Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1984-07-05
- Born Place: Gangneung, Gangwon, South Korea
Also Known As:
김봉회, Kim Bong-hoe, Yeon U-jin, یئون وو-جین
Yeon Woo-jin
Yeon Woo-jin (born Kim Bong-hwe on July 5, 1984) is a prominent South Korean actor who first entered the entertainment industry as a model. After completing his mandatory military service, he made his acting debut in the 2009 short film "Just Friends?". He then began gaining recognition through roles in television dramas such as "Cinderella's Stepsister" (2010), "All My Love" (2010-2011), and "Ojakgyo Family" (2011-2012).His career saw a significant boost with leading roles in various popular dramas, solidifying his reputation as a versatile actor. Some of his notable television works include "Arang and the Magistrate" (2012), "Marriage, Not Dating" (2014), "Divorce Lawyer in Love" (2015), "Introverted Boss" (2017), "Queen for Seven Days" (2017), "Priest" (2018-2019), "Undercover" (2021), "Thirty-Nine" (2022), "Daily Dose of Sunshine" (2023), and "Nothing Uncovered" (2024).On the film front, Yeon Woo-jin has also showcased his talents in movies like "Revivre" (2015), "The Princess and the Matchmaker" (2018), "Shades of the Heart" (2019), "Serve the People" (2022), "Special Delivery" (2022), and "The Killers" (2024). He is also cast in the upcoming film "The Old Woman with the Knife" (2025) as Dr. Kang. Yeon Woo-jin has received critical acclaim for his performances, including a Best Actor award at the 2012 KBS Drama Awards for his role in "Just an Ordinary Love Story."
