There's no doubt why Ahn Hyo Seop is the newest K-drama crush this 2022 after landing the role of workaholic CEO in A Business Proposal.
The 26-year-old actor looked sleek and dashing as he played Kang Tae Mu, the bankable CEO of his grandfather's company.
Released on February 28, fans were captivated by his character and are drawn to his undeniable on-screen chemistry with female lead Kim Sejeong, where she plays the ordinary office girl Shin Ha Ri who was caught up on a blind date with the company boss.
While K-drama fandom is at the height of A Business Proposal craze, here are five interesting and lesser-known facts about Ahn Hyo Seop.
Spent his Pre-Teens in Canada
Ahn Hyo Seop is among a few Korean actors who could converse well in English; this is because he spent ten years living in Canada.
The 26-year-old star, whose Canadian name is Paul Ahn, moved to the land down under when he was seven years old.
At 17, he left Toronto, Canada and returned to his homeland to pursue his dreams.
Earned a Degree in International Business
Ever wonder why he perfectly plays CEO Kang Tae Mu? Apart from his acting skills, it appears that Ahn Hyo Seop really has a background in business.
Despite wanting to become an actor, one of his priorities is having a degree. He was able to graduate from Kookmin University under International Business.
The Seoul-based university is known to produce notable alumni such as Kpop star Lee Hyori, former South Korean anchor and JTBC general director and president Son Seok Hee, On the Verge of Insanity star Kim Ga Eun and more.
Become a Trainee Under JYP Entertainment
Before fans saw Ahn Hyo Seop headlined Thirty But Seventeen, Abyss, and his claim to fame K-drama Dr. Romantic 2, he started his career as a trainee under JYP Entertainment.
He trained with the company for three years and even appeared in various shows like Celebrity Bromance with GOT7's Jackson and made a cameo in Miss A's promotional videos where Bae Suzy was a former member.
Nearly Debuted as a GOT7 Member
During his appearance in Celebrity Bromance, there's speculation that he might have debuted as one of the members of the KPop group.
Interestingly, Ahn Hyo Seop later revealed in KBS' Happy Together that he didn't make the cut because of his height.
He said that he was "a bit lacking in talent then," and he was "too tall" as a Kpop star.
Ahn Hyo Seop Plays Violin and Piano
Training under JYP Entertainment means he knows how to sing and dance. Apparently, aside from these two and acting, Ahn Hyo Seop is also a fantastic violinist and knows how to play the piano.
Per KPop Post, the Lovers of the Red Sky star began during his 6th grade. What sparked his interest in playing the string instrument was that his best friend played cello.
Learning and loving music, he played violin in an orchestra when he was in middle and high school.
Aside from it, the outlet also mentioned that Ahn Hyo Seop's favorite instrument was the piano and was immersed in classical music.
His favorite pianists are the polish Frédéric Chopin and Claude Debussy from France.
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