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Yoo Ah-in

In this Korean name, the family name is Uhm. In the stage name or pen-name, the surname is Yoo.
Yoo Ah-in
Yoo at the event screening of Default in 2018
Born
Uhm Hong-sik

(1986-10-06) October 6, 1986 (age 37)
Nam-gu, Daegu, South Korea[1]
Occupations
Years active2003–present
Agent(s)StarK[2]
United Artists Agency[3]
Korean name
Hangul
유아인
Hanja
Revised RomanizationYu A-in
McCune–ReischauerYu Ain
Birth name
Hangul
엄홍식
Hanja
Revised RomanizationEom Hong-sik
McCune–ReischauerOm Hongsik

Uhm Hong-sik (Korean: 엄홍식; born October 6, 1986), known professionally as Yoo Ah-in, is a South Korean actor, creative director, and gallerist. He is known for playing a diverse spectrum of roles in both television and film, where he often portrays dynamic characters who exhibit significant personal growth. He is the recipient of various accolades including Asian Film Awards, Fantasia International Film Festival's Cheval Noir award, two Blue Dragon Film Awards and two Baeksang Arts Awards. He is best known for his leading roles in coming-of-age film Punch (2011), melodrama Secret Affair (2014), action blockbuster Veteran (2015), period drama The Throne (2015), historical television series Six Flying Dragons (2015–2016), psychological thriller mystery drama Burning (2018), zombie film #Alive (2020), indie crime drama film Voice of Silence (2020), and dark fantasy series Hellbound (2021).

For his role as Lee Jong-su in Burning, Yoo received international critical acclaim, including being selected for The New York Times' "The Best Actors of 2018" feature, making him the only Asian to be on the list and the first Korean actor to do so.[4][5] Directed by the acclaimed South Korean auteur Lee Chang-dong, the film was widely praised, competing for the Palme d'Or at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival[6] and becoming the first Korean film to make it to the final nine-film shortlist of Best Foreign Language Film at the 91st Academy Awards.[7][8][9][10][11]

In addition to his film work, Yoo engages in social and artistic activism. He is also known for his politically and socially charged views on his social media account. In 2016, he ranked second in Forbes Korea Power Celebrity list.[12]

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  3. ^ "유아인, UAA行...송혜교·강동원과 한솥밥". Joynews. January 6, 2014. Archived from the original on February 22, 2019. Retrieved February 21, 2019.
  4. ^ Scott, A. O.; Morris, Wesley (December 5, 2018). "The Best Actors of 2018". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved January 10, 2019.
  5. ^ MacDonald, Joan. "What Makes Yoo Ah In A Star To Take Note Of?". Forbes. Archived from the original on January 10, 2019. Retrieved January 10, 2019.
  6. ^ "BURNING". Festival de Cannes. May 17, 2018. Archived from the original on November 4, 2021. Retrieved January 10, 2019.
  7. ^ Bahr, Lindsey (December 18, 2018). "'Roma,' 'Burning' among foreign language Oscar contenders". AP NEWS. Archived from the original on November 1, 2021. Retrieved January 10, 2019.
  8. ^ Pond, Steve (December 11, 2018). "Will 'The Walking Dead' Alum Steven Yeun Help Land South Korea's First Oscar Nod for 'Burning'?". The Wrap. Archived from the original on November 1, 2021. Retrieved February 23, 2019.
  9. ^ Dargis, Manohla (October 25, 2018). "Review: In 'Burning,' Love Ignites a Divided World". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on January 9, 2019. Retrieved January 10, 2019.
  10. ^ Burning (Beoning) (2018), archived from the original on January 10, 2019, retrieved January 10, 2019
  11. ^ Burning, archived from the original on November 10, 2018, retrieved January 10, 2019
  12. ^ "Exo and Yoo Ah-in ranked top stars". Korea JoongAng Daily. February 25, 2016. Archived from the original on May 24, 2021. Retrieved March 8, 2023.

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