14 Facts About Jang Dong-yoon

Jang Dong-yoon is best known for his leading roles in the popular television series School 2017, The Tale of Nokdu, Search, Daily Dose of Sunshine, Like Flowers in Sand, and My Man is Cupid.

In 2015, while studying at Hanyang University, Jang Dong-yoon was reported in the media for his bravery.

Jang Dong-yoon was recognized with a commendation from the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency for this act of heroism.

In 2016, Jang Dong-yoon debuted as an actor with the Naver web drama, Women at a Game Company.

Jang Dong-yoon made his silver screen debut with the indie film Beautiful Days which opened the 23rd Busan International Film Festival, where he played as Lee Na-young's son.

In 2019, Jang Dong-yoon starred in the historical romantic comedy drama titled The Tale of Nokdu along with actress Kim So-hyun.

Jang Dong-yoon gained recognition and increased popularity for his role as the cross-dressing protagonist.

Jang Dong-yoon won the Excellence Award - Actor in a Miniseries at the 2019 KBS Drama Awards and Best New Actor award at the 7th APAN Star Awards.

Jang Dong-yoon starred in South Korea's first military thriller drama set in the demilitarized zone, Search as a military dog handler.

In 2021, Joseon Exorcist, a show where Jang Dong-yoon was one of the leading stars, was cancelled after airing two episodes during the controversy over historical inaccuracies, such as incorrect use of Chinese traditional props.

Actors began to delete drama-related SNS posts and Jang Dong-yoon was the first among the actors to post his position and apology.

In 2022, Jang Dong-yoon returned to the big screen with the film Project Wolf Hunting followed by a return to the small screen with a role in Kim Bo Tong's The King of the Desert.

Jang Dong-yoon won the Excellence Award at the 2023 KBS Drama Awards.

Jang Dong-yoon acted in his first villain role in the film Devils where he played as a psychopath serial killer.