Yoon Hyun-suk

Quick Facts: Who was Yoon Hyun-suk?

Subject:

Yoon Hyun-suk

Known for:

South Korean actor, singer, and rapper known for his roles in Best Mistake.

Born:

2001-09-08

Century / Era:

2001s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Yoon Hyun-suk (Korean: 윤현석; born September 8, 2001), known mononymously as Hyunsuk, is a South Korean actor, singer, and rapper. He is a former member of the boy group CIX debuted in 2019. He is best known for his lead roles in Best Mistake 3 (2021), Fall for You (2022), and The Chairman Is Level 9 (2024).

Career & Major Achievements

On March 13, 2019, C9 Entertainment revealed Hyunsuk as the third member of its upcoming boy group, tentatively named C9Boyz, by releasing his first profile image. The group debuted as CIX on July 23, 2019. In 2021, Yoon made his acting debut in season 3 of the web series Best Mistake.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

On April 29, 2026, C9 announced CIX's disbandment and the end of his contract on May 31. In June 2026, he signed an exclusive contract with Management Run and began focusing on acting.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 2001 (2001-09-08): Birth of Yoon Hyun-suk — South Korean actor, singer, and rapper known for his roles in Best Mistake.
2. 2019: 2019 Milestone — He is a former member of the boy group CIX debuted in 2019.
3. 2021: 2021 Milestone — He is best known for his lead roles in Best Mistake 3 (2021), Fall for You (2022), and The Chairman Is Level 9 (2024).
4. 2026: 2026 Milestone — On April 29, 2026, C9 announced CIX's disbandment and the end of his contract on May 31.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Yoon Hyun-suk

True or False: “Yoon Hyun-suk debuted as a solo artist immediately after the disbandment of CIX.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): He signed an exclusive contract with Management Run and began focusing on acting following the group's disbandment.

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