Ryu Hyun-kyung has also directed the short films Kwang-tae’s Basic Story (2009) and Heart Robber (2010), as well as two music videos for singer Jung-in. Ryu Hyun-kyung is a former child actress coming from a middle-class family. Alongside acting, she has been working several part-time jobs as well in order to support her family. She started working at the age of 12. Apart from being a great actress, Ryu Hyun-kyung has also proven to be an incredible singer as well.
Ryu Hyun-kyung’s Profile
Ryu Hyun-kyung was born on March 10, 1983. She is currently 35 years old. Her height is 5’3 ft. (162 cm) and she weighs 45 kg (99 lbs). Ryu Hyun-kyung’s birthplace is Masan, South Korea. She holds South Korean citizenship. Ryu Hyun-kyung’s childhood dream was to become a rapper. She is a graduate of Hanyang University where her main courses were theater and film. Ryu Hyun-kyung’s family consists of her parents and a younger sibling. She and her sister have a difference of three years and her sister teaches elementary school students. Ryu Hyun-kyung debuted as a toddler role player and has become a blue-chip name from the Korean screen. She has been dominating the silver screen by demonstrating her diverse acting skills and has gotten recognition from film lovers again with the Whistle Blower program, which involves examining the reality behind vegetative cell analysis. Ryu Hyun-kyung has directed the short films Kwang-tae’s Basic Story (2009) and Heart robber (2010), and also two music videos for singer Jung-in. Prior to engaging in acting, Ryu Hyun-kyung had aspirations of becoming a rapper. After she began her acting career, she attended a signing event for the Korean hip-hop group Jinusean. The manager of Jinusean, who works for the popular music label YG Entertainment and also attended this event, noticed her together with the group and offered her to sign a contract with YG Entertainment as a singer. Ryu Hyun-kyung turned down the offer though, due to her rising acting career. Actress Ryu Hyun-kyung once attended a press conference for a kind of future project, where she was asked about the rumors involving her and Jang Giha. Ryu Hyun-kyung denied the rumors and asked journalists not to ask about the topic and did not answer further questions about it. She stated that she felt uncomfortable being interviewed by the same TV Report journalist who wrote a nasty article about her, and asked TV Report to send another journalist for the next interview. But they suddenly stepped back and said that their new journalists had previously been otherwise engaged so they can only send the first reporters handling the story. Originally, the media rumored that Ryu Hyun-kyung has been dating film producer and actor Yang Ik-joon for about a year. Prior to releasing the rumor, the agency refused to comment on the issue. Reportedly, the couple had been working together in 2011, as both of them had been trying out for the main roles, respectively, in the short film Departure. “After working together on the film, they seem to have developed friendship and met from time to time to discuss their work,” said the agency.
Ryu Hyun-kyung’s Filmography
Movies
A Tiger in Winter | Horangiboda Museoun Gyeoulsonnim (2018) – Hyun-ji The Artist: Reborn | Atiseuteu: Dashi Taeeonada (2017) – Giselle You Call It Passion | Yeoljung Gateun Sori Hago Itne (2015) – Reporter Chae-eun Office (2015) – Assistant Manager Hong Ji-sun Intimate Enemies | Naui Jeolchin Akdangdeul (2015) – Jung-sook Three Summer Night | Sseuri Sseommeo Nait (2015) – Ji-young (Myung-seok’s girlfriend) The Whistleblower | Jeboja (2014) – Kim Mi-hyun The Road Called Life | Memilggot, Woonsoo Joheunnal, Geurigo Bombom (2014) – wife (voice) Manshin (2014) – Kim Geum-hwa (young adult) Miss Cherry’s Love Puzzle | Aengdooya Yeonaehaja (2013) – Aeng-doo Born To Sing | Jeonguk Noraejarang (2013) – Mi-ae How to Use Guys with Secret Tips | Namja Sayongseolmyungseo (2013) – woman who spots Lee Seung-jae near Choi Bo-na’s apartment Two Weddings And a Funeral | Du Bunui Gyulhonsikgwa Han Bunui Jangryesik (2012) – Hyo-jin Boy | Gootbayi Boyi (2011) – Jin-sook Mama (2011) – Eun-sung Petty Romance | Jjae Jjae Han Romaenseu (2010) – Kyung-sun Cyrano Agency | Shirano; Yeonaejojakdan (2010) – Seon-ah The Servant | Bang Ja Jeon (2010) – Hyang Dan-yi (servant of Chun-hyang) Thirsty, Thirsty | Muljomjuso (2009) The Divine Weapon | Singijeon (2008) – Bang-ok North Korean Guys | Donghaemulgwa Baekdusan (2003) – Han Na-ra My Wife Is a Gangster 2 | Jopog Manura 2: Dolaon Jeonseol (2003) – Yoon Ji-hyun Marriage Is a Crazy Thing | Gyeolhoneun Michinjishida (2002) – female student part-time worker Flying Warriors | Out Live | Bichunmoo (2000) Truth Game | Jinshil game (2000) Mayonnaise (1999) City of the Rising Sun | Taeyangeun eobda (1998) Deep Sorrow | Gipeun seulpeum (1997)
Short Films
Smile Bus | Seumail Beoseu (2011) – Yun-a Departure | Dipacheo (2011) Heart Robber | Nalkangdo (2010) – Soo-yeon
Drama Series
Happy If You Died | Jookeodo Joa (KBS2/2018) – Choi Min-joo 20th Century Boy and Girl | 20segi Sonyeonsonyeo (MBC/2017) – Han A-reum Oh My Ghost | Oh Naui Gwishinnim (tvN/2015) – Policewoman Kang (ep.13-14) The Lover (Mnet/2015) – Ryoo Doo-ri Empress Ki | Kihwanghoo (MBC/2013-2014) – Princess Kyunghwa (cameo) Tasty Life | Matittneun Insaeng (SBS/2012) – Jang Jung-hyun Salamander Guru and The Shadow Operation Team | Dolongnyong Dosawa Geulimja Jojagdan (SBS/2012) – Detective Kyung-ja Late Night Hospital | Shimya Byungwon (MBC/2011) – Hong Na-kyung Terroir (SBS/2008) Sweet Buns | Danpat bbang (MBC/2004-2005) – Kim Sun-hee
TV Movies
Run Toward Tomorrow | Naileul Hyanghae Ddwieora (SBS/2015) – Han Yoo-jung Drama Special: Outlasting Happiness | Ggeunjilgin Kibbeum (KBS2/2013) – Sun-joo
Director
Short Films
Heart Robber | Nalkangdo (2010) Kwang Tae’s Basic Story | Kwangtaeui Kicho (2009)
Ryu Hyun-kyung in Running Man
Ryu Hyun-kyung appeared in two episodes of Running Man: episode 143 and 272. In episode 143, there were three guests this time: Kim In-kwon, Ryu Hyun-kyung, and Lee Kyung-kyu. They were divided into two teams of 5 (Orange Team: Jae Suk, Kyung Kyu, Suk Jin, Ji Hyo, Gwang Soo. Blue Team: Jong Kook, Gary, Haha, Di Kwon, Hyun Kyung) and had to get coins by doing missions for the final battle to do karaoke. The first mission was in the sauna where they played three games; the first one was “towel battle.” In the first game Ji Hyo finally won after fighting Gary, and surprised everyone, however, Gary commented, “Why do you keep playing with me?” The next game was “Egg bokbulbok,” where out of a total of thirty eggs only one was raw. The way it was revealed was very unpredictable. Gwang Soo was the first to go and he took the raw egg in his first try, making their team lose. The next game was rolling coins into a fork, which game seemed impossible but of course, Ji Hyo got it. Followed by Gwang Soo and Kyung Kyu, making their team win the whole mission and them choosing gold coins. The next mission was “Dodgeball.” Ryu Hyun-kyung turned into this character full of surprises. In the end, the Orange Team eventually won. The last mission to collect coins was to tear the name label. In the last place, Orange had two gold and one silver coin, while Blue had two silver and one gold coin. This was a funny superpower karaoke. Gwang Soo’s and Ji Hyo’s hearts were beating not because of their singing, but because of that power; the choir drowned out their voices and they got 96 points. Haha, In Kwon and Hyun Kyung were shedding tears and Hyun Kyung had to go to the bungee jumping post. Orange then did Shabang Shabang and Hyun Bin came out! The Orange Team also sang a funny version of Gangnam Style where two people had to peddle bicycles to turn on the screen. And lastly, Blue Team performed Romantic Cat with musical performances that were somewhat similar, but their energy went all crazy and Jong Kook knocked In Kwon. In Kwon screamed, which was funny and gave the best ending to the episode, even though unfortunately, they didn’t get the highest score. The Orange Team won. Episode 272 is the second part of the 100 vs 100 battle. Ryu Hyun-kyung only has a cameo role in this episode, since there are so many guests.
