We could agree that if Ahn Hyo-seop's character in the hit Netflix K-drama series, Kang Tae-moo, looks like a dinosaur called archaeopteryx, then he's the most handsome archaeopteryx on this planet!
Hyo-seop was supposed to debut as a member of JYP Entertainment group GOT7, but found his niche and passion as an actor.
In fact, he was so incredible that he bagged the Best New TV Actor award in the 2020 Baeksang Arts Awards for his role in Season 2 of the medical drama 'Dr. Romantic.'
In 2022, his star even shone brighter for playing the eye-candy CEO Tae-moo in the rom-com series 'Business Proposal' with Kim Se-jeong.
Find out more about the next big sensation actor in South Korea's entertainment world in this gallery:
Ahn Hyo-seop is an Aries and was born on April 17, 1995.
Hyo-seop was born in South Korea, but his family moved to Canada when he was still young. He stayed in the country for 10 years.
According to several reports, Hyo-seop was training under JYP Entertainment and was supposed to debut as a member of GOT7. During his three years of training, he developed a friendship with Jackson Wang.
He debuted in 2015 with K-pop group One O One, but disbanded four years later.
He is currently being managed by Starhaus Entertainment.
Ahn Hyo-seop can be a model too with his 187cm height.
According to channel-korea.com, he is a student at Kookmin University.
Hyo-seop flexed his acting skills in Season 2 of 'Dr. Romantic,' playing the role of Seo Woo-jin. He gained superstar status by bagging the trophy for Best New TV actor in the 2020 Baeksang Arts Awards.
He also won Best New Actor at the SBS Drama Awards and Best Actor at the 2020 Asia Artist Awards.
This 2022, Hyo-seop earned millions of fans with his role as Kang Tae-moo in 'Business Proposal.'
Stay updated about his career and personal life by following his official IG page @imhyoseop. He is a certified IG millionaire!
When he is not working, Hyo-seop would rather hang out with his feline friend. #CatLover
He is also a brand ambassador of Innisfree.
Hyo-seop impressed K-drama fans again with his performance as Koo Yeon-jun/Nam Si-heon in the series 'A Time Called You.'
Ahn Hyo-seop brought the “K-lig” vibes to all the fans who attended his 'The Present Show' at the Mall of Asia Arena last October 8, 2023.
Ahn Hyo-seop struck gold as one of the voice actors in the Netflix animated movie 'Kpop Demon Hunters.' After a few days, since it was released, the movie shot to popularity across the world.
What's more, K-pop fans praised the performance of the song 'Soda Pop' by the SAJA BOYS, the fictional boy band in the film. Hyo-seop is the voice behind Jinu, the leader of the SAJA BOYS.