Yang Kyung-won (; born 1981) is a South Korean actor and model. He is best known for his roles in Vincenzo, Crash Landing on You, Arthdal Chronicles Part 1: The Children of Prophecy and Hi Bye, Mama!.
Early life Yang Kyung-won was born on April 1, 1981, in Seongbuk-dong, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul. From a young age, he had a passion for interior design, architecture, dancing, and singing. When the time came to choose a college major at 19, he prioritized stability and opted for a field that offered more security. He enrolled to Kookmin University's Department of Architecture.
After completing his studies, he entered the workforce as an office worker in an architecture company. However, he soon realized that the job should be carried out by someone who could do it better and with more joy.
Career This realization led him to join a theater company, where he received training in dancing and singing, eventually making his debut in a musical. He debuted in the entertainment industry with the musical 42nd Street in 2010.
Although he initially lacked a strong passion for acting, everything changed when he encountered his current theater company, Theater Ganda, a performance delivery service, two years after his debut. From that point on, he began to truly enjoy the idea of acting and found satisfaction in being surrounded by people who shared his enthusiasm for the craft.
In 2019, a casting director who admired his current theater company, Theater Ganda, invited Yang to audition. During the second meeting with director Lee Jeong-hyo, Yang read a section of the Pyo Chi-soo role. However, when he received the script, the role wasn't as significant as he had expected. Nevertheless, he found it more appealing and felt thankful for the opportunity. Despite feeling pressure, he embraced the character's comedic aspects, even though he didn't consider himself naturally funny.
The role of North Korean soldier Pyo Chi-su in the drama Crash Landing on You became Yang's breakthrough role. He mentioned, "But the method was all in the script. The lines were written so attractively, and the situations themselves were written in an interesting way, so I thought I could execute it well without adding or subtracting. However, the atmosphere on set was so good, and everyone was working hard to film, support, and push me, so I forgot about it. That's it." Yang's wife also practiced the script with him and remarked, "Oppa, this character will be really attractive as long as you make the right choices." This made him nervous again. Everyone could feel it after reading the script. That's why, even if someone else played Pyo Chi-su, they would still have great material. "I guess they were loved because they were fresh and high-quality organic products. I was very lucky and took charge of them."
Personal life Yang Kyung-won married Cheon Eun-seong in 2018. Cheon Eun-seong is a musical actress who also holds multiple certifications in Pilates and works as an instructor. During her involvement in a musical production, she took a temporary break from her role as a Pilates instructor.
Social design brand INIF is working with Yang Kyung-won and his wife Cheon Eun-seong to help children and families in need through the 'Family Photo' campaign. INIF is a campaign brand that addresses social issues. In 2020, INIF is launching a 'Family Photo' campaign to help vulnerable children and families. To express the slogan of this campaign, 'We were all children,' the two actors' childhood photos and their current appearances were captured at one angle.
Filmography Film Year Title Role Language Ref. 2016 SORI: Voice from the Heart NIS agent Korean
Television series Year Title Role Ref.2015-2016 Six Flying Dragons Ahn-won 2017 Fight for My Way Cho-yun The Liar and His Lover Kim-eun 2018 Let's Eat 3 Jang 2019 Arthdal Chronicles Teo-dae 2019-2020 Crash Landing on You Pyo Chi-su 2020 Hi Bye, Mama! Guk-bong 2021 Vincenzo Lee Cheol-woo Drama Stage:"Deok Gu is Back" Cheon Deok-gu 2022 Big Mouth Gong Ji-hoon 2023Welcome to Samdal-riJeon Dae-young2024 Captivating the King Yoo Hyun-bo The Judge from Hell Yang Seung-bin
Web series Year Title Role 2021 One Ordinary Day Park Doo-shik 2022Recipe for FarewellYang Soo-won
Television show Year Title Role 2020 King of Mask Singer Mistery singer (Don Quixote) 2020It's an OrderCast member
Stage Musical +List of Musical Play(s) Year Title Role Theater Date English Korean 201042nd Street브로드웨이 42번가 Ensemble cast 2011–2012 Zorro 조로 Ensemble cast Blue Square Shinhan Card Hall November 4 to January 15 2012–2013 The Mirror Princess Pyeonggang Story 거울공주 평강이야기 Soldier two Daehak-ro SH Art Hall December 11 to March 31 JTN Art Hall 4 June 6 to September 1 2014–2015 Oh While You're Sleeping 오 당신이 잠든 사이 Choi Byung-ho Yegreen Theatre August 29 to January 4 2015 Logis 로기수 Lee Hwa-ryong Yes 24 Stage 1 March 12 to May 31 The Mirror Princess Pyeonggang Story 거울공주 평강이야기 Soldier two Gimpo Art Hall March 28 to 29 Desirable Youth 바람직한 청소년 Physical education teacher Jong-cheol Daehak-ro Arts Theatre Grand Theatre December 4 to 20 2016 The Mirror Princess Pyeonggang Story 거울공주 평강이야기 Soldier two Gimpo Art Hall September 23 to October 9 2017 Daehak-ro Arts Theatre Small Theatre November 3 to 19 2018 Dongsung Art Centre Small Theatre February 10 to 25 Goyang Aram Nuri Sarasae Theatre December 15 to 22
Theater +List of Stage Play(s)YearTitleRoleTheaterDate EnglishKorean 2013 Me and Grandpa 나와 할아버지 Jun-hee Daehangno Information Theater Jul 11–Aug 04 2013–2014Art One Theater Hall 3Oct 11–Jan 12 Almost, Maine 올모스트 메인 East, Lendall, Chad, Dave Sangmyung Art Hall 1 11.11–01.19 2014 Me and Grandpa 나와 할아버지 Jun-hee Art One Theater Hall 3 Feb 2–April 20 Judo Boy유도소년JosephArt One Theater Hall 3Apr 26–Jul 13 2015 Judo Boy 유도소년 Joseph Art One Theater Hall 3 02.07~05.03Me and Grandpa나와 할아버지Jun-heeYegreen TheaterMay 5—Aug 02 Judo Boy유도소년 Joseph Ansan Arts Center Dalmaji Theater May 21 to 24 Osan Culture and Arts Center Grand Theater October 2 to 3 Daegu Bongsan Cultural Center Grand Performance Hall (Gaon Hall) October 9 to 10 Uijeongbu Arts Center Small Theater October 23 to 242016Almost, Maine올모스트 메인 East, Lendall, Chad, Dave Sangmyung Art Hall 1 Jan 08–Jul 3Goyang Aram Nuri Sara Sae TheaterDecember 16 to 25 2017 New Humanity's 100% Debate 신인류의 백분토론 Na Dae-sooArko Arts Theater Small TheaterFebruary 10 to 26Art One Theater 3May 19 to July 9Goyang Aram Nuri Sara Sae TheaterJuly 15 to 22 Tike 티케 Brother Lee Heon Goyang Aram Nuri Sarasae Theatre, Goyang December 21–23 2018 New Humanity's 100% Debate 신인류의 백분토론 Na Dae-soo Hongik University Daehangno Art Center Small Theater July 20 to August 19 Shall We Go to Karaoke and Talk?우리 노래방가서 얘기 좀 할까Hee-junGoyang Aram Nuri Sarasae TheatreAugust 25 to September 1 New Humanity's 100% Debate 신인류의 백분토론 - 성남 전진기 Seongnam Art Centre Ensemble Theatre December 7–9 2019Hot Summer뜨거운 여름 Adult Jae-hee and other rolesGoyang Aram Nuri Sara Sae TheaterApril 6 to 14Yes24 Stage 3May 17 to June 30 Shall We Go to Karaoke and Talk? 우리 노래방가서 얘기 좀 할까 Father Seongnam Art Centre Ensemble Theatre June 14 to 16 2021 Me and Grandpa 나와 할아버지 Grandfather Art One Theater Hall 3 March 5 Perfetti Sconosciuti완벽한 타인PepeSejong Centre for the Performing Arts M TheatreMay 18 to Aug 1Me and Grandpa나와 할아버지GrandfatherGoyang Aram Nuri’s Sarasae Theater, GoyangJuly 16 to 18Perfetti Sconosciuti완벽한 타인Pepe GS Caltex Yeulmaru Grand Theatre, Yeosu August 13–142022Even Then Today그때도 오늘 man 1Seokyeong University Performing ArtJan 08–Feb 20Sejong Arts CenterJun 11–12Bupyeong Art Center Dalnuri TheaterJul 08–09Busan Cultural Center Middle TheaterSep 23–242023Even Then Today그때도 오늘 man 1 Osan Culture and Arts Centre June 2-3rd Cheongyang Culture and Arts Centre June 22 Incheon Namdong Sorae Art Hall July 15 Wonju Chiak Art Centre August 27 Changwon 3·15 Arts Center Small Theater September 1 to 2 2024Even Then Today그때도 오늘 man 1 Seokyeong University Performing Arts Center Scon Hall 2 March 15 2026Secret Passage비밀통로DongjaeNOL TheaterFeb 13 - May 3
Awards and nominations Award ceremonyYearCategoryNominee / WorkResult Baeksang Arts Awards 2020 Best Supporting ActorCrash Landing on You Blue Dragon Series Awards 2022 Best Supporting Actor One Ordinary Day MBC Drama Awards 2022 Best Character Award Big Mouth
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