksang Arts Awards, are awards for excellence in film, television and theatre in South Korea. The awards were first introduced in 1965 by Chang Key-young, the founder of the Hankook Ilbo newspap ...

: Most Popular Actor (TV) *2002 38th

: Most Popular Actor (TV) *2000 36th

: Best New Actor (TV) (''The Boss'') *1999

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: Best New Actor (''The Boss'')

References

External links

Yoon Tae-young
at Gallery 9
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