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Noh Sang Hyun

Noh Sang-hyun (노상현), also known as Steve Sanghyun Noh, is a South Korean-American actor and model born on July 19, 1990. Raised in Boston, he graduated from Babson College with a degree in business administration before pursuing entertainment. He launched his career as a runway and editorial model, appearing in GQ Korea and Marie Claire and walking for DKNY, before transitioning to acting. He made his first international impression in the Netflix sci-fi series Sense8 (2015). Acclaim came with his portrayal of Baek Isak, a compassionate pastor in colonial Korea, in Apple TV+'s critically praised Pachinko (2022-2024). His profile rose further through the romantic drama Love in the Big City (2024), earning recognition at the Blue Dragon Film Awards. He subsequently appeared in Netflix's Genie Make a Wish (2025). In 2026, he stars in MBC's Perfect Crown and co-leads JTBC's Gold Digger opposite Kim Hee-ae, playing Jung Jae-hui.
2 articles5 creditsDebut: January 1, 2015South Korean

Gallery

Wikimedia Commons, 2024 Toronto International Film Festival

Other Credits

2026
Gold Diggerdrama
Male lead
2026
Perfect Crowndrama
Supporting
2025
Genie Make a Wishdrama
Supporting
2024
Love in the Big Cityfilm
Supporting
2022
Pachinkodrama
Baek Isak

Fans Also Ask

Where did Noh Sang-hyun grow up?
Though born in South Korea, he spent his formative years in Boston, USA, graduating from Babson College with a degree in business administration.
What is Noh Sang-hyun's most acclaimed role?
His most celebrated role is Baek Isak, a humble pastor in colonial Korea, in Apple TV+'s epic Pachinko (2022-2024).
What is his role in Gold Digger?
He plays Jung Jae-hui, a 33-year-old freelance designer who enters the life of a wealthy divorcee played by Kim Hee-ae in Gold Digger (2026).
Did Noh Sang-hyun win any awards?
He received recognition at the Blue Dragon Film Awards for his performance in Love in the Big City (2024).
What was his first major international acting role?
He appeared in the Netflix series Sense8 (2015), one of his earliest international credits, before building his Korean drama and film career.

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