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Yang Dong-geun: Biography, Facts and Career

Who is Yang Dong-geun? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.

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Yang Dong-geun (Korean: 양동근; born June 1, 1979), also known as YDG, is a South Korean actor and rapper. He started his career as a child actor, drawing attention for his roles in the television shows Seoul Ttukbaegi (1990) and Hyung (1991). He began releasing music as a rapper in 2001, establishing himself as a star of Korean hip-hop. Yang continued acting, gaining popularity for his roles in the television shows New Nonstop (2002) and Ruler of Your Own World (2002). He is best known outside of South Korea for playing Park Yong-sik in the second season of Squid Game (2024).

Quick facts about Yang Dong-geun

  • Full name: Yang Dong-geun
  • Born: 1979-06-01
  • Nationality: South Korea
  • Known as: Musician
  • Wikidata ID: Q489604

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Who is Yang Dong-geun?

Yang Dong-geun (Korean: 양동근; born June 1, 1979), also known as YDG, is a South Korean actor and rapper.

What nationality is Yang Dong-geun?

Yang Dong-geun is South Korea.

When was Yang Dong-geun born?

Yang Dong-geun was born on 1979-06-01.

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