Yoon Kyun-sang

Yoon Kyun-sang is a South Korean actor famous for his great height, broad shoulders and gentle smile. Born on 31 March 1987 in Jeonju, he began as a model before finding his true path in acting. He won hearts as Moo-hyul, the loyal swordsman in Six Flying Dragons (2015), and now returns to historical drama as Wang-mu in Sacred Jewel (2026).

He stands 6 feet 3 inches (191 cm) tall.

Early life

He grew up in Jeonju in North Jeolla Province. After high school he moved to Seoul and worked as a model for about a year and a half, although he jokes he only walked a runway a few times. He completed his military service before his debut, serving as a driver, and later studied musical theatre, so he could build his career without a long break.

Career and breakthrough

He debuted in Faith (2012) in a small role. His breakthrough came in Pinocchio (2014), as Ki Jae-myung, a kind delivery man hiding deep pain and a wish for revenge. It opened the door to leading roles. In Doctors (2016) he played Jung Yun-do, a rich and proud doctor, and in Rebel: Thief Who Stole the People (2017) he carried a whole drama as folk hero Hong Gil-dong.

Popular roles

For many viewers his most loved role is Moo-hyul in Six Flying Dragons (2015), the best swordsman of his age, yet honest, funny and quick to fall in love. He later showed a lighter side in Clean with Passion for Now (2018) as Jang Seon-gyeol, a cleaning boss who fears germs but falls in love.

Recent work

After Rose Mansion (2022) he took a quieter period, made a special appearance in Law and the City (2025), and now returns in Sacred Jewel (2026) as Wang-mu, a royal guard in a Goryeo story. Off screen he is famous for his love of his pet cats.