Ryan Bang

Bang Hyun-sung (; born 16 June 1991), known professionally as Ryan Bang, is a South Korean host, comedian, actor, singer, and vlogger based in the Philippines. Bang is one of a few Korean expatriates to appear in Philippine television; other expatriates are Sandara Park, Sam Oh, and Grace Lee. He rose to fame in the Philippines through the reality show Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Clash 2010, where he was first runner-up behind eventual winner James Reid. He was the host of his first show 3ow Powhz!, which aired on Studio 23 from 2010 to 2011. A former guest judge on the ABS-CBN variety show It's Showtime, Bang became one of the regular hosts since 2012. He is the main host of reality show Dream Maker.

Early life Bang is an only child born on 16 June 1991 in Seoul, South Korea, to Bang Du-cheol and Shin Myeong-ja, a former government official father and housewife mother, respectively. In 2005, his parents separated. Bang's mother is a real estate broker, while his father drives a taxi.

TV career In May 2010, Bang entered the Pinoy Big Brother house, along with ten other housemates. After 56 days, he earned enough votes to reach the Big Night, where he won as Second Big Placer by getting 18.70% of the votes.

In August 2010, Bang appeared as a guest judge (now as a regular host) in the noontime variety show Showtime (now It's Showtime), and stayed on from August 16, 2010 until October 8, 2011. He also hosted his own show 3ow Powhz on Studio 23, appeared in the comedy gag show Banana Split, and made guest appearances on Kim Atienza's program Matanglawin. On the January 1, 2011 episode of Entertainment Live, Bang was named one of 2010's breakthrough artists. On 25 May 2011, he released an album entitled I Lilly Lilly Like It: Ryan Bang Party Party Hits!.

Other ventures Business In February 2024, Bang opened his Korean cuisine restaurant Paldo. On March 16, 2024, Mexican-themed Siesta Horchata Café, the first horchata-centric coffeehouse opened in Quezon City. It is co-owned by Bang and Paola Huyong.

Personal life Tax evasion In January 2013, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) filed a tax evasion complaint with the Department of Justice (DOJ) against Bang for failure to pay his taxes in 2010 and 2011. The BIR sued him for a tax liability of ₱1.82 million, including surcharges and interests. In February 2013, Bang stated that he would like to appear at the BIR to apologize for the incident. He said that he was still a high school student in 2010, and thus unaware of his responsibility to the Philippine government.

Engagement On June 29, 2024, Bang announced his engagement to his non-showbiz girlfriend, Paola Huyong. However, on June 6, 2026, he confirmed during an appearance on Vice Ganda's YouTube channel that their engagement had been called off.

Filmography Film

Television Year Title Role 2010 Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Clash 2010 Himself (Housemate; 2nd Big Placer) 2010–present It's Showtime Himself 2010–2011 3ow Powhz! 2010–2020 Banana Split 2010–2011 Shoutout! Matanglawin 2011 Happy, Yipee, Yehey Himself Maynila Various I Dare You Himself Junior MasterChef Pinoy Edition 2012 Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo Leo 2013 EsKWELAhan ni Ryan Bang Himself 2014 Home Sweetie Home Ryan Kaya Mo Bang!: The Fudgee Barr Adventures Himself Hawak-Kamay Bok 2015 Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal Himself (Briefcase #1) Wansapanataym Presents: Yamishita's Treasure Kim Aquino & Abunda Tonight Himself 2016 It's Showtime Holy Week Drama Special: "Brod" Fraternity victim Family Feud Guest (celebrity contestant) Screening Humanity Himself 2017 Infinite Challenge Himself (celebrity interpreter) 2018 Human Documentary: People Is Good Himself Sana Dalawa ang Puso Chot Jeon Jae Video Star Himself Battle Trip 2020 Gandang Gabi, Vice! Himself (guest co-host) 2022–2023 Dream Maker: Search For the Next Global Pop Group Himself (main host) 2023 Running Man Himself (celebrity interpreter) Bubble Gang Guest 2024 Unang Hirit

Discography Studio albums Year Title Label 2011 I Lilly Lilly Like It: Ryan Bang Party Party Hits! 2015 Shopping Skinny Fat Boy Corporation

Single Year Title Note 2011 I Lilly Lilly Like It 2015 Shopping (feat. Donnalyn Bartolome) 2016 "Like Love Follow"

Awards and nominations Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref. 2012 26th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Reality / Game Show Host (shared with It's Showtime hosts) It's Showtime Celebrity Skin of the Night