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Fast Facts About Korean Heartthrob Byeon Woo Seok

Janelle Roa Cabrera-Paraiso

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Updated Jun 24, 2024 12:07 AM PHT

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Now gaining popularity for his notable performance in tvN’s hit time travel series Lovely Runner, Byeon Woo Seok is sure one charmer of a guy. He has the looks and talent, a deadly combination anyone can have.



Based on a web novel titled Tomorrow’s Best, Lovely Runner is a 2024 rom-com starring Woo Seok and Kim Hye Yoon. It follows the story of a famous superstar Ryu Sun Jae (Woo Seok) whose untimely death change the course of the narrative. His avid fan, Im Sol (Hye Yoon) then travels back to the past to prevent his tragic demise.


This 2024, as the South Korean star is set to hold his first fan meeting in Manila on June 22 at the New Frontier Theater, fans can’t be more excited to see him in the flesh. In fact, tickets to his show actually sold out within hours from the opening of ticket sales.



However, PULP Live World, the event’s organizer, announced another round of ticket sales to accommodate those who weren’t able to secure their passes. On social media, PULP’s post says: “For all those who were not able to purchase, kindly fill up this form, so if we are able to secure a 2nd day, you will be the first people we will contact for it.”

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Apart from the Philippine leg, Byeon Woo Seok’s Asian tour affair “Summer Letter” will also take place in other cities across the region. He will be performing in Seoul, Bangkok, Hong Kong, and Taipei, too.



Managed by VARO Entertainment, Byeon Woo Seok is also known for his roles in Flower Crew: Joseon Marriage Agency (2019), Record of Youth (2020), Moonshine (2021), 20th Century Girl (2022), Soulmate (2023), and Strong Girl Nam Soon (2023).


To get to know him more, browse through our gallery below:


Fast Facts About Korean Heartthrob Byeon Woo Seok
Fast Facts About Korean Heartthrob Byeon Woo Seok
Fast Facts About Korean Heartthrob Byeon Woo Seok
Fast Facts About Korean Heartthrob Byeon Woo Seok
Fast Facts About Korean Heartthrob Byeon Woo Seok
Fast Facts About Korean Heartthrob Byeon Woo Seok
Fast Facts About Korean Heartthrob Byeon Woo Seok
Fast Facts About Korean Heartthrob Byeon Woo Seok
Fast Facts About Korean Heartthrob Byeon Woo Seok
Fast Facts About Korean Heartthrob Byeon Woo Seok

1. Byeon Woo Seok is 32 years old. - Born on October 31, 1991 in Seoul, South Korea, Woo Seok doesn’t look his age! He is actually now 32, although his youthful glow makes him seem like he’s just a 20-something lad!@varoent_official

2. He is a six-footer! - With Byeon Woo Seok’s above-average height, it’s no wonder that he really gets recognized easily, especially in the Asian landscape. He stands at 6’2” tall, which is way beyond the average Asian male height!@byeonwooseok

3. He first forayed into the entertainment industry as a model. - Before pursuing acting, Woo Seok debuted as a model in 2014. However, in a previous interview with The Korea Times, he revealed that initially, his parents weren’t very much happy with his decision to be a model.@beyondcloset

4. His maiden appearance as an actor happened in 2016. - After being recognized in the modeling arena, Woo Seok eventually made his way to the world of acting. He debuted as an actor through a minor role in the 2016 drama “Dear My Friends,” and started to be more visible on screen from then on. @byeonwooseok

5. He was once a civil servant. - Apart from being a model and actor, Woo Seok has reportedly worked as a civil servant. In 2013, he served as an administrative officer at the 37th Division of South Korea’s Public Information Department.@byeonwooseok

6. He made some cameo appearances in hit K-dramas. - Woo Seok’s acting chops were made more memorable among viewers through his remarkable cameos. He was part of “Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo,” “Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo,” “Welcome To Waikiki 2,” and “Search: WWW” (2019). @byeonwooseok

7. The K-drama “Record of Youth” was the first to feature as a main cast member. - Woo Seok is undeniably a man of many talents, but it is through the romance series “Record of Youth” that he shot to further fame. Here, he worked alongside headliners Park Bo Gum and Park So Dam. IMDb

8. He already completed his military service. - While many Korean actors enlist in the army in the middle of their careers, Woo Seok has already fulfilled his mandatory service prior to his acting career. He even entered the army in 2013 at a young age. @byeonwooseok

9. He loves going to the gym! - It’s no secret that Woo Seok is physically fit, and his muscles are also always peeking out. His physique is not an overnight achievement, though, as he had to commit to regularly working out to fulfill his dream body. @byeonwooseok

10. Byeon Woo Seok is a fur-dad. - In case you’re wondering who his “baby” is, Woo Seok has a chihuahua which he is so fond of. The pet’s name is Mochi, and the actor often posts pictures of them together on his Instagram page.@byeonwooseok


Lead photos courtesy of Netflix and tvN


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