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Hwang In-youp, born on January 19, 1991 in Uijeongbu, South Korea, is a television actor, film actor and model. Hwang In-youp is 35 years old as of 2026. Notable works include Why Her and True Beauty.
My Take
Hwang In-youp is one of those Korean actors who snuck up on me — I first noticed him as the brooding second lead in True Beauty and thought, okay, this guy has something. That smoldering intensity paired with genuinely expressive eyes is a rare combo, and he used it to steal scenes from the actual main couple without breaking a sweat. Then Why Her rolled around and suddenly he's carrying a full legal drama, holding his own against veteran cast members, and I was fully converted. What I appreciate most is that he doesn't rely purely on looks — and believe me, he could — he actually commits to the emotional beats. Family by Choice in 2024 showed a softer, warmer register that proved he's got real range. I'm genuinely curious where he takes his career next.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Hwang In-youp
- Name (Japanese)
- ファン・インヨプ
- Reading
- ふぁん・いんよぷ
- Born
- January 19, 1991 (age 35)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Goat
- Origin
- Uijeongbu, South Korea
- Occupation
- television actor / actor / film actor / model
2. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Why Her | — | |
| Notable work | True Beauty | — |
3. Links
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/hi_high_hiy/
- Xhttps://x.com/HwangInYoup_jp
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hwang%20In-youp
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%95%E3%82%A1%E3%83%B3%E3%83%BB%E3%82%A4%E3%83%8B%E3%83%A7%E3%83%97
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q76823543
4. About this entry
Tags
- 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.
Frequently asked questions
When was Hwang In-youp born?
Born January 19, 1991 (age 35).
Where is Hwang In-youp from?
Hwang In-youp is from Uijeongbu, South Korea.
What does Hwang In-youp do?
Hwang In-youp works as television actor, actor, film actor, model.
What is Hwang In-youp known for?
Notable works include Why Her, True Beauty.
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