Ki Hyun-woo (Korean: 기현우; born December 27, 2000) is a South Korean actor. He debuted in 2021 and gained recognition for his roles in various web dramas and short-form series, particularly in the BL (Boys' Love) genre and romantic comedies.
Early life
Ki Hyun-woo was born on December 27, 2000, in South Korea. He has parents and a younger sister. He attended Hwajeong Middle School, graduated from Goyang Arts High School (Acting Department), and earned a bachelor's degree in Modeling and Acting from the Department of Performing Arts at Seokyeong University (class of 2020).From a young age, he frequently went to the movies with his mother – about twice a week – and would rewatch favorite films three or four times. This early exposure to cinema sparked his interest in acting, as he enjoyed recreating enjoyable situations. His passion deepened after attending acting school.
Career
Ki Hyun-woo made his acting debut in 2021 with a supporting role as Seo Min-cheol in the Kakao TV original drama “Jinx”.He rose to prominence in 2023 with his starring role as Choi Jun in the web drama “Jun and Jun” (also known as “Jun & Jun”), where he portrayed a confident marketing director in an office romantic comedy that resonated with audiences.He has since appeared in numerous short-form and web dramas, showcasing versatility across genres including romance, fantasy, and comedy. Notable supporting and starring roles include appearances in “Love Andante” (2024) as Nam Kyung-ho, “The Chairman is Level 9” (2024) as Pi Dae-hee, and several 2025 projects such as “He Became My Favorite” as Han Ki-tae, “Becoming the Wife of a Cult Leader” (starring as St. John), “I Will Become the Tyrant's Fiancée” (starring as Park Woo-jin), “Love Strike” (starring as Lee Jeong), “Save Me with Latte Kiss” (starring as Sun Tae-yang), and “Romantic Island” (starring as Seo Do-hyuk). He also made a special appearance as a reporter in “Ball Boy Tactics” (2025).In film, he had a bit part as Jaeyoung's Junior 2 in “Semantic Error: The Movie” (2022) and a supporting role as Hyunsik in “Made in Itaewon” (2026).Upcoming projects include a supporting role as Baek Seung-gyu in “In Your Radiant Season” (2026).
Personal life
- Ki Hyun-woo stands at approximately 185 cm tall. His foot size is 290 mm, noted for his large hands and feet.
- He has watched “The Green Hornet” more than seven times and considers “Titanic” his life movie. His favorite genre is science fiction.
- He enjoys listening to ballads, including artists like Fly to the Sky and Tuesday Rain. His favorite color is black, and he drinks about three iced Americanos daily.
- His dream travel destination is Nha Trang, Vietnam.
- He desires roles that allow him to portray characters honest about human emotions.
- He participated in a dating vlog video uploaded by the production company of the “Jun and Jun” drama series on YouTube.
Awards
2024 Korea Best Brand Awards – Korean Wave Entertainment Awards Rising Star Award (Acting category)
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|
| 2022 | “Semantic Error: The Movie” | Jaeyoung Junior 2 | Bit part |
| 2026 | “Made in Itaewon” | Hyunsik | Supporting |
Drama
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|
| 2021 | “Jinx” | Seo Min-cheol | Supporting |
| 2023 | “Jun and Jun” | Choi Jun | Starring |
| 2024 | “Love Andante” (“Andante of Love”) | Nam Kyung-ho | Supporting |
| 2024 | “The Chairman is Level 9” | Pi Dae-hee | Supporting |
| 2025 | “He Became My Favorite” | Han Ki-tae | Supporting |
| 2025 | “I Became the Wife of a Cult Leader” | St. John | Starring |
| 2025 | “I Will Become the Tyrant's Fiancée” | Park Woo-jin | Starring |
| 2025 | “Love Strike” | Lee Jeong | Starring |
| 2025 | “Ball Boy Tactics” | Reporter | Special appearance |
| 2025 | “Save Me with Latte Kiss” | Sun Tae-yang | Starring |
| 2025 | “Romantic Island” | Seo Do-hyuk | Starring |
| 2026 | “In Your Radiant Season” | Baek Seung-gyu | Supporting |
Source
Wiki, Namu.
