Ahn Bo-hyun (Korean: 안보현; born May 16, 1988) is a South Korean actor, model and television personality under FN Entertainment. As a graduate from Busan Sports High School, he used to participate in amateur boxing competitions and previously won a gold medal. Since his acting debut in 2014, he has appeared in various films and television dramas. Ahn achieved success and made a turning point within his acting career through Itaewon Class (2020). He won the Excellence Award, Actor in an OTT Drama for his roles in Yumi's Cells and My Name at the 8th APAN Star Awards (September 29, 2022).
Ahn was born in Busan, South Korea on May 16, 1988. As a graduate from Busan Sports High School, he used to participate in amateur boxing competitions and previously won a gold medal.[2]
He originally debuted as a model in 2007.[3][4] Since his acting debut in 2014, he has appeared in various films and television dramas including, Descendants of the Sun (2016), Dokgo Rewind (2018), Her Private Life (2019). Ahn achieved success and achieved a breakthrough through Itaewon Class (2020), in which he portrayed the villainous character Jang Geun-won. He continued his success with his subsequent male lead roles in Netflix series My Name (2021), tvN dramas Yumi's Cells (2021–2022) and Military Prosecutor Doberman (2022).
On May 28, 2022, Ahn donated 528 boxes of sanitary napkins to the underprivileged on the occasion of World Menstruation Day, by donating through the G-Foundation Foundation.[28]
^Lim Min-won (May 23, 2022). "안보현, 10년 몸담은 FN엔터와 재계약" [Ahn Bo-hyun renews contract with FN Entertainment after 10 years] (in Korean). Jose Ilbo. Retrieved May 23, 2022 – via Naver.
^Lee Yu-na (December 14, 2021). "김선호 하차 '2시의 데이트' 안보현 주인공 확정 '윤아와 로맨스'[공식]" [Kim Seon-ho Gets Off '2 O'Clock Date' Ahn Bo-hyun Confirms the Main Character 'Romance with Yoona' [Official]] (in Korean). Sports Chosun. Retrieved December 14, 2021 – via Naver.
^Yoo Ji-hye (March 10, 2021). "[단독] 안보현, '유미의 세포들' 주연…김고은과 호흡" [[Exclusive] Ahn Bo-hyeon, starring in 'Yumi's Cells'... Breathing with Go-eun Kim]. sports.donga (in Korean). Retrieved April 18, 2021.
^Moon Ji-yeon (November 3, 2021). "[공식] 안보현·조보아·오연수·김영민·김우석 '군검사 도베르만' 출연 확정" [[Official] Ahn Bo-hyeon, Jo Bo-ah, Oh Yeon-soo, Kim Young-min, Kim Woo-seok confirmed to appear in 'Military Prosecutor Doberman'] (in Korean). Sports Chosun. Retrieved November 3, 2021 – via Naver.
^Jang, Jin-ri (July 22, 2022). "아다마스' 안보현, 서지혜 옛사랑 된다…'흥행 치트키' 특별출연" [Adamas' Ahn Bo-hyun, Seo Ji-hye's old love... Special appearance in 'Cheat Key] (in Korean). spoTV News. Retrieved July 22, 2022 – via Naver.
^Lee, Hye-mi (November 14, 2022). "안보현, 첫 일본 드라마 '언제라도 돌아올 수 있는 곳' 출연" [Ahn Bo-hyun to appear in the first Japanese drama 'A Place You Can Come Back Anytime] (in Korean). TV Report. Retrieved November 14, 2022 – via Naver.
^Park Soo-in (November 15, 2022). "신혜선 안보현 하윤경 안동구 '이번 생도 잘 부탁해' 출연 확정" [Shin Hye-sun, Ahn Bo-hyun, Ha Yoon-kyung, Ahn Dong-gu, confirmed to appear in 'Please Take Care of This Student] (in Korean). Newsen. Retrieved November 15, 2022 – via Naver.
^Kim Seong-hyun (January 3, 2023). "[Y피플] 안보현, 재벌 3세 형사로 돌아온다…범죄수사물 '골드스푼' 주연" [[Y People] Ahn Bo-hyun returns as a third-generation conglomerate detective... Lead role in crime investigation drama 'Gold Spoon] (in Korean). YTN. Retrieved January 3, 2023 – via Naver.
^Park Jae-hwan (September 22, 2020). "넷플릭스, 배신과 복수의 느와르 '언더커버". news.kbs (in Korean). Retrieved December 9, 2020 – via Naver.
^Kang Min-kyung (September 6, 2021). "괴물이 되어도 좋다"..한소희 '마이네임', 10월 15일 공개 확정" [It’s okay to be a monster.” Han So-hee’s ‘My Name’ to be released on October 15th]. Star News (in Korean). Retrieved September 6, 2021 – via Naver.
^Jo Ji-young (April 25, 2022). "[공식] 백종원X오대환X안보현X딘딘, tvN 새 예능 '백패커'로 뭉쳤다..5월 26일 첫방송" [[Official] Baek Jong-won X Oh Dae-hwan X Ahn Bo-hyeon X Din-Din, united in tvN's new entertainment show 'Backpacker'.. First broadcast on May 26th] (in Korean). Sports Chosun. Retrieved April 25, 2022 – via Naver.
^Kim Da-eun (January 9, 2023). "허성태·이시언·안보현·곽튜브, 류호진PD 새 예능 '니가 가라 시드니'로 뭉친다" [Heo Seong-tae, Lee Si-eon, Ahn Bo-hyun, Kwak Tube, and Ryu Ho-jin PD unite in a new variety show, ‘You Go Sydney] (in Korean). Ilgan Sports. Retrieved January 9, 2023 – via Naver.
^Kang Nae-ri (June 30, 2022). "지창욱X박서준X박보검 '청춘MT', 9월 방송…연합 MT 떠난다(공식)" [Ji Chang-wook X Park Seo-joon X Park Bo-gum 'Youth MT' to be broadcast in September... Allied MT is leaving (official)] (in Korean). YTN. Retrieved June 30, 2022 – via Naver.
^Lee Seung-gil (May 27, 2022). "안보현, 세계 월경의 날 맞아 생리대 528박스 기부…"사랑을 나누고자" [Ahn Bo-hyun, donated 528 boxes of sanitary napkins on World Menstrual Day... "To share love] (in Korean). My Daily. Retrieved May 27, 2022 – via Naver.
^Cha Seon-ho (November 12, 2021). "남해해경청, 배우 안보현 명예해양경찰관으로 위촉" [Namhae Coast Guard appoints actor Ahn Bo-hyun as honorary maritime police officer] (in Korean). Yonhap News. Retrieved November 16, 2021 – via Naver.
^Myung Hee-sook (September 29, 2022). "안보현·한선화, OTT 부문 우수 연기상 [에이판스타어워즈]" [Ahn Bo-hyun and Han Seon-hwa, Outstanding Acting Award in OTT Category [Apan Star Awards]] (in Korean). My Daily. Retrieved September 29, 2022 – via Naver.
^Moon Ji-yeon (July 6, 2022). "제1회 청룡시리즈어워즈 후보 공개..'오징어 게임'·'SNL코리아' 최다노미" [The 1st Blue Dragon Series Awards nominees revealed.. Most Nominees for 'Squid Game' and 'SNL Korea'] (in Korean). Sports Chosun. Retrieved July 6, 2022 – via Naver.
^Okada, Naoto (December 22, 2022). "韓国ドラマ界の星! 2022年の韓流ベストアクターTOP16を発表" [The star of the Korean drama world! 2022 Hallyu Best Actor Top 16 Announced]. ELLE Japan. Retrieved December 28, 2022.