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Byun Yo-han

South Korean actor (born 1986) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Byun Yo-han
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Byun Yo-han (Korean: 변요한; born April 29, 1986) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his roles in the television series Misaeng: Incomplete Life (2014), Six Flying Dragons (2015–2016), Mr. Sunshine (2018), and Black Out (2024). He has also appeared in films including Socialphobia (2015), The Book of Fish (2021) and Hansan: Rising Dragon (2022), for which he was awarded the Best Supporting Actor prize at the 59th Baeksang Arts Awards.

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He made his acting debut in 2011, and appeared in over 30 short films as a student of Korea National University of Arts.[1][2] The then-unknown actor rose to fame in 2014 with a supporting role in the popular workplace cable series Misaeng: Incomplete Life.[3]

In 2015, he starred in leading roles in indie hit Socialphobia and the romantic comedy Ex-Girlfriends' Club.[1][4][5] In the same year, he also appeared as one of the six main leads in SBS's 50-episode historical drama Six Flying Dragons playing a master swordsman.[6][7] Byun then starred alongside Kim Yoon-seok in the fantasy drama film Will You Be There?.[8][9]

In 2018, he starred in the hit drama Mr. Sunshine, which became one of the highest-rated dramas in Korean cable television history.[10]

In 2021, Byun starred in Lee Joon-ik's black-and-white historical film The Book of Fish, for which he was nominated for the Baeksang Arts Award for Best Actor – Film.[11][12]

In 2022, Byun starred in Kim Han-min's blockbuster film, Hansan: Rising Dragon (2022). Byun grabbed 6 awards through his role, Japanese naval commander, Wakisaka.[13]

In 2023, Byun was chosen as the representative of "Next Actor" in the 11th Muju Film Festival which held in June 2–6, 2023. His works and career's history were exhibited in Muju Choibuk Art Museum during the festival.[14][15]

In 2022, Byun was reported to star alongside Song Kang-ho in Uncle Samsik.[16][17] Set in the 1960s, the series depicts the intertwined story of two men, exploring themes of pride, greed, and their camaraderie. Shin Yeon-shick wrote and directed the series.[18][19] It was released worldwide on Disney+ and on Hulu in the USA from May 15, to June 19, 2024.[20][21]

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  1. Established in 2019 and co-sponsored by Korea's Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Korea Creative Content Agency, Seoul Metropolitan Council and the Seoul Tourism Organization, it awards cultural icons, businesses, and individuals who have contributed greatly to Hallyu, the Korean wave.

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