Ahn Bo-hyun

Biographical Overview & Key Facts

Subject:

Ahn Bo-hyun

Role / Field:

South Korean actor known for roles in Itaewon Class and My Name.

Born:

1988-05-16

Century / Era:

1988s Historical Era

Database Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Wikipedia CC BY-SA 4.0

Origins & Early Life

Ahn Bo-hyun (Korean: 안보현; born May 16, 1988) is a South Korean actor, model, and television personality. Since his acting debut in 2014, he has appeared in various films and television dramas. Ahn achieved a career breakthrough with Itaewon Class (2020). He won the Excellence Award, Actor in an OTT Drama for his roles in Yumi's Cells and My Name at the 8th APAN Star Awards on September 29, 2022. Ahn was born in Busan, South Korea, on May 16, 1988.

Career & Major Achievements

As a graduate from Busan Sports High School, he participated in amateur boxing competitions and previously won a gold medal. He originally debuted as a model in 2007. Since his acting debut in 2014, he has appeared in various films and television dramas including Descendants of the Sun (2016), Dokgo Rewind (2018), and Her Private Life (2019). Ahn achieved success and achieved a breakthrough through the drama Itaewon Class (2020), where he portrayed the villain Jang Geun-won. He furthered his success with leading roles in Netflix series My Name (2021), tvN dramas Yumi's Cells (2021–2022), Military Prosecutor Doberman (2022), See You in My 19th Life (2023), and Flex X Cop (2024).

Enduring Legacy & Impact

Ahn starred in the TvN romantic-comedy series Spring Fever opposite Lee Joo-bin in 2026. It is based on the web novel of the same name by Baek Min-a, about a woman who leaves Seoul after a heartbreak and meets a man who changes her life. Ahn played the protagonist Seon Jae-gyu, the CEO of JQ Power Energy. On August 3, 2023, FN Entertainment confirmed that Ahn was dating Jisoo from Blackpink. However, just two months after going public with their relationship, it was confirmed that the two had broken up due to their busy schedules.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1988 (1988-05-16): Birth of Ahn Bo-hyun — South Korean actor known for roles in Itaewon Class and My Name.
2. 2007: 2007 Milestone — He originally debuted as a model in 2007.
3. 2014: 2014 Milestone — Since his acting debut in 2014, he has appeared in various films and television dramas.
4. 2020: 2020 Milestone — Ahn achieved a career breakthrough with Itaewon Class (2020).
5. 2021: 2021 Milestone — He furthered his success with leading roles in Netflix series My Name (2021), tvN dramas Yumi's Cells (2021–2022), Military Prosecutor Doberman (2022), See You in My 19th Life (2023), and Flex X Cop (2024).
6. 2022: 2022 Milestone — He won the Excellence Award, Actor in an OTT Drama for his roles in Yumi's Cells and My Name at the 8th APAN Star Awards on September 29, 2022.
7. 2023: 2023 Milestone — On August 3, 2023, FN Entertainment confirmed that Ahn was dating Jisoo from Blackpink.
8. 2026: 2026 Milestone — Ahn starred in the TvN romantic-comedy series Spring Fever opposite Lee Joo-bin in 2026.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Ahn Bo-hyun

True or False: “Did Ahn Bo-hyun win the Excellence Award at the 8th APAN Star Awards for his role in Itaewon Class?”

Answer (FALSE ❌): He won the Excellence Award for his roles in Yumi's Cells and My Name at the 8th APAN Star Awards.

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