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My Take
Ryu Jun-yeol won me over in Reply 1988, and what I respect most is how he built his career from the ground up, starting in indie films like Socialphobia before that Baeksang Best New Actor breakthrough. His face is not conventionally polished, and that is precisely his weapon: an approachable, unassuming look that hides real backbone. He sings and works the stage too, but he is fundamentally an actor who wins on craft rather than idol gloss. I have a soft spot for performers who pry open their own place through sheer ability, and he is one to keep watching.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ryu Jun-yeol
- Name (Japanese)
- リュ・ジュンヨル
- Reading
- りゅ・じゅんよる
- Born
- September 25, 1986 (age 39)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Tiger
- Origin
- Suwon, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / singer / television actor / stage actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Yeongdeok High School
- University
- University of Suwon
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Ryu Jun-yeol born?
Born September 25, 1986 (age 39).
Where is Ryu Jun-yeol from?
Ryu Jun-yeol is from Suwon, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea.
What does Ryu Jun-yeol do?
Ryu Jun-yeol works as actor, film actor, singer, television actor, stage actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.