Baek Sung-hyun

Not to be confused with Baek Seung-hyeon.
In this Korean name, the family name is Baek.
Baek Sung-hyun
Baek in December 2016
Born (1989-01-30) January 30, 1989 (age 35)
Gwangmyeong, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea[1]
EducationChung-Ang University - Media, Performing Arts, and Imaging Sciences
OccupationActor
Years active1994-present
AgentWeta Lab
Spouse
Cho Da-bom
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(m. 2020)​
Children2
Korean name
Hangul
백성현
Hanja
Revised RomanizationBaek Seong-hyeon
McCune–ReischauerPaek Sŏnghyŏn

Baek Sung-hyun (Korean: 백성현; born January 30, 1989) is a South Korean actor.

Career

Baek Sung-hyun made his acting debut in the 1994 film I Wish for What Is Forbidden to Me when he was five years old. The child actor practically grew up onscreen, playing the roles of an adorable son in several MBC series including See and See Again in 1998 and Ajumma (also known as Housewife's Rebellion) in 2000. As he entered his teenage years, he played the younger versions of male protagonists in dramas such as Damo (2003), Emperor of the Sea (2004) and Stairway to Heaven (2003) — the last his breakout role. Critics praised his acting that seemed more mature and romantic for his age.[2]

Director Lee Joon-ik had previously wanted to cast Baek in his films King and the Clown and The Happy Life; he finally got to work with Lee in Blades of Blood (2010). Lee said he cast Baek as the character Gyun-ja who stands between the two main leads Hwang Jung-min and Cha Seung-won for he was "the only actor who can act as much as he can at such a young age," attesting to Baek's strong acting fundamentals.[2][3]

He has since starred in a number of other films and TV series — sitcom Kokkiri (Elephant) (2008), high school comedy Our School's E.T. (2008), romantic comedy The Accidental Couple (2009), and period drama Insu, The Queen Mother (2011).[4]

Of note is Baek's performance as a young marathoner in the four-episode Running, Gu (2010), his acting calm and gravitas in the eight-episode drama special White Christmas (2011),[5][6][7] and his leading man turn in the youthful romance Melody of Love (2013).

On January 5, 2022, it was reported that Baek's contract with Sidus HQ has expired since December 2021.[8] On January 25, 2022, Baek signed an exclusive contract with Weta Lab.[9]

Personal life

Baek enlisted on January 2, 2018, as a Marine Coast Guard to fulfil his mandatory military duties.[10]

Baek married his non-celebrity girlfriend of four years on April 25, 2020.[11] At the end of October 2020, Baek's wife gave birth to a daughter.[12] Baek Sung-hyun and his daughter, Seo-yoon were cast members of the KBS2's variety show The Return of Superman.[13] In February 2022, Baek announced that his wife was pregnant with their second child through the program The Return of Superman.[14] Baek's wife gave birth to their second child, a son, at the end of July 2022.[15]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes / Ref.
1994 I Wish for What Is Forbidden to Me Baek Joon
1998 Scent of a Man Kwon Hyuk-soo
2001 Kiss Me Much Lee Ji-oh
2005 Marathon Yun Jung-won
2007 First Love Joon-oh
2008 Our School's E.T. Baek Jung-goo
2009 Sydney in Love short film
2010 Blades of Blood Kyeon-ja
2012 China Blue Eun-hyuk
2013 Iris II: The Movie Kang Byung-jin spin-off
A Clear Night Hong Kang-shik
2015 Speed Ma Goo-rim
2016 Bittersweet Brew Park Sung-du
Walking Street Tae-sung
2017 Father's War Baek-hyeon
2020 Iron Lady
2024 1980: The Unforgettable Day [ko] Chul-soo's Uncle [16]

Television series

Year Title Role Notes
1995 Blowing of the Wind
1996 Lovers Jung Jin-soo
1998 See and See Again Seon-nam
2000 The Full Sun Jang Ho-tae
Ajumma Jang Hoon
Golden Era Jo Sang-man
2001 Beautiful Days Lee Min-chul (young)
Sweet Bear
2002 Five Brothers and Sisters Han Woo-sik (young)
Man of the Sun, Lee Je-ma Lee Je-ma (young)
Trio Park Jun-ki (young)
2003 Damo Hwangbo Yoon (young)
Stairway to Heaven Cha Song-joo (young)
2004 The Age of Heroes Chun Tae-san (young)
Emperor of the Sea Jang Bogo (young)
2007 Kid Gang Oh Han-pyo
2008 Kokkiri (Elephant) Joo Sung-hyun
2009 The Accidental Couple Han Sang-chul
2010 Running, Gu Gu Dae-gu
2011 White Christmas Park Mu-yeol
Insu, the Queen Mother Crown Prince Uigyeong / King Seongjong
2012 Big Gil Choong-shik
2013 Iris II: New Generation Kang Byung-jin
Puberty Medley Choi Jung-woo (adult)
Melody of Love Park Hyun-woo
2014 Cheo Yong Jang Dae-seok Cameo (episode 1, 9–10)
2015 This Is My Love Park Hyun-soo (27 years old)
Splendid Politics Crown Prince Sohyeon
KBS Drama Special – "Live Shock" Eun-beom one act-drama
2016 The Doctors Pi Yeong-gook
Momin's Room Hyun Woo
2017 Voice 1 Shim Dae-sik Season 1[17]
While You Were Sleeping Do Hak-young Cameo (episode 13–19)
2018 A Poem a Day Doctor
2021 Voice 4 Shim Dae-sik Season 4[17]
2022–2023 The Love in Your Eyes Jang Kyung-joon [18]
2023–2024 Korea–Khitan War Mokjong of Goryeo [19]
2023 Drama Special – Joseon Chefs Kim Yeon Season 14[20]
2023–2024 Between Him and Her Kim Jong-hyun [21]
2024 Suji & Uri Chae Woo-ri Main role[22]

Web series

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2014 Love Cells Chun Ji-woon
Dreaming Executive Oh Joong-gi
2016 Ready for Start Kim Byung-chul
2021 The Magic Kim Yeong-kwang [23]
Floor Audio drama [24]

Variety show

Year Title Notes
2010 Star Donation Project: Baek Sung-hyun's Hope T-shirt
2012 Invincible Youth 2
2013 World Challenge - Here We Go
2013-2014 Koica's Dream
2016 Neighbourhood's Private Life
2022 The Return of Superman Regular Cast[13][25]
Morning Worth Trying Special MC[26]

Music video

Year Song Title Artist
2004 "Fool Who Cares About Only You" Hero
2007 "Goodbye Sadness" Goo Jung-hyun
2009 "Today's Horoscope" Kim Hyung-joong
2010 "Sunflower" SG Wannabe
2012 "Love Is All the Same" Yangpa, Davichi and Hanna

Theatre/Musical

Year Title Role
2013 Uncle Sooni[27]
2016 Procedure of Love Jeong Juho
Romantic Muscle Kang Junsu
2017 Josee, The Tiger And The Fish Tsuneo

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominated work Result
2007 9th Mnet KM Music Festival Best Music Video Acting Goodbye Sadness Won
2008 2nd Mnet 20's Choice Awards Hot Sitcom Star Kokkiri Won
2013 KBS Drama Awards Best New Actor Iris II, Melody of Love Nominated
2022 KBS Drama Awards[28] Excellence Award, Actor in a Daily Drama The Love in Your Eyes Won
2024 KBS Drama Awards[29] Popularity award ㅡ Actor Suji & Uri Nominated

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