About Ahn Hyo-seop
Ahn Hyo-Seop also known as Paul Ahn is a Korean-Canadian actor based in South Korea. He is famous for his role as Kant Tae-mu in the hit romantic-comedy drama, "Business Proposal". His other notable performances are in "Still 17", "Top Management", "Dr. Romantic", "Lovers of the Red Sky" and "A Time Called You".
Apart from his acting career, Ahn was a part of the group, "One O One" alongside other actors and released their debut single, "Love You" in 2015. He is also the co-founder of The Present Co., the agency he co-founded with a manager who worked with him before his debut.
Early Life, Family & Parents
Ahn Hyo-Seop was born on April 17, 1995, in Seoul, South Korea. Ahn is the third of children of his parents. At the age of 7, Ahn moved to Toronto, Canada along with his family. Later on, he moved back to South Korea when he was 17, but his family stayed in Canada. Similarly, Ahn holds a Korean nationality and belongs to the Asian ethnicity. His zodiac sign is Aries.
Concerning his educational background, he attended and graduated from Kookmin University, in the Department of International Business. Besides, Ahn was part of the orchestra as a violin player while he was in middle school and high school. He was also on his school football team while in Canada.
Ahn Hyo-seop Career Highlights
Music Career
- After moving back to South Korea, Ahn Hyo-Seop began his career as a trainee when he was scouted by JYP Entertainment.
- He spent there three years polishing his singing skill and even he had a chance to debut as a member of the K-pop boy band "Got7". However, he declined the offer to pursue other endeavors.
- Thereafter, he became a part of the group, "One O One" alongside other actors releasing their debut single, "Love You" in 2015.
- The same year, he became a cast member of the music variety show, "Always Cantare".
Acting Career (Movies and TV Shows)
- Ahn Hyo-Seop made his acting debut as Park Yeon in the MBC drama, "Splash Splash Love" which aired in 2015.
- In 2016, he appeared in supporting roles in some series like "One More Happy Ending", "Happy Home", and "Entertainer.
- His breakthrough came with his first-ever lead role as Park Se-gun in the drama, "Queen of the Ring in 2017.
- Ahn also played Park Chul-soo in the television series, "My Father Is Strange", that same year.
- He played the role of Yoo Chan in the drama "Still 17" in 2018. His performance in the drama garnered him Best New Actor Award at the 2018 SBS Drama Awards.
- The same year, he starred in the drama "Top Management".
- In 2019, he starred alongside Park Bo-young in the romantic comedy fantasy crime drama, "Abyss".
- Ahn joined Leeteuk, Lim Ji-Yeon, and Nancy as an MC at the 4th Asia Artist Awards toward the end of the year.
- He played Seo Woo-jin in the second season of the well-known medical drama "Dr. Romantic" in 2020. For this, he received the Best New Actor Award, followed by the Excellence Award.
- In 2021, Ahn played the blind astrologer Ha Ramin in the historical-fantasy drama, "Lovers of the Red Sky", which was adapted from a book by Jung Eun-gwol.
- His biggest breakthrough came in 2022 when he played the title role of Kang Tae-mu in the SBS romantic comedy-drama, "Business Proposal".
- Furthermore, Ahn was cast in the Netflix series, "A Time Called You", a South Korean adaptation of the popular Taiwanese drama, "Someday Or One Day" in March 2022.
Ahn Hyo-seop Girlfriend
Looking at his personal life, Ahn Hyo-Seop is unmarried as well as seems to be single now. However, he was rumored to be dating actress Park Ju Hyun for 5 years in April 2022. But neither Ahn Hyo-Seop nor Park Ju Hyun denied or confirmed the rumor. Meanwhile, Park Ji Hyun's management company officially made a statement; "we have nothing to say".
Ahn Hyo-seop Net Worth
Ahn Hyo-Sop has managed good fortune throughout his acting career. He mainly earns from his roles in numerous films and television series. Similarly, he also makes extra money through his sponsorship deals with famous brands like Calvin Klein. As of 2022, his net worth is estimated to be around $4 million. As well, he earns a staggering $80k as a per month salary.
Currently, he is living a luxurious lifestyle with such massive earnings.
Ahn Hyo-seop Height & Weight
Ahn Hyo-Seop is a handsome man with a well-maintained athletic body physique. He has a charming personality along with a fair complexion, as well as an attractive perfect face. Similarly, he stands at a tall height of 1.85m (6 feet 1 inch) with a balanced weight of 70kg (154 lbs.). He wears a shoe size of 8(UK). Moreover, he has a pair of mesmerizing black eyes and his hair color is also black. He has a mole on the collarbone.
Additionally, his sexual orientation is straight.
