Ahn Hyo-seop

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**Ahn Hyo-seop** (born April 17, 1995) or **Paul Ahn**, is a Canadian actor and singer based in South Korea. He gained recognition for his main roles in the Korean dramas *Still 17* (2018), *Abyss* (2019), *Dr. Romantic 2* (2020), *Lovers of the Red Sky* (2021), and *Business Proposal* (2022).

## Early Life

Ahn was born on April 17, 1995, in Seoul, South Korea as the third of 4 siblings. When he was seven years old, his family immigrated to Toronto, Canada. Ahn later moved back to South Korea when he was 17, while his family stayed in Canada. He later attended and graduated from Kookmin University, in the Department of International Business.

## Career

After moving back to South Korea, Ahn was scouted by JYP Entertainment and became a trainee for three years, and lived in a dorm with members of the K-pop boy band Got7. However, due to his height and lack of skills, he was stressed, so he walked the path of an actor.

### 2015–2016: Debut with One O One, acting debut and career beginnings

On October 1, 2015, Starhaus Entertainment launched the project group One O One, releasing their debut single "Love You". The group consisted of Ahn together with fellow Starhaus actors Kwak Si-yang, Song Won-seok and Kwon Do-kyun. However, the group presumably disbanded due to inactivity since January 2019.

Ahn made his acting debut in the MBC drama, *Splash Splash Love*. He then became a cast member of the music variety show *Always Cantare*. He had supporting roles in *One More Happy Ending*, *Happy Home* and *Entertainer* in 2016.

### 2017–present: Transition to lead roles

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His popularity rose after his first ever lead role in *Queen of the Ring* and *My Father is Strange* in 2017. He then transitioned to lead roles thereafter.

In 2018, Ahn starred in *Still 17*, playing passionate high school student Yoo Chan – the captain of the high school rowing club. For his performance, he won Best New Actor Award and was nominated for the "Character of the Year" Award at the 2018 SBS Drama Awards alongside Jo Hyun-sik and Lee Do-hyun And later in the same year, Ahn acted in the drama *Top Management* which aired on YouTube Red.

In 2019, Ahn starred alongside Park Bo-young in the romantic comedy fantasy crime drama *Abyss*, where he played rich yet unattractive heir to a cosmetics empire who transforms into a handsome young man as he is revived by a mysterious orb after his death. In late 2019, Ahn became an MC at the 4th Asia Artist Awards with Leeteuk, Lim Ji-yeon and Nancy.

In 2020, Ahn starred in the second season of the hit medical drama *Dr. Romantic*, playing general surgeon Seo Woo-jin with Lee Sung-kyung as his leading lady. The show was a success, with both Ahn and Lee keeping their promise of singing for the fans as it crossed the double-digit mark for ratings. His performance in the drama earned him the Best New Actor Award in television at the 56th Baeksang Arts Awards. He also received Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries Action/Genre Drama at 2020 SBS Drama Awards.

In 2021, Ahn starred in the historical-fantasy drama *Lovers of the Red Sky* adapted from the novel written by Jung Eun-gwol, playing the role of Ha Ram, a blind astrologer who reads the stars, while living a disguised life as Ilwolseong – chief of an information organisation and whose body is possessed by Ma Wang (the Demon King) since childhood, alongside Kim Yoo-jung as Hong Cheon-gi, a female painter. For his portrayal of multiple roles as Ha Ram, Ilwolseong and Ma Wang, he received Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries Genre/Fantasy Drama and won Best Couple Award with Kim Yoo-jung at 2021 SBS Drama Awards.

In 2022, Ahn starred in the SBS-broadcast and Netflix-distributed romantic comedy drama *Business Proposal* adapted from the webtoon with the same title, with Kim Se-jeong. He played the role of Kang Tae-mu, a third generation chaebol and CEO. In March 2022, he was cast in the Netflix series *A Time Called You*, South Korean adaptation of the Taiwanese drama *Someday Or One Day*. In May 2022, Ahn signed with The Present Co., the agency he co-founded with a manager who worked with him before his debut.

## Philanthropy

On August 16, 2022, Ahn donated ₩50 million to help those affected by the 2022 South Korean floods through the Hope Bridge Korea Disaster Relief Association.

## Awards and nominations

### Listicles

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## References

1. ↑ Kim, Chae-yeon (6 September 2021). "17살 때 한국에 왔다"…배우 안효섭, 한국 오게 된 계기-캐나다 국적 화제. *Top Star News* (in ko). Archived from the original on September 6, 2021. Retrieved on September 6, 2021.
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3. ↑ Ahn Hyo-Seop (안효섭, Korean actor, singer). *HanCinema*. Archived from the original on July 19, 2019. Retrieved on 2016-05-27.
4. ↑ 안효섭 :: 네이버 인물검색. *Naver* (in ko). Archived from the original on November 30, 2020. Retrieved on 2017-10-30.
5. ↑ 안효섭 '집안 반대'..."누나는 회계사, 형은 약사" [Ahn Hyo-seop's 'family opposition'... “My older sister is an accountant, my older brother a pharmacist”] (in ko). *Asian Economy* (January 14, 2018). Archived from the original on April 9, 2022. Retrieved on April 9, 2022 – via Naver.
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7. ↑ Seo Ji-hyun (September 6, 2021). 안효섭 "17살에 홀로 캐나다→한국行, 부모님 달라지는 모습 마음 아파"(미운) [결정적장면] [Ahn Hyo-seop “I came from Canada to Korea alone at the age of 17, my heart hurts to see my parents change” (Ugly) [Decisive Scene]]. *Newsen* (in ko). Archived from the original on March 3, 2022. Retrieved on March 3, 2022 – via Naver.
8. ↑ Lee Ye-ji (March 7, 2019). 안효섭, 훈훈함 넘치는 일상…'서른이지만 열일곱입니다 이후 차기작도 기대감 UP' (in ko). *Top Star News*. Retrieved on January 4, 2023.
9. ↑ Which K-drama actors almost debuted as K-pop idols?. *South China Morning Post* (in en) (10 November 2020). Archived from the original on August 4, 2021. Retrieved on November 22, 2020.
10. ↑ "신의 한 수다" 아이돌 연습생서 '배우'로 전향해 '대박' 친 스타 5인. *Insight* (in ko) (July 28, 2019). Archived from the original on November 30, 2020. Retrieved on February 27, 2020.
11. ↑ Jeong, Ji-won (October 1, 2015). 스타하우스, 프로젝트 그룹 원오원 출범…곽시양 포함. *Naver* (in ko). Archived from the original on July 26, 2020. Retrieved on February 27, 2020.
12. ↑ Park Jeong-seon (April 8, 2022). [D:PICK 다음이 더 기대되는, 배우 안효섭] [[D:PICK] Looking forward to the next one, actor Ahn Hyo-seop] (in ko). *Dailyian*. Retrieved on January 17, 2023 – via Naver.
13. ↑ Koh Seung-ah (March 21, 2017). 안효섭, '반지의 여왕'부터 '아버지가 이상해까지'..일주일 내내 활약 [Ahn Hyo-seop, from 'Queen of the Ring' to 'Father is Strange'... active throughout the week] (in ko). *The Korea Economic Daily*. Retrieved on January 17, 2023 – via Naver.
14. ↑ Kim Min-joung (July 24, 2018). '서른이지만 열일곱입니다' 안효섭, 느낌대로 직진! 여태까지 없던 新 캐릭터 ['Thirty but seventeen' Hyo-seop Ahn, go straight as you feel! A new character never seen before] (in ko). *매일신문*. Archived from the original on February 8, 2022. Retrieved on February 8, 2022 – via Naver.
15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 Error on call to Template:cite web: Parameters **url** and **title** must be specifiedLee, Jihyun (January 1, 2019). {{{title}}} [[SBS Drama Awards] Gam Woo-sung, Kim Sun-ah, co- grand prize.. Best Couple Award (Comprehensive)]. *News1* (in ko). Archived from the original on December 31, 2018. Retrieved on June 26, 2020.
16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 Ahn Hyo-seop Turns From Athlete to Genius Musician. *Hancinema*. TV Report (October 29, 2018). Archived from the original on March 30, 2019. Retrieved on November 29, 2018.
17. ↑ '어비스' 박보영X안효섭, 캐스팅 확정…'영혼 부활 커플' 케미 예고 [공식입장]. *Xports News* (in ko). Naver (11 February 2019). Archived from the original on November 12, 2020. Retrieved on February 27, 2020.
18. ↑ Moon Ji-yeon (September 5, 2019). [공식 안효섭X모모랜드 낸시 '2019 AAA' MC 호흡] [[Official] Hyo-seop Ahn X Nancy of Momoland '2019 AAA' MC breathing]. *Sports Chosun* (in ko). Archived from the original on February 9, 2022. Retrieved on February 9, 2022 – via Naver.
19. ↑ Jeong Ahn-ji (December 12, 2019). '낭만닥터 김사부2' 안효섭, '반전 첫 수술복 포스' 포착 ['Romantic Doctor, Teacher Kim 2' Ahn Hyo-seop, 'Reversal of the first surgical uniform force' caught]. *Sports Chosun* (in ko). Archived from the original on February 8, 2022. Retrieved on February 8, 2022 – via Naver.
20. ↑ 정한별 (February 3, 2020). '낭만닥터 김사부 2' 이성경X안효섭, 시청률 공약 이행…감미로운 목소리 듀엣 ['Romantic Doctor, Teacher Kim 2' Lee Sung-kyung X Ahn Hyo-seop, fulfilling the ratings promise... sweet voice duet]. *Hankook Ilbo* (in ko). Archived from the original on February 8, 2022. Retrieved on February 8, 2022 – via Naver.
21. ↑ 21.0 21.1 MacDonald, Joan (June 5, 2020). 2020 Baeksang Arts Awards Honor The Best Korean Dramas And Films. *Forbes*. Archived from the original on June 5, 2020. Retrieved on June 6, 2020.
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23. ↑ 23.0 23.1 SBS 측 "김유정X안효섭 '홍천기' 긍정 검토 중"[공식]. *star.mt* (in ko) (19 November 2020). Archived from the original on July 13, 2021. Retrieved on November 19, 2020.
24. ↑ 함나얀 (August 27, 2021). '붉은 눈' 안효섭, 비밀스러운 이중생활 (홍천기) ['Red-Eyes' Ahn Hyo-seop, secret double life (Cheon-ki Hong)] (in ko). *Donga.com*. Archived from the original on February 7, 2022. Retrieved on February 8, 2022 – via Naver.
25. ↑ Moon Ji-yeon (September 6, 2021). '홍천기' 장태유 "마왕, 안효섭 땀과 열정으로 만들어진 캐릭터" ['Hongcheongi' Jang Tae-yu "The Demon King, Ahn Hyo-seop A character created with sweat and passion"] (in ko). *Sports Chosun*. Archived from the original on February 7, 2022. Retrieved on February 8, 2022 – via Naver.
26. ↑ 26.0 26.1 Jeong Hee-yeon (December 31, 2021). 안효섭-이솜 장르/판타지 우수상 [SBS 연기대상] [Ahn Hyo-seop - Esom Genre/Fantasy Excellence Award [SBS Acting Awards]] (in ko). *Sports Donga*. Archived from the original on January 2, 2022. Retrieved on January 2, 2022 – via Naver.
27. ↑ 27.0 27.1 Jeong Hee-yeon (December 31, 2021). 안효섭♥김유정 베스트 커플상 ft.김세정 [SBS 연기대상] [Ahn Hyo-seop ♥ Kim Yoo-jung Best Couple Award ft. Kim Se-jeong [SBS Acting Awards]] (in ko). *Sports Donga*. Archived from the original on January 2, 2022. Retrieved on January 2, 2022 – via Naver.
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29. ↑ Hwang, Hye-jin (January 24, 2022). '사내맞선' 티저 공개, 얼굴 천재 CEO 안효섭 등장 "결혼합시다" ['Meet the Guy' teaser released, face genius CEO Ahn Hyo-seop appeared "Let's get married"] (in ko). *Newsen*. Archived from the original on January 24, 2022. Retrieved on January 24, 2022 – via Naver.
30. ↑ Lee, Min-ji (January 25, 2022). '사내맞선' 안효섭 첫 스틸, 완벽 슈트핏+얼굴 천재 CEO ["Meet the Man" Ahn Hyo-seop's first still, perfect suit fit + face genius CEO] (in ko). *Newsen*. Archived from the original on January 25, 2022. Retrieved on January 25, 2022 – via Naver.
31. ↑ Hong Se-young (March 31, 2022). 안효섭, 넷플릭스 '너의 시간 속으로' 출연확정 [공식] [Hyo-seop Ahn confirmed to appear in Netflix's 'Into Your Time' [Official]] (in ko). *Sports Donga*. Archived from the original on March 31, 2022. Retrieved on March 31, 2022 – via Naver.
32. ↑ Yoon Hyo-jeong (May 2, 2022). 안효섭, 오랜 매니저와 함께 소속사 더프레젠트컴퍼니 공동설립 [Ahn Hyo-seop co-founded The Present Company with longtime manager] (in ko). *News1*. Archived from the original on May 2, 2022. Retrieved on May 2, 2022 – via Naver.
33. ↑ Kim Saet-byul (August 16, 2022). 안효섭, 집중호우 피해복구 이재민 위해 5천만 원 기부 [Hyo-seop Ahn, donated 50 million won to the victims of localized torrential rain] (in ko). *The Fact*. Archived from the original on August 16, 2022. Retrieved on August 16, 2022 – via Naver.
34. ↑ 이민호·안효섭, '전지적 독자 시점' 만날까.."검토 중" [종합]. *Osen* (in ko) (May 3, 2023). Retrieved on May 3, 2023.
35. ↑ [단독 안효섭, '전지적 독자 시점' 김독자 역으로 스크린 데뷔]. *Ilgan Sports* (in ko) (May 3, 2023). Retrieved on May 3, 2023.
36. ↑ 안효섭을 기억해!… '퐁당퐁당 LOVE' 연기 첫 데뷔. *Hankook Ilbo* (in ko) (December 19, 2015). Archived from the original on July 23, 2018. Retrieved on January 24, 2018.
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39. ↑ [단독 안효섭, '딴따라' 합류..지성과 호흡 '직진 행보']. *Chosun* (in ko) (April 14, 2016). Archived from the original on July 23, 2018. Retrieved on January 24, 2018.
40. ↑ Ahn Hyo Seob and Kim Seul Gi Happy To Work Together Again. *MSN*. BNT News (January 18, 2017). Archived from the original on March 30, 2019. Retrieved on January 24, 2018.
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46. ↑ Kang Hyo-jin (March 31, 2022). 안효섭X전여빈X강훈, 넷플릭스 '너의 시간 속으로' 출연…'상견니' 리메이크[공식] [Hyo-seop Ahn X Yeo-bin Jeon X Hoon Kang to appear in Netflix's 'Into Your Time'... 'Sanggyeonni' Remake [Official]] (in ko). *spoTV News*. Archived from the original on March 31, 2022. Retrieved on March 31, 2022 – via Naver.
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48. ↑ Watch Jackson and Ahn Yo Seob Show off Their Bromance. *Koogle* (September 15, 2016). Archived from the original on August 6, 2019. Retrieved on January 24, 2018.
49. ↑ '미우새' 안효섭 "하루 마무리=술, 최대 3병…술버릇은 애정표현". *NaverTV* (in ko) (September 5, 2021). Archived from the original on September 27, 2021. Retrieved on September 27, 2021.
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52. ↑ Rising actors, singers collaborate for new band S.O.U.L. *The Korea Times* (October 3, 2018). Archived from the original on July 25, 2019. Retrieved on October 3, 2018.
53. ↑ '탑매니지먼트' 안효섭X차은우X정유안X방재민 '소울', 스페셜 앨범 공개. *Sports Chosun* (in ko) (October 11, 2018). Archived from the original on April 5, 2019. Retrieved on November 16, 2018.
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60. ↑ 김휘선 (November 27, 2019). 안효섭·이정은, '2019 AAA' 초이스 배우상 수상 "과분" [Ahn Hyo-seop and Lee Jung-eun, '2019 AAA' Choice Actor Award "Excess"]. *Star News* (in ko). Archived from the original on February 8, 2022. Retrieved on February 8, 2022 – via Naver.
61. ↑ Lee Jung-ho (November 18, 2020). 안효섭, 베스트 액터상 수상 "성실하게 연기하겠다"[2020 AAA] [Ahn Hyo-seop, Best Actor Award "I will act faithfully" [2020 AAA]]. *Star News* (in ko). Archived from the original on February 8, 2022. Retrieved on February 8, 2022 – via Naver.
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