Baek Sung Hyun

Baek Sung Hyun is a South Korean actor. He is best recognized for his appearances in Korean drama series, including Stairway to Heaven (2003) and Voice (2017).

Career

Baek Sung Hyun’s childhood was filled with his career in the acting industry, when he debuted in the film I Wish for What Is Forbidden to Me (1994).

Time went by and that child grew up as a grown-up boy in a series called See and See Again (1998) and Ajumma (2002).

When he grew up as a teenager, he then got a role as some young versions of male characters in Damo (2003), Stairway to Heaven (2003), and Emperor of the Sea (2004).

In 2004, Sung Hyun made his debut as an MV model for singer Hero in Fool Who Cares About Only You.

Not only that, later he even appeared again in more MVs, such as Goodbye Sadness, Today’s Horoscope, Sunflower, and Love Is All the Same.

This Aquarius actor continued his acting journey and got more recognition by acting in Blades of Blood (2010) and White Christmas (2011).

Not stopping in that year, he then improved his skill in acting by starring in Speed (2015), Working Street (2016), The Doctors (2016), Voice (2017), and Father’s War (2017).

Later, Sung Hyun came back to starring in Bittersweet Brew (2018), Iron Lady (2020), and The Magic (2021).

Profile

Real Name: Baek Sung Hyun (백성현)
Stage Name: Baek Sung Hyun (백성현)
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Birthday: January 30, 1989
Birthplace: Gwangmyeong, Gyeonggi, South Korea
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Nationality: South Korean
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Profession: Actor
Education: Department of Media, Performing Arts, and Imaging Sciences, Chung-Ang University
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Instagram: @sunghyun0130
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Height, Weight, & Physical Appearances

Height: 181 cm (5’11”)
Weight: 68 Kg (150 lbs)
Blood Type: A
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Black
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Family

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Children: Baek Seo Yoon, and 1 more

Wife, Girlfriend, & Dating History

Unidentified Woman

Baek Sung Hyun married his now-wife, who is a non-celebrity, in April 2020. The couple previously had been dating for four years.

The couple welcomed their first child, Baek Seo Yoon, in October 2020.

During the actor and his daughter’s appearance in The Return of Superman, he announced that their family was expecting the second child.

Her wife gave birth to a son in July 2022.

Net Worth

Even though he is yet to disclose the actual amount of his net worth, multiple sources estimated the number to be around $1 million to $5 million.

He appears to earn most of his income through working as an actor in the South Korean entertainment industry.

Plastic Surgery

There is no known information on whether he has undergone any cosmetic surgery to adjust his visual appearance.

Facts

He works under SidusHQ.
Sung Hyun got into military service on January 2, 2018.
He was recognized by the public as an actor who can act more mature and romantic than his original age.
When the director of King and the Clown and The Happy Life, Lee Joon Ik, cast him, he said that Sung Hyun owns strong acting fundamentals.
Some memorable dramas for him are Running Gu and Melody of Love.
He and Park Shin Hye have been acquainted for over 10 years after they acted together in Stairway to Heaven (2003).
When he was at college, he was a senior for Park Shin Hye.
He had a drunk driving incident while serving as a compulsory police officer of the Maritime Police Agency on October 10, 2018.
He had a bed scene in Walking Street and he admitted that it made him get some pressure.
For his role in Walking Street, he went into a very intense exercise program and intense diet.
During the diet, he ate steamed broccoli and also chicken breast to make his own body look healthier and more muscular.
His ideal type is…

Movies

Bittersweet Brew (2018), as Park Sung Doo
Speed (2015), as Ma Goo Rim
China Blue (2012), as Eun Hyuk
Blades of Blood (2010), as Kyeon Ja
Our School’s E.T. (2008), as Baek Jung Koo
GoodBye Sadness (2007), as Joon Oh
Marathon (2005), as Yoon Jung Won
Kiss Me Much (2001), as Lee Ji Oh
Scent of a Man (1998), as Kwon Hyuk Soo
I Wish for What Is Forbidden to Me (1994), as Baek Joon

Drama Series

Su Ji and U Ri (KBS1 | 2024), as Chae U Ri
Between Him and Her (Channel A | 2023-2024), as Kim Jong Hyun
Korea-Khitan War (KBS2 | 2023-2024), as King Mokjong
The Love in Your Eyes (KBS1 | 2022-2023), as Jang Kyung Joon
Voice 4 (tvN | 2021), as Shim Dae Sik
Mojito (TBA | 2017), as Kim Young-Kwang
While You Were Sleeping (SBS | 2017), as Do Hak Young (cameo)
Voice (OCN | 2017), as Shim Dae Sik
Doctors (SBS | 2016), as Pi Young Kook
Hwajung (MBC | 2015), as Crown Prince Sohyeon
This is My Love (JTBC | 2015), as Park Hyun Soo (20s)
Cheo Yong: The Paranormal Detective (OCN | 2014), asJang Dae Seok (ep.1, 9-10)
Melody of Love (KBS | 2013-2014), as Park Hyun Woo
Drama Special Series: Puberty Medley (KBS2 | 2013), as Choi Jung Woo (20s)
IRIS 2 (KBS2 | 2013), as Kang Byung Jin
Big (KBS2 | 2012), as Gil Choong Sik
Insu, The Queen Mother (JTBC | 2011-2012), as Prince Dowon
Drama Special Series: White Christmas (KBS2 | 2011), as Park Moo Yul
Running, Goo (MBC | 2010), as Goo Dae Goo
The Accidental Couple (KBS2 | 2009), as Han Sang Chul
Elephant (MBC | 2008), as Joo Sung Hyun
Emperor of the Sea (KBS | 2004-2005), as Jang Bo Go (young)
The Age of Heroes (MBC | 2004), Chun Tae-san (young)
Stairway to Heaven (SBS | 2003), as Cha Song Joo (young)
Damo: The Legendary Police Woman (MBC | 2003)
Ahjumma (MBC | 2001), as Jang Hoon

TV Shows

Morning Worth Trying (2022), as himself
The Return of Superman (KBS2 ⏐ 2022), as himself
Neighbourhood’s Private Life (tvN ⏐ 2016), as himself
Koica’s Dream (MBC ⏐ 2013-2014), as himself
World Challenge – Here We Go ( 2013), as himself
Invincible Youth 2 (KBS2 ⏐ 2012), as himself
Star Donation Project: Baek Sung-hyun’s Hope T-shirt (Channel A ⏐ 2010), as himself

Music Video Appearances

Love Is All the Same (2012) – Yangpa, Davichi and Hanna
Sunflower (2010) – SG Wannabe
Today’s Horoscope (2009) – Kim Hyung Joong
Goodbye Sadness (2007) – Goo Jung Hyun
Fool Who Cares About Only You (2004) – Hero

Awards

2022 KBS Drama Awards – Excellence Award, Actor in a Daily Drama – The Love in Your Eyes
2008 Mnet 20’s Choice Awards – Hot Sitcom Star – Elephant
2007 Mnet KM Music Festival – Best Music Video Acting – Goodbye Sadness

Nominations

2013 KBS Drama Awards – Best New Actor – Iris II, Melody of Love

Quotes

“I think I know a little bit about acting now. I always had a lot of worries and doubts about “Is this right?” These days, I have confidence and confidence.”

“When I rest, I always take my children out. I think I was so happy to get married.”

“I think a lot about ‘I have to be a good father, a good husband, and a good actor’.”

“Basketball is the most important and fun thing in my life outside acting. I go to the indoor gym in Gwangmyeong to play almost everyday if I don’t have work. It’s the place where the best basketball players come to play.”

“When I was in my 20s, everything I did was talk about ‘Stairway to Heaven’.(laughs) But these days, I’m grateful that you remember me that way. I used to look inadequate and I was thirsty, but now I think I want to run into it properly. I came to think specifically that I wanted to express good writing in a video well.”