Ryu Jun yeol ✓
Actor

Ryu Jun yeol

Active Korean Cinema (Chungmuro), Television & OTT Streaming Rating 4.1/5 Fan 9.0/10
  • FromSuwon, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea
  • Based inSeoul, South Korea
  • Age39 years
  • Active2012–Present
  • Updated

Ryu Jun-yeol – Biography

Ryu Jun-yeol – Full Information

  • Full Name: Ryu Jun-yeol (류준열)
  • Popular Name: Ryu Jun-yeol
  • Nickname: Jung-pal (from Reply 1988)
  • Profession: Actor, Photographer, Environmental Activist
  • Known For: Breakout role as Kim Jung-hwan in Reply 1988 and critically acclaimed lead roles in The Night Owl, A Taxi Driver, The King, Believer, and The 8 Show.
  • Date of Birth: September 25, 1986
  • Age: 39 years
  • Birthplace: Suwon, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea
  • Hometown: Suwon, South Korea
  • Nationality: South Korean
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra
  • Current Residence: Seoul, South Korea
  • Profession Category: Actor / K-Drama & Korean Feature Film Star

Physical Appearance

  • Height: 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) approx.
  • Weight: 70 kg (154 lbs) approx.
  • Eye Colour: Dark Brown
  • Hair Colour: Black

Family

  • Father: Public information not disclosed
  • Mother: Public information not disclosed
  • Siblings: One younger sister
  • Marital Status: Unmarried
  • Spouse: None
  • Children: None

Education

  • School: Yeongdeok High School
  • College: Suwon University
  • Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Film and Theater

Career Highlight

Year Career Highlight
2015 Feature film debut in indie thriller Socialphobia
2015 Nationwide stardom starring as Kim Jung-hwan in tvN’s hit drama Reply 1988
2016 Lead television role in romantic-comedy series Lucky Romance
2017 Breakthrough film roles in political drama The King and hit historical drama A Taxi Driver
2018 Starred in hit films Believer, Little Forest, and action thriller Hit-and-Run Squad
2019 Headlined financial crime thriller Money and historical action film The Battle: Roar to Victory
2021 Starred alongside Jeon Do-yeon in JTBC’s melodrama Lost
2022 Starred as Muruk in Sci-Fi blockbuster Alienoid and played a blind acupuncturist in The Night Owl
2024 Starred in Netflix original mystery thriller series The 8 Show and Alienoid: Return to the Future

Awards List

Year Award Category Work Result
2016 Baeksang Arts Awards Best New Actor – Television Reply 1988 Won
2016 Asia Artist Awards Best Rookie Award – Actor Reply 1988 Won
2017 Baeksang Arts Awards Best New Actor – Film The King Won
2017 The Seoul Awards Best New Actor (Film) The King Won
2018 Asia Artist Awards Artist of the Year Career Won
2019 New York Asian Film Festival Star Asia Rising Star Award Money Won
2023 Baeksang Arts Awards Best Actor – Film The Night Owl Won
2023 Korean Association of Film Critics Awards Best Actor The Night Owl Won
2023 Golden Cinema Film Festival Best Actor The Night Owl Won
2024 Asia Artist Awards Best Artist Award – Television/Film Career Won

At a Glance

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About Ryu Jun yeol

What is Ryu Jun-yeol's most famous television role?
He is best known for portraying Kim Jung-hwan ("Jung-pal") in the beloved, record-breaking tvN drama Reply 1988 (2015–2016).
Which major film earned him the Baeksang Best Actor award?
He won Best Actor (Film) at the 59th Baeksang Arts Awards in 2023 for his acclaimed role as a visually impaired acupuncturist in The Night Owl.
What is Ryu Jun-yeol's field of interest outside of acting?
He is a passionate photographer who has held individual photo exhibitions and an active environmental campaigner working closely with Greenpeace.
Where did Ryu Jun-yeol complete his drama studies?
He studied acting and theater at the Department of Film and Theater at Suwon University.
Which Netflix streaming series did he headline recently?
He starred as the main protagonist Jin-su (3rd Floor) in the 2024 Netflix psychological thriller series The 8 Show.

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