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Hwang In-YoupSouth Korean actor and model
Date of Birth: .
Country:  South Korea |
Content:
- Hwang In-youp: South Korean Actor and Model
- Modeling Career
- Acting Debut
- Breakthrough: "18 Again"
- Leading Roles
- Personal Life
- Current Projects
Hwang In-youp: South Korean Actor and Model
Early Life and EducationHwang In-youp was born on January 19, 1991, in Uijeongbu, South Korea. He grew up with his younger brother, Inof, in a family of a carpenter father and a mathematics teacher mother. As a child, Hwang moved to the Philippines, where he attended high school and later earned a bachelor's degree in fashion design from a local college.
Modeling Career
Hwang's towering height of 185 cm led him to assist his classmates as a model during college years. However, he lacked interest in academics and believed that higher education was not essential for a career on the runway. It was his mother who convinced him otherwise and sent him to work in a clothing store, which ultimately led to Hwang's decision to pursue fashion design.
Acting Debut
Web Dramas and Early RolesAfter completing his military service, Hwang made his professional modeling debut at the age of 26. He also began appearing in commercial photoshoots for various brands. Despite his shy and introverted nature, Hwang gradually gained confidence and ventured into acting. Following a nose job to address a facial insecurity, he attended auditions and made his acting debut in the web drama "Why." In 2019, he further expanded his filmography with the web series "Freshman" and the television drama "The Tale of Nokdu."
Breakthrough: "18 Again"
Hwang's first notable role came in the drama "18 Again," based on the American comedy "17 Again." He portrayed the captain of a wealthy high school basketball team, grappling with complex relationships with his father and girlfriend.
Leading Roles
In 2020, Hwang In-youp, Moon Ga-young, and Cha Eun-woo were cast in the lead roles of the drama "True Beauty." He played a skilled motorcyclist and ice skater, as well as a singer, requiring him to develop various new abilities. Hwang obtained a motorcycle license and attended a stunt school to perform most of his own stunts. He also re-learned singing for the film and recorded the soundtrack "It Starts Today."
The success of "True Beauty" catapulted Hwang to stardom, earning him comparisons to the legendary Korean actor Lee Joon-gi. He has expressed his gratitude for his late debut and his determination to work even harder than his colleagues.
Personal Life
Hwang In-youp is known for his private personal life. He had a brief relationship in high school that ended due to his parents' disapproval. After his military service, he had another relationship that also dissolved. Hwang acknowledges that his narrow eyes often give the impression of indifference, but in reality, he enjoys joking, laughing, and treating others with sincerity.
Current Projects
In 2022, two new dramas featuring Hwang In-youp were released. "The Sound of Magic" is a musical mini-series for Netflix about a girl who befriends a gifted high school student and wishes to become an adult. "Why Her?" is a romantic drama about a successful lawyer (Seo Hyun-jin) who joins a law school as a lecturer and falls in love with one of her students (Hwang).
In addition to his acting career, Hwang continues to work as a model, participating in fashion shows and photoshoot campaigns.
