Ryeoun Biography: Age, Girlfriend, Net Worth, Height, Movies & TV Shows, Parents, Sister

Go Yoon-hwan, better known by his stage name Ryeoun, is a South Korean actor celebrated for his versatile performances in television dramas such as 18 Again (2020), The World of My 17 (2020), Adult Trainee (2021), and Twinkling Watermelon (2023).

He transitioned from aspiring to be a soldier to becoming a rising star in the South Korean entertainment industry.

His breakout lead roles in The Secret Romantic Guesthouse (2023) and Twinkling Watermelon (2023) have earned him critical acclaim and a growing fanbase for his emotive acting and charming screen presence.

Profile

• Full Name: Go Yoon-hwan
• Stage Name: Ryeoun
• Born: August 26, 1998
• Age: 26 years old
• Birthplace: Wansan-gu, Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do, South Korea
• Nationality: South Korean
• Occupation: Actor, Model
• Height: 1.81 m
• Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Go
• Siblings: 1
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $1 million to $4 million

Early Life and Education

Go Yoon-hwan, known as Ryeoun, was born on August 26, 1998, in Wansan-gu, Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do, South Korea.

Raised by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Go, alongside an older sister, he grew up in a supportive family environment.

He attended Yongheung Elementary School and Haeseong Middle School in Jeonju before moving to Seoul to pursue higher education.

Ryeoun graduated from Seokyeong University, majoring in acting in the Department of Performing Arts. His ethnicity is South Korean, and his religion is not publicly known.

Career

Ryeoun began his acting career in 2017 with minor roles in MBC’s You’re Too Much and SBS’s Temperature of Love, where he played Lee Kyung-soo and a young cook, respectively.

Inspired by a friend’s pursuit of acting, he shifted his ambitions from a military career to the entertainment industry, securing a contract with Lucky Company after being scouted through Instagram.

His early work included web dramas like Instant Romance (2018) and Doo Teob’s Pretty Easy School Life (2018), where he took on lead roles, showcasing his potential. He also appeared in music videos, such as Kim Na-young’s “But I Must” (2018).

Ryeoun’s breakthrough came in 2020 with his role as Hong Si-woo in 18 Again, where his portrayal of a young father navigating time travel earned him widespread recognition.

That same year, he starred in The World of My 17 and 365: Repeat the Year, demonstrating his ability to handle diverse characters.

His role as Han Bit in Doctor Prisoner (2019) had already garnered attention for his emotional depth. In 2021, his performance as Kim Nam-ho in Adult Trainee highlighted his versatility, earning praise for his bold and charismatic portrayal. His career trajectory was further elevated by his work in Through the Darkness (2022), which won him the Best New Actor award at the 2022 SBS Drama Awards.

In 2023, Ryeoun solidified his status as a leading actor with starring roles in The Secret Romantic Guesthouse as Kang San, earning the Excellence Award at the 2023 SBS Drama Awards, and Twinkling Watermelon as Eun Gyeol, a time-traveling musician, which showcased his emotional range and chemistry with co-star Choi Hyun-wook.

Recent projects include Namib (2024–2025) and Death’s Game (2023–2024), with upcoming roles in Weak Hero Class 2 (2025) and History of Scruffiness (2025).

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @_ryeoun
• Twitter Handle: @RYEOUN_JP

Personal Life

Ryeoun, is single and has not been publicly linked to any romantic partners as of 2025.

He maintains a private personal life, focusing on his career rather than sharing details about his relationships.

A self-described homebody, Ryeoun enjoys hobbies like working out, playing the guitar, reading scripts, and spending time with his two cats, Salmon and Udon.

Filmography

• You’re Too Much (2017) – Lee Kyung-soo
• Temperature of Love (2017) – Youngest Cook
• Instant Romance (2018) – Jang Su-ho
• Doo Teob’s Pretty Easy School Life (2018) – Kim Hak-jun
• Doctor Prisoner (2019) – Han Bit
• In-Seoul (2019) – Supporting Role
• 365: Repeat the Year (2020) – Supporting Role
• 18 Again (2020) – Hong Si-woo
• The Secret Romantic Guesthouse (2023) – Kang San
• Borrowed Body (2023) – Lead Role
• Twinkling Watermelon (2023) – Eun Gyeol
• Death’s Game (2023–2024) – Supporting Role
• Namib (2024–2025) – Supporting Role
• Weak Hero Class 2 (2025) – Supporting Role (upcoming)
• History of Scruffiness (2025) – Supporting Role (upcoming)

Net Worth

Go Yoon-hwan, known as Ryeoun, has an estimated net worth of $1 million to $4 million USD as of 2025.

His wealth primarily comes from his acting career, with significant earnings from lead roles in The Secret Romantic Guesthouse and Twinkling Watermelon, as well as supporting roles in other high-profile dramas.