Hong Shik Uhm

Yoo Ah In

  • Name: Yoo Ah In
  • Native name: 유아인
  • Given name: Uhm Hong Shik
  • Also Known as: Eom Hong Sik, Uhm Hong Sik, Yu A In, Eom Hong Shik, Yu Ah In, 엄홍식
  • Nationality: South Korean
  • Gender: Male
  • Born: October 6, 1986
  • Age: 37
Yoo Ah In is a South Korean actor, creative director, and gallerist under United Artists Agency. He is known for playing a diverse spectrum of roles in both television and film, where he often portrays dynamic characters who exhibit significant personal growth.

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, he has won the Best Actor award at the Blue Dragon Film Awards and Baeksang Arts Awards. For his roles in both "#Alive" and "Voice of Silence", Yoo was named "Actor of the Year" in the 2020 Cine 21 Awards. For his performance in "Voice of Silence", a low-budget indie film, he won Best Leading Actor and Popular Star awards in the 41st Blue Dragon Film Awards and became the second actor to win the best actor award twice before the age of 40, following Sol Kyung-gu. He also won Best Actor in the Film Category in the 57th Baeksang Arts Awards.

In addition to his film work, Yoo engages in social and artistic activism. He is also known for his politically and socially charged views on his social media account. In 2016, he ranked second in the Forbes Korea Power Celebrity list.

He was exempted from military duty because of health issues. He was diagnosed with a bone tumor in 2015. He also ruptured his shoulder muscle while filming two action films, "Tough as Iron" and "Veteran", in 2013 and 2015, respectively.

From February 8, 2023, police performed searches and seizures of various doctor’s offices, and clinics in Seoul that were suspected of having illegally administered Propofol, an anesthetic drug, to Yoo Ah In since 2021.

The charges against Yoo Ah In follow numerous media reports regarding the extensive abuse of Propofol in the entertainment industry, with performers using the drug to mitigate the impact of gruelling schedules and doctors indiscriminately injecting the drugs without consideration of the risks of addiction to earn more cash.

On March 1, 2023, TV Chosun’s “News 9” reported that in addition to testing positive for both marijuana and Propofol, a sample of Yoo’s hair had also tested positive for cocaine and ketamine. On March 7, the police raided the home of actor Yoo Ah In as part of their investigation into allegations of illegal drug use.

(Source: Wikipedia; KoreaTimes; Soompi; TheStraitsTimes) Edit Biography
Drama
Year Title # Role Rating
TBA Goodbye Earth
Korean Drama, 0000, 12 eps
Ha Yoon Sang (Main Role)
12
Ha Yoon Sang
Main Role
0.0
2021 Hellbound
Korean Drama, 2021, 6 eps
Jung Jin Soo (Main Role)
6
Main Role
7.5
2017 Chicago Typewriter
Korean Drama, 2017, 16 eps
16
Main Role
8.6
2016 Descendants of the Sun
Korean Drama, 2016, 16 eps
Uhm Hong Shik (Guest Role)
16
Guest Role
8.6
2015 Six Flying Dragons
Korean Drama, 2015, 50 eps
Yi Bang Won (Main Role)
50
Main Role
8.7
2014 Discovery of Romance
Korean Drama, 2014, 16 eps
[Client of carpentry shop] (Ep. 16) (Guest Role)
16
[Client of carpentry shop] (Ep. 16)
Guest Role
7.6
2014 Secret Love Affair
Korean Drama, 2014, 16 eps
Lee Sun Jae (Main Role)
16
Main Role
7.7
2013 Jang Ok Jung
Korean Drama, 2013, 24 eps
King Suk Jong (Main Role)
24
King Suk Jong
Main Role
7.8
2012 Fashion King
Korean Drama, 2012, 20 eps
Kang Yeong Gul (Main Role)
20
Main Role
5.8
2010 Sungkyunkwan Scandal
Korean Drama, 2010, 20 eps
Moon Jae Shin (Main Role)
20
Main Role
8.2
2009 The Man Who Can't Get Married
Korean Drama, 2009, 16 eps
Park Hyun Gyu [Jae Hee's assistant] (Support Role)
16
Park Hyun Gyu [Jae Hee's assistant]
Support Role
7.2
2008 Strongest Chil Woo
Korean Drama, 2008, 20 eps
Heuk San (Main Role)
20
Main Role
7.1
2004 April Kiss
Korean Drama, 2004, 24 eps
Jae Sup [Young] (Ep. 1) (Guest Role)
24
Jae Sup [Young] (Ep. 1)
Guest Role
7.0
2003 Sharp 1
Korean Drama, 2003, 64 eps
Yoo Ah In (Main Role)
64
Main Role
7.2
2002 Honest Living
Korean Drama, 2002, 239 eps
[Man] (Ep. 164) (Guest Role)
239
[Man] (Ep. 164)
Guest Role
7.5
Movie
Year Title Role Rating
TBA High Five
Korean Movie, 0000,
Ki Dong (Main Role)
Ki Dong
Main Role
0.0
2024 The Match
Korean Movie, 2024,
Lee Chang Ho (Main Role)
Lee Chang Ho
Main Role
8.0
2022 Seoul Vibe
Korean Movie, 2022,
Park Dong Wook (Main Role)
Park Dong Wook
Main Role
7.8
2020 Voice of Silence
Korean Movie, 2020,
Kim Tae In (Main Role)
Kim Tae In
Main Role
7.8
2020 #Alive
Korean Movie, 2020,
Oh Joon Woo (Main Role)
Oh Joon Woo
Main Role
7.9
2018 Default
Korean Movie, 2018,
Yoon Jung Hak (Main Role)
Main Role
7.9
2018 Burning
Korean Movie, 2018,
Lee Jong Soo (Main Role)
Main Role
7.5
2016 Like for Likes
Korean Movie, 2016,
Noh Jin Woo (Main Role)
Main Role
7.7
2015 The Throne
Korean Movie, 2015,
Crown Prince Sado (Main Role)
Crown Prince Sado
Main Role
8.3
2015 Veteran
Korean Movie, 2015,
Jo Tae Oh (Main Role)
Main Role
8.1
2014 Elegant Lies
Korean Movie, 2014,
Choo Sang Bak (Support Role)
Choo Sang Bak
Support Role
7.9
2013 Tough as Iron
Korean Movie, 2013,
Gang Cheol (Main Role)
Main Role
7.6
2011 Punch
Korean Movie, 2011,
Do Wan Deuk (Main Role)
Main Role
7.9
2009 Sky and Ocean
Korean Movie, 2009,
Jin Goo (Main Role)
Jin Goo
Main Role
7.3
2008 Antique Bakery
Korean Movie, 2008,
Yang Ki Beom (Main Role)
Main Role
7.4
2007 Boys of Tomorrow
Korean Movie, 2007,
Jong Dae (Main Role)
Jong Dae
Main Role
7.0
2007 Shim's Family
Korean Movie, 2007,
Shim Yong Tae [Son] (Main Role)
Shim Yong Tae [Son]
Main Role
7.4
Special
Year Title # Role Rating
2017 Chicago Typewriter Special 2
Korean Special, 2017, 1 eps
[Himself] (Main Role)
1
[Himself]
Main Role
7.7
2017 Chicago Typewriter Special 1
Korean Special, 2017, 1 eps
Han Se Joo (Main Role)
1
Main Role
8.1
2011 Sungkyunkwan Scandal: Special
Korean Special, 2011, 1 eps
Moon Jae Shin (Support Role)
1
Moon Jae Shin
Support Role
8.0
2005 Drama City: Shi Eun & Soo Ha
Korean Special, 2005, 1 eps
Min Suk (Support Role)
1
Min Suk
Support Role
6.5
TV Show
Year Title # Role Rating
2019 Movie Room Season 2
Korean TV Show, 2019, 116 eps
(Ep. 109) (Guest)
116
(Ep. 109)
Guest
0.0
2019 Doh-ol Ah-in Lecture
Korean TV Show, 2019, 12 eps
[Presenter] (Main Host)
12
[Presenter]
Main Host
7.2
2018 MMTG
Korean TV Show, 2018, 320 eps
(Ep. 190) (Guest)
320
(Ep. 190)
Guest
8.1
2013 I Live Alone
Korean TV Show, 2013, 580 eps
(Ep. 350-351) (Guest)
580
(Ep. 350-351)
Guest
8.5
2010 Running Man
Korean TV Show, 2010, 740 eps
(Ep. 164) (Guest)
740
(Ep. 164)
Guest
9.2
Articles
Jin Seon Kyu in Talks to Join the Netflix Original Film "Jeon, Ran"
News - May 30, 2023

Jin Seon Kyu will reportedly join the upcoming Netflix original movie, Jeon, Ran.

Cat-Loving Haruki Murakami and the Abundance of Movie Adaptations
Editorials - Apr 30, 2023

From "Hear the Wind Sing" to "Drive My Car" and beyond. Ebisuno92 goes through the many movie adaptations of Haruki Murakami's stories.

Park Ju Hyun in Talks to Lead a new K-drama About a Newspaper Industry
News - Apr 27, 2023

Park Ju Hyun will reportedly lead the upcoming youth K-drama Newsletter (tentative title).

Netflix Announces Temporary Postponement of Yoo Ah In's Upcoming Projects on Platform
News - Mar 27, 2023

Netflix announces the official postponement of Yoo Ah In's upcoming projects on their platform.

Did Netflix Cancel Yoo Ah In's Movie "The Match"?
News - Mar 21, 2023

See what Netflix has to say on the matter.

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  • First Name: Hong Shik
  • Family Name: Uhm
  • Native name: 유아인
  • Also Known as: Eom Hong Sik, Uhm Hong Sik, Yu A In, Eom Hong Shik, Yu Ah In, 엄홍식
  • Nationality: South Korean
  • Gender: Male
  • Born: October 6, 1986
  • Age: 37

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