Ryu Hyun-kyung

Biographical Overview & Key Facts

Subject:

Ryu Hyun-kyung

Role / Field:

South Korean actress known for her early career roles and directorial efforts.

Born:

1983-03-10

Century / Era:

1983s Historical Era

Database Source:

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

Origins & Early Life

Ryu Hyun-kyung (Korean: 류현경; born March 10, 1983) is a South Korean actress. She made her acting debut in 1996 at age 12 as the younger counterpart of the protagonist in the SBS TV series Oxtail Soup.

Career & Major Achievements

In 2010, Ryu drew attention with her supporting roles in the erotic period drama The Servant and the romantic comedies Cyrano Agency and Petty Romance. Leading roles followed in Mama (2011), Two Weddings and a Funeral (2012), and Miss Cherry's Love Puzzle (2013).

Enduring Legacy & Impact

Ryu also directed the short films Kwang-tae's Basic Story (2009) and Heart Robber (2010), as well as two music videos for the singer Jung-in.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1983 (1983-03-10): Birth of Ryu Hyun-kyung — South Korean actress known for her early career roles and directorial efforts.
2. 1996: 1996 Milestone — She made her acting debut in 1996 at age 12 as the younger counterpart of the protagonist in the SBS TV series Oxtail Soup.
3. 2009: 2009 Milestone — Ryu also directed the short films Kwang-tae's Basic Story (2009) and Heart Robber (2010), as well as two music videos for the singer Jung-in.
4. 2010: 2010 Milestone — In 2010, Ryu drew attention with her supporting roles in the erotic period drama The Servant and the romantic comedies Cyrano Agency and Petty Romance.
5. 2011: 2011 Milestone — Leading roles followed in Mama (2011), Two Weddings and a Funeral (2012), and Miss Cherry's Love Puzzle (2013).

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Ryu Hyun-kyung

True or False: “Ryu Hyun-kyung made her acting debut in a major feature film role immediately upon turning eighteen.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): She actually made her acting debut much earlier, at the age of twelve, in the SBS TV series Oxtail Soup.

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