Hwang In-youp explained

Hwang In-youp
Other Names:Ryan Leon
Birth Date:19 January 1991
Birth Place:Uijeongbu, South Korea
Education:Philippine Women's University (BFA)[1]
Years Active:2017–present
Height:185cm (73inches)
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Child:yes
Headercolor:transparent
Hangul:황인엽
Rr:Hwang In-yeop
Mr:Hwang Inyŏp
Signature:Hwang In-youp signature.png
Signature Alt:Signature of Hwang In-yeop

Hwang In-youp (; born January 19, 1991) is a South Korean actor and model.[2] He began his career in modeling industry before making his screen debut with a main role in the web series Why (2018).[3] He rose to international prominence through his breakthrough role in hit drama True Beauty (2020–2021). He is also known for his role in the Netflix original series The Sound of Magic (2022) and his leading role in the television drama Why Her (2022).[4]

Early life and education

Hwang In-youp was born in Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi Province, in South Korea on January 19, 1991.[5] He is the oldest son; his brother, who is three years younger, is a producer and singer-songwriter who goes by the name Inof.[6] Hwang lived in Davao City, Philippines, during his high school and college years, going by the English name Ryan Leon. He graduated from high school at the Philippine Nikkei Jin Kai International School, and later graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in fashion design at the Philippine Women's University (formerly Philippine Women's College).[7] [8] [9]

Career

2017–2019: Modelling and acting debut

Hwang entered the entertainment industry in 2017 as a runway model.[10] Reports state that he was once under YG KPlus, a model management company owned by YG Entertainment.[11] [12]

In 2018, he made his acting debut in the Naver TV web series Why.[13] He later signed a contract with the South Korean agency KeyEast, a subsidiary of SM Entertainment.[14] [15]

In 2019, he played Seo Kyo-won in the web series Freshman, and made his television debut with supporting role in the KBS2 historical television series The Tale of Nokdu.[16] [17]

2020–present: Rising popularity and international breakthrough

In 2020, Hwang gained recognition for his performance in the JTBC fantasy series 18 Again, a remake of the 2009 American film 17 Again.[18] He played Goo Ja-sung, a school bully and the counterpart character of Stan, who was portrayed by Hunter Parrish in the original film.Hwang rose to international prominence for his role in the smash hit 2020–21 tvN romantic-comedy series True Beauty, based on the on-going Webtoon of the same name.[19] He portrayed Han Seo-jun, a secondary lead character. He contributed to the soundtrack of the series with the song "It Starts Today" (오늘부터 시작인걸).

Hwang also appeared in the independent short film Swimming Bird alongside Lee Ji-ah, which the film won at the 1st GwangMyeong Film Festival.[20] [21]

In 2021, Hwang was cast in fantasy musical series The Sound of Magic, which was released globally on Netflix in May 2022.[22] He is also contributed to the soundtrack of the series with the song "I Mean It" (진지해 지금). On April 23, 2021, Keyeast announced that Hwang had signed a contract with Japan's agency Stream Media Corporation.[23] Later, Hwang confirmed to star in the SBS mystery legal drama Why Her which premiered in June 2022 marking his first lead role on a terrestrial TV station.[24] On July 3, 2021, Hwang held his first global contact fan meeting to communicate with his fans around the world titled "2021 HWANG IN YOUP Ontact Fan Meeting [Magazine H: Hi-High Vol.1]" via Olleh TV for local streaming and MyMusicTaste for the global audiences.[25]

In 2022, Hwang's agency announced that he will be holding the 2022 "HWANG IN YOUP 1st Fan Meeting Tour" starting in South Korea. He held fan meetings in five countries, including Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines, and Thailand.[26]

Personal life

Hwang had completed mandatory military service before beginning a career in modelling.[27]

He has training in various martial arts such as Taekwondo (where he is a 3rd dan black belt), Hapkido and Kendo (or Kumdo as it is known in South Korea).[28] [29]

Discography

Singles

TitleYearAlbumRef.
Soundtrack appearances
"It Starts Today" (오늘부터 시작인걸)2021True Beauty OST[30]
"I Mean It" (진지해 지금)2022The Sound of Magic OST[31] [32]

Filmography

Television series

YearTitleRole
2019The Tale of NokduPark Dan-ho
202018 AgainGoo Ja-sung
2020-2021True BeautyHan Seo-jun
2022Why HerGong Chan / Kim Dong-gu[34]
2024Family by ChoiceKim San-ha[35]

Web series

YearTitleRole
2018WhyGi Jae-young
2019FreshmanSeo Kyo-won
2022The Sound of MagicNa Il-Deung[36] [37]

Web shows

Awards and nominations

Award ceremony! scope="col"
YearCategoryNominee / WorkResult
Brand Customer Loyalty Award 2021Best Male Rookie ActorHwang In-youp[39]
SBS Drama Awards2022Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries Genre/Fantasy DramaWhy Her[40]
Best Supporting Team [41]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 지금과 느낌 확 다른 '여신강림' 황인엽의 과거 사진 5장. May 31, 2021. www.insight.co.kr. January 31, 2021. January 31, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210131070855/https://www.insight.co.kr/news/323297. live.
  2. News: '여신강림' 황인엽, 싱크로율 두고 독자들 갑론을박 [ST이슈]]. Sports Today. July 10, 2020.
  3. News: 플레이리스트, 11월 신작 'WHY' 캐스팅 공개..'연플리' '에이틴' 인기 이을까. Osen News. October 19, 2018. May 19, 2021. May 19, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210519082934/http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1111011877. live.
  4. News: 황인엽 측 "웹툰 원작 '여신강림' 오디션 보고 결과 기다리는 중" [공식]]. Hankook Ilbo. July 1, 2020. August 6, 2020. June 2, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210602213801/https://www.hankookilbo.com/News/Read/A2020071412370002132?did=NA. live.
  5. News: 황인엽, JTBC 새 드라마 '18 어게인' 캐스팅!..김하늘-윤상현-이도현과 호흡. International News. July 8, 2020. August 6, 2020. January 29, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210129073402/http://www.gukjenews.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=1278025. live.
  6. Web site: Hwang In-youp Brother. April 6, 2021. www.cosmo.ph. February 17, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210217122009/https://www.cosmo.ph/entertainment/hwang-in-yeop-brother-inof-true-beauty-ost-a4575-20210217. live.
  7. News: Bueno. Seven. January 8, 2021. Hwang In Youp of 'True Beauty' Studied in the Philippines. Manila Bulletin. live. January 26, 2021. October 27, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211027185752/https://mb.com.ph/2021/01/08/hwang-in-yeop-of-true-beauty-studied-in-the-philippines/.
  8. News: Lee. Jae-soong. January 12, 2021. ko:여신강림 극중배우 황인엽(한서준) 필리핀대학 졸업. ko. Actor Hwang In-youp (Han Seo-joon) of True Beauty Graduated from a University in the Philippines. News Korea. live. January 15, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210115150609/https://www.newskoreaworld.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=3985. January 15, 2021.
  9. Web site: 여신강림 극중배우 황인엽(한서준) 필리핀대학 졸업. May 31, 2021. www.newskoreaphilippines.com. June 2, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210602214946/https://www.newskoreaphilippines.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=3985. live.
  10. Web site: SM Entertainment. March 6, 2021. www.smentertainment.com. April 13, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190413211052/https://www.smentertainment.com/PressCenter/Details/2481. live.
  11. Web site: 웹드 'WHY'서 이준기+주지훈 섞어놓은 미모로 눈도장 찍은 'YG케이플러스' 황인엽 일상 사진. May 31, 2021. www.insight.co.kr. December 15, 2018 . December 15, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181215091510/https://m.insight.co.kr/news/198168. live.
  12. Web site: YG KPLUS. April 3, 2021. www.ygkplus.com. March 23, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190323200651/https://ygkplus.com/archives/academy_model. dead.
  13. News: 키이스트 측 "황인엽, '여신강림' 오디션 보고 결과 기다리는 중" [공식입장]]. X Sports News. July 3, 2020. August 6, 2020. May 13, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210513142317/https://www.xportsnews.com/?ac=article_view&entry_id=1299448. live.
  14. Web site: [공식] 신예 황인엽, 키이스트와 전속계약 체결.. 주지훈-김수현 과 한솥밥]. May 31, 2021. www.sedaily.com. June 2, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210602213435/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/011/0003470082. live.
  15. Web site: SM Entertainment. March 6, 2021. www.smentertainment.com. June 2, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210602213731/https://www.smentertainment.com/PressCenter/Details/5381. live.
  16. News: 키이스트 신예 황인엽, 누구길래?…'여신강림' 캐스팅 관련 "결과 기다. Top Star News. July 4, 2020. August 6, 2020. May 13, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210513142321/http://www.topstarnews.net/news/articleView.html?idxno=820021. live.
  17. News: 황인엽 측 "'여신강림' 오디션 본 후 결과 기다리는 중"(공식). The Korea Herald. July 2, 2020. August 6, 2020. May 13, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210513142315/http://pop.heraldcorp.com/view.php?ud=202007141728564475759_1. live.
  18. News: 신예 황인엽, '18 어게인' 캐스팅…김하늘·윤상현과 호흡 [공식]]. Ten Asia. July 6, 2020. August 6, 2020. May 13, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210513142317/https://tenasia.hankyung.com/drama/article/2020042467614. live.
  19. Web site: '여신강림' 황인엽, 현실판 만찢남 비주얼 '훈훈 그 자체' [SNS★컷]]. Newsen. January 12, 2020. January 15, 2021. June 2, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210602215814/https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=202101131725227410. live.
  20. Web site: 헤엄치는 새 2020/27분 30초/드라마/권순중. Swimming Bird 2020/27:30/Drama/Kwon Soon-jung. indieground. ko. June 20, 2022. April 4, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230404134027/https://indieground.kr/indie/movieLibraryView.do?seq=570&type=D. live.
  21. Web site: Swimming Bird (Korean Movie, 2020, 헤엄치는 새). HanCinema. June 21, 2022. February 5, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220205142553/https://www.hancinema.net/korean_movie_Swimming_Bird-shopping.html. live.
  22. News: Moon Ji-yeon. [공식] 황인엽, '안나라수마나라' 출연 확정..지창욱과 호흡]. [Official] Hwang In-yeop confirmed to appear in'Anna Sumanara'... Breathing with Ji Chang-wook. Sports Chosun. April 15, 2021. April 15, 2021. ko. October 20, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211020210726/https://sports.chosun.com/news/ntype.htm?id=202104160100125560008030&servicedate=20210415. live.
  23. News: Choi Bo-ran. 황인엽, 일본 매니지먼트와 계약 체결...'新 한류스타' 급부상. YTN. April 23, 2021. April 23, 2021. ko. April 23, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210423013720/https://star.ytn.co.kr/_sn/0117_202104231009471410. live.
  24. Web site: 서현진X황인엽X허준호, '왜 오수재인가' 출연 확정…내년 상반기 방송. Kang Seon-ae. Seo Hyun-jin X Hwang In-yeop X Heo Jun-ho confirmed to appear in 'Why Oh Soo-jae'... broadcast in the first half of next year. Seoul Broadcasting System. Naver. October 19, 2021. October 19, 2021. ko. October 20, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211020172218/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=416&aid=0000276049. live.
  25. Web site: 황인엽, 생애 첫 글로벌 온택트 팬미팅 성료 "팬들은 내 원동력". Park Seo-hyun. Hwang Inyeop's first global ontact fan meeting. "Fans are my driving force".. The Korea Herald Pop. July 5, 2021. June 21, 2022. ko. April 4, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230404134053/http://heraldpop.com/view.php?ud=202107051025572928842_1&ACE_SEARCH=1#cb. live.
  26. Web site: 황인엽, 글로벌 팬 만난다…亞 5개국 첫 팬미팅 투어[공식]]. Kim Hyun-rok. Hwang In-yeop meets a global fan...亞 First fan meeting tour in 5 countries [Official]. spoTV News. Naver. May 11, 2022. May 11, 2022. ko. May 11, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220511070745/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=477&aid=0000358577. live.
  27. Web site: Hwang In Yeop Reveals The Story Of How He Achieved Both His Dreams Of Modeling And Acting. April 8, 2021. www.koreaboo.com. February 25, 2021 . February 27, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210227013138/https://www.koreaboo.com/news/hwang-in-yeop-career-model-tunred-actor/. live.
  28. Web site: Hwang In Yeop Impresses Fans By Revealing An Endless List Of Skills And Hidden Talents . February 26, 2021 . May 11, 2022 . May 11, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220511000430/https://www.koreaboo.com/news/hwang-in-yeop-many-skills-hidden-talent/ . live .
  29. Web site: Meet Hwang In-youp, star of Netflix's The Sound of Magic: he rose to fame in True Beauty with Cha Eun woo, started out as a fashion model – and loves Pokémon . May 6, 2022 . May 11, 2022 . May 11, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220511000430/https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3176592/meet-hwang-youp-star-netflixs-sound-magic-he-rose-fame . live .
  30. Web site: 2021-02-03 . '여신강림' 황인엽, OST '오늘부터 시작인걸' 참여 . 2022-04-28 . sports.khan.co.kr . ko . June 7, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220607110924/https://sports.khan.co.kr/entertainment/sk_index.html?art_id=202102031017003&sec_id=540201 . live .
  31. Web site: 안나라수마나라 OST. Anna Sumanara OST. Melon. Vlending. May 6, 2022. May 9, 2022. June 3, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220603090120/https://www.melon.com/album/detail.htm?albumId=10944596. live.
  32. Web site: The Sound of Magic (Soundtrack from the Netflix Series) - Single. Apple Music. Vlending. May 6, 2022. May 9, 2022. May 26, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220526220310/https://music.apple.com/album/the-sound-of-magic-soundtrack-from-the-netflix-series/1622319245. live.
  33. Web site: 헤엄치는 새 2020/27분 30초/드라마/권순중. Swimming Bird 2020/27:30/Drama/Kwon Soon-jung. filmdabin. ko. October 2, 2021. August 18, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220818205615/https://www.filmdabin.com/2020-46. live.
  34. Web site: 서현진X황인엽 '왜 오수재인가', 19일 대본리딩…첫 삽 뜬다. Park Jin-young. Seo Hyun-jin X Hwang In-yeop 'Why Oh Soo-jae', reading the script on the 19th... The first shovel floats. Joy News 24. October 18, 2021. October 18, 2021. ko. October 19, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211019061404/http://m.joynews24.com/v/1413009#_DYAD. live.
  35. Web site: Ji-yoon . Ryu . 2023-12-13 . 황인엽, JTBC '조립식 가족' 출연 . Hwang In-yeop appears in JTBC's 'Assembled Family' . m.dailian.co.kr . ko.
  36. Web site: 하일권 웹툰 '안나라수마나라' 넷플릭스 오리지널 된다! 지창욱, 황인엽 캐스팅. Ha Il-kwon webtoon'Anna Rasumanara' becomes Netflix original! Ji Chang-wook, Hwang In-yeop casting. iMBC. Kim. Kyung Hee. April 15, 2021. April 15, 2021. ko. April 15, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210415090255/http://enews.imbc.com/News/RetrieveNewsInfo/311585. live.
  37. Web site: [공식] 지창욱 주연..'안나라수마나라' 공개 5월 6일 확정]. Moon Ji-yeon. [Official] Ji Chang-wook's starring... 'Anna Sumanara' will be released on May 6th. Sports Chosun. Naver. March 28, 2022. March 28, 2022. ko. June 3, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220603003358/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=076&aid=0003846022. live.
  38. Web site: 지창욱X박서준X박보검 '청춘MT', 9월 방송…연합 MT 떠난다(공식). Kang Nae-ri. Ji Chang-wook X Park Seo-joon X Park Bo-gum 'Youth MT' to be broadcast in September... Allied MT is leaving (official). YTN. Naver. June 30, 2022. June 30, 2022. ko. June 30, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220630023337/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=052&aid=0001758037. live.
  39. News: [포토] 황인엽, 신인남자배우 부문 수상]. ko. April 27, 2021. April 27, 2021. Naver. Daily Economy Star Today. April 27, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210427055803/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=009&aid=0004785560. live.
  40. 악의 마음을 읽는 자들' 진선규, 미니시리즈 장르/판타지 부문 우수 연기상 수상! #2022SBS연기대상 #SBSdrama. Jin Seon-kyu of 'Those Who Read the Heart of Evil' wins the Excellence Award in the Miniseries Genre/Fantasy category! #2022 SBS Drama Awards #SBSdrama. YouTube. SBS Drama. ko. 0:01. December 31, 2022. January 1, 2023. January 1, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230101054523/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvG1J2oSJPI&t=64s. live.
  41. '치얼업' 테이아 팀, 응원단의 끈끈함 보여주며 베스트 팀워크상 수상! #2022SBS연기대상 #SBSdrama. 'Cheer Up' team, showing the tenacity of the cheering squad and winning the best teamwork award! #2022 SBS Drama Awards #SBSdrama. YouTube. SBS Drama. ko. 0:01. December 31, 2022. January 1, 2023. December 31, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221231234944/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rx3c-mJM23E&gl=US&hl=en. live.