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Yang Heung-Ju

Yang Heung-Ju (also spelled Yang Heung-Joo, Hangul: 양흥주) is a South Korean actor born on January 31, 1972. He has established a career spanning numerous supporting roles in South Korean independent films, feature movies, and television drama series.

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Yang Heung-Joo

Filmography

Yang has appeared in a diverse range of film projects, frequently portraying distinct supporting characters.

  • Hurdle (2025) – Seo-Yeon's uncle
  • Nocturnal (2025) – snack bar male owner
  • Gyeong-Ah's Daughter (2022) – Geun-Man
  • Snowball (2021) – Kang-Yi's father
  • Moving On (2020) – father
  • Autumn, Autumn (2018) – Heung-Joo
  • Another Way (2017) – seller at smelts festival
  • End of Winter (2016) – Chinese restaurant owner
  • A Fresh Start (2014)
  • Fashion King (2014) – open-air storage yard owner

Television Dramas

In addition to his film work, Yang has taken on guest and recurring roles across various television networks and streaming platforms.

  • Sold Out On You (SBS / 2026) – So Jong-Il
  • Idol I (ENA-Genie TV / 2025) – NFS examiner
  • Genie, Make a Wish (Netflix / 2025) – TV show guest (ep. 13)
  • Law and the City (tvN / 2025) – realtor (ep. 11)
  • The Queen Who Crowns (tvN-TVING / 2025) – physician (ep. 12)
  • Seoul Busters (Disney+ / 2024) – Yoon Hae-Sik (ep. 9-10)
  • Boyhood (Coupang Play / 2023) – Chinese restaurant owner (ep. 6)
  • Adamas (tvN / 2022) – Warden Jeon Byung-Gyu (ep. 8)
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