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Ahn Hyo-seop, from K-idol to Korea's next big leading man

By Aedrianne Acar

Published On: April 9, 2022, 04:54 PM

Updated On: October 14, 2023, 05:02 PM

We could agree that if Ahn Hyo-seop's character in the hit Netflix K-drama series, Kang Tae-moo, looks like a dinosaur called archaeopteryx, then he's the most handsome archaeopteryx on this planet!

Hyo-seop was supposed to debut as a member of JYP Entertainment group GOT7, but found his niche and passion as a

In fact, he was so incredible that he bagged the Best New TV Actor award in the 2020 Baeksang Arts Awards for his role in Season 2 of the medical drama 'Dr. Romantic.'

And this 2022, his star even shone brighter for playing the eye-candy CEO Tae-moo in the rom-com series 'Business Proposal' with Kim Se-jeong.

Find out more about the next big sensationn actor. in South Korea's entertainment world in this gallery.

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Photo by: imhyoseop (IG)

Birthdate

Ahn Hyo-seop is an Aries and was born on April 17, 1995.

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Photo by: imhyoseop (IG) and @wkorea (IG)

Canada

Hyo-seop was born in South Korea, but his family moved to Canada when he was still young. He stayed in the country for 10 years.

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Photo by: MBCentertainment (YT)

GOT7

According to several reports, Hyo-seop was training under JYP Entertainment and was supposed to debut as a member of GOT7. During his three years of training, he developed a friendship with Jackson Wang.

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Photo by: imhyoseop (IG)

One O One

He debuted in 2015 with K-pop group One O One, but disbanded four years later.

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Photo by: imhyoseop (IG)

Management

He is currently being managed by Starhaus Entertainment.

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Photo by: starhausm (IG)

Height

Ahn Hyo-seop can be a model too with his 187cm height.

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Photo by: imhyoseop (IG)

Graduate

According to channel-korea.com, he is a student at Kookmin University.

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Dr. Romantic

Hyo-seop flexed his acting skills in Season 2 of 'Dr. Romantic,' playing the role of Seo Woo-jin. He gained superstar status by bagging the trophy for Best New TV actor in the 2020 Baeksang Arts Awards.

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Photo by: imhyoseop (IG)

Other recognitions

He also won Best New Actor at the SBS Drama Awards and Best Actor at the 2020 Asia Artist Awards.

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Photo by: sbsdrama.official (IG)

Business Proposal

This 2022, Hyo-seop earned millions of fans with his role as Kang Tae-moo in 'Business Proposal.'

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Photo by: imhyoseop (IG)

IG

Stay updated about his career and personal life by following his official IG page @imhyoseop. It won't be surprising to see that he can add more to his six million followers on the social media page in the coming years.

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Photo by: imhyoseop (IG)

Cat

When he is not working, Hyo-seop would rather hang out with his feline friend. #CatLover

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Photo by: innisfree.kr (TW)

Endorser

He is also a brand ambassador of Innisfree.

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Photo by: imhyoseop (IG)

A Time Called You

Hyo-seop impressed K-drama fans again with his performance as Koo Yeon-jun/Nam Si-heon in the series 'A Time Called You.'

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Photo by: imhyoseop (IG) | benchtm (IG)

Fan meeting

Ahn Hyo-seop brought the “K-lig” vibes to all the fans who attended his 'The Present Show' at the Mall of Asia Arena last October 8, 2023.

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