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Byun Yo-han
Byun Yo-han (변요한, born April 29, 1986, Incheon) built his career the hard way. A graduate of the Korea National University of Arts who appeared in over 30 short films as a student, he spent years in the industry before landing the role that defined him: Oh Sang-sik in tvN drama Misaeng: Incomplete Life (2014), a performance that set the standard for grounded workplace storytelling in Korean television.
What followed was a career anchored in historical epics and literary adaptations. He played a pivotal role in the acclaimed crime thriller Cold Eyes (2013), returned for the sprawling sageuk Mr. Sunshine (2018) and Six Flying Dragons (2015), and starred in the naval blockbuster Hansan: Rising Dragon (2022). The Book of Fish (2021), a quietly beautiful adaptation of a Joseon-era scholar's exile, showcased a different register: understated, interior, precise.
In 2024, he appeared opposite Tiffany Young in the Disney+ drama Uncle Samsik, a thriller about Korea's modernization era. The chemistry that developed on set led to a public relationship announcement in December 2025 and a marriage registration on February 27, 2026, confirmed through handwritten letters from both parties.
1 articles7 creditsDebut: January 1, 2011South Korean
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Filmography
2024
Uncle SamsikK-Drama
Lead
2022
Hansan: Rising DragonFilm
Lead
2021
The Book of FishFilm
Lead
2018
Mr. SunshineK-Drama
Supporting
2015
Six Flying DragonsK-Drama
Supporting
2014
Misaeng: Incomplete LifeK-Drama
Oh Sang-sik
2012
Black OutFilm
Lead
Fans Also Ask
What is Byun Yo-han best known for?
Byun Yo-han is best known for his portrayal of Oh Sang-sik in Misaeng: Incomplete Life (2014), widely regarded as one of the defining performances in Korean drama. He also starred in the naval epic Hansan: Rising Dragon (2022) and the Disney+ thriller Uncle Samsik (2024).
Did Byun Yo-han marry Tiffany Young?
Yes. On February 27, 2026, Byun Yo-han and Girls Generation member Tiffany Young officially registered their marriage. They announced their relationship in December 2025, having grown close while co-starring in Uncle Samsik (2024).
What is Byun Yo-han's acting background?
He studied at the Korea National University of Arts and appeared in over 30 short films as a student before his professional debut in 2011. He built a reputation for physically and emotionally demanding historical and dramatic roles.
What are Byun Yo-han's biggest film credits?
His major films include the crime thriller Cold Eyes (2013), the naval blockbuster Hansan: Rising Dragon (2022), and The Book of Fish (2021), which won multiple awards at the Grand Bell Awards.
Which agency is Byun Yo-han with?
He is represented by Team Hope.
