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Steven Yeun

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Steven Yeun
"The Walking Dead" favorite Steven Yeun has recently had a breakthrough in critically-acclaimed films by Korean directors in 'Okja,' 'Burning,' and more recently he plays an immigrant adjusting to American life with his family in 'Minari.' "No Small Parts" takes a look at the evolution of his unique acting career.
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Steven Yeun was born in Seoul, South Korea, to June and Je Yeun. His family first immigrated to Canada and stayed there for one year, and then moved to the U.S. He has a brother named Brian. He began acting while at Kalamazoo College in Kalamazoo, MI, where he studied Psychology as a major (BS in Psychology, 2005). When he realized his love for acting he went to study theatre in college instead of med school. He was a member of Stir Friday Night, a sketch-comedy group made up of Asian-American performers, and was also a member of the Second City comedy troupe in Chicago. He earned roles on The Big Bang Theory (2007) (as Sebastian), in Jerry (2009) (as Chaz) and in different commercials for Best Buy, Apple, and Milky Way. He lives in L.A.

Steven enjoys playing guitar. His parents own beauty supply stores in Detroit, MI.
BornDecember 21, 1983
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BornDecember 21, 1983
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    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 34 wins & 67 nominations total

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    Known for

    Alan Kim, Noel Cho, Steven Yeun, and Han Ye-ri in Minari (2020)
    Minari
    7.4
    • Jacob
    • 2020
    Steven Brand, Caroline Chikezie, Dallas Roberts, Samara Weaving, and Steven Yeun in Mayhem (2017)
    Mayhem
    6.4
    • Derek Cho
    • 2017
    Nope (2022)
    Nope
    6.8
    • Ricky 'Jupe' Park
    • 2022
    Okja (2017)
    Okja
    7.3
    • K
    • 2017

    Credits

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    Actor



    • RIP
      • Post-production
      • 2025
    • The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender
      • In Production
      • 2026
    • Alpha Gang
      • In Production
    • Animals
      • Post-production



    • Walton Goggins, J.K. Simmons, and Steven Yeun in Invincible (2021)
      Invincible
      8.7
      TV Series
      • Mark Grayson
      • Invincible
      • Alternate Invincibles (voice) ...
      • 2021–2025
    • Toni Collette, Mark Ruffalo, Robert Pattinson, Steven Yeun, and Naomi Ackie in Mickey 17 (2025)
      Mickey 17
      6.8
      • Timo
      • 2025
    • Himesh Patel and Sarah Goldberg in Bubble & Squeak (2025)
      Bubble & Squeak
      6.1
      • Bkofl
      • 2025
    • Kristen Stewart and Steven Yeun in Love Me (2024)
      Love Me
      5.1
      • Iam
      • Liam
      • 2024
    • Jazlyn Ione and Gillian Jacobs in Invincible: Atom Eve (2023)
      Invincible: Atom Eve
      7.6
      TV Movie
      • Mark Grayson (voice)
      • 2023
    • American Masters (1985)
      American Masters
      8.2
      TV Series
      • Narrator (voice)
      • 2023
    • Steven Yeun and Ali Wong in Beef (2023)
      Beef
      8.0
      TV Series
      • Danny Cho
      • 2023
    • Tuca & Bertie (2019)
      Tuca & Bertie
      7.4
      TV Series
      • Speckle (voice)
      • 2019–2022
    • Nope (2022)
      Nope
      6.8
      • Ricky 'Jupe' Park
      • 2022
    • Richard Jenkins, June Squibb, Jayne Houdyshell, Amy Schumer, Beanie Feldstein, and Steven Yeun in The Humans (2021)
      The Humans
      6.1
      • Richard
      • 2021
    • Trollhunters: Rise of the Titans (2021)
      Trollhunters: Rise of the Titans
      6.6
      • Steve (voice)
      • 2021
    • Bob Bergen, Jeff Bergman, Gabriel Iglesias, Fred Tatasciore, Eric Bauza, LeBron James, and Zendaya in Space Jam: A New Legacy (2021)
      Space Jam: A New Legacy
      4.5
      • Warner Bros. Executive
      • 2021
    • Conan O'Brien, Fred Armisen, Keith David, Tom Kenny, Tika Sumpter, Steven Yeun, Ron Funches, Ashly Burch, and Olan Rogers in Final Space (2018)
      Final Space
      8.2
      TV Series
      • Little Cato
      • Grateful Alien
      • Officer (voice) ...
      • 2018–2021
    • Wizards (2020)
      Wizards
      8.0
      TV Mini Series
      • Steve (voice)
      • 2020
    • Alan Kim, Noel Cho, Steven Yeun, and Han Ye-ri in Minari (2020)
      Minari
      7.4
      • Jacob
      • 2020

    Producer



    • Beef
      • executive producer
      • Released
      • TV Series
      • 2025
    • Mason
      • executive producer
      • Pre-production
      • TV Series



    • Himesh Patel and Sarah Goldberg in Bubble & Squeak (2025)
      Bubble & Squeak
      6.1
      • producer
      • 2025
    • Steven Yeun and Ali Wong in Beef (2023)
      Beef
      8.0
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 2023
    • Nam June Paik in Nam June Paik: Moon Is the Oldest TV (2023)
      Nam June Paik: Moon Is the Oldest TV
      6.9
      • executive producer
      • 2023
    • Tuca & Bertie (2019)
      Tuca & Bertie
      7.4
      TV Series
      • producer
      • 2021–2022
    • Alan Kim, Noel Cho, Steven Yeun, and Han Ye-ri in Minari (2020)
      Minari
      7.4
      • executive producer
      • 2020
    • Steven Brand, Caroline Chikezie, Dallas Roberts, Samara Weaving, and Steven Yeun in Mayhem (2017)
      Mayhem
      6.4
      • executive producer
      • 2017

    Soundtrack



    • Kristen Stewart and Steven Yeun in Love Me (2024)
      Love Me
      5.1
      • performer: "I'll Be There For You"
      • 2024
    • Steven Yeun and Ali Wong in Beef (2023)
      Beef
      8.0
      TV Series
      • performer: "Amazing Grace"
      • performer: "Drive"
      • 2023
    • Conan O'Brien in Conan (2010)
      Conan
      8.2
      TV Series
      • performer: "Fire"
      • 2016

    • In-development projects at IMDbPro

    Videos170

    Why Director Bong Joon Ho's 'Mickey 17' Cast Loves Him
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    Why Director Bong Joon Ho's 'Mickey 17' Cast Loves Him
    The Stars of 'Joy Ride' and "Beef" Celebrate Asian Voices and Stories on Screen
    Clip 3:50
    The Stars of 'Joy Ride' and "Beef" Celebrate Asian Voices and Stories on Screen
    The Stars of 'Joy Ride' and "Beef" Celebrate Asian Voices and Stories on Screen
    Clip 3:50
    The Stars of 'Joy Ride' and "Beef" Celebrate Asian Voices and Stories on Screen
    Steven Yeun and Ali Wong Want to Play Mom and Dad After "Beef"
    Clip 2:47
    Steven Yeun and Ali Wong Want to Play Mom and Dad After "Beef"
    Jordan Peele Reveals the True Meanings of 'Nope'
    Clip 3:32
    Jordan Peele Reveals the True Meanings of 'Nope'
    The Rise of Steven Yeun
    Clip 3:12
    The Rise of Steven Yeun
    WEIRD CITY: Chonathan and Mulia and Barsley and Phephanie
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    WEIRD CITY: Chonathan and Mulia and Barsley and Phephanie

    Personal details

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    • Alternative names
      • Stephen Yeun
    • Height
      • 5′ 8″ (1.73 m)
    • Born
      • December 21, 1983
      • Seoul, South Korea
    • Spouse
      • Joana PakDecember 3, 2016 - present (2 children)
    • Children
      • Jude Malcolm
    • Parents
        June Yeun
    • Relatives
      • Brian Yeun(Sibling)
    • Publicity listings
      • 5 Articles
      • 1 Pictorial
      • 4 Magazine Cover Photos

    Self-verified on IMDbPro

    • Gender / Gender identity
      • Male

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      He received a bachelor's degree in psychology from Kalamazoo College in 2005. His interest in acting and improv came during his freshman year at Kalamazoo, when he watched the college's improv group, Monkapult.
    • Quotes
      If you work in Chicago in the improv scene, anyone is happy for you if you get a job.

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