Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1995-04-17
- Born Place: Seoul, South Korea
Also Known As:
Paul Ahn, Ahn Hyoseop, Ahn Hyo Seob, Ahn Paul, آن هیو سئوپ, آن هیو-سوپ
Ahn Hyo-seop
Ahn Hyo‑seop (born April 17, 1995, in Seoul) is a Canadian–South Korean actor and singer who gained fame with breakout roles in hit K-dramas like Still 17 (2018), Dr. Romantic 2 & 3 (2020, 2023), Lovers of the Red Sky (2021), and the global sensation Business Proposal (2022). Raised in Toronto from age six, he returned to South Korea as a teen and initially trained under JYP Entertainment—nearly debuting with GOT7—before choosing to pursue acting. He graduated from Kookmin University with a degree in International Business and launched his on-screen career with Splash Splash Love (2015), rapidly transitioning into leading roles. Known for his charming and versatile performances, Ahn has received major accolades, including Best New Actor at the 2018 SBS Drama Awards for Still 17, Best New Actor at the 2020 Baeksang Arts Awards and Excellence Award at the SBS Awards for Dr. Romantic 2, and multiple honors for Business Proposal in 2022 . His multilingual background and range in both romantic and medical dramas have earned him global attention, highlighted by his recent roles in Netflix’s A Time Called You (2023) and the animated feature K‑Pop Demon Hunters (2025), where he voices one of the Saja Boys. Beyond his on-screen success, Ahn is recognized for his musical talent—he plays piano and violin—and charitable efforts, including donating masks and relief funds during the COVID‑19 pandemic and 2022 floods . At 188 cm tall, fluent in English and Korean, and versatile across TV, film, and voice acting, Ahn Hyo‑seop continues to be one of the most dynamic rising stars bridging both Korean and international entertainment.
