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My Take
Baek Sung-hyun is exactly the kind of actor I find myself quietly impressed by — not a flashy headliner, but the guy who holds a scene together with a look or a half-second pause that hits harder than any big speech. Born in 1989 and trained at Chung-Ang University, one of Korea's most respected arts programs, he's built his career across film, TV, and stage, which tells you everything: stage work keeps you honest. You can't coast on editing or a flattering camera angle. He doesn't seem to chase celebrity for its own sake, and honestly that restraint reads on screen. In a Korean entertainment landscape that rewards spectacle, he's carved out space by just being really, genuinely good at the craft.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Baek Sung-hyun
- Name (Japanese)
- ペク・ソンヒョン
- Reading
- ぺく・そんひょん
- Born
- January 30, 1989 (age 37)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Snake
- Origin
- South Korea, United States
- Occupation
- film actor / actor / television actor / stage actor
2. Background
- University
- Chung-Ang University
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Baek Sung-hyun born?
Born January 30, 1989 (age 37).
Where is Baek Sung-hyun from?
Baek Sung-hyun is from South Korea, United States.
What does Baek Sung-hyun do?
Baek Sung-hyun works as film actor, actor, television actor, stage actor.
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7. About this entry
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.