Personal details
- Birth Date: 1986-10-06
- Height: 5′ 11¼″ (1.81 m)
- Birth Location: Daegu, South Korea
- Professions: Actor, Producer, Director
Yoo Ah-In, born Uhm Hong-sik in Daegu back in ’86, is one of those actors who just refuses to blend in. The guy started out majoring in fine arts, but ditched the classroom after a casting agent spotted him outside his school. Soon enough, he’s in Seoul, hustling for auditions and landing his first gig in a noodle commercial. Not exactly the most glamorous start, but hey, everyone’s gotta begin somewhere. He broke into TV with “Banolim,” and suddenly, every teenager in Korea knew his name. But instead of riding the wave, Yoo took a step back for a year, trying to figure out what he actually wanted. When he came back, he hit indie films and quirky comedies, grabbing critics’ attention and scoring a Best New Actor win from Busan Film Critics. The dude’s resume is all over the place—assassins, bakers, lonely delivery guys. He doesn’t stick to one type, which, honestly, is rare. His real breakout came with “Sungkyunkwan Scandal.” People literally called it “Geol-oh Love Sickness.” That led to more meaty roles—troubled youth, genius pianist, even a villain. The “Ah-in Era” kicked off after he bagged the Best Actor Blue Dragon award, becoming the youngest winner in ages. Since then, he’s done everything from historical dramas to Cannes-bound thrillers, even landing on The New York Times’ best actors list. Yoo Ah-In isn’t just acting; he’s shaping a whole generation’s vibe.
movies trivia informationnnWhen Yoo Ah-In first jumped into the entertainment world, nobody was feeling his real name, Uhm Hong-Shik. Apparently, it sounded way too heavy and old-school for the whole “idol” vibe his agency was chasing. So, his first manager nudged him to pick something flashier, something that would pop on a poster or in a commercial. That’s how he landed on Yoo Ah-In. Here’s a fun bit: “Ah-In” actually draws from the German word “ein”—yeah, as in “one.” The idea was to show he’s one-of-a-kind, not just another face in the crowd. The guy literally branded himself as unique from the start. Kind of clever, honestly. So next time you spot that name in the credits, just know it’s got a little international flair and a whole lot of intention behind it.
October 6, 1986
5′ 11¼″ (1.81 m)
Konidela Ram Charan
Daegu, South Korea
38 years old