Yeon Woo Jin

Yeon Woo Jin is a South Korean actor and model who debuted in 2009. Through the years, his acting career became more prominent after portraying characters in Arang and the Magistrate (2012), Marriage, Not Dating (2014), My Shy Boss (2017), and Queen for Seven Days (2017).

Career

Even though Yeon Woo Jin didn’t have any professional background in the entertainment industry, he started his career as a fashion model in 2007.

At that time he modeled for the 2007 Seoul Fashion Week, which was continued by her job as a model for the jeans brand Evisu in 2008.

One year later, this charming actor debuted as an actor by acting in Just Friends. (2009), a queer coming-of-age short movie under the stage name Seo Ji Hoo.

Later, his management agency then decided to change his stage name to Yeon Woo Jin.

Woo Jin started to gain recognition after playing as a teacher in All My Love (2010) and Ojakgyo Family (2011). After those roles, he finally landed his first lead role in Just an Ordinary Love Story (2011).

His name became popular after becoming a villain in Arang and the Magistrate (2012), When a Man Loves (2013), and Marriage, not Dating (2014).

In 2017, his lead role in the tvN romance-comedy drama, My Shy Boss, rewarded him with a lot of popularity, as well as his roles in Queen for Seven Days (2017) and Judge vs. Judge (2017).

After that, his acting career continued with his roles in Priest (2018), I Wanna Hear Your Song (2019), and Serve the People (2022).

In 2023, he comes back to the drama series by starring in a Netflix original series, Daily Dose of Sunshine.

Profile

Real Name: Kim Bong Hwe (김봉회)
Stage Name: Yeon Woo Jin (연우진)
Nickname: Woo Jin
Birthday: July 5, 1984
Birthplace: Gangneung-si, Gangwon, South Korea
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Nationality: Korean
Profession: Actor, Model
Education: Sejeong University (Majored in Civil and Environmental Engineering)
Hobbies: Playing golf
Height: 185 cm (6’1″)
Blood Type: AB
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Black
Brother: Kim Dae Ho
Facebook: official.YeonWooJin
Instagram: @wj_yeon

Girlfriend & Dating History

There is no source about the previous romantic relationship of Yeon Woo Jin. Since his debut, the media has never caught him in a relationship publicly.

Even so, Woo Jin is a charming and charismatic guy, so it is understandable if there are many people adoring him.

Net Worth

Yeon Woo Jin has an estimated net worth of between $1.5 million and $5 million, according to several sources.

He got his income mainly from his main job as an actor, whether it is for big-screen movies or drama series.

Not only acting, but he is also involved in various brand deals and partnerships, such as modeling, ambassadorship, and endorsement.

Facts

Woo Jin loves taking selfies to share with his fans.
He really likes art.
He often posts various paintings that inspire him on his Instagram.
Initially, Woo Jin wanted to be an architect but couldn’t get enough grades during high school.
Woo Jin was a part of the film club at his school.
Woo Jin said that he wasn’t popular at school.
He once overheard some of his female classmates talk bad about him, which made him traumatized.
Back in his rookie days, Woo Jin once practiced with dolls to enhance his acting career.
He once got the title ‘Kiss Expert’ because of his many kiss scenes in romance dramas.
Netizens said that Woo Jin is such a versatile actor who can explore various genres.
Woo Jin is such a big fan of movies.
His father worked as an art teacher.
He said that his emotional acting is highly influenced by his father.
In real life, Woo Jin is a gentle, quiet, and shy person.
When he gets close to some people, he starts playing around, making jokes, and becomes the mood maker.
Woo Jin has his own random jokes.
Woo Jin likes baseball.
His favorite baseball team is the Lotte Giants.
Woo Jin would love to live a calm life and believe in the power of time.
He is the type of person who tries to spend every moment with a lot of responsibility.
When talking, he oftentimes uses unnecessary metaphors.
According to Director Kim Jong Kwan, Woo Jin has a valuable talent that is rare to be found among Korean male actors.
His favorite movie is The Lives of Others.
He listens to Kim Kwang Seok’s music often.
Woo Jin would like a quiet and ordinary relationship with the same thoughts and hobbies.
His ideal type is a woman who feels like a friend and has similar hobbies and food preferences, and with an Eastern look like Jung Yoo Mi.

Movies

Serve the People (2022), as Mu Gwang
Special Delivery (2022), as Du Sik
Shades Of The Heart (2021), as Chang Seok
Mongolian Love Story (2018), as Huyga (short movie)
Unfinished (2018), as Choi Moo Hyuk
The Princess and the Matchmaker (2018), as Yoon Shi Kyung
The Table (2017), as Woon Chul
Seondal: The Man Who Sells the River (2016), as King Hyojong
Revivre (2015), as Kim Min Soo
The Tunnel (2014), as Dong Jun
We Fly High (2011), as Seung Gi (short movie)
Just Friends? (2009), as Kang Min Soo (short movie)

Drama Series

Daily Dose of Sunshine (Netflix | 2023), as Dong Go Yun
Thirty-Nine (JTBC | 2022), as Kim Seon U
Undercover (JTBC | 2021), as Han Jung Hyun / Lee Suk Kyu (young)
Search (OCN | 2020), as Jo Min Kook
I Wanna Hear Your Song (KBS2 | 2019), as Jang Yoon
Priest (OCN | 2018-2019), as Oh Soo Min
Judge vs. Judge (SBS | 2017), as Sa Ui Hyun
Queen For Seven Days (KBS2 | 2017), as Lee Yeok
My Shy Boss (tvN | 2017), as Eun Hwan Ki
Another Miss Oh (tvN | 2016), as Kong Ki Tae (ep.7)
Divorce Lawyer in Love (SBS | 2015), as So Jung Woo
Marriage Not Dating (tvN | 2014), as Kong Ki Tae
Secret Love (Dramacube | 2014), as Jang Hyun Jin
My Love From the Star (SBS | 2013-2014), as Lee Han Kyung (ep.18)
When a Man Loves (MBC | 2013), as Lee Jae Hee
Arang and the Magistrate (MBC | 2012), as Joo Wal
Drama Special Series: Just An Ordinary Love Story (KBS2 | 2012), as Han Jae Gwang
Ojakgyo Family (KBS2 | 2011-2012), as Hwang Tae Pil
All My Love For You (MBC | 2010-2011), as Bang Woo Jin
Cinderella’s Stepsister (KBS2 | 2010), as Dong Soo

Quotes

“Happy Holidays with all belove.”

“With the gift of a new cup, the people who gave me good memories.”

“Happiness comes in 2023.”

“One of the only places I was able to occasionally meet girls was at my after-school academy. One day, I got to class early and because I wasn’t feeling well, I was lying face-down on my desk [with my head hidden in my arms]. Then a bunch of girls came in giggling and started talking about me… because I was lying face-down [and they couldn’t see me], they started saying how they thought I was short and unattractive right in front of me.”

“I really did practice with dolls back then. Because back when I was still a rookie actor, I was so nervous, and I didn’t know what to do. And since all my [co-stars] were my seniors in terms of acting, I couldn’t just take the lead.”

FAQ

Who is Yeon Woo Jin?

He is an actor and model from South Korea.

What is Yeon Woo Jin’s real name?

His real name is Kim Bong Hwe.

What makes Yeon Woo Jin famous?

Yeon Woo Jin became famous after portraying characters in Arang and the Magistrate (2012), Marriage, Not Dating (2014), My Shy Boss (2017), and Queen for Seven Days (2017).