Byun Yo-han

Byun Yo-han

Byun Yo-han (Korean: 변요한; born April 29, 1986) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his roles in the television series Misaeng: Incomplete Life (2014), Six Flying Dragons (2015–2016), Mr. Sunshine (2018), and Black Out (2024). He has also appeared in films including Socialphobia (2015), The Book of Fish (2021), and Hansan: Rising Dragon (2022), for which he was awarded the Best Supporting Actor prize at the 59th Baeksang Arts Awards.

Career

Byun Yo-han

He made his acting debut in 2011, and appeared in over 30 short films as a student of Korea National University of Arts. The then-unknown actor rose to fame in 2014 with a supporting role in the popular workplace cable series Misaeng: Incomplete Life.

Byun in 2015

In 2015, he starred in leading roles in indie hit Socialphobia and the romantic comedy Ex-Girlfriends' Club. In the same year, he also appeared as one of the six main leads in SBS's 50-episode historical drama Six Flying Dragons playing a master swordsman. Byun then starred alongside Kim Yoon-seok in the fantasy drama film Will You Be There?.

In 2018, he starred in the hit drama Mr. Sunshine, which became one of the highest-rated dramas in Korean cable television history.

In 2021, Byun starred in Lee Joon-ik's black-and-white historical film The Book of Fish, for which he was nominated for the Baeksang Arts Award for Best Actor – Film.

In 2022, Byun starred in Kim Han-min's blockbuster film, Hansan: Rising Dragon (2022). Byun grabbed 6 awards through his role, Japanese naval commander, Wakisaka.

In 2023, Byun was chosen as the representative of "Next Actor" in the 11th Muju Film Festival which held in June 2–6, 2023. His works and career's history were exhibited in Muju Choibuk Art Museum during the festival.

In 2022, Byun was reported to star alongside Song Kang-ho in Uncle Samsik. Set in the 1960s, the series depicts the intertwined story of two men, exploring themes of pride, greed, and their camaraderie. Shin Yeon-shick wrote and directed the series. It was released worldwide on Disney+ and on Hulu in the USA from May 15 to June 19, 2024.

Personal life

Byun Yo-han

On December 13, 2025, Byun's relationship with American singer-songwriter Tiffany Young became public after he confirmed it through a handwritten letter. Byun's agency, Team Hope, told media outlets that the two were dating seriously with marriage in mind. Young also addressed fans directly via a handwritten letter on Instagram, describing her partner as someone who brought her optimism. The couple reportedly became close after co-starring in the 2024 Disney+ drama Uncle Samsik.

On February 27, 2026, it was reported that Byun and Young had legally registered their marriage. According to an official statement released the same day, the couple completed their marriage registration privately and planned to hold a small, intimate wedding ceremony at a later date.

Filmography

Film

Year	Title	Role	Notes	Ref.
2012	Juvenile Offender	Male guest with donut	Bit part
2013	Norigae	Park Ji-hoon
Cold Eyes	M3
2014	Tinker Ticker	Park Jung-gu
No Tears for the Dead	Song Joon-ki
2015	Socialphobia	Ji-woong
Madonna	Dr. Im Hyeok-gyu
2016	Phantom Detective	Gwang Eun-hoi shadow man	Cameo
Will You Be There?	young Han Soo-hyun
2017	A Day	Lee Min-chul
2021	The Sun Does Not Move	David Kim	Japanese film
The Book of Fish	Jang Chang-dae
On the Line	Han Seo-joon
2022	Hansan: Rising Dragon	Wakisaka
2023	Believer 2	Jin Ha-rim	Cameo
2024	Following	Gu Jeong-tae
2025	Run to the West	Jang Won
2026	Pavane	Yo-han

<table><thead><tr><th>Year</th><th>Title</th><th>Role</th><th>Ref.</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>2011</td><td>Working on Saturday</td><td>Do-yeon</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Seventeen in Summer</td><td>Tae-gu</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Dear Catastrophe</td><td>Yo-han</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2012</td><td>The Night of the Witness</td><td>Yoo Ji-hoon</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Crow Boy</td><td>Beom-jun</td></tr><tr><td>Picnic Together</td><td>Tamiya Takuya</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Magic Hour</td><td>Sang-hoon</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2013</td><td>Three Mirrors</td><td>Stalker</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Hyun-soo's Story</td><td>—N/a</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2016</td><td>Nowhere Boy</td><td>Beom-joon</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2018</td><td>My Dream Class</td><td>Han Gi-tak</td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

Television series

<table><thead><tr><th>Year</th><th>Title</th><th>Role</th><th>Notes</th><th>Ref.</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>2012</td><td>Vampire Prosecutor 2</td><td>Kim Joon</td><td>Cameo (Episode 1)</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2014</td><td>Misaeng: Incomplete Life</td><td>Han Seok-yool</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2015</td><td>Ex-Girlfriends' Club</td><td>Bang Myung-soo</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2015–2016</td><td>Six Flying Dragons</td><td>Ddang-sae / Lee Bang-ji</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2018</td><td>Mr. Sunshine</td><td>Kim Hee-sung</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2024</td><td>Uncle Samsik</td><td>Kim San</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Black Out</td><td>Go Jung-woo</td><td></td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

Television shows

<table><thead><tr><th>Year</th><th>Title</th><th>Role</th><th>Ref.</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>2025</td><td>Edward Lee's Country Cook</td><td>Cast member</td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

Theater

Byun Yo-han

Year	Title	Role	Ref.
2016	Hedwig	Hedwig

Accolades

Awards and nominations

<table><thead><tr><th>Award ceremony</th><th>Year</th><th>Category</th><th>Nominee / Work</th><th>Result</th><th>Ref.</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>APAN Star Awards</td><td>2015</td><td>Best New Actor</td><td>Misaeng: Incomplete Life</td><td>Won</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Asia Model Awards</td><td>2022</td><td>Asia Star Award</td><td>Byun Yo-han</td><td>Won</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Baeksang Arts Awards</td><td>2015</td><td>Best New Actor – Film</td><td>Socialphobia</td><td>Nominated</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2016</td><td>Best New Actor – Television</td><td>Six Flying Dragons</td><td>Nominated</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Most Popular Actor (TV)</td><td>Nominated</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2021</td><td>Best Actor – Film</td><td>The Book of Fish</td><td>Nominated</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2023</td><td>Best Supporting Actor – Film</td><td>Hansan: Rising Dragon</td><td>Won</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Blue Dragon Film Awards</td><td>2015</td><td>Best New Actor</td><td>Socialphobia</td><td>Nominated</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2021</td><td>Best Actor</td><td>The Book of Fish</td><td>Nominated</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2022</td><td>Best Supporting Actor</td><td>Hansan: Rising Dragon</td><td>Won</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Blue Dragon Series Awards</td><td>2024</td><td>Best Actor</td><td>Uncle Samsik</td><td>Nominated</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Buil Film Awards</td><td>2015</td><td>Best New Actor</td><td>Socialphobia</td><td>Won</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2021</td><td>Best Actor</td><td>The Book of Fish</td><td>Nominated</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2022</td><td>Popular Star Award</td><td>Hansan: Rising Dragon</td><td>Won</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Busan Film Critics Awards</td><td>2021</td><td>Best Actor</td><td>The Book of Fish</td><td>Won</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Cine21 Film Awards</td><td>2015</td><td>Best New Actor</td><td>Socialphobia</td><td>Won</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Chunsa Film Art Awards</td><td>2016</td><td>Nominated</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2022</td><td>Best Supporting Actor</td><td>Hansan: Rising Dragon</td><td>Nominated</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Director's Cut Awards</td><td>2022</td><td>Best Actor in film</td><td>The Book of Fish</td><td>Nominated</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2023</td><td>Hansan: Rising Dragon</td><td>Nominated</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Golden Cinematography Awards</td><td>2017</td><td>Popularity Award</td><td>Will You Be There?</td><td>Won</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Grand Bell Awards</td><td>2017</td><td>Best New Actor</td><td>Nominated</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2022</td><td>Best Supporting Actor</td><td>Hansan: Rising Dragon</td><td>Won</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Korea Arts and Culture Award</td><td>2022</td><td>Actor in Film section</td><td>Voice</td><td>Won</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Korea Culture and Entertainment Awards</td><td>2021</td><td>Best Actor – Film</td><td>Voice and The Book of Fish</td><td>Won</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Korea Film Reporters Association Awards</td><td>2016</td><td>Best New Actor</td><td>Socialphobia</td><td>Won</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Korea Musical Awards</td><td>2017</td><td>Best New Actor</td><td>Hedwig and the Angry Inch</td><td>Nominated</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Marie Claire Asia Star Awards</td><td>2022</td><td>Asian Star Award</td><td>Hansan: Rising Dragon</td><td>Won</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>MBC Drama Awards</td><td>2024</td><td>Best Actor Award</td><td>Black Out</td><td>Won</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>SBS Drama Awards</td><td>2015</td><td>Excellence Award, Actor in a Serial Drama</td><td>Six Flying Dragons</td><td>Won</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>New Star Award</td><td>Won</td></tr><tr><td>Star Night - Korea Top Star Awards Ceremony</td><td>2015</td><td>Popular Movie Star</td><td>Socialphobia</td><td>Won</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Seoul Global Movie Awards</td><td>2024</td><td>Best Actor</td><td>Following</td><td>Won</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Seoul Independent Film Festival</td><td>2014</td><td>Independent Star Award</td><td>Socialphobia</td><td>Won</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Wildflower Film Awards</td><td>2015</td><td>Best New Actor</td><td>Tinker Ticker</td><td>Nominated</td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

State honors

Country or Organization	Year	Honor or Award	Ref.
Newsis K-Expo Cultural Awards	2024	National Assembly Culture, Sports and Tourism Committee Award

Listicles

Publisher	Year	Listicle	Placement	Ref.
Korean Film Council	2021	Korean Actors 200	Included