Actor

Byun Yo-han

변요한

1986-04-29 · Incheon, South Korea

On site: 2 dramas

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About this actor

Byun Yo-han, born April 29, 1986, is a South Korean actor known for his expressive eyes and versatility across film, television, and musical theater. He builds his career on the independent film scene rather than debuting in mainstream projects. An alumnus of the prestigious Korea National University of Arts (KNUA), Byun honed his craft by appearing in over 30 short and independent films starting in 2011, which prepared him for nuanced roles like the lead in the independent hit Socialphobia (2015). His breakthrough came in 2014 with the cable series Misaeng: Incomplete Life, where he portrayed the empathetic intern Han Seok-yool, earning the Best New Actor award at the APAN Star Awards. Byun solidified his reputation in historical dramas, notably in Six Flying Dragons (2015–2016) as Ddang-sae / Lee Bang-ji, earning critical acclaim and an Excellence Award at the SBS Drama Awards. He starred in the highly-rated drama Mr. Sunshine (2018) as Kim Hee-sung, showcasing a lighter yet melancholic side to his acting. In film, Byun starred in the black-and-white historical drama The Book of Fish (2021), earning multiple nominations for Best Actor, and achieved significant recognition in the 2022 naval blockbuster Hansan: Rising Dragon, where he played the antagonist Wakizaka Yasuharu, winning the Best Supporting Actor award at the Baeksang Arts Awards, Blue Dragon Film Awards, and Grand Bell Awards. Most recently, he appears in the Disney+ political drama Uncle Samsik (2024) and the thriller series Black Out (2024), continuing to choose complex, character-driven narratives. Byun Yo-han's career is characterized by his commitment to emotional truth in his performances, establishing him as one of South Korea's most acclaimed contemporary actors.

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