Son Sang-yeon

Quick Facts: Who was Son Sang-yeon?

Subject:

Son Sang-yeon

Known for:

South Korean actor known for roles in Racket Boys and All of Us Are Dead.

Born:

2002-04-02

Century / Era:

2002s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Son Sang-yeon (Korean: 손상연; born April 2, 2002) is a South Korean actor. He made his debut as a cast member in the 2016 Tooniverse variety show; Maknae Show 7 and has since starred in other variety shows, television series, web series, films, and a music video. Son established himself as young actor by performing roles as young version of main lead in Suspicious Partner (2017), Revolutionary Love (2017) and Clean with Passion for Now (2018). He rose to prominence with the 2021 television series Racket Boys as Bang Yoon-dam, for which he was awarded the best new actor award at 2021 SBS Drama Awards. In 2022, he starred Netflix series All of Us Are Dead as Jang Woo-jin.

Career & Major Achievements

Son is from the Seo district (Seo-gu) of Daejeon where he completed his middle school studies until he and his family moved to Seoul. There, he continued his high school education in the Seoul Baemyeong High School whilst pursuing his acting career. Son is affiliated to Awesome ENT artist talent agency. He debuted in 2016 as a cast member of Maknae Show 7 and has taken on numerous guest and support roles in television and web dramas since then. His first main role was in 2019 in the web drama, Triple Fling.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

He is known for his main role in Racket Boys as Bang Yoon-dam, captain of his school badminton team. For which, he extensively trained for months as a badminton player along with the other cast members of the series. He was awarded with Best New Actor award at 2021 SBS Drama Awards for his portrayal of Bang Yoon-dam in the series. Son enlisted in the military training center on November 8, 2021. Son was discharged from military service on May 7, 2023.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 2002 (2002-04-02): Birth of Son Sang-yeon — South Korean actor known for roles in Racket Boys and All of Us Are Dead.
2. 2016: 2016 Milestone — He made his debut as a cast member in the 2016 Tooniverse variety show; Maknae Show 7 and has since starred in other variety shows, television series, web series, films, and a music video.
3. 2017: 2017 Milestone — Son established himself as young actor by performing roles as young version of main lead in Suspicious Partner (2017), Revolutionary Love (2017) and Clean with Passion for Now (2018).
4. 2019: 2019 Milestone — His first main role was in 2019 in the web drama, Triple Fling.
5. 2021: 2021 Milestone — He rose to prominence with the 2021 television series Racket Boys as Bang Yoon-dam, for which he was awarded the best new actor award at 2021 SBS Drama Awards.
6. 2022: 2022 Milestone — In 2022, he starred Netflix series All of Us Are Dead as Jang Woo-jin.
7. 2023: 2023 Milestone — Son was discharged from military service on May 7, 2023.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Son Sang-yeon

True or False: “Son Sang-yeon's first major role was in the 2017 drama Suspicious Partner.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): His first main role was actually in the web drama Triple Fling in 2019.

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