Hwang In-youp

Quick Facts: Who was Hwang In-youp?

Subject:

Hwang In-youp

Known for:

South Korean actor and model known for roles in 'True Beauty' and '18 Again'.

Born:

1991-01-19

Century / Era:

1991s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Hwang In-youp (Korean: 황인엽; born January 19, 1991) is a South Korean actor and model. He began his career in modeling industry before making his screen debut with a main role in the web series Why (2018). He is known for his roles in 18 Again (2020), True Beauty (2020–2021), the Netflix original series The Sound of Magic (2022), Why Her (2022), Family by Choice (2024), and Dream to You (2026). Hwang In-youp was born in Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, on January 19, 1991. He is the oldest son; his brother, who is three years younger, is a producer and singer-songwriter who goes by the name Inof.

Career & Major Achievements

Hwang lived in Davao City, Philippines, during his high school and college years, going by the English name Ryan Leon. He graduated from high school at the Philippine Nikkei Jin Kai International School, and later graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in fashion design at the Philippine Women's University (formerly Philippine Women's College). Hwang entered the entertainment industry in 2017 as a runway model. Reports state that he was once under YG KPlus, a model management company owned by YG Entertainment. In 2018, he made his acting debut in the Naver TV web series Why.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

He later signed a contract with the South Korean agency KeyEast, a subsidiary of SM Entertainment. In 2019, he played Seo Kyo-won in the web series Freshman, and made his television debut with supporting role in the KBS2 historical television series The Tale of Nokdu. In 2020, Hwang gained recognition for his performance in the JTBC fantasy series 18 Again, a remake of the 2009 American film 17 Again. He played Goo Ja-sung, a school bully and the counterpart character of Stan, who was portrayed by Hunter Parrish in the original film. Hwang participed in the 2020 drama tvN romantic-comedy series True Beauty, based on the on-going Webtoon of the same name.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1991 (1991-01-19): Birth of Hwang In-youp — South Korean actor and model known for roles in 'True Beauty' and '18 Again'.
2. 2017: 2017 Milestone — Hwang entered the entertainment industry in 2017 as a runway model.
3. 2018: 2018 Milestone — He began his career in modeling industry before making his screen debut with a main role in the web series Why (2018).
4. 2019: 2019 Milestone — In 2019, he played Seo Kyo-won in the web series Freshman, and made his television debut with supporting role in the KBS2 historical television series The Tale of Nokdu.
5. 2020: 2020 Milestone — He is known for his roles in 18 Again (2020), True Beauty (2020–2021), the Netflix original series The Sound of Magic (2022), Why Her (2022), Family by Choice (2024), and Dream to You (2026).

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Hwang In-youp

True or False: “Hwang In-youp debuted his acting career immediately after graduating from the Philippine Women's University.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): He entered the entertainment industry in 2017 as a runway model before making his screen debut in 2018.

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