Yook Sung-Jae: Biography and Career Overview

Yook Sung-Jae (Korean: 육성재; born May 2, 1995) is a South Korean singer and actor. He is widely recognized as a member of the South Korean boy band BTOB.

Early Life and Music Career

Yook Sung-Jae was born in South Korea on May 2, 1995. He entered the entertainment industry as a vocalist and member of the boy band BTOB, contributing to the group's musical releases and activities within the K-pop industry.

Acting Career and Television Roles

In addition to his music career, Yook has established an extensive television acting career, appearing in numerous television series since his debut in the early 2010s. His early television credits include roles in Monstar and Reply 1994 in 2013, followed by Plus Nine Boys in 2014.

He gained wider recognition through his roles in youth and drama series such as Who Are You: School 2015 as Kong Tae-Gwang and The Village: Achiara's Secret in 2015. In 2016 and 2017, he portrayed Yoo Duk-Hwa in the fantasy drama Guardian: The Lonely and Great God.

His subsequent starring roles include Mystic Pop-up Bar in 2020, The Golden Spoon in 2022, The Haunted Palace in 2025, and Nine to Six in 2026.

Military Service

Yook enlisted in the Republic of Korea Armed Forces for his mandatory military service on May 11, 2020. He completed his service and was discharged on November 14, 2021.

Awards and Recognition

Throughout his acting career, Yook has received various awards and nominations from major broadcasting networks and award ceremonies, including accolades at the SBS Drama Awards, MBC Drama Awards, and Korea Drama Awards.