ArtistBlack Paper
Yoo Byung-jae
Yoo Byung-jae (born May 6, 1988, Hongseong County, South Chungcheong Province) is a South Korean comedian, television personality, screenwriter, actor, and YouTuber who has quietly accumulated one of the most versatile creative portfolios in the Korean entertainment industry.
He rose to prominence in 2012 as both a writer and cast member on Saturday Night Live Korea Season 3, where his sketch "Extreme Job" -- featuring him as a star's overworked manager -- became one of the show's signature recurring bits. The visibility triggered a rapid rise in public recognition, landing him in Infinite Challenge's Sixth Man project, where he competed against seven other celebrities for a permanent cast spot.
In 2015, Yoo became the first comedian in history to sign with top-tier agency YG Entertainment, who described him as "not just a talented actor with outstanding comical wit, but an asset to the entertainment industry." That same year he wrote and starred in The Superman Age, a seven-episode web fantasy-comedy about three unemployed men whose prolonged virginity grants them superpowers. He went on to appear in the tvN romance drama Chicago Typewriter (2017) before taking his stand-up format to a global audience with his Netflix special Yoo Byung-jae: Too Much Information (2018).
He left YG for Sand Box Network in 2019, building a substantial YouTube presence defined by dry, highly self-aware humor. In June 2024 he moved to independent label Black Paper. Beyond his performance work, Yoo is recognized as one of Korean entertainment's sharpest online voices, deploying absurdist corporate-speak and meta-commentary on celebrity culture across his social platforms.
1 articles5 creditsDebut: January 1, 2012South Korean
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Filmography
2019
The Great EscapeVariety Show
Cast
Other Credits
2018
Too Much InformationNetflix Special
Stand-Up Comedian
2018
Discomfort ZoneNetflix Special
Stand-Up Comedian
2015
The Superman AgeWeb Drama
Writer, Star
2012
SNL KoreaTV Show
Writer, Cast
Fans Also Ask
Who is Yoo Byung-jae?
Yoo Byung-jae is a South Korean comedian, actor, and screenwriter born May 6, 1988. He rose to prominence as a writer and cast member on SNL Korea starting in 2012 and became widely known internationally for his two Netflix stand-up specials.
What Netflix shows has Yoo Byung-jae done?
Yoo Byung-jae released two stand-up comedy specials on Netflix in 2018: Too Much Information (March) and Discomfort Zone (August). Both were groundbreaking as the first Korean stand-up originals produced by Netflix.
Which agency is Yoo Byung-jae under?
Yoo Byung-jae is currently signed with Black Paper, which he joined in June 2024. He was previously with YG Entertainment (2015 to 2019) and Sandbox Network (2019 to 2024).
Did Yoo Byung-jae write for SNL Korea?
Yes. Yoo Byung-jae joined SNL Korea as a writer in 2012 during its third season, then transitioned to an on-screen cast member in later seasons. His sharp, self-aware writing style became a defining part of the show identity.
What is Yoo Byung-jae comedy style?
Yoo Byung-jae is known for deadpan, self-deprecating humor and sharp cultural commentary. His stand-up often addresses taboo social subjects in Korean society with a detached, almost corporate delivery that sets him apart from conventional Korean comedians.
