Biography
Who is Yoon Shi-yoon?
Early life and education
Yoon Shi-yoon was born in Suncheon, South Korea, on September 26, 1986. His birth name was Yoon Dong-gu, which he used until he officially changed his name upon entering college. He is the only child in his family. During his youth, he was raised by his grandparents.
Unlike many of his peers who attended kindergarten to study English, Yoon attended a seodang. This traditional institution focused on teaching Confucianism and allowed him to learn to read Hanja, which are Chinese characters. His unique upbringing was later highlighted through his song Grandpa's Bicycle, which he performed for the show Barefooted Friends. He eventually pursued higher education at Kyonggi University.
Rising to fame
Yoon began his acting career in 2009 with a role in the daily sitcom High Kick Through the Roof. This project brought him significant attention, and he received a nomination for Best New Actor in TV at the Baeksang Arts Awards. He also secured the Best Couple award from MBC alongside his co-star Shin Se-kyung.
His major breakthrough arrived in 2010 when he starred in the series Bread, Love and Dreams. The drama became one of the most-watched shows in South Korea that year, achieving a viewership rating of over fifty percent for its final episode. This success turned Yoon into widely known across the country. Following this popularity, he and his co-star Lee Young-ah served as promotional ambassadors for North Chungcheong Province. During this busy year, he also made his feature film debut with a leading role in the horror movie Death Bell 2: Bloody Camp.
Military service and career comeback
In 2014, Yoon made the decision to enlist in the Republic of Korea Marine Corps. He chose to enter service secretly to avoid drawing attention or causing disruption to other soldiers. He completed his mandatory military duties on January 27, 2016.
Upon his return to entertainment, he starred in the historical fantasy drama Secret Healer, where he portrayed the famous Joseon doctor Heo Jun. That same year, he joined the cast of the popular variety show 2 Days & 1 Night for its third season. His career continued with roles in various genres, including the legal drama Your Honor, where he played a double role as both a judge and a convict. He also appeared in the comedy thriller Psychopath Diary in 2019, portraying a stockbroker who mistakenly believes he is a murderer. Most recently, in 2020, he starred in the action-romance drama Train as a police officer.
Interests and personal life
Beyond his acting work, Yoon is a passionate reader. He maintains a large personal library and reportedly keeps over 2,000 books at his home.
Throughout his career, he has also explored voice acting in animated projects. He lent his voice to the animated film Doraemon: Nobita's Secret Gadget Museum and worked on the animated movie Paboos in 2019 as the character Doctor Flag. Also, he provided a voice for the 2019 project Bakugan: Battle Force. These diverse roles demonstrate his versatility as a performer across film, television, and animation.
Birthday and age
Yoon Shi-yoon was born on September 26, 1986, which makes Yoon 40 years old today. That birthday falls under the Libra sign. Yoon shares the date with 43 other famous people.
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