Ryan Bang
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| Born | Bang Hyun-sung June 16, 1991 Seoul, South Korea |
| Nationality | South Korean |
| Other names | Ryan |
| Education | Reedley International School |
| Occupation(s) | TV personality, host, comedian, actor, singer |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Agent | Star Magic (2010–present) |
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| Years active | 2011–present |
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| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 방현성 |
| Hanja | 方縣成 |
| Revised Romanization | Bang Hyeon-seong |
| McCune–Reischauer | Pang Hyŏnsŏng |
Bang Hyun-sung (Korean: 방현성; Hanja: 方縣成; born 16 June 1991),[1] professionally known as Ryan Bang, is a Philippine television personality of South Korean descent, host, comedian, actor, singer and vlogger based in the Philippines.[2] Bang is one of a few Korean expatriates to appear prominently in Philippine television; other notable expatriates are Sandara Park, Sam Oh and Grace Lee. He rose to fame in the Philippines through the reality show Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Clash 2010, where he finished as first runner-up to eventual winner James Reid. He was the host of his first show 3ow Powhz!, aired on Studio 23 from 2010 to 2011. A former guest judge on the ABS-CBN variety show It's Showtime, Bang became one of the regular hosts since 2012. He is the main host of reality show Dream Maker.[3]
Personal life[edit]
Bang is an only child, was born on 16 June 1991 to a government official father and housewife mother.[4]
Tax evasion[edit]
In January 2013, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) filed a tax evasion complaint with the Department of Justice (DOJ) against Bang for failure to pay his taxes in 2010 and 2011. The BIR sued him for a tax liability amounting to ₱1.82 million, including surcharges and interests.[5] In February 2013, Bang stated that he would like to make a personal appearance at the BIR to apologize for the incident. He was eager to resolve the case, and reasoned that he was still a high school student in 2010, and thus unaware of his responsibility to the Philippine government, in light of his income from the entertainment sector.[6]
TV career[edit]
In May 2010, Bang entered the Pinoy Big Brother house, along with ten other international housemates, after a Filipino friend encouraged him to join the reality show. After 56 days, he garnered enough votes to reach the Big Night, where he won as Second Big Placer by getting 18.70% of the entire votes.[7]
In August 2010, Bang appeared as one of the guest judges in the comedy variety show Showtime, and stayed on from 16 August 2010 until 8 October 2011.[8] He also formerly hosted his own show 3ow Powhz on Studio 23, also appeared in the comedy gag show Banana Split, and made guest apperaances on Kim Atienza's program Matanglawin.[9] On the 1 January 2011 episode of showbiz talk show Entertainment Live, Bang was named one of 2010's breakthrough artists. On 25 May 2011, he released an album entitled I Lilly Lilly Like It: Ryan Bang Party Party Hits!.[10]
Filmography[edit]
Film[edit]
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Every Breath U Take | Ji-Sun |
| Born To Love You | cameo appearance | |
| Kimmy Dora and the Temple of Kiyeme | teenager Luisito Go Dong Hae | |
| 2013 | Raketeros | cameo appearance |
| Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy | Jun Pyo | |
| 2015 | Beauty and the Bestie | Jin Jhong |
| 2017 | Mang Kepweng Returns | Mang Ben |
| My Ex and Whys | Lee | |
| Loving in Tandem | Gong Gung | |
| Seven Sundays | Mr. Kim | |
| The Ghost Bride | cameo appearance | |
| 2018 | Da One That Ghost Away | Jerald "Jeje" Zee-Yan |
| Kusina Kings | Gian Nyeam | |
| Fantastica | Gang Nam | |
| 2019 | The Mall, The Merrier | Nurse |
| 2020 | Mang Kepweng: Ang Lihim ng Bandanang Itim | Janwick |
| 2021 | Mommy Issues | Jae Ho |
| Love is Color Blind | himself |
Television[edit]
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Clash 2010 | Himself (Housemate; 2nd Big Placer) |
| 2010–present | It's Showtime | Himself |
| 2010–2011 | 3ow Powhz! | |
| 2010–2020 | Banana Split | |
| 2010–2011 | Shoutout! | |
| Matanglawin | ||
| 2011 | Happy, Yipee, Yehey | Himself |
| Maynila | Various | |
| I Dare You | Himself | |
| Junior MasterChef Pinoy Edition | ||
| 2012 | Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo | Leo |
| 2013 | EsKWELAhan ni Ryan Bang | Himself |
| 2014 | Home Sweetie Home | Ryan |
| Kaya Mo Bang!: The Fudgee Barr Adventures | Himself | |
| Hawak-Kamay | Bok | |
| 2015 | Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal | Himself (Briefcase #1) |
| Wansapanataym Presents: Yamishita's Treasure | Kim | |
| Aquino & Abunda Tonight | Himself | |
| 2016 | It's Showtime Holy Week Drama Special: "Brod" | Fraternity victim |
| Family Feud | Guest (celebrity contestant) | |
| Screening Humanity | Himself | |
| 2017 | Infinite Challenge | Himself (celebrity interpreter) |
| 2018 | Human Documentary: People Is Good | Himself |
| Sana Dalawa ang Puso | Chot Jeon Jae | |
| Video Star | Himself | |
| Battle Trip | ||
| 2020 | Gandang Gabi, Vice! | Himself (guest co-host) |
| 2022–2023 | Dream Maker: Search For the Next Global Pop Group | Himself (main host) |
| 2023 | Running Man | Himself (celebrity interpreter) |
| Bubble Gang | Guest |
Discography[edit]
Studio albums[edit]
| Year | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | I Lilly Lilly Like It: Ryan Bang Party Party Hits! | |
| 2015 | Shopping | Skinny Fat Boy Corporation |
Single[edit]
| Year | Title | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | I Lilly Lilly Like It | |
| 2015 | Shopping (feat. Donnalyn Bartolome) | |
| 2016 | "Like Love Follow" |
Awards and nominations[edit]
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 26th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Reality / Game Show Host (shared with It's Showtime hosts) |
It's Showtime | Won | [11] |
| Celebrity Skin of the Night | ― | Won |
References[edit]
- ^ "'인간극장' 라이언방은 누구?…필리핀 뒤흔드는 '만능 엔터테이너'". MBN.
- ^ "It's Showtime - Hosts". Archived from the original on November 30, 2016. Retrieved November 29, 2016.
- ^ "'Dream Maker' host Ryan Bang: 'Gusto ko maging tulay ng PH and Korea'". ABS-CBN. November 17, 2022. Retrieved November 18, 2022.
- ^ "Bang Hyun Sung". Pinoy Big Brother. Archived from the original on May 11, 2010.
- ^ Avendaño, Christine O. (February 1, 2013). "BIR goes after Korean TV host". Philippine Daily Inquirer. p. A3. Retrieved April 21, 2013.
- ^ Sanchez, Rowena Joy A. (February 21, 2013). "Ryan Bang Eager To Resolve Tax Case ASAP". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved April 21, 2013. [dead link]
- ^ Meniado, Krishna Belle. "Ryan as the 2nd Teen Big Placer". Pinoy Big Brother.com. Archived from the original on July 16, 2012. Retrieved June 10, 2011.
- ^ Siason, Rachelle (August 19, 2010). "Ryan Bang joins 'Showtime' as one of the celebrity judges". ABS-CBN News.com. Retrieved October 24, 2010.
- ^ "Ryan Bang will join Matanglawin starting December 5". Philippine Entertainment Portal Inc. PEP.ph. December 6, 2010. Retrieved December 6, 2010.
- ^ "Ryan Bang releases first dance album". ABS-CBN News.com. May 24, 2011. Retrieved May 28, 2011.
- ^ "PMPC Star Awards for TV 2012 List of Nominees". Philnews. November 5, 2012. Retrieved August 27, 2023.
External links[edit]
- 1991 births
- Living people
- Star Magic
- ABS-CBN personalities
- Pinoy Big Brother contestants
- Viva Records (Philippines) artists
- South Korean expatriates in the Philippines
- South Korean male television actors
- South Korean television personalities
- South Korean male film actors
- South Korean male comedians
- South Korean sketch comedians
- Comedians from Seoul
- Male actors from Seoul
- Filipino television variety show hosts