Baek Sung-hyun

Quick Facts: Who was Baek Sung-hyun?

Subject:

Baek Sung-hyun

Known for:

South Korean actor known for roles in dramas and comedies since his debut.

Born:

1989-01-30

Century / Era:

1989s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

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Origins & Early Life

Baek Sung-hyun (Korean: 백성현; born January 30, 1989) is a South Korean actor. Baek Sung-hyun made his acting debut in the 1994 film I Wish for What Is Forbidden to Me when he was five years old. The child actor practically grew up onscreen, playing the roles of an adorable son in several MBC series including See and See Again in 1998 and Ajumma (also known as Housewife's Rebellion) in 2000. As he entered his teenage years, he played the younger versions of male protagonists in dramas such as Damo (2003), Emperor of the Sea (2004) and Stairway to Heaven (2003) — the last his breakout role. Critics praised his acting that seemed more mature and romantic for his age.

Pivotal Works & Achievements

Director Lee Joon-ik had previously wanted to cast Baek in his films King and the Clown and The Happy Life; he finally got to work with Lee in Blades of Blood (2010). Lee said he cast Baek as the character Gyun-ja who stands between the two main leads Hwang Jung-min and Cha Seung-won for he was "the only actor who can act as much as he can at such a young age," attesting to Baek's strong acting fundamentals. He has since starred in a number of other films and TV series — sitcom Kokkiri (Elephant) (2008), high school comedy Our School's E.T. (2008), romantic comedy The Accidental Couple (2009), and period drama Insu, The Queen Mother (2011). Of note is Baek's performance as a young marathoner in the four-episode Running, Gu (2010), his acting calm and gravitas in the eight-episode drama special White Christmas (2011), and his leading man turn in the youthful romance Melody of Love (2013). On January 5, 2022, it was reported that Baek's contract with Sidus HQ has expired since December 2021.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

On January 25, 2022, Baek signed an exclusive contract with Weta Lab. Baek enlisted on January 2, 2018, as a Marine Coast Guard to fulfil his mandatory military duties. Baek married his girlfriend of four years on April 25, 2020. At the end of October 2020, Baek's wife gave birth to a daughter. Baek Sung-hyun and his daughter, Seo-yoon were cast members of the KBS2's variety show The Return of Superman.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1989 (1989-01-30): Birth of Baek Sung-hyun — South Korean actor known for roles in dramas and comedies since his debut.
2. 1994: 1994 Milestone — Baek Sung-hyun made his acting debut in the 1994 film I Wish for What Is Forbidden to Me when he was five years old.
3. 1998: 1998 Milestone — The child actor practically grew up onscreen, playing the roles of an adorable son in several MBC series including See and See Again in 1998 and Ajumma (also known as Housewife's Rebellion) in 2000.
4. 2003: 2003 Milestone — As he entered his teenage years, he played the younger versions of male protagonists in dramas such as Damo (2003), Emperor of the Sea (2004) and Stairway to Heaven (2003) — the last his breakout role.
5. 2008: 2008 Milestone — He has since starred in a number of other films and TV series — sitcom Kokkiri (Elephant) (2008), high school comedy Our School's E.
6. 2010: 2010 Milestone — Director Lee Joon-ik had previously wanted to cast Baek in his films King and the Clown and The Happy Life; he finally got to work with Lee in Blades of Blood (2010).
7. 2018: 2018 Milestone — Baek enlisted on January 2, 2018, as a Marine Coast Guard to fulfil his mandatory military duties.
8. 2020: 2020 Milestone — Baek married his girlfriend of four years on April 25, 2020.
9. 2022: 2022 Milestone — On January 5, 2022, it was reported that Baek's contract with Sidus HQ has expired since December 2021.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Baek Sung-hyun

True or False: “Did Baek Sung-hyun make his acting debut in a film released before the year 1994?”

Answer (FALSE ❌): His documented acting debut was in the 1994 film I Wish for What Is Forbidden to Me.

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