Byun Yo-han

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, Six Flying Dragons (2015–2016), Mr. Sunshine (2018), and Black Out (2024). He has also appeared in films including Socialphobia (2015), The Book of Fish (2021), Hansan: Rising Dragon (2022), Following (2024), and Pavane (2026).

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

In 2015, he starred in leading roles in indie hit Socialphobia and the romantic comedy Ex-Girlfriends' Club. 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. Byun then starred alongside Kim Yoon-seok in the fantasy drama film Will You Be There?.

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

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.

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

In 2022, Byun was reported to star alongside Song Kang-ho in Uncle Samsik. Set in the 1960s, the series depicts the intertwined story of two men, exploring themes of pride, greed, and their camaraderie. Shin Yeon-shick wrote and directed the series. It was released worldwide on Disney+ and on Hulu in the USA from May 15 to June 19, 2024.

Personal life On December 13, 2025, Byun's relationship with American singer-songwriter Tiffany Young became public after he confirmed it through a handwritten letter. Byun's agency, Team Hope, told media outlets that the two were dating seriously with marriage in mind. Young also addressed fans directly via a handwritten letter on Instagram, describing her partner as someone who brought her optimism. The couple reportedly became close after co-starring in the 2024 Disney+ drama Uncle Samsik.

On February 27, 2026, it was reported that Byun and Young had legally registered their marriage. According to an official statement released the same day, the couple completed their marriage registration privately and planned to hold a small, intimate wedding ceremony at a later date.

Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes 2012 Juvenile Offender Male guest with donut Bit part 2013 Norigae Park Ji-hoon Cold Eyes M3 2014 Tinker Ticker Park Jung-gu No Tears for the Dead Song Joon-ki Madonna Dr. Im Hyeok-gyu 2016 Phantom Detective Gwang Eun-hoi shadow man Cameo Will You Be There? young Han Soo-hyun 2017 A Day Lee Min-chul 2021 The Sun Does Not Move David Kim Japanese film The Book of Fish Jang Chang-dae On the Line Han Seo-joon 2022 Hansan: Rising Dragon Wakisaka 2023 Believer 2 Jin Ha-rim Cameo 2024 Following Gu Jeong-tae 2025Run to the WestJang Won 2026PavaneYo-han Tazza: The Song of BeelzebubJang Tae-young The Journey to Gyeong-ju Baek Sang-hyeon Shaving Pamun Park Ki-tae The Uninvited Tae-joo Adenman

Short film Year Title Role 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

Television series Year Title Role Notes 2012 Vampire Prosecutor 2 Kim Joon Cameo (Episode 1) 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 Uncle Samsik Kim San Black Out Go Jung-woo

Television shows Year Title Role 2025 Edward Lee's Country Cook Cast member

Theater Year Title Role 2016 Hedwig Hedwig

Accolades Awards and nominations + 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 APAN Star Awards 2015 Best New Actor Misaeng: Incomplete Life Asia Model Awards 2022 Asia Star Award Byun Yo-han Baeksang Arts Awards 2015 Best New Actor – Film Socialphobia 2016 Best New Actor – Television Six Flying Dragons Most Popular Actor (TV) 2021 Best Actor – Film The Book of Fish 2023 Best Supporting Actor – Film Hansan: Rising Dragon Blue Dragon Film Awards 2015 Best New Actor Socialphobia 2021 Best Actor The Book of Fish 2022 Best Supporting Actor Hansan: Rising Dragon Blue Dragon Series Awards 2024 Best Actor Uncle Samsik Buil Film Awards 2015 Best New Actor Socialphobia 2021 Best Actor The Book of Fish 2022 Popular Star Award Hansan: Rising Dragon Busan Film Critics Awards 2021 Best Actor The Book of Fish Cine21 Film Awards 2015 Best New Actor Socialphobia Chunsa Film Art Awards 2016 2022 Best Supporting Actor Hansan: Rising Dragon Director's Cut Awards 2022 Best Actor in film The Book of Fish 2023 Hansan: Rising Dragon Golden Cinematography Awards 2017 Popularity Award Will You Be There? Grand Bell Awards 2017 Best New Actor 2022 Best Supporting Actor Hansan: Rising Dragon Korea Arts and Culture Award 2022 Actor in Film section Voice Korea Culture and Entertainment Awards 2021 Best Actor – Film Voice and The Book of Fish Korea Film Reporters Association Awards 2016 Best New ActorSocialphobia Korea Musical Awards 2017 Best New Actor Hedwig and the Angry Inch Marie Claire Asia Star Awards 2022 Asian Star Award Hansan: Rising Dragon MBC Drama Awards 2024 Best Actor Award Black Out SBS Drama Awards 2015 Excellence Award, Actor in a Serial Drama Six Flying Dragons New Star Award Star Night - Korea Top Star Awards Ceremony 2015 Popular Movie Star Socialphobia Seoul Global Movie Awards 2024 Best Actor Following Seoul Independent Film Festival 2014 Independent Star Award Socialphobia Wildflower Film Awards 2015 Best New Actor Tinker Ticker

State honors + Name of country or organization, year given, and name of honor or award Country or Organization Year Honor or Award Newsis K-Expo Cultural Awards 2024 National Assembly Culture, Sports and Tourism Committee Award

Listicles + Name of publisher, year listed, name of listicle, and placement Publisher Year Listicle Placement Korean Film Council 2021 Korean Actors 200