Thanks to the web’s help and the globalization of K-pop, it has become easier to access more South Korean content. Many artists have found fame in foreign lands and huge fanbase because of it. When talking about fandoms, we cannot miss Kwak Dong Yeon.
The young actor who is often considered older than he is got fame from the television series, My Husband Got a Family. He made a stellar acting debut and made a buzz for his dandy, masculine look from ‘Love in the Moonlight.’
Apart from acting, Dong Yeon is also active as a musician. He is a member and lead guitarist of the Kokoma Band (Little Kids’ Band). Today, we will talk more about this stunning man and his repertoire in the entertainment industry.
Aside from his work, we will talk about his personal life, including his dating life, family, childhood, and so on.
Kwak Dong Yeon: Quick Facts
| Full Name | Kwak Dong Yeon (곽동연) |
| Birth Date | March 19, 1997 |
| Age | 23 years |
| Birth Place | Daejeon, South Korea |
| Nationality | South Korean |
| Ethnicity | Asian |
| Education | School of Performing Arts Seoul (SOPA) |
| Horoscope | Pisces |
| Father’s Name | Unknown |
| Mother’s Name | Unknown |
| Siblings | An older sister |
| Height | 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm) |
| Weight | 62 kgs(136 lbs) |
| Build | Athletic |
| Profession | Actor, Musician |
| Active years | 2012-present |
| Agent | FNC/ H& |
| Net Worth | $1 million |
| Social Media | Instagram, Twitter |
Who is Kwak Dong Yeon?
Kwak Dong Yeon is a South Korean actor and musician who made his professional acting debut in 2012. Under the management of FNC and H&, Dong is also a member and lead guitarist of Kokoma Band. He got wide recognition for his dashing looks in the hit KBS2 historical series, Love in the Moonlight.
Kwak Dong Yeon admits he looks older than his actual age.
At a glance, Kwak exudes someone who has got years of experience; there is certain toughness in him that attracts attention. Despite the aura he projects, Kwak is actually in his early 20s. Yes, you heard it, actor Dong Yeon was born on March 19, 1997, which means he is, in fact, 23 years old.
Since he has heard the comment numerous times, the young actor does not get shocked anymore. Moreover, he even admits that he looks a lot older than his actual age. His fun and free-spirited resonates with his sun sign Aries. But at the same time, they are tough, fierce, and competitive.
Likewise, Kwak has got an attractive pair of dark eyes and jet black hair. His long hair looks from ‘Love in the Moonlight’ went viral online. That, paired with his sleek style and chiseled jawline, was just something else.
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Other than that, he stands at 5 feet 10 inches(178 cm) and weighs around 62 kgs(136 lbs). Being an actor and musician, Kwak takes a great deal of his health and body. Some sources claim the young actor visits gym daily.
Where did Kwak Dong Yeon grow up? Family and Childhood
Famous for his masculine looks, Kwak Dong Yeon was born to his parents in Daejeon, South Korea. Younger of two siblings, he has an elder sister but has not revealed any information about her. Not much is known about his parents as well, including their names and whereabouts.
His mother died of an illness on February 26, 2014, right after Kwak finished his drama promotion of Inspiring Generation.
Likewise, Dong Yeon is South Korean by nationality, while his ethnicity happens to be Asian.
Moving on to his education, Kwak graduated from Munrae Junior High School in February 2013. At the age of 13, he moved to Seoul to pursue his dream as an artist and joined FNC Academy, where he took acting lessons.
After that, he enrolled at the School of Performing Arts Seoul (SOPA) and graduated in February of 2016.
Kwak Dong Yeon’s Early Years
Right off the bat, we talked about the passion Kwak had for acting. This sole motivation led him to move permanently to Seoul all by himself. Upon his arrival, the young Dong started taking acting lessons at FNC Academy. After two years of training, he made his acting debut in 2012 from the KBS television series, My Husband Got a Family.
The series proved to a huge success with a peak rating of 49.6% and helped Kwak make a successful debut as well. Likewise, Dong Yeon also won the Best Young Actor Award at the 2012 Korea Drama Awards.
Following his success, Kwak then returned to the small screen from the SBS historical drama, Jang Ok-Jung, Living by Love. There he performed as the young Prince Dong-pyung, followed by another KBS drama titled Adolescence Medley.
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Similarly, in March 2014, Kwak got his first lead role as a smart transfer student in KBS drama Special, Middle School Girl. The following year, he starred alongside Sistar’s Bora in the web series, Suck It Up. Slowly but surely, Kwak was making his presence felt in the Korean entertainment industry.
Love in the Moonlight and Rising Popularity
Kwak was already a dashing man who captured many’s hearts with his sharp features and acting skills. But no one expected him to blow up after his appearance in the KBS2 historical series, Love in the Moonlight. In this 2016‘s drama, young Dong personified a skilled swordsman named Kim Byung-Yeon. Fair to say, the character’s mysterious vibe, laced with his impeccable acting, was out of this world.
Not to mention, the internet went crazy for his new looks with long hair. He is still lauded for this iconic character. Thanks to the success of the series, Kwak got recognition internationally too.
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Likewise, he was then seen starring in SBS fantasy romance drama, Reunited Worlds, along with KBS romance drama, Radio Romance. In 2018, he starred in yet another hit series, Gangnam Beauty. JTBC’s romantic comedy series was based on the successful webtoon of the same name and starred rising actors like Cha Eun Wo, who is also an idol.
Enough to say, the series helped renew his recognition in the K-entertainment. Moreover, in 2019, Dong Yeon appeared in the family drama Never Twice, where he took the lead role alongside actress Park Se-wan. In 2020, this young actor starred in Baseball Girl and made a cameo appearance in the Netflix drama; It’s Okay to Not Be Okay.
Furthermore, in August of 2020, Kwak left his mother agency FNC Entertainment and signed with H& Entertainment.
Net Worth and Income
From aspiring to be an actor to actually becoming one, Kwak definitely has come a long way. Since his official debut in 2012, the young actor has appeared in dozens of movies and TV dramas combine. Some of his acclaimed works include Love in the Moonlight, Baseball Girl; My Husband Got a Family, and more.
Likewise, because of his relentless effort and brilliant performance on-screen, Kwak has accumulated a net worth of $1 million. Since there is no official announcement, it is just an estimated amount.
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From what we know, he might be worth even more than this. And with his future project coming along, Dong Yeon’s salary and income might increase unprecedently as well. But for now, all of his income and assets owned are kept hidden from the public.
Kwak Dong Yeon ideal type is Kim So Hyun
For the fans of Kwak Dong Yeon, the name Kim So Hyun might be familiar. During his appearance in “Radio Star,” Kwak chose actress Kim So Hyun as his ideal type, but he was unaware of the rumors it would brew later on. As expected, many news sites started linking the young actor and Kim So Hyun in dating rumors.
Since the two worked previously in the drama, many thought Kwak had something for the gorgeous actress. However, Dong Yeon was deeply affected by the on-going rumors and started avoiding variety show appearances.
Later he clarified the two were not dating, and he only mentioned her as Kwak was pressured to name someone. Moreover, Dong Yeon admitted to being terrified of a television appearance.
Hence, to this date, no one has heard much about Kwak and his dating rumors. It seems the young actor has learned his lesson of keeping his thoughts to himself.
Social Media Presence
Instagram– 1.1 million Followers
Twitter– 66.8k Followers
