Ryu Soo-young

Quick Facts: Who was Ryu Soo-young?

Subject:

Ryu Soo-young

Known for:

South Korean actor and chef known for roles in dramas like My Princess.

Born:

1979-09-05

Century / Era:

1979s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Ryu Su-young (Korean: 류수영; born September 5, 1979), birth name Eo Nam-seon (어남선) is a South Korean actor and chef. He made his first appearance on television as a college student on a cooking show in 1998, then starred in the controversial film Summertime (2001). This was followed by supporting roles in TV dramas such as Successful Story of a Bright Girl (2002), Save the Last Dance for Me (2004), and Lawyers of the Great Republic Korea (2008), as well as leading roles in 18 vs. 29 (2005), Seoul 1945 (2006), and Bad Couple (2007). For his mandatory military service, Ryu was a member of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency from 2008 to 2010.

Career & Major Achievements

After his discharge, Ryu returned to television in 2011 in the romantic comedy My Princess, and the popular family drama Ojakgyo Family. In 2013, he joined the reality/variety show Real Men, in which male celebrities visit army bases and experience daily life there. He also played a detective chasing a fugitive in Two Weeks (2013). Ryu Soo-young married his fellow actress, Park Ha-sun, in a private ceremony at the Mayfield Hotel in Seoul on January 22, 2017.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

Their romantic relationship started in 2014. They also worked together in the television drama Two Weeks (2013). They welcomed their first child, a daughter, in August 2017. On March 15, 2022, Ryu made a donation ₩100 million to the Hope Bridge Disaster Relief Association along with Park Ha-sun to help those who have been damaged by the massive wildfire that started in Uljin, Gyeongbuk and has continued to spread.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1979 (1979-09-05): Birth of Ryu Soo-young — South Korean actor and chef known for roles in dramas like My Princess.
2. 1998: 1998 Milestone — He made his first appearance on television as a college student on a cooking show in 1998, then starred in the controversial film Summertime (2001).
3. 2002: 2002 Milestone — This was followed by supporting roles in TV dramas such as Successful Story of a Bright Girl (2002), Save the Last Dance for Me (2004), and Lawyers of the Great Republic Korea (2008), as well as leading roles in 18 vs.
4. 2005: 2005 Milestone — 29 (2005), Seoul 1945 (2006), and Bad Couple (2007).
5. 2008: 2008 Milestone — For his mandatory military service, Ryu was a member of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency from 2008 to 2010.
6. 2011: 2011 Milestone — After his discharge, Ryu returned to television in 2011 in the romantic comedy My Princess, and the popular family drama Ojakgyo Family.
7. 2013: 2013 Milestone — In 2013, he joined the reality/variety show Real Men, in which male celebrities visit army bases and experience daily life there.
8. 2014: 2014 Milestone — Their romantic relationship started in 2014.
9. 2017: 2017 Milestone — Ryu Soo-young married his fellow actress, Park Ha-sun, in a private ceremony at the Mayfield Hotel in Seoul on January 22, 2017.
10. 2022: 2022 Milestone — On March 15, 2022, Ryu made a donation ₩100 million to the Hope Bridge Disaster Relief Association along with Park Ha-sun to help those who have been damaged by the massive wildfire that started in Uljin, Gyeongbuk and has continued to spread.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Ryu Soo-young

True or False: “Did Ryu Soo-young make his first television appearance as a main cast member?”

Answer (FALSE ❌): He made his first television appearance in 1998 as a college student on a cooking show.

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