Wikipedia

Byun Yo-han

In this Korean name, the family name is Byun.

Byun Yo-han (born April 29, 1986) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his roles in the television series Misaeng: Incomplete Life (2014), Six Flying Dragons (2015–2016), and Mr. Sunshine (2018). He has also appeared in films including Socialphobia (2015), The Book of Fish (2021) and Hansan: Rising Dragon (2022), for which he was awarded Best Supporting Actor at the 59th Baeksang Arts Awards.

Byun Yo-han
Byun wearing glasses and posing for the camera
Byun in February 2019
Born (1986-04-29) April 29, 1986 (age 38)
Incheon, South Korea
EducationKorea National University of Arts – Acting
OccupationActor
Years active2011–present
Agents
Korean name
Hangul
변요한
Revised RomanizationByeon Yo-han
McCune–ReischauerPyŏn Yohan

Career

edit

He made his acting debut in 2011, and appeared in over 30 short films as a student of Korea National University of Arts.[1][2] The then-unknown actor rose to fame in 2014 with a supporting role in the popular workplace cable series Misaeng: Incomplete Life.[3]

In 2015, he starred in leading roles in indie hit Socialphobia and the romantic comedy Ex-Girlfriends' Club.[1][4][5] In the same year, he also appeared as one of the six main leads in SBS's 50-episode historical drama Six Flying Dragons playing a master swordsman.[6][7] Byun then starred alongside Kim Yoon-seok in the fantasy drama film Will You Be There?.[8][9]

In 2018, he starred in the hit drama Mr. Sunshine, which became one of the highest-rated dramas in Korean cable television history.[10]

In 2021, Byun starred in Lee Joon-ik's black-and-white historical film The Book of Fish, for which he was nominated for the Baeksang Arts Award for Best Actor – Film.[11][12]

In 2022, Byun starred in Kim Han-min's blockbuster film, Hansan: Rising Dragon (2022). Byun grabbed 6 awards through his role, Japanese naval commander, Wakisaka.[13]

In 2023, Byun was chosen as the representative of "Next Actor" in the 11th Muju Film Festival which held in June 2–6, 2023. His works and career's history were exhibited in Muju Choibuk Art Museum during the festival.[14][15]

Filmography

edit

Film

edit
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2012 Juvenile Offender Male guest with donut Bit part
2013 Norigae Park Ji-hoon
Cold Eyes M3 [16]
2014 Tinker Ticker Park Jung-gu [17]
No Tears for the Dead Song Joon-ki [16]
2015 Socialphobia Ji-woong
Madonna Dr. Im Hyeok-gyu [18]
2016 Phantom Detective Gwang Eun-hoi shadow man Cameo [19]
Will You Be There? young Han Soo-hyun
2017 A Day Lee Min-chul [20]
2021 The Sun Does Not Move David Kim Japanese film [21]
The Book of Fish Jang Chang-dae [11]
On the Line Han Seo-joon [22]
2022 Hansan: Rising Dragon Wakisaka [23]
2023 Believer 2 Jin Ha-rim Cameo [24]
2024 Following Jung Tae [25]

Short film

edit
Year Title Role Ref.
2011 Working on Saturday Do-yeon
Seventeen in Summer Tae-gu
Dear Catastrophe Yo-han
2012 The Night of the Witness Yoo Ji-hoon
Crow Boy Beom-jun
Picnic Together Tamiya Takuya
Magic Hour Sang-hoon
2013 Three Mirrors Stalker
Hyun-soo's Story —
2016 Nowhere Boy Beom-joon
2018 My Dream Class Han Gi-tak [26]

Television series

edit
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2012 Vampire Prosecutor 2 Kim Joon Cameo (Episode 1) [27]
2014 Misaeng: Incomplete Life Han Seok-yool
2015 Ex-Girlfriends' Club Bang Myung-soo
2015–2016 Six Flying Dragons Ddang-sae / Lee Bang-ji
2018 Mr. Sunshine Kim Hee-sung
2024 Black Out Go Jung-woo [28]

Web series

edit
Year Title Role Ref.
2024 Uncle Samsik Kim San [29]

Theater

edit
Year Title Role Ref.
2016 Hedwig Hedwig [30]

Awards and nominations

edit
Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremony Year Category Nominee / Work Result Ref.
APAN Star Awards 2015 Best New Actor Misaeng: Incomplete Life Won [31]
Asia Model Awards 2022 Asia Star Award Byun Yo-han Won [32][33]
Baeksang Arts Awards 2015 Best New Actor – Film Socialphobia Nominated [34]
2016 Best New Actor – Television Six Flying Dragons Nominated
Most Popular Actor (TV) Nominated
2021 Best Actor – Film The Book of Fish Nominated [12]
2023 Best Supporting Actor – Film Hansan: Rising Dragon Won [35]
Blue Dragon Film Awards 2015 Best New Actor Socialphobia Nominated [36]
2021 Best Actor The Book of Fish Nominated [37]
2022 Best Supporting Actor Hansan: Rising Dragon Won [38]
Blue Dragon Series Awards 2024 Best Actor Uncle Samsik Nominated [39]
Buil Film Awards 2015 Best New Actor Socialphobia Won [40]
2021 Best Actor The Book of Fish Nominated [41]
2022 Popular Star Award Hansan: Rising Dragon Won [42]
Busan Film Critics Awards 2021 Best Actor The Book of Fish Won [43]
Cine21 Award 2015 Best New Actor Socialphobia Won
Chunsa Film Art Awards 2016 Nominated
2022 Best Supporting Actor Hansan: Rising Dragon Nominated [44]
Director's Cut Awards 2022 Best Actor in film The Book of Fish Nominated [45]
2023 Hansan: Rising Dragon Nominated [46]
Golden Cinema Film Festival 2017 Popularity Award Will You Be There? Won [47]
Grand Bell Awards 2017 Best New Actor Nominated
2022 Best Supporting Actor Hansan: Rising Dragon Won [48]
Korea Arts and Culture Award 2022 Actor in Film section Voice Won [49]
Korea Culture and Entertainment Awards 2021 Best Actor – Film Voice and The Book of Fish Won [50]
Korea Film Actors Association Awards 2015 Popular Movie Star Socialphobia Won [51]
Korea Film Reporters Association Awards 2016 Best New Actor Won [52]
Korea Musical Awards 2017 Best New Actor Hedwig and the Angry Inch Nominated
Marie Claire Asia Star Awards 2022 Asian Star Award Hansan: Rising Dragon Won [53]
SBS Drama Awards 2015 Excellence Award, Actor in a Serial Drama Six Flying Dragons Won [54]
New Star Award Won
Seoul Independent Film Festival 2014 Independent Star Award Socialphobia Won [55]
Soompi Awards 2019 Best Supporting Actor Mr. Sunshine Nominated
Wildflower Film Awards 2015 Best New Actor Tinker Ticker Nominated [56]

Honors

edit
Name of country or organization, year given, and name of honor or award
Country or Organization Year Honor or Award Ref.
Newsis K-EXPO Cultural Awards[a] 2024 National Assembly Culture, Sports and Tourism Committee Award [57]

Notes

edit
  1. ^ Established in 2019 and co-sponsored by Korea's Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Korea Creative Content Agency, Seoul Metropolitan Council and the Seoul Tourism Organization, it awards cultural icons, businesses, and individuals who have contributed greatly to Hallyu, the Korean wave.

References

edit
  1. ^ a b Kim, Hyun-soo (March 23, 2015). "BYUN Yo-han of SOCIALPHOBIA: A Star That Shines Brighter on Set". Korean Film Biz Zone.
  2. ^ 연기에 앞서 마음부터 비운다. Cine21 (in Korean). January 28, 2014.
  3. ^ Hong, Grace Danbi (February 1, 2015). "Byun Yo Han Talks About Acting in Misaeng and EXO's Su Ho". enewsWorld. Archived from the original on February 15, 2016.
  4. ^ Hong, Hye-jin (April 2, 2015). "Byun Yo-han and Song Ji-hyo shows off chemistry". K-pop Herald.
  5. ^ Kwon, Ji-youn (May 1, 2015). "Meet members of Ex-girlfriend Club". The Korea Times.
  6. ^ "Who are the 'Six Flying Dragons'?". Kpop Herald. September 22, 2015.
  7. ^ "Byun Yo-han, from rookie to leading actor, proves there was a good reason for the success". HanCinema. TV Report. November 3, 2015.
  8. ^ "Kim Yun-seok and Byun Yo-han cast in lead roles". Kpop Herald. January 14, 2016.
  9. ^ "Inspired actor looks to the future: After years of making independent films, Byun Yo-han is ready to shine". Korea JoongAng Daily. December 26, 2016.
  10. ^ "Byun Yo-han to star in Kim Eun-sook's "Mr. Sunshine"". HanCinema. Ilgan Sports. July 17, 2017.
  11. ^ a b Choi Young-joo (December 15, 2020). "이준익 감독·설경구·변요한 '자산어보', 2021년 개봉". No Cut News.
  12. ^ a b Kim Jin-seok and Jo Yeon-kyung (May 13, 2021). "57회 백상예술대상 수상자 · 작품". baeksangawards (in Korean). Retrieved May 13, 2021.
  13. ^ Ahn, Byung-gil (April 29, 2023). "변요한 '6관왕'이로소이다" [Byun Yohan with Six Crowns] (in Korean). Retrieved June 24, 2023 – via Naver.
  14. ^ "무주산골영화제" (PDF). 무주산골영화제. Muju Film Festival. Retrieved June 24, 2023.
  15. ^ Im, Chae-du (March 28, 2023). "제11회 무주산골영화제 '넥스트 액터'에 배우 변요한 선정" [The 11th Muju Film Festival Byun Yohan selected as the representative of the "Next Actor"] (in Korean). Retrieved June 24, 2023 – via Naver.
  16. ^ a b '들개' '우는남자' 변요한, '제2의 이제훈' 주목. No Cut News (in Korean). March 25, 2014.
  17. ^ Conran, Pierce (March 28, 2014). "In Focus: Tinker Ticker". Korean Cinema Today.
  18. ^ '마돈나' 감독 "변요한 순한 얼굴, 상반된 매력 있다" 극찬. TV Report (in Korean). June 18, 2015.
  19. ^ "[Interview] 'Phantom Detective' Lee Je-hoon, "I want to make a sequel with Byun Yo-han"". HanCinema. Herald Corporation. May 4, 2016.
  20. ^ "Time-loop film 'A Day' repeats same accident in different ways". Kpop Herald. June 8, 2017.
  21. ^ Yang Yu-jin (October 7, 2021). "후지와라 타츠야X타케우치 료마X한효주X변요한 '태양은 움직이지 않는다', 이달 개봉" [Fujiwara Tatsuya X Takeuchi Ryoma X Han Hyo-joo X Byun Yo-han 'The Sun Doesn't Move' to be released this month]. My Daily (in Korean). Retrieved October 7, 2021 – via Naver.
  22. ^ Jo Ji-young (August 10, 2021). "[공식] 변요한X김무열 만난 '보이스', 9월 개봉 확정..韓최초 보이스피싱 범죄물 탄생" [[Official] Byun Yo-han and Kim Mu-yeol's 'Voice' is confirmed to be released in September.. Korea's first voice phishing crime is born]. Sports Chosun (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved August 10, 2021.
  23. ^ Jo Ji-young (April 18, 2022). "[공식] '명량' 이후 8년 만의 신작 '한산: 용의 출현', 7월말 개봉 확정" [[Official] 'Hansan: Appearance of the Dragon', the first new work in 8 years since 'Myeongryang', to be released at the end of July] (in Korean). Sports Chosun. Retrieved April 18, 2022 – via Naver.
  24. ^ Kim Ye-seul (November 18, 2023). "화려한 껍데기, 달라진 알맹이…'독전2' [쿡리뷰]". 쿠키뉴스 (in Korean). Retrieved November 21, 2023.
  25. ^ Hrishita Das (April 11, 2024). "Shin Hye Sun and Byun Yo Han starrer upcoming thriller movie titled She Died releases its first poster". Pinkvilla.
  26. ^ "변요한X공승연X박희순 '별리섬' 25일 첫선…포스터+예고편 공개". Sports Chosun (in Korean). October 11, 2018.
  27. ^ '반지 컬렉터' 변요한, "제 양손의 반지는요~". Star1 (in Korean). January 26, 2015.
  28. ^ Kim, Jin-seok (June 18, 2021). "[단독]변요한, 드라마 '백설공주에게 죽음을' 주인공". Retrieved June 24, 2023.
  29. ^ Han Hae-sun (October 11, 2022). "송강호 32년만 드라마 '삼식이 삼촌', 변요한·이규형·서현우 합류 [공식]" [Song Kang-ho joins drama 'Samsik Uncle' for the first time in 32 years, Byun Yo-han, Lee Kyu-hyung, and Seo Hyun-woo [Official]] (in Korean). MT Star News. Retrieved October 11, 2022 – via Naver.
  30. ^ "Byun Yo-han to take-on iconic role of 'Hedwig'". Kpop Herald. February 21, 2016.
  31. ^ "Kim Soo-hyun wins grand prize at APAN Star Awards". Kpop Herald. November 29, 2015.
  32. ^ Yang, Yong-eun (October 14, 2022). "제17회 2022 아시아모델페스티벌 인 의정부', 14일부터 사흘간 의정부에서 개최" [The 17th 2022 Asian Model Festival in Uijeongbu', held in Uijeongbu for three days from the 14th]. Straight News (in Korean). Retrieved October 15, 2022.
  33. ^ "Asia Model Awards 2022". Asia Model Festival Organizing Committee. Retrieved June 24, 2023.
  34. ^ "′백상예술대상′ 남자 신인상 후보, 이민호vs변요한vs강하늘..수상자는?" (in Korean). ChosunBiz. May 12, 2015.
  35. ^ Kim, So-yeon (April 28, 2023). "우영우'·'헤어질 결심' 대상, 이변 없었다 [백상예술대상](종합)" ['Woo Young-woo' and 'Decision to break up' Grand prize, no change [Baeksang Arts Awards] (comprehensive)] (in Korean). Maeil Business star Today. Retrieved April 28, 2023 – via Naver.
  36. ^ 청룡영화제 신인상, 이민호-이유영 대종상 기운 이어갈까 (in Korean). Sports Today. November 26, 2015. Archived from the original on January 26, 2016. Retrieved January 19, 2016.
  37. ^ Kim Na-ra (November 1, 2021). "제42회 청룡영화상, 후보 발표…류승완 '모가디슈' 최다 부문 노미네이트 [공식]" [42nd Blue Dragon Film Awards, nominations announced... Ryoo Seung-wan 'Mogadishu' Nominated for Most Category [Official]] (in Korean). My Daily. Retrieved November 1, 2021 – via Naver.
  38. ^ Choi Yun-na (November 25, 2022). "'한산' 변요한X'장르만 로맨스' 오나라 男女조연상(43th 청룡영화상)" [Hansan' Byun Yo-han X 'Genre Man Romance' Oh Na-ra Best Supporting Actor (43rd Blue Dragon Film Awards)] (in Korean). Sports DongA. Retrieved November 25, 2022 – via Naver.
  39. ^ Moon, Ji-yeon (June 24, 2024). "[공식] '무빙'·'SNL코리아' 최다 노미..제3회 청룡시리즈어워즈 후보 격돌" [[Official] 'Moving' and 'SNL Korea' most nominated..Candidates clash for the 3rd Blue Dragon Series Awards]. Sports Chosun (in Korean). Retrieved June 26, 2024 – via Naver.
  40. ^ Conran, Pierce (October 8, 2015). "THE SHAMLESS Triumphs at the 24th Buil Film Awards". Korean Film Biz Zone.
  41. ^ Jo Young-mi (August 29, 2021). "모가디슈' ·'자산어보' 13개 부문 중 8개 부문 후보에 올라" [Mogadishu' and 'Jasaneobo' were nominated for 8 out of 13 categories]. Busan Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved August 29, 2021 – via Naver.
  42. ^ Nam Yoo-jung (October 6, 2022). "2022 부일영화상, 박해일·탕웨이 '최고의 별'" [2022 Buil Film Awards, Park Hae-il and Tang Wei's 'Best Stars']. Busan Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved October 6, 2022 – via Naver.
  43. ^ Donga Entertainment Sports Department (November 29, 2021). "변요한·김선영, 부산영화평론가협 연기자상 [연예뉴스 HOT④]" [Byun Yo-han and Kim Seon-young, Busan Film Critics Association Actor Award [Entertainment News HOT④]] (in Korean). Sports Donga. Retrieved November 29, 2021 – via Naver.
  44. ^ Lee Ji-yul (August 26, 2022). "제27회 춘사국제영화제 각 부문별 후보자 공개" [The 27th Chunsa International Film Festival nominees for each category revealed] (in Korean). Beyond Post. Retrieved August 26, 2022.
  45. ^ Noh Kyu-min (February 9, 2022). "[공식] 제20회 디렉터스컷 어워즈, 24일 개최…'오겜' 'D.P.' '지옥' 노미네이트" [[Official] The 20th Director's Cut Awards, held on the 24th... 'Ogem' 'D.P.' 'Hell' nomination] (in Korean). Ten Asia. Retrieved February 9, 2022 – via Naver.
  46. ^ Kim, Bo-young (February 9, 2023). "제21회 '디렉터스컷 어워즈', 3년 만에 오프라인 개최 [공식]" [The 21st 'Director's Cut Awards' held offline for the first time in 3 years [Official]] (in Korean). E-Daily. Retrieved February 17, 2023 – via Naver.
  47. ^ 변요한, 황금촬영상 시상식서 '남자 베스트상' 수상.."감격스럽다". The Star (in Korean). August 28, 2017.[permanent dead link‍]
  48. ^ Lee, Mi-ji (December 9, 2022). "[제58회대종상]'헤어질 결심' 작품상 포함 3관왕..박해일·염정아 남녀주연상(종합)" [[58th Grand Bell Awards] 'Decision to Break Up' 3 awards including best picture... Park Hae-il · Yeom Jeong-a Best Male and Female Leading Actor (overall)]. Herald POP (in Korean). Retrieved December 9, 2022 – via Naver.
  49. ^ @sarament_official (April 21, 2022). "변요한 영화 <보이스>로 제10회 대한민국 예술문화인대상 영화배우 부문을 수상 했습니다" (in Korean). Retrieved June 24, 2023 – via Instagram.
  50. ^ Park Soo-in (December 16, 2021). "변요한, 대한민국 문화연예대상 최우수배우상 수상 "극장 지켜준 관객들 감사" [Byun Yo-han, Best Actor Award at the Korea Culture and Entertainment Awards "Thanks to the audience for protecting the theater] (in Korean). Newsen. Retrieved December 16, 2021 – via Naver.
  51. ^ "LEE Byung-hun, YOO Ah-in and HAN Hyo-joo Take Top Star Awards". Korean Film Biz Zone. December 30, 2015.
  52. ^ "Jeon Do-yeon named best actress". Korea JoongAng Daily. January 28, 2016.
  53. ^ "마리끌레르 아시아 스타 어워즈 2022" [Marie Claire Asia Star Awards 2022]. Marie Claire Korea (in Korean). Retrieved June 24, 2023.
  54. ^ "SBS Drama Awards 2015 Winners". HanCinema. December 31, 2015.
  55. ^ Yoon, Ina (December 29, 2014). "Winners at the 40th Seoul Independent Film Festival". Korean Cinema Today.
  56. ^ Ma, Kevin (April 1, 2015). "Girl at My Door leads Wildflower nominations". Film Business Asia. Archived from the original on April 15, 2015.
  57. ^ Choi Jiyoon (August 13, 2024). "김수현·고민시·변요한·김혜윤·채종협…뉴시스 한류엑스포" [Kim Soo-hyun, Go Min-si, Byun Yo-han, Kim Hye-yoon, Chae Jong-hyeop… Newsis Hallyu Expo]. Newsis (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 13, 2024. Retrieved August 13, 2024 – via Naver.
edit
 
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Byun Yo-han.
Retrieved from "https://en.wiki.x.io/w/index.php?title=Byun_Yo-han&oldid=1250850499"