Byun Yo-han

Byun Yo-han is a South Korean actor known for deep, honest acting and a warm, boyish charm. Many fans first met him in the office drama Misaeng: Incomplete Life, and global viewers loved him as Kim Hui-seong in Mr. Sunshine (2018). He moves easily between television, big films and streaming series.

Byun Yo-han is about 176 cm (5 ft 9 in) tall.

Early life

Byun Yo-han was born on April 29, 1986, in Incheon, South Korea. He studied acting at the Korea National University of Arts, one of the country's top arts schools. While he was a student, he acted in many short films and built strong basic skills before his official debut in 2011.

Career and breakthrough

His breakthrough came in Misaeng: Incomplete Life (2014), where he played the bright and funny Han Seok-yool and won great praise. In Six Flying Dragons (2015), he played Ddang-sae, a skilled swordsman with a painful past, and showed a much darker side. The film Socialphobia (2015) also proved his power as a leading man in cinema.

Popular roles

In Mr. Sunshine (2018), Byun Yo-han plays Kim Hui-seong, a rich young nobleman who hides deep sadness under jokes and smiles. Fans say his soft eyes and gentle acting made Hui-seong one of the drama's most loved characters. In the hit film Hansan: Rising Dragon (2022), he played the Japanese commander Wakisaka and won acting awards for the role.

Recent work and why fans love him

In Uncle Samsik (2024), he played the smart young elite Kim San, and in Black Out (2024) he led a dark crime mystery. Fans love Byun Yo-han because he feels real in every role. He can be funny, weak, brave or broken, and he always makes the viewer care about his character's heart.