Ahn Hyo-Seop: Biography, Career, and Filmography
Ahn Hyo-Seop, also known by his English name Paul Ahn, is a South Korean actor and singer born on April 17, 1995. Standing at 187 cm, he has established a prominent career in television dramas and film.
Early Career and Music
Before achieving widespread recognition as a television actor, Ahn was a member of the project boy band One O One. He transitioned into acting, making early television appearances in supporting roles.
Television and Film Career
Ahn gained significant recognition through his roles in various television series. His performance in the second and third seasons of the medical drama Dr. Romantic earned him multiple accolades, including Best Actor at the SBS Drama Awards and Best New Actor at the BaekSang Arts Awards. He further expanded his international profile by starring in the romantic comedy series Business Proposal (2022) as Kang Tae-Moo, and the fantasy romance Lovers of the Red Sky (2021). His streaming credits include the Netflix series A Time Called You (2023).
Selected Filmography
- Splash Splash Love (MBC / 2015) - Cheajik
- One More Happy Ending (MBC / 2016) - Ahn Jung-Woo
- Happy Home (MBC / 2016) - Choi Chul-Soo
- Entertainer (SBS / 2016) - Ji-Noo
- Queen of Ring (MBC / 2017) - Park Se-Gun
- My Father is Strange (KBS2 / 2017) - Park Cheol-Soo
- Still 17 (SBS / 2018) - Yoo Chan
- Abyss (tvN / 2019) - Cha Min
- Dr. Romantic 2 (SBS / 2020) - Seo Woo-Jin
- Lovers of the Red Sky (SBS / 2021) - Ha Ram
- Business Proposal (SBS / 2022) - Sanaematsun
- Dr. Romantic 3 (SBS / 2023) - Seo Woo-Jin
- A Time Called You (Netflix / 2023) - Koo Yeon-Jun / Nam Si-Heon
- Omniscient Reader (2025) - Kim Dok-Ja
Awards and Recognition
Ahn has received numerous awards throughout his acting career. Notable recognitions include:
- Best New Actor at the 56th BaekSang Arts Awards (2020) for Dr. Romantic 2
- Excellent Actor at the SBS Drama Awards (2020) for Dr. Romantic 2
- Excellent Actor and Best Couple Award at the SBS Drama Awards (2021) for Lovers of the Red Sky
- Best Actor and Best Couple Award at the SBS Drama Awards (2022) for Business Proposal
- Best Actor at the SBS Drama Awards (2023) for Dr. Romantic 3