Yoon Tae-young

Quick Facts: Who was Yoon Tae-young?

Subject:

Yoon Tae-young

Known for:

South Korean actor known for dramas like The Legend and Strike Love.

Born:

1974-10-09

Century / Era:

1974s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

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Origins & Early Life

Yoon Tae-young (Korean: 윤태영; born October 3, 1974) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for starring in television dramas, notably fantasy epic The Legend (2007) and sports drama/romance Strike Love (2009). Yoon married actress Im Yoo-jin on February 14, 2007.

Career & Major Achievements

They met on the 2003 TV drama On the Prairie. He is the only son of former Samsung Electronics vice chairman Yoon Jong-yong. On May 13, 2018, Yoon crashed into another car while driving under the influence of alcohol.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

Yoon was called in the next day to the police station where the police determined that his blood alcohol content was 0.140 percent at the time of the accident. The police suspended his licenses, and after the news broke out, producers of the then upcoming TV series 100 Days My Prince announced their intent to replace him with another actor.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1974 (1974-10-09): Birth of Yoon Tae-young — South Korean actor known for dramas like The Legend and Strike Love.
2. 2003: 2003 Milestone — They met on the 2003 TV drama On the Prairie.
3. 2007: 2007 Milestone — He is best known for starring in television dramas, notably fantasy epic The Legend (2007) and sports drama/romance Strike Love (2009).
4. 2018: 2018 Milestone — On May 13, 2018, Yoon crashed into another car while driving under the influence of alcohol.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Yoon Tae-young

True or False: “Yoon Tae-young received the Best New Actor (TV) award at the 36th Baeksang Arts Awards in 2000 for his role in 'The Boss'.”

Answer (TRUE ⭕): This award recognition highlights his early breakthrough success in television acting during that period.

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