Goo Kyo Hwan solidified his name in show business as one of the most versatile actors, portraying various characters in different films and K-dramas. From villain to protagonist roles, the 39-year-old star never fails to amaze viewers with his remarkable talent. Interestingly, he recently took home the Best Rookie Actor at the 1st Blue Dragon Series Awards for his role as Corporal Han Ho Yul in Netflix's "D.P."

Goo Kyo Hwan stars alongside Jung Hae In, who took the role of private soldier Ahn Jun Ho, and Kim Sung Kyun as Sergeant Park Bum Goo, with Son Seok Koo as the antagonist Captain Im Ji Sup.

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Besides the 39-year-old star winning the Best New Actor Award, "D.P" also bagged the Best Drama at the Blue Dragon Series Awards 2022, eclipsing "Through the Darkness," "Political Fever," "Yumi's Cells," and the blockbuster series "Squid Game."

Goo Kyo Hwan's Long List of Achievements

From K-dramas to movies, Goo Kyo Hwan has a slew of remarkable films under his belt.

Debuting in 2009 in a bit part for the film "Castaway on the Moon," he managed to land his first ever main role in the same year for the psychological horror movie "Short! Short! Short!" with Oh Dal Soo and Yoo Yeon Seok of "Hospital Playlist."

Interestingly, he scored his first achievement as an actor through the film "Beaten Black and Blue" and won the Actor of the Year category at the prestigious Busan International Film Festival.

From then on, he continues to rake in multiple achievements through nominations and recognitions varying from Best New Actor and Best Supporting Actor for his performance in "Escape from Mogadishu."

With his over a decade-long career as an actor, the 39-year-old star has earned millions through K-dramas and movies.

According to a report, Goo Kyo Hwan's net worth is around $1 million as of 2022, and makes an estimated $200,000 on average.

While his million-dollar wealth mostly comes from being an actor, he also wears many hats in the industry.

Goo Kyo Hwan as Director and Screenwriter

While Goo Kyo Hwan captivated viewers with his flawless acting, he also worked behind the camera.

Before being managed by Namoo Actors, he graduated from the Seoul Institute of Arts.

Described as an up-and-coming actor, he directed several short and co-directed films.

According to Korean Film Organization, he helmed the 2011 short film "Turtles" and became the co-winner of the audience award at the Jeongdongjin Independent Film Festival.

He also directed the 2013 movie "Where is my DVD?" and scored the Best Film in The King of Comedy competition of the Mise-en-scène Short Film Festival.

Adding to the lust of his achievements, Goo Kyo Hwan also penned the mystery comedy-drama "Maggie," which stars Moon So Ri, Lee Joo Young, and himself.

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Written by Geca Wills