Byun Woo-seok started his career as a model and gradually honed his acting skills through supporting and leading roles, now showcasing stable performances. Let’s introduce the charming actor Byun Woo-seok’s profile, debut story, girlfriend and ideal type, works, awards, and trivia.
Profile
- Age: October 31, 1991 (32 years old)
- Hometown: Bucheon, Gyeonggi Province
- Physical Stats: Height 189cm, Weight 73kg, Blood Type A
- Family: Parents, older sister
- Education: Cheongju University, College of Arts, Department of Theater and Film
- Debut: 2016, tvN drama “Dear My Friends”
- Agency: Baro Entertainment
- Religion: Catholic
- Military Service: Completed as Sergeant in the Republic of Korea Army
- MBTI: ESTP
Before Debut
Byun Woo-seok naturally debuted as a model at the age of 20, influenced by his sister who was also a model. He quickly rose to prominence in the fashion industry, participating in multiple brand collections in a year. Despite his initial dream of becoming an actor, he entered a model agency first and made his debut as a model. Later, he transitioned to acting, debuting in the 2016 tvN drama “Dear My Friends.” Starting with minor roles, he has since taken on more significant roles, although his popularity is still growing.
Acting Career
Byun Woo-seok began with minor roles in dramas like “Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo,” “Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo,” and “Live Up to Your Name.” He then started taking on leading roles in “Drama Stage – The History of Walking Upright” and “Everyone’s Romance.” In 2019, he played supporting roles in “Search: WWW” and lead roles in “Flower Crew: Joseon Marriage Agency” and “Record of Youth.” His film appearances include minor roles in “Midnight Runners” and “Ashfall.”
Selected Works:
- 2016 tvN Drama “Dear My Friends” as Son Jong-sik (debut role)
- 2016 SBS Drama “Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo” as Go Ha-jin’s ex-boyfriend
- 2016 MBC Drama “Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo” as a swimming team senior
- 2017 tvN Drama “Live Up to Your Name” as a mysterious man
- 2017 Web Drama “The Omniscient Viewpoint on Crushes Season 3” as Byun Woo-seok
- 2017 tvN Drama “Drama Stage – The History of Walking Upright” as Jong-min
- 2017 Film “Midnight Runners” as a club entertainer
- 2018 tvN Drama “Everyone’s Romance” as Byun Woo-seok
- 2019 Web Drama “Office Watch: The Gossip Room” as Ha Min-gyu
- 2019 JTBC Drama “Welcome to Waikiki 2” as Yoon Seo-jun
- 2019 tvN Drama “Search: WWW” as Han Min-gyu
- 2019 JTBC Drama “Flower Crew: Joseon Marriage Agency” as Do-joon
- 2019 Film “Ashfall” as a bodyguard
- 2020 tvN Drama “Record of Youth” as Won Hae-hyo
- 2021 KBS Drama “Moonshine” as Lee Pyo
- 2022 Film “20th Century Girl” as Pung Un-ho
- 2023 JTBC Drama “Strong Woman Kang Nam-soon” as Ryu Si-oh
- 2023 Film “Soulmate” as Ham Jin-woo
- 2024 tvN Drama “Run Away with Sun-jae” as Ryu Sun-jae
Personal Life and Trivia
Byun Woo-seok appeared in variety shows before his acting career, including “Sky Petpark: Pet Doctor Season 2” and Naver TV’s “Mr. Chu.” Despite his youthful appearance, he is 32 years old and boasts a muscular physique with long limbs and a small face, typical of a model. His fashion sense is also widely appreciated.
Byun Woo-seok once gained weight to receive a grade 1 in his military physical examination but received grade 3 due to his slender build. He revealed that he invests everything when in love, similar to Noah from “The Notebook.” As of now, he is single, with no known girlfriend or dating rumors.
Ideal Type And girlfriend
Byun Woo-seok prefers a woman who can handle situations wisely, as he tends to focus intensely on one thing. He is attracted to women with long hair, a pretty appearance, and a polite and respectful attitude towards elders. He also mentioned that he expresses his feelings openly when he likes someone.
We hope Byun Woo-seok continues to thrive in his acting career and we look forward to seeing his future works.