Netizens and fans of K-entertainment were recently captivated when it was confirmed that Blackpink’s Jisoo and actor Ahn Bo-hyun are in a relationship. Although details about how they met and when they started dating have not been disclosed yet, the news of their relationship has been met with mostly positive reactions. However, Ahn Bo-hyun has also faced scrutiny. So, who exactly is Ahn Bo-hyun, the man who has captured Jisoo’s heart? Let’s take a closer look at his career and background.
Ahn Bo-hyun, born on May 16, 1988 in Busan, is a Taurus, while Jisoo is a Capricorn. With a seven-year age gap, Ahn has been active in the industry since 2007 and is currently under the management of FN Entertainment. He gained recognition for his role as an antagonist in the 2020 drama “Itaewon Class,” starring Park Seo-joon. In addition, he appeared in the Park Min-young drama “Her Private Life” in 2019 and the popular series “Descendants of the Sun” starring Song Hye-kyo. Since his breakthrough in “Itaewon Class,” Ahn has been landing male lead roles. In 2021, he starred opposite Han So-hee in “My Name” and worked with Kim Go-eun in “Yumi’s Cells.” For both dramas, he won the Excellence Award for Actor in an OTT Drama.
Ahn Bo-hyun’s talent has also been recognized with several awards. In 2020, he won the Best New Actor award at the MBC Drama Awards for his role in “Kairos” and the Rising Star Actor award at the Korea First Brand Awards for “Itaewon Class.” More recently, he appeared in dramas such as “Military Prosecutor Doberman” and “See You in My 19th Life.”
Apart from his acting and modeling career, Ahn has an interesting past. Before entering the entertainment industry, he was a boxer in high school and even won a gold medal in a national competition. This background in sports may explain his good physique and ability to perform his own stunts. In fact, he did his own stunts for the drama “My Name.” In his free time, Ahn enjoys camping, going on camping trips, fishing, and surfing during the summer.
Ahn Bo-hyun’s perspective on love is notable as well. According to Soompi, he said, “I’m the type who wants to do everything I can for that person and treat them well, the type who goes all in.” This seems to hold true for his relationship with Jisoo. Reports suggest that Ahn frequently visits Jisoo’s apartment for dates and always brings food when they spend time together. It has also been reported that he adjusts his schedule to accommodate hers, showing his commitment to their relationship.
The news of Jisoo and Ahn Bo-hyun’s relationship has generated significant interest among fans and the public. Many are eager to see how their love story will unfold and support them in their endeavors as individuals and as a couple.
[Photo credit: Jisoo for Marie Claire Korea January 2023, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons | Ahn Bo-hyun at the Blue Dragon Series Awards July 2022 티비텐, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons]
