Kwon Hyuk-soo (actor)
Kwon Hyuk-soo | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Kwon Hyuk-soo in July 2019 | |
| Born | May 6, 1986 South Korea |
| Education | Seoul Institute of the Arts |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Agent | Arty Factory (아티팩토리) |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 권혁수 |
| Hanja | 權赫洙 |
| RR | Gwon Hyeoksu |
| MR | Kwŏn Hyŏksu |
Kwon Hyuk-soo (Korean: 권혁수; born May 6, 1986) is a South Korean actor, singer and comedian. He made his debut on second season of Saturday Night Live Korea and continue to be main cast until season 9.
Early life and education
[edit]Kwon Hyuk-soo was born on May 6, 1986. From an early age, he was frequently described as unique and eccentric. Known for his mischievous nature, Kwon celebrated April Fool's Day as his personal holiday during his school years. He enjoyed playing pranks and teasing his friends, often taking the initiative to break the ice at the beginning of each new semester.[1]
In 2005, Kwon enrolled in the Theater Department at the Seoul Institute of the Arts,[2][3][4] joining a cohort that included Lee Dong-hwi, from the same department, as well as Lee Si-eon and Kim Seon-ho from other department.[5] Kwon was an exceptional student, earning a 4.43 GPA and a full scholarship after ranking first in his department. He considered the scholarships the best "part-time job" to help him save for tuition following his military service. He served as the 25th president of the school's theater club, "Attempt at Encounter." While working part-time at a theater, he also managed to master both Chinese and Japanese.[1][6]
Career
[edit]After graduating with his bachelor's degree in 2012, Kwon Hyuk-soo made his debut in the second season of Saturday Night Live Korea.[7][8] He joined the cast upon the recommendation of director Jang Jin, who was his senior from the Seoul Institute of the Arts and had noticed him at a private gathering.[9][10] This marked the beginning of his career as an actor, singer, and comedian.[11]
Philanthrophy
[edit]NGO Good People appointed Kwon Hyuk-soo as a sharing ambassador on August 12, 2020. Kwon's relationship with the organization began in April when he participated in their "Star Mask" campaign, which supported out-of-school, multicultural, and low-income youths affected by COVID-19.[12]
Filmography
[edit]Films
[edit]| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Bystanders | School Bully attacker |
| 2014 | My Love, My Bride | pork restaurant deliver guy |
Television series
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Let's Eat 2 | sexual offender | Guest appearance, Ep. 13 |
| The Superman Age | Bank employee | Guest | |
| Girl of 0AM | Farewell man | Guest | |
| D-Day | |||
| Eating Existence | Lee Hoon Joong | Guest | |
| 2016 | Dear My Friends | Oh Se-oh | |
| Lucky Romance | Jo Yoon-bal | ||
| Bring It On, Ghost | Client | Cameo appearance, Ep. 16 | |
| Something About 1% | CEO Han | Cameo | |
| Ugly Miss Young-ae 15 | |||
| Night Light | |||
| 2017 | Missing 9 | Prosecutor Jo Sung-gook | |
| Strong Girl Bong-soon | Nizamuddin/Cho Dal-bong | Guest, Ep. 12-13[13][14] | |
| Circle | Detective Oh | ||
| 2018 | Come and Hug Me | Kim Jong-hyun | [15] |
| Devilish Charm | Special appearance[16] | ||
| Still 17 | CEO Park | Guest, Ep 13-14 | |
| 2019 | Flower Crew: Joseon Marriage Agency | Eunuch | Cameo, Ep 13 |
Web series
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Replay: The Moment | Lee In-ho | Special appearance | [17] |
| 2022 | Returning Student: Grade A, but Love is F | Hyuk-soo | [18] |
Television shows
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | SNL Korea | Main cast | |
| 2016 | Singing Battle – Victory | Participant | |
| 2017 | The Dynamic Duo | Main cast | [19] |
| One Night Food Trip 2 | [20] | ||
| Candy In My Ears 2 | [21] | ||
| 2021 | Saturday Night Live Korea | Main Cast | [22] |
Web shows
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Baekdol's Great Escape | Host | with Lee Ji-hoon | [23] |
| Benjamin Kwon's Imagination Becomes Reality | Kwon Benjamin | with Shin Ki-jin | [24] | |
| God Star | Host | [25] |
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Award | Year | Category | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54th Baeksang Arts Awards[26] | 2018 | Best Variety Performer – Male | SNL Korea | Nominated |
| tvN10 Awards | 2016 | Made in tvN, Actor in Variety | Nominated | |
| Variety "Slave" Award | Won |
References
[edit]- ^ a b "권혁수 "제가 '한밤' 인터뷰의 새로운 장을 열었다고요?"(인터뷰)". m.entertain.naver.com (in Korean). Retrieved 2025-09-15.
- ^ Kim, Hyo-jin (2021-04-12). "유재석부터 김선호까지"…서울예대 출신 연예인 눈길 - 김효진 기자 - 톱스타뉴스 - 엔터/문화/예술 [From Yoo Jae-suk to Kim Seon-ho, celebrities from Seoul Institute of the Arts are attracting attention]. Top Star News (in Korean). Archived from the original on 2025-09-09. Retrieved 2025-09-09.
- ^ "신예 이동휘, '조선총잡이' 이준기 단짝 포교로 전격 캐스팅". m.entertain.naver.com (in Korean). Retrieved 2025-09-15.
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- ^ Kim, Hyun-min (November 7, 2018). '백일의 낭군님' 김선호 "논산 육군훈련소 조교, 가능성 열게 된 경험" [인터뷰] ['100 Days My Prince' Kim Seon-ho "Assistant at Nonsan Army Training Center, the experience that opened up possibilities" [Interview]]. Sport Today (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 3, 2023. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
- ^ 프라임경제. "권혁수 성적표 공개, '올 A' 서울예대 장학생 출신 '반전스펙'". 프라임경제 (in Korean). Retrieved 2025-09-15.
- ^ Kwon, Bo-ra (14 June 2016). "['남사친' 인터뷰②] 권혁수 "연애는 적극적인 편…밀당 싫어"". Sports DongA (in Korean). Archived from the original on 2019-08-12. Retrieved 2016-06-27.
- ^ The Korea Herald (17 March 2017). "SNL Korea to kick off ninth season with Sooyoung as host". The Korea Herald (in Latin). Archived from the original on 23 October 2017. Retrieved 1 November 2017.
- ^ "뭘 좀 아는 어른이라면 모여라! 'SNL코리아'". m.entertain.naver.com (in Korean). Retrieved 2025-09-15.
- ^ "'SNL코리아' 권혁수 "장진감독, 내게 정말 더럽다고.."(인터뷰)". Newsen (in Korean). 2013-03-22. Retrieved 2025-09-15.
- ^ "['남사친' 인터뷰②] 권혁수 "연애는 적극적인 편…밀당 싫어" : 스포츠동아". 홈 (in Korean). 14 June 2016. Archived from the original on 12 August 2019. Retrieved 1 November 2017.
- ^ "Good People Appoints Broadcaster Kwon Hyuk-soo as Sharing Ambassador". Culture News. 2020-08-12.
- ^ "'힘쎈여자 도봉순' 권혁수 출연..배꼽주의 카메오 출격 예고" (in Korean). Archived from the original on 2019-11-30. Retrieved 2017-04-08.
- ^ Mukhopadhyay, Riddhiman (31 March 2017). "Strong Woman Do Bong Soon spoilers: Kwon Hyuk Soo will appear in a funny avatar in episode 11". International Business Times, Singapore Edition. Archived from the original on 1 December 2017. Retrieved 1 November 2017.
- ^ ""Come and Hug Me" Gathers Up Supporting Cast". HanCinema. March 28, 2018. Archived from the original on March 29, 2018. Retrieved June 7, 2018.
- ^ "[단독] 권혁수, '마성의 기쁨' 카메오 출격…변태감독役 미친 존재감". Ilgan Sports (in Korean). June 7, 2018.
- ^ Park Soo-in (September 24, 2020). (여자)아이들 미연→SF9 휘영 웹드 ‘리플레이’ 캐스팅, 권혁수 특별출연(공식) [(G)I-dle Miyeon → SF9 Hwiyoung Webd'Replay' cast, Kwon Hyuksoo special appearance (official)]. Newsen. Archived from the original on June 8, 2021. Retrieved July 10, 2024.
- ^ Ha Su-jeong (August 11, 2022). "우영우' 주현영, 차기작이 몇개째? 쿠팡플레이 시리즈 또 캐스팅 [공식]" [Young-Woo Woo' Hyun-Young Joo, what's the next project? Coupang Play Series Cast Again [Official]] (in Korean). Osen. Archived from the original on October 8, 2022. Retrieved August 11, 2022 – via Naver.
- ^ ""은지원 권혁수 이기광 합류"...tvN 새 예능 '공조7' 라인업 완성" (in Korean). Archived from the original on 2019-11-30. Retrieved 2017-04-08.
- ^ "'원나잇푸드트립' 시즌2, 유럽行 핵꿀잼…문세윤 먹방 1위[종합]". dc뉴스 (in Korean). Archived from the original on 2017-04-09. Retrieved 2017-04-08.
- ^ POP, 헤럴드 (2017-03-04). "'내귀에캔디2' 권혁수, '따개비' 이상형 에릭에 도전장" (in Korean). Archived from the original on 2019-08-12. Retrieved 2017-04-08.
- ^ Seon Mi-kyung (July 7, 2021). "권혁수, 'SNL코리아' 새 시즌 합류…"다시 인사드릴 수 있어서 영광" [Kwon Hyuk-soo joins the new season of 'SNL Korea'... "It's an honor to greet you again.]. Osen (in Korean). Naver. Archived from the original on July 9, 2021. Retrieved July 7, 2021.
- ^ Jeong Hee-yeon (September 17, 2021). "권혁수·이지훈, 골린이 예능 '백돌이 대탈출' MC" [Hyuk-soo Kwon and Ji-hoon Lee, MCs for Golin’s variety show ‘Baekdol’s Great Escape]. Sports Donga (in Korean). Retrieved September 17, 2021 – via Naver.
- ^ Lee Yoon-jeong (October 6, 2021). "웹예능 '벤자민권의 상상은 현실이 된다', 오는 8일 첫 방송" [Web entertainment 'Benjamin Kwon's imagination becomes reality', first broadcast on the 8th]. Edaily (in Korean). Archived from the original on October 6, 2021. Retrieved October 6, 2021 – via Naver.
- ^ Kim Hyun-jung (October 19, 2021). "가상세계지만 스타가 되고 싶어' MC 첫 공개, 권혁수 혁수비 변신" ['I want to be a star in a virtual world' MC first release, Kwon Hyuk-soo and Hyuk-soo-bi] (in Korean). Xports News. Retrieved October 19, 2021 – via Naver.
- ^ "제54회 백상예술대상, TV·영화 각 부문별 수상 후보자 공개". JTBC (in Korean). April 6, 2018. Archived from the original on April 9, 2018. Retrieved April 6, 2018.