Bae In Hyuk

Biography

Bae In-hyuk is a South Korean actor. He is known for his performances in television dramas such as My Roommate Is a Gumiho (2021), At a Distance, Spring Is Green (2021), Cheer Up (2022), and The Story of Park’s Marriage Contract (2023–2024).

Early Life and Education

Bae In-hyuk was born on April 4, 1998, in Jeonju, North Jeolla Province, South Korea. Although details about his family are kept private, he grew up in Busan and later pursued formal training in acting. He graduated from the Department of Acting at Seoul Arts University with a focus on performance, preparing him for a professional career in the entertainment industry.

Career

Debut and Early Work (2019–2020)

Bae made his acting debut in 2019 with the web film Love Buzz, in which he played the role of Park Seung-jun. In the same year, he appeared in several web series, including When You Love Yourself 2, Triple Fling Season 2, Teacher, Would You Like to Date Me?, and Kiss Scene in Yeonnamdong, marking his early presence in the industry.

In 2020, he continued expanding his portfolio by appearing in web dramas such as XX and Kiss Goblin. He also made his small-screen debut in several television series, including a cameo in Men Are Men and Was It Love?, as well as a supporting role in The Spies Who Loved Me. His performance earned him a Best New Actor nomination at the 2020 MBC Drama Awards.

Rising Recognition and Mainstream Success (2021–2022)

In 2021, Bae appeared in the popular tvN drama My Roommate Is a Gumiho, portraying Gye Sun-woo, a role that increased his visibility with domestic and international audiences. The same year, he also appeared in At a Distance, Spring Is Green as Nam Soo-hyun.

In 2022, Bae gained further recognition with his portrayal of Park Jung-woo, the president of a university cheerleader club, in the SBS drama Cheer Up. This marked one of his first major leading roles in a network drama. He also appeared in Why Her? as Choi Yoon-sang, reinforcing his growing range as an actor.

Recent Work (2023–Present)

In 2023–2024, Bae starred in the historical romance drama The Story of Park’s Marriage Contract as Kang Tae-ha, a performance that earned him broader acclaim and contributed to his rising profile in television. He continued expanding his career with roles in upcoming projects, including the Channel A series Check-in Hanyang and the 2026 drama Our Universe, in which he portrays Sun Tae-hyung.

Filmography

Films

• Love Buzz (2019) — Park Seung-jun
• Ditto (2022) — Eun-seong

Television Series

• Men Are Men (2020) — Teenage Hwang Ji-woo (cameo)
• The Spies Who Loved Me (2020) — Kim Young-goo
• My Roommate Is a Gumiho (2021) — Gye Sun-woo
• At a Distance, Spring Is Green (2021) — Nam Soo-hyun
• Why Her? (2022) — Choi Yoon-sang
• Cheer Up (2022) — Park Jung-woo
• Under the Queen’s Umbrella (2022) — Crown Prince (cameo)
• The Story of Park’s Marriage Contract (2023–2024) — Kang Tae-ha
• Check-in Hanyang (2024–2025) — Lee Eun / Prince Mu-yeong
• Our Universe (2026) — Sun Tae-hyung

Awards & Recognition

Bae has received nominations and awards for his performances, including a Best New Actor nomination at the 2020 MBC Drama Awards and a Best New Actor win at the 2022 SBS Drama Awards for his work in Cheer Up. He also won an Excellence Award at the 2023 MBC Drama Awards for his role in The Story of Park’s Marriage Contract.