Kwon Hyuk-soo (actor)

Kwon Hyuk-soo was born on May 6, 1986. From an early age, he was frequently described as unique and eccentric. Known for his mischievous nature, Kwon celebrated April Fool's Day as his personal holiday during his school years. He enjoyed playing pranks and teasing his friends, often taking the initiative to break the ice at the beginning of each new semester.^[1]

In 2005, Kwon enrolled in the Theater Department at the Seoul Institute of the Arts,^[2][3][4] joining a cohort that included Lee Dong-hwi, from the same department, as well as Lee Si-eon and Kim Seon-ho from other department.^[5] Kwon was an exceptional student, earning a 4.43 GPA and a full scholarship after ranking first in his department. He considered the scholarships the best "part-time job" to help him save for tuition following his military service. He served as the 25th president of the school's theater club, "Attempt at Encounter." While working part-time at a theater, he also managed to master both Chinese and Japanese.^[1][6]

After graduating with his bachelor's degree in 2012, Kwon Hyuk-soo made his debut in the second season of Saturday Night Live Korea.^[7][8] He joined the cast upon the recommendation of director Jang Jin, who was his senior from the Seoul Institute of the Arts and had noticed him at a private gathering.^[9][10] This marked the beginning of his career as an actor, singer, and comedian.^[11]

NGO Good People appointed Kwon Hyuk-soo as a sharing ambassador on August 12, 2020. Kwon's relationship with the organization began in April when he participated in their "Star Mask" campaign, which supported out-of-school, multicultural, and low-income youths affected by COVID-19.^[12]