Byeon Woo-seok

Byeon Woo-seok (born October 31, 1991) is a South Korean actor and model. He gained widespread popularity for his portrayal as Ryu Sun-jae in television series Lovely Runner (2024). He also starred in the film 20th Century Girl (2022), and the series Record of Youth (2020) and Strong Girl Nam-soon (2023).

2014–2023: Career beginnings
Byeon, who first debuted as a model in 2010, kicked off his acting career in 2016 with tvN's television series Dear My Friends.

In 2019, he joined as one of the lead cast in JTBC's television series Flower Crew: Joseon Marriage Agency.

In 2020, Byeon was cast in a lead role in tvN's television series Record of Youth.

In 2021, Byeon was cast in KBS2's historical television series Moonshine, in which he was awarded Best New Actor at the 2022 KBS Drama Awards. In the same year, Byeon received his first leading role in film with 20th Century Girl. The film premiered in 2022



In 2022, Byeon received another leading role in film Soulmate. The film was released in theaters in 2023.

2024–present: Rising popularity
In 2022, Byeon was cast as Ryu Si-o in Strong Girl Nam-soon. On July 19, 2023, he was cast in his first leading role as Ryu Sun-jae with tvN's time slip romance television series Lovely Runner, opposite Kim Hye-Yoon. It premiered in April 2024. The success of the television series launched Byeon into domestic stardom, which also earned him the affectionate nickname of "Nation's Boyfriend." For his role as Ryu Sun-jae, Byeon took singing lessons in order to hone his vocal skills.

Endorsements
In 2024, LG Household & Health Care's dermatological beauty brand Physiogel announced they have selected Byeon as its global public relations ambassador.