Yoo Ah In
- Name: Yoo Ah In
- Native name: 유아인
- Given name: Uhm Hong Shik
- Also Known as: Eom Hong Sik;Uhm Hong Sik
- Nationality: South Korean
- Gender: Male
- Born: October 6, 1986
- Age: 32
Yoo is best known for his leading roles in coming-of-age film Punch (2011), melodrama Secret Love Affair (2014), action blockbuster Veteran (2015), period drama The Throne (2015), and the historical television series Six Flying Dragons (2015-2016).
In 2018, Yoo starred in the mystery-drama film Burning, directed by the acclaimed South Korean auteur Lee Chang-dong. The film received universal acclaim, competing for the Palme d'Or at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival and being shortlisted for Best Foreign Language Film at the 91st Academy Awards,[ becoming the first Korean film to do so. For his role as Lee Jong-su, Yoo received international critical acclaim, including being selected for The New York Times' "The Best Actors of 2018" feature.
For his work in film and television, Yoo won the Best Actor award at the Blue Dragon Film Awards and Baeksang Arts Awards, respectively. In 2016, he ranked second in Forbes Korea Power Celebrity list. In addition to his film work, Yoo engages in social and artistic activism. He has also known for his politically and socially charged views and his frequent involvement in online spats with netizens ("internet citizens") on his social media accounts.
(Source: Wikipedia)
Drama
Title | Rating |
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Chicago Typewriter
Korean Drama, 2017, 16 eps
Han Se Joo (Main Role)
|
8.9
|
Descendants of the Sun
Korean Drama, 2016, 16 eps
[Bank teller Uhm Hong Sik](Ep.13) (Guest Role)
|
8.8
|
Six Flying Dragons
Korean Drama, 2015, 50 eps
Yi Bang Won (Main Role)
|
8.9
|
Discovery of Romance
Korean Drama, 2014, 16 eps
[Client of carpentry shop](Ep.16) (Guest Role)
|
7.6
|
Secret Love Affair
Korean Drama, 2014, 16 eps
Lee Sun Jae (Main Role)
|
7.7
|
Jang Ok Jung
Korean Drama, 2013, 24 eps
King Suk Jong (Main Role)
|
7.8
|
Fashion King
Korean Drama, 2012, 20 eps
Kang Yeong Gul (Main Role)
|
5.7
|
Sungkyunkwan Scandal
Korean Drama, 2010, 20 eps
Moon Jae Shin (Main Role)
|
8.3
|
The Man Who Can't Get Married
Korean Drama, 2009, 16 eps
Park Hyun Kyu (Support Role)
|
7.2
|
Strongest Chil Woo
Korean Drama, 2008, 20 eps
Heuk San (Main Role)
|
6.9
|
Sharp 1
Korean Drama, 2003, 64 eps
Yoo Ah In (Main Role)
|
6.9
|
Movie
Title | Rating |
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Default
Korean Movie, 2018,
Yoon Jung Hak (Main Role)
|
8.4
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Burning
Korean Movie, 2018,
Lee Jong Soo (Main Role)
|
7.5
|
Like For Likes
Korean Movie, 2016,
Noh Jin Woo (Main Role)
|
7.9
|
The Throne
Korean Movie, 2015,
Crown Prince Sado (Main Role)
|
8.5
|
Veteran
Korean Movie, 2015,
Jo Tae Oh (Main Role)
|
8.3
|
Elegant Lies
Korean Movie, 2014,
Choo Sang Bak (Support Role)
|
8.2
|
Tough as Iron
Korean Movie, 2013,
Gang Cheol (Main Role)
|
7.8
|
Punch
Korean Movie, 2011,
Do Wan Deuk (Main Role)
|
8.0
|
Sky and Ocean
Korean Movie, 2009,
Jin Goo (Main Role)
|
7.5
|
Antique Bakery
Korean Movie, 2008,
Yang Ki Beom (Main Role)
|
7.8
|
Boys of Tomorrow
Korean Movie, 2007,
Jong Dae (Main Role)
|
6.9
|
Shim's Family
Korean Movie, 2007,
Shim Yong Tae [Son] (Main Role)
|
7.4
|
Special
Title | Rating |
---|---|
Chicago Typewriter Special
Korean Special, 2017, 1 eps
Han Se Joo (Main Role)
|
9.0
|
Sungkyunkwan Scandal: Special
Korean Special, 2011, 1 eps
Moon Jae Shin (Support Role)
|
8.3
|
Drama Special 2005: Shi Eun & Soo Ha
Korean Special, 2005, 1 eps
Min Suk (Support Role)
|
0.0
|
TV Show
Title | Rating |
---|---|
Doh-ol Ah-in Lecture
Korean TV Show, 2019, 12 eps
(Main Host)
|
0.0
|
Running Man
Korean TV Show, 2010, 450 eps
(Ep. 164) (Guest)
|
9.3
|
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