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Along with COVID restrictions and quarantine complications, people turned to movies and series to get rid of boredom. They got to spend time productively and lazily as well, benefiting the OTT platforms out there.
Old movies, dramas, series, documentaries, books, tapes, etc. were brought to light and attention, by revisiting the pop culture of olden and new days in social media. One huge breakthrough regarding the media-consuming culture was that people started to tune into shows in other Asian languages.
Though they had their audience and fan-following earlier, COVID kind of got everyone together to consume the culture and media forms of other countries, especially Japan and Korea.
One such Korean hit-drama was True Beauty, adapted from a webtoon of the same title and a breakthrough star was born through that series- Hwang In Yeop. This article dishes about his personal life, the movies and dramas he started in, his net worth and his increasing popularity.
| Name | Hwang In-Yeop |
| Date of birth | 9 Jan 1991 |
| Place of birth | Uijeongbu, South Korea |
| Age | 33 |
| Occupations | Actor, Model |
| Education | Philippine Nikkei Jin Kai International School, Philippine Women’s College of Davao (Fashion Design) |
| Agency | KeyEast, Stream Media Corporation |
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Who is Hwang In Yeop? What is he currently doing?
Hwang In-Yeop is a South Korean actor and model, who was born on 19th January 1991. This 33-year-old rose to stardom with his role in True Beauty and is currently managed by KeyEast management company.
He is currently confirmed to star in a JTBC drama with Jung Chaeyeon and Bae Hyun Sung titled Family By Choice. His last drama was Why Her revolving around a lawyer who loses her job and goal which she has worked for, for years. He played a role that was having issues of his own and somehow got intertwined with the life of the female protagonist.
How did Hwang In Yeop get so famous?
Although he has acted in multiple dramas before in short roles, True Beauty drama enhanced his fame and helped him make a name for himself in the KDrama world.
He got into acting only at a later point in his life, late 20s. Where every other idol or young actor is competing to bag a role, Hwang In-Yeop does it with ease by delivering solid performances.
Hwang In-Yeop is known for his role in ‘18 Again’ and his famous role as Han Seo Jun in True Beauty, which got him a massive following from all over the world. His Instagram and social media followers increased to millions on the airing of the first episode of True Beauty- making people fall for his charms and effortless portrayal of a second male lead.
He took up modelling, before starting his career as an actor. After multiple auditions, he bagged a role in the web drama ‘WHY’ for playing the lead’s best friend. From there, started his acting career.
Is he dating someone currently?
Hwang In-Yeop was rumoured to be dating his fellow co-star Moon Ga-young from True Beauty. But it was denied by both parties. He is currently not dating anyone and is single.
Considering him as one of the upcoming talented actors, models and singers, he started his entertainment industry debut by being a model.
TV Series
| Year | Title | Role |
| 2019 | The Tale of Nokdu | Park Dan-ho |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 18 Again | Goo Ja-sung |
| 2020-2021 | True Beauty | Han Seo-jun |
| 2022 | Why Her | Gong Chan / Kim Dong-gu |
| 2024 | Prefabricated Family | Kim San-ha |
How much does Hwang In-Yeop earn on social media?
Hwang In-Yeop is a multi-talented actor, who got into the entertainment industry through modelling. Though he got into the industry with the dream of becoming an actor, he admitted that his self-doubt and shy personality made it hard for him to come out of his comfort zone.
His initial acting days were mostly as a side character with less importance. He is also skilled in singing and has sung for his drama OSTs. Many fans wonder how much he earns from social media.
But that’s currently unknown but his net worth is estimated to be USD 1 million – USD 5 million. He endorses designer clothes and other skincare products in Korea, making it add to his net worth along with his drama appearances.
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Web Series
| Year | Title | Role |
| 2018 | Why | Gi Jae-young |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Freshman | Seo Kyo-won |
| 2022 | The Sound of Magic | Na Il-Deung |
Hwang In-Yeop’s career as an actor
Hwang In-Yeop has completed his mandatory military service and is currently focused on improving his acting skills and working in different genres of dramas and movies. Though at first he was doubtful of his talent and potential to become an actor, his family’s support made him push through for his goals.
He started his career as a model and was signed up under YGKPlus, a talent model management company under YG Entertainment. He made his debut in a web series titled WHY, in 2018 and later on, signed with another agency KeyEast, which is a subsidiary of SM Entertainment.
He played Seo Kyo-won in the web series Freshman in 2019. He also made his television debut in the same year in the drama, The Tale of Nokdu, as a skilled swordsman and a character that is close to the second male lead.
He skyrocketed to fame with his role in True Beauty, which is a webtoon-adapted drama of the same title. His next venture was with the popular Ji Chang-Wook in the web series – The Sound Of Music.
Before True Beauty, he proved himself as a skilled actor in 18 Again, gaining the attention of regular drama viewers. His main lead came after many years of struggle in 2022 – Why Her, which is a highly intense legal drama starring a strong female lead, Seo Hyun-Jin.
Family Background
Personal details regarding his parents are unknown. But his love and dutiful affection towards his family can be witnessed through interviews. He has mentioned that his long-term goal is to spend a lot of time with his family, as he is so close to them. This shows how grounded he his.
He is the eldest son in his family. He has a brother who is three years younger than him. His brother, Hwang In-Of is also into showbiz, but in a different stream, while working as a content creator, singer and songwriter. In-Yeop lived in the Philippines during his schooling and college days.
Personal life
Hwang In-Yeop completed his schooling at the Philippine Nikkei Jin Kai International School and later graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts for fashion design.
He has already completed his mandatory military service. And the fun fact is that he is also skilled in martial arts- Hapkido, Kendo, and Taekwondo.
Relationship
He was rumoured to be in a relationship with his previous co-star from True Beauty, Moon Ga-young. But it was denied by both parties, citing that they were best friends and good colleagues. He is currently single and his previous relationships are unknown.
Award and nominations
In-Yeop was awarded the Best Male Rookie Actor in 2021, in the Brand Customer Loyalty Awards. He was nominated for his role in Why Her in the SBS Drama Awards under the Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries Genre/Fantasy Drama and for the Best Supporting Team in 2022.
He has also participated in and sung for his dramas OST:
- It starts today – True Beauty OST
- I Mean It – The Sound of Magic OST
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Hwang In-Yeop Net worth 2024
Hwang In-Yeop’s net worth is estimated to be around $1 million -USD 5 million, considering his multiple endorsements and drama works.
FAQ About Hwang In-Yeop
1. Is Hwang In-Yeop Dating anyone?
No, He is not dating anyone now.
2. When is Hwang In-Yeop's birthday?
Hwang In-Yeop was born on 9 Jan 1991.
3. What is Hwang In-Yeop's educational qualification?
He did his graduations from Philippine Women’s College of Davao in Fashion Design.
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