| Shin Dong-yup Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 9 in |
| Weight | 68 kg |
| Date of Birth | February 17, 1971 |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Shin Dong-yup is a South Korean comedian, television comedy show host, actor, and voice actor. Over the years, he has worked on a variety of projects which include the likes of Explorers of the Human Body, Change, Oppa Band, Hello Counselor, Shin Dong-yeop’s Love’s Commissioned Mother, Quiz on Korea, Not Alone, Quiz Prince, Mary Queer, Vampire Idol, The Night of Hate Comments, I Like to Laugh, The Producers, True Story, Kim Yuna’s Kiss & Cry, My Little Old Boy, Hwasin: Controller of the Heart, If In Love Like Them, Immortal Songs: Singing the Legend, Perfect on Paper, Gentleman, Golden Egg, Coming Soon, Borg Mom, BIGsTORY, Our Cha Cha Cha, Witch Hunt, Reply 1997, Studio Vibes, Risqué Business Japan, Beatles Code 3D, Wok of Love, Strong Heart, Love Catcher, Guys n Girls, Fashion King Korea, Office Villain, Wednesday Food Talk, Tribe of Hip Hop, Life Bar, Hip Hop Tribe 2: Game of Thrones, Love of 7.7 Billion, DoReMi Market, We Got Divorced, The Meow is Fake, Sweet Night, What is Studying?, Saturday Night Live Korea, Oh Eun-young Game, True Golfer, Rest Couple, The Sound of Your Heart, Big Forest, Our Happy Saturday, What Shall We Eat Today – Delivery, Going to the End, Redevelopment of Love, Are You Hungry for Delivery? Just Order It!, Legend Music Class – Lalaland, With God, With God Season 2, I Need Women, Handless Day, and I’ll take care of it.
Born Name
Shin Dong-yup
Nick Name
Dong-yup
Sun Sign
Aquarius
Born Place
South Korea
Nationality
Education
Shin Dong-yup graduated from the Seoul Institute of the Arts, a prominent educational institution specializing in the arts located in Ansan, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea.
Occupation
Comedian, Television Comedy Show Host, Actor, Voice Actor
Manager
Shin Dong-yup was previously signed with SM C&C Management.
Blood Type
A
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 9 in or 175 cm
Weight
68 kg or 150 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Shin Dong-yup has dated –
- Sun Hye-yoon (2006-Present) – He got married to Sun Hye-yoon in the year 2006.
Race / Ethnicity
Asian
Shin Dong-yup is of Korean descent.
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Smile
Shin Dong-yup Facts
- Along with Lee Jung, Kang Min-kyung, Kim Soo-mi, Lee Soo-hyuk, Kim Woo-bin, and Hong Jong-hyun, Shin Dong-yup co-starred as Dong-yup (the manager of a talent agency who is in charge of Vampire Voice and everything he says is a lie) in the 2011 comedy-drama television show Vampire Idol.
- In 2015, he was seen as Hyung-geun (assistant director of 2 Days & 1 Night) in the comedy-drama television series The Producers. It stars Cha Tae-hyun, Gong Hyo-jin, Kim Soo-hyun, and Lee Ji-eun.
- Shin Dong-yup appeared as himself in an episode of the television sitcom The Sound of Your Heart in 2016. Based on the webtoon of the same name, the show’s lead cast consists of Lee Kwang-soo and Jung So-min.
- In 2018, he was cast as a guest as Immar’s voice in the romantic comedy-drama television series Wok of Love. The show stars Lee Jun-ho, Jang Hyuk, and Jung Ryeo-won.
- Shin Dong-yup has been a recipient of various accolades such as the Baeksang Arts Award, KBS Entertainment Award, Cable TV Broadcasting Award, Korea Broadcasting Award, SBS Entertainment Award, SBS Drama Award, Style Icon Award, Korean Popular Culture and Arts Award, Mnet 20’s Choice Award, tvN10 Award, and Korea PD Award.
- He was included in Forbes‘ “Korea Power Celebrity” list in 2014, 2016, 2017, and 2018.
- In July 2023, it was confirmed that Shin Dong-yup had decided to part ways with his longtime agency, SM C&C, after 11 years. He first signed with the agency in 2012.
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