Yeo Jin-goo, 1997
Actors · August 13, 1997
Yeo Jin-goo
★ HOW OLD IS YEO JIN-GOO?
Yeo Jin-goo is 28 years old, born August 13, 1997 in Seoul · Leo.
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★ QUICK FACTS
The basics
- ★ BORN IN
- Seoul
- ★ EDUCATED AT
- Namkang High School, Chung-Ang University
★ LEDE
About
Yeo Jin-goo built a two-decade career in South Korean film and television after debuting as a child actor in Sad Movie. Nicknamed "Nation's Little Brother" for his early roles opposite lead actors—including Moon Embracing the Sun and Giant—he won the Blue Dragon Film Award for Best New Actor for his title role in the action thriller Hwayi: A Monster Boy. Since the 2010s, he has anchored films like Warriors of the Dawn and prestige TV series including The Crowned Clown, Hotel del Luna, and Beyond Evil. Born August 13, 1997, in South Korea, Yeo is a Leo.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Yeo Jin-goo is a South Korean actor born August 13, 1997. He entered the industry as a child actor, debuting in the film Sad Movie in 2005. Over the following decade, he specialized in playing younger versions of lead characters across high-profile projects: he appeared in A Frozen Flower (2008), Giant (2010), Moon Embracing the Sun (2012), and Missing You (2012). His breakthrough came with the action thriller Hwayi: A Monster Boy, where he played the title character and won the Blue Dragon Film Award for Best New Actor. Yeo earned the nickname "Nation's Little Brother" for his reputation in these formative roles. As an adult lead, he shifted toward primary roles in films including Shoot Me in the Heart (2015), The Long Way Home (2015), and Warriors of the Dawn (2017). His television work expanded into prestige and popular series: The Crowned Clown (2019), Hotel del Luna (2019), and Beyond Evil (2021) all featured him in leading capacities. Actors in South Korea navigate a competitive system spanning film, television, and streaming platforms. Born under the zodiac sign Leo, Yeo channels the sign's natural charisma into character work.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Yeo Jin-goo entered professional acting as a child, debuting in the film Sad Movie in 2005. His early specialty was playing younger versions of lead characters in major Korean productions, a role that earned him the nickname "Nation's Little Brother". This child-actor foundation prepared him for his breakout performance in the action thriller Hwayi: A Monster Boy, which established him as a talent capable of carrying a film.
★ SIDEBAR
Trivia
- Won the Blue Dragon Film Award for Best New Actor for his title role in Hwayi: A Monster Boy.
- Earned the nickname "Nation's Little Brother" for his prolific work as a younger character opposite lead actors in major Korean films and television series.
- Transitioned from child-actor roles in films like Giant (2010) and Moon Embracing the Sun (2012) to lead parts in prestige television series including Beyond Evil (2021).
★ SIDEBAR
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★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Yeo Jin-goo?
- Yeo Jin-goo is 28 years old (born August 13, 1997).
- When is Yeo Jin-goo's birthday?
- Yeo Jin-goo was born on August 13, 1997.
- What is Yeo Jin-goo's zodiac sign?
- Yeo Jin-goo is a Leo, born August 13, 1997.
- What is Yeo Jin-goo's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Yeo Jin-goo was born in 1997, the year of the Fire Ox.
- Where is Yeo Jin-goo from?
- Yeo Jin-goo is from South Korea.
- What does Yeo Jin-goo do?
- Yeo Jin-goo is a actor.
- Where was Yeo Jin-goo born?
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