Ryu Hye-rin

Acting

Biography

Ryu Hye‑rin, born on October 24, 1984 in Ulsan, is a South Korean actress and model. A graduate of Kyungsung University with a degree in Theatre and Film, she began her career on stage in 2009, debuting in the play The Time of the Slaughterhouse. She gained public attention with her appearance in the hit film Sunny (2011), where her brief but unforgettable role as the "insult battle girl" became one of the movie's standout comedic moments. From there, Ryu Hye‑rin steadily built a diverse filmography, taking on roles in independent films, commercial features, and a wide range of television dramas. On television, she has appeared in numerous series across genres. Her work spans melodrama—such as Valid Love and The Game: Towards Zero—to romantic comedy, including Radio Romance and the popular ensemble comedy Eulachacha Waikiki. She has also taken part in thrillers, fantasy dramas, and character‑driven stories. Ryu Hye‑rin has remained active in theatre throughout her career. Her work has earned her recognition in the theatre community, including newcomer awards at the Yeoljeon Theater Awards (2011) and the Seoul Theater Festival (2015).

Born: October 24, 1984

Place of Birth: Ulsan, South Korea

Known For

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Hospital Playlist

Every day is extraordinary for five doctors and their patients inside a hospital, where birth, death and everything in between coexist.

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W: Two Worlds Apart

After being pulled into the webtoon world created by her father, a surgical resident gets entangled in a murder mystery involving the story's hero.

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Tomorrow

Made half-human and half-spirit by accident, a young man is employed by a company of grim reapers in the underworld to carry out special missions.

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Chief Kim

An accountant who's deft at embezzling funds becomes an unintentional hero to his colleagues when he gets a new corporate job.

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Connection

Someone causes a narcotics unit detective to become addicted to drugs. What is the connection between them?

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Sunny

Seven girls become good friends in high school, then events pull them apart for 25 years. When one of the friends lies dying in a hospital, she wishes to see each of them one last time.

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Nice to Not Meet You

A hateful romance between a professional detective actor who wants to become a melodrama master and a female reporter who was demoted from a political reporter who won the Reporter of the Year award to the entertainment department.

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The Game: Towards Zero

Tae Pyeong is a prophet. When he looks into someone's eye, he can see the moment right before they die. Tae Pyeong is smart, rich and handsome. Despite his special ability, he is a bright person. A mysterious serial murder case draws Tae Pyeong's attention. He partners with Detective Joon Young to solve the string of murders.

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Okay! Madam

A working class family wins a free vacation to Hawaii. But when their plane takes flight, it gets hijacked by terrorists. To save her family and the other passengers, the wife must reveal her secret past and fight back.

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You Drive Me Crazy

Love at first sight is such a wonderful idea. However, how many of us have experienced it in real life? The answer is "rarely". If anything, we have mostly seen those occurrences in dramas. Why bother making another drama where a man and a woman cross paths coincidentally and suddenly fall in love? Therefore, this drama plans to show the viewers something more relatable - love that blooms in our everyday lives. This drama shows how a familiar relationship turns into a fluttering relationship, how a friendship suddenly turns into love, and how a once dull life suddenly becomes blinding due to love. This drama is about a man and a woman who have nothing more to share thanks to their completely different personalities. However, they have no idea whom they are in love with. Gradually, they rediscover themselves and reach out for love one step at a time.