Korean actor Ahn Hyo-seop is reportedly exempted from mandatory military service in South Korea.
Korean men of fit health are obligated to complete their military service before the age of 30, which will last approximately 18 to 24 months.
Ahn Hyo-seop has been exempted according to reports due to his Canadian citizenship. He was born in Seoul, but raised in Toronto since he was seven, going by the name Paul Ahn, until age 17 when he began his showbiz career and was scouted by JYP Entertainment.
He graduated from Kookmin University with a degree in International Business. He made his acting debut in 2015 in the drama Splash Splash Love. Among his notable dramas are Still 17, Dr. Romantic, Business Proposal, and A Time Called You.
He was in Manila for his "Here and Now" fan meet last October 8, 2023, and the Gentle Monster store launch in BGC, Taguig City on October 17. He is scheduled to be back in Manila this December 14, 2023, for the 2023 Asia Artist Awards happening at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan.
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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. It won't be surprising to see that he can add more to his six million followers on the social media page in the coming years.
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.