Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1996-02-14
- Born Place: Seoul, South Korea
Also Known As:
홍경, 洪慶
Hong Kyung
Hong Kyung (born February 14, 1996) is a highly acclaimed South Korean actor who has quickly risen to prominence since his debut in 2017. He majored in theater and film at Hanyang University, laying a strong foundation for his acting career. He first gained significant recognition for his role in the 2020 film Innocence, which earned him the Best New Actor award at the prestigious 57th Baeksang Arts Awards in 2021. He further showcased his talent in the indie film A Distant Place (2020), securing another Best New Actor nomination.Hong Kyung has built a versatile filmography across various genres, including television series like D.P. (2021), Lovers of the Red Sky (2021), and notably, Weak Hero Class 1 (2022) where his performance as Oh Beom-seok captivated audiences. In 2023, he received the Excellence Award at the SBS Drama Awards for his role in Revenant. Beyond live-action, he has also ventured into voice acting, lending his voice to the character of Jay in the 2025 animated romantic drama film Lost in Starlight. Hong Kyung is widely considered a rising star in the South Korean entertainment industry, known for his ability to portray a diverse range of characters with depth and nuance.
