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Steven Yeun. Actor: Minari. Steven Yeun was born in Seoul, South Korea, to June and Je Yeun. His family first immigrated to Canada and stayed there for one year, and then moved to the U.S. He has a brother named Brian. He began acting while at Kalamazoo College in Kalamazoo, MI, where he studied Psychology as a major (BS in Psychology, 2005).
- January 1, 1
- 1.73 m
- Seoul, South Korea
Yeun Sang-Yeop (Korean: 연상엽; born December 21, 1983), known professionally as Steven Yeun (/ j ʌ n /), is an American actor. Yeun initially rose to prominence for playing Glenn Rhee in the television series The Walking Dead (2010–2016). He earned critical acclaim for starring in the thriller Burning (2018) and drama Minari (2020).
Steven Yeun was born in Seoul, South Korea, to June and Je Yeun. His family first immigrated to Canada and stayed there for one year, and then moved to the U.S. He has a brother named Brian. He began acting while at Kalamazoo College in Kalamazoo, MI, where he studied Psychology as a major (BS in Psychology, 2005).
- December 21, 1983
- His name came from a doctor his parents met. Yeun was born Sang-yeop Yeun on December 21, 1983, in Seoul, South Korea. He wasn’t known as Steven until after he and his family moved to the United States.
- He’s a big sports fan. While growing up, Yeun lived in the Detroit suburbs of Taylor and Troy. Naturally, he became a fan of local pro sports teams like the NHL’s Detroit Red Wings and the NBA’s Detroit Pistons.
- He has a degree in psychology. Yeun attended Kalamazoo College in Michigan, graduating in 2005 with a degree in psychology. When he wasn’t studying, Yeun performed for the school’s improv group and also participated in theater productions, setting him on a path toward his film and TV career.
- He met his wife, Joana Pak, met through a mutual friend. Yeun and his wife, photographer Joana Pak, met in Chicago in 2008 through a mutual friend. According to Martha Stewart Weddings, their romance didn’t begin until 2009.
Feb 12, 2021 · A Korean American family moves to an Arkansas farm in search of its own American dream. Amidst the challenges of new life in the strange and rugged Ozarks, they discover the undeniable resilience of family and what really makes a home. Director. Lee Isaac Chung. Writer. Lee Isaac Chung. Stars. Steven Yeun. Han Yeri. Alan Kim.
- (98K)
- Drama
- Lee Isaac Chung
- 2021-02-12
Feb 3, 2021 · In his new film, “Minari,” the “Walking Dead” star has his own to tell. Emily Shur for The New York Times. Share full article. 135. By Jay Caspian Kang. Published Feb. 3, 2021 Updated June 15,...
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3 days ago · June 2, 2024 3 AM PT. Steven Yeun is something we haven’t seen in a while — a new kind of leading man. The Korean American actor had a tiny handful of credits when he scored his career-making ...
