Shin Jeong-you

Quick Facts: Who was Shin Jeong-you?

Subject:

Shin Jeong-you

Known for:

South Korean actor, singer, and dancer known for web dramas and BL productions.

Born:

1997-03-23

Century / Era:

1997s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Shin Jeong-you (Korean: 신정유; born 23 March 1997), also known as Jeong Yu (정유), is a South Korean actor, singer and dancer. He is known for starring in several television series and web dramas, including Wish Woosh 2 (2019), Triple Fling (2019), A Breeze of Love (2023), Romance Is Comedy (2024) and Always Meet Again (2026). Shin Jeong-you began his career in 2018 as an actor in web dramas, debuting in Govengers.

Career & Major Achievements

In 2019, he gained recognition playing Jung Da-hyun in Triple Fling and its sequel Triple Fling Season 2. In the same year, he starred in Wish Woosh 2 as Lee Min-woong. In 2023, he starred in A Breeze of Love as Ban Dong-uk, a role that brought him international recognition and was cited by outlets such as Buzzfeed and Sports Khan.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

In 2024, he played Min Ji-hyeok in Romance Is Comedy, and in 2026 took the lead role of Lee U-jin in Always Meet Again, a BL production that received wide media coverage. Besides acting, Shin is also a singer and member of the group THE MAN BLK, formed in 2018, where he serves as lead vocalist.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1997 (1997-03-23): Birth of Shin Jeong-you — South Korean actor, singer, and dancer known for web dramas and BL productions.
2. 2018: 2018 Milestone — Shin Jeong-you began his career in 2018 as an actor in web dramas, debuting in Govengers.
3. 2019: 2019 Milestone — He is known for starring in several television series and web dramas, including Wish Woosh 2 (2019), Triple Fling (2019), A Breeze of Love (2023), Romance Is Comedy (2024) and Always Meet Again (2026).
4. 2023: 2023 Milestone — In 2023, he starred in A Breeze of Love as Ban Dong-uk, a role that brought him international recognition and was cited by outlets such as Buzzfeed and Sports Khan.
5. 2024: 2024 Milestone — In 2024, he played Min Ji-hyeok in Romance Is Comedy, and in 2026 took the lead role of Lee U-jin in Always Meet Again, a BL production that received wide media coverage.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Shin Jeong-you

True or False: “Shin Jeong-you debuted his acting career in 2018 with the web drama Govengers.”

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