Byun Yo-han

Quick Facts: Who was Byun Yo-han?

Subject:

Byun Yo-han

Known for:

Acclaimed South Korean actor known for roles in Misaeng, Mr. Sunshine, and Hansan.

Born:

1986-04-29

Century / Era:

1986s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

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Origins & Early Life

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), Hansan: Rising Dragon (2022), Following (2024), and Pavane (2026). He made his acting debut in 2011, and appeared in over 30 short films as a student of Korea National University of Arts. The then-unknown actor rose to fame in 2014 with a supporting role in the popular workplace cable series Misaeng: Incomplete Life.

Career & Major Achievements

In 2015, he starred in leading roles in indie hit Socialphobia and the romantic comedy Ex-Girlfriends' Club. 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. Byun then starred alongside Kim Yoon-seok in the fantasy drama film Will You Be There?. In 2018, he starred in the hit drama Mr. Sunshine, which became one of the highest-rated dramas in Korean cable television history. 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.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

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. In 2023, Byun was chosen as the representative of "Next Actor" in the 11th Muju Film Festival which was held from June 2–6, 2023. His works and career's history were exhibited in Muju Choibuk Art Museum during the festival. In 2022, Byun was reported to star alongside Song Kang-ho in Uncle Samsik.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1986 (1986-04-29): Birth of Byun Yo-han — Acclaimed South Korean actor known for roles in Misaeng, Mr. Sunshine, and Hansan.
2. 2011: 2011 Milestone — He made his acting debut in 2011, and appeared in over 30 short films as a student of Korea National University of Arts.
3. 2014: 2014 Milestone — He is best known for his roles in the television series Misaeng: Incomplete Life (2014), Six Flying Dragons (2015–2016), Mr.
4. 2015: 2015 Milestone — He has also appeared in films including Socialphobia (2015), The Book of Fish (2021), Hansan: Rising Dragon (2022), Following (2024), and Pavane (2026).
5. 2018: 2018 Milestone — Sunshine (2018), and Black Out (2024).
6. 2021: 2021 Milestone — 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.
7. 2022: 2022 Milestone — In 2022, Byun starred in Kim Han-min's blockbuster film, Hansan: Rising Dragon (2022).
8. 2023: 2023 Milestone — In 2023, Byun was chosen as the representative of "Next Actor" in the 11th Muju Film Festival which was held from June 2–6, 2023.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Byun Yo-han

True or False: “Byun Yo-han's role as the Japanese naval commander Wakisaka in Hansan: Rising Dragon earned him multiple awards.”

Answer (TRUE ⭕): The provided text explicitly states that Byun 'grabbed 6 awards through his role' in Hansan: Rising Dragon (2022).

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