Hwang In Yeop is a 33 year-old former model, actor, and singer from South Korea born on the 19th of January 1991, and is best known for the role he depicted on the set of the hit television drama, True Beauty. He is 6 feet tall which is 185 cm.
Though he was born in South Korea, the Asian movie star grew up in the Philippines, acquiring his high school and college qualifications there. He started as a model but moved to acting after making his debut in the TV series W.H.Y.: What Happened to Your Relationship as Gi Jae Yeong.
So far, Hwang has recorded eight onscreen roles, the Korean actor has succeeded in dropping his debut single, and is making waves on social media.
Summary of Hwang In Yeop’s Biography
- Full Name: Hwang In Yeop
- Nick Name: Ryan Leon
- Gender: Male
- Date of Birth: 19th of January 1991
- Hwang In Yeop’s Age: 33 years old
- Ethnicity: Asian
- Nationality: South Korean
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
- Marital Status: Single
- Siblings: Hwang In-ho or BUT
- Hwang In Yeop’s Height in Inches: 6 feet
- Hwang In Yeop’s Height in Centimetres: 185
- Hwang In Yeop’s Weight: 68 kg
- Body measurements in Inches: 40-30-35
- Body measurements in Centimetres: 101-76-88
- Hwang In Yeop’s Net Worth: 2 million
- Famous For: Being a South Korean movie star
- Hwang In Yeop’s Instagram: @hi-high-hiy
How Old Is Hwang In Yeop and When Was He Born?
Hwang In Yeop is 33 years old and was born on the 19th of January 1991 in the Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi-do region of South Korea. A citizen of South Korea, Hwang’s ethnicity is unmistakably Asian; he hails from the Protestantism religion of the country.
The multi-talented entertainer has never deemed it necessary to mention the names of his parents in public space, but it is common knowledge that they are Asians. Hwang is the oldest child of his parents, three years older than his younger brother, who goes by the name Hwang In-ho or BUT as he is popularly called.
In the same way as his big brother, BUT is equally part of the entertainment industry, working and earning a living as a songwriter cum producer. He has made his mark as a YouTuber under the moniker Inof In-Youp; the Korean songwriter leverages the channel to upload his music. BUT is a South Korean resident and currently lives in Seoul.
Hwang In Yeop’s Education and Academic Journey
Hwang In Yeop spent a better part of his growing up years in the Philippines, precisely in Davao City. Consequently, he achieved his high school education at the academic institution known as Philippine Nikkei Jin Kai International School. A focused student in academics, Hwang was ambidextrous, meaning that he was born with the rare ability to write with both left and right hands.
After graduating from high school, the up-and-coming movie and television star proceeded to Philippine Women’s College of Davao, where he obtained a BA in Fine Arts in fashion design. Hwang’s reason for pursuing his course of study was because he has always harbored the dreams of becoming a designer in the fashion industry.
During his days in the Philippines, the actor cum model was known by the name Ryan Leon, but his reasons for switching his Korean name for an English moniker have never been mentioned. Though he left the country more than a decade ago, he still keeps in contact with his Filipino friends.
Hwang In Yeop Has A Multifaceted Career
Hwang debuted in the show biz industry as a model before making a smooth transition to onscreen roles as an actor. He has proved that he has some singing talent tucked away in his makeup. He is a social media star and has been scoring some plum endorsement deals like other entertainers of similar ilk.
The South Korean Actor Started His Career As a Model
Hwang In Yeop made his debut on the runway in 2017, which marked his advent into the entertainment industry. During his early days as a model, the runway star was a signee of a model management company known as YG KPlus under the umbrella of YG Entertainment.
Before this, he joined other young South Koreans in completing the country’s mandatory military service. The budding actor went into the military armed with competence in various martial arts, including Taekwondo (where he bagged a 3rd dan black belt), Kendo or Kumdo, and Hapkido.
Talking to Vogue Korea about his early days in the show biz industry as a model, Hwang In Yeop admitted he was more of an introvert, and it took a lot of guts for him to try his hands at modeling. However, Hwang said he gained more confidence with each modeling job, and before long, he was bold enough to pursue a career in the moving movie world.
When Did Hwang In Yeop Make the Transition To Acting?
By 2018, the aspiring movie star was already confident in front of the camera, which led him to join the cast of W.H.Y.: What Happened to Your Relationship – the Naver TV web series where he played a leading role as Gong Chan in a total of 10 episodes. During this period, the South Korean agency known as KeyEast signed Hwang In Yeop. KeyEast happens to be a subsidiary of SM Entertainment.
His next onscreen appearance occurred in 2019 on the set of Freshman, the mini TV series that featured him as Seo Kyo Woon in 12 episodes. Also, in 2019, the South Korean actor was cast in The Tale of Nokdu – the KBS2 historical television series breathing life into the character of Park Dan-Ho in 32 episodes.
In 16 episodes of the television series called 18 Again in 2020, Hwang In Yeop was seen playing the role of Gu Ja Seong. The JTBC fantasy series was a remake of 17 Again – a 2009 American movie, and his role gained him notable recognition.
He Gained Public Attention In True Beauty
The young and promising actor recorded his breakout role in the tvN romantic-comedy series, True Beauty, playing Han Seo Jun in 16 episodes; the role lasted from 2020 to 2021. The comedy was based on the Webtoon of the same name, and the Korean actor contributed to the series’ soundtrack with the track It Starts Today
The Sound of Magic – the fantasy musical series, is one of his latest projects, released on Netflix in May 2022. On the set of the series, Hwang In Yeop did not just depict the character of Na Il-deung, the up-and-coming screen god also made contributions to its soundtrack with the song, I Mean It.
On the 23rd of April 2021, an announcement from Keyeast said Hwang had inked another deal with Stream Media Corporation – a Japan-based agency. He is also starring in the SBS mystery legal drama known as Why Her. The production, which premiered in June 2022, cast him in the role of Gong Chan for 16 episodes. This marked the actor’s debut lead role on a terrestrial television station.
His other movie appearance was in the indie short film Swimming Bird, where he shared the screen with the likes of Lee Ji-ah.
List of Hwang In Yeop’s movies and television dramas
- Why Her TV Series as Gong Chan
- 2022 The Sound of Magic (TV Series as Na Il-deung)
- 2020-2021- True Beauty (TV Series as Han Seo Jun)
- 2020 18 Again (TV Series as Gu Ja Seong)
- 2019 The Tale of Nokdu (TV Series as Park Dan-Ho)
- 2019 Freshman (TV Mini-Series as Seo Kyo Woon)
- 2018 W.H.Y.: What Happened to Your Relationship (TV Series as Gi Jae Yeong)
- Swimming Bird (Short Film)
Hwang In Yeop has Displayed Competence as a Singer
Since becoming known on the acting scene, Hwang In Yeop has made huge contributions to the soundtracks of movies and TV series such as True Beauty and The Sound of Magic. Those productions served as avenues for the emerging star to give expression to his musical side.
However, he has finally succeeded in releasing his debut single, It Starts Today. The track hit the music stand in 2021, and the young artist is expected to do more in his music career.
Social Media has Formed part of His Career Portfolio
Hwang In Yeop is not far removed from other entertainers of similar ilk – the South Korean has created avenues of keeping in touch with fans through his socials. He is palpably present on the picture-sharing platform Instagram @hi_high_hiy where he has accumulated a whopping 14.3 million followers and still counting.
So far, Hwang has made 113 posts through his handle on the picture-sharing platform. Most of his uploads are work-related, though a few personal items are on display.
Hwang In Yeop’s Fame in the Entertainment World Has Attracted A lot of Endorsement Deals
As soon as he started earning recognition in the show biz industry, Hwang In Yeop started attracting endorsement deals in their numbers. Today, the former model, actor, and musician is associated with many A-list brands that have signed him on for one endorsement or the other.
When he started as an actor in 2017, Hwang inked his first deal with LIFEPLUS. His next contract would come a couple of years later, in 2018, when Bluemountain Korea signed him. Seller endorsed the South Korean actor in 2020, he joined Hyundai Card after signing on the dotted lines in 2021, and the same year, he bagged another contract with Riety.
The year 2021 appeared to be lucrative for the entertainer as he scored three more deals with Mark M, Case Switzerland, and BYS. Other brands he has been associated with include Nike, Omega, and Dior. Also, Hwang has graced the cover pages of top magazines with his striking presence.
Love Life of the Korean Model turned Actor
Hwang in Youp happens to be an eligible bachelor in his 30s, but the actor’s love life seems to be nonexistent. With his handsome features and accumulated wealth, fans would naturally expect to see nubile young ladies flocking around Hwang. However, that is yet to happen.
Many have since concluded that the True Beauty movie star concentrates on improving his career. However, others believe he is dating someone but keeping the details under lock and key. In recent times, fans started linking Hwang’s name with some of his female co-stars, but he has never deemed it necessary to confirm or refute any of the speculations.
The most recent rumor about his love life was that he had become an item with a female Vietnamese banker. The rumors started making the rounds around March 2021 when it was mentioned by the Vietnam media. The same statement was corroborated by a fan account, leaving the actor’s followers more confused.
While sharing the screen with Moon Ga-young on the set of the TV drama, True Beauty. Hwang built what was described as perfect chemistry with his female co-star. Consequently, fans and the viewing public started wishing for both of them to become an item off-screen.
When it was beginning to appear like their wish was not granted, people just shipped them off as lovers, which sparked rumors of a relationship between the duo. The two eventually turned out to be close friends who not only share the screen but are signees of the same agency, Key East Entertainment.
These claims have remained unsubstantiated; thus, they can only be dismissed as baseless. On his part, Hwang in Youp seemed to be unconcerned about the speculations since they are not affecting his professional life in any negative way. There is equally no record of any child for the movie actor.
Hwang In Yeop’s Height and Body Measurements
Hwang In Yeop’s height is 185 cm, about 6 feet tall. His body weight is 68 kg and is considered commensurate with his height.
The South Korean entertainer has a slim body build with general statistics recorded as 40-30-35 inches, where 40 is for his chest, 30 represents his waist and 35 for his hips.
Here is how Hwang In Yeop’s height compares to a few other Korean actors and K-pop idols:
- Lee Min Ho (South Korean actor) – Lee Min Ho is approximately 187 cm tall, or about 6 feet 1 inch. This makes him slightly taller than Hwang In Yeop.
- Kim Soo Hyun (South Korean actor) – Kim Soo Hyun is approximately 180 cm tall, or about 5 feet 11 inches. This makes Hwang In Yeop taller than Kim Soo Hyun.
- BTS’s RM (Korean rapper and songwriter, BTS member) – RM is approximately 181 cm tall, or about 5 feet 11.3 inches. This makes Hwang In Yeop taller than RM.
- Cha Eun Woo (Korean singer and actor, ASTRO member) – Cha Eun Woo is approximately 183 cm tall, or about 6 feet. This makes Hwang In Yeop taller than Cha Eun Woo.
The handsome Asian dude sports dark brown hair that is very silky in texture; this is complemented by a pair of equally dark brown eyes. What’s more, Hwang’s striking facial features are distinguished by his single eyelid, adding more charm and allure to his personality.
FAQs About Hwang In Yeop
Who is Hwang In Yeop’s Girlfriend?
There is no record of any girlfriend for the South Koran movie actor. However, his name has been severally linked to his female co-stars, including a Vietnam Banker.
How old is Hwang In Yeop?
Hwang is currently 33 years; the Asian movie star was born on the 19th of January 1991.
How Tall is Hwang In Yeop?
Hwang In Yeop is quite tall, standing at a great height of 6 feet, equivalent to 185 cm.
