Steven Yeun Height, Weight, Age, Body Statistics

Steven Yeun Quick InfoHeight 5 ft 9 in Weight 67 kg Date of Birth December 21, 1983 Zodiac Sign Sagittarius Spouse Joana Pak

Steven Yeun is a South Korean-American actor, producer, singer, and voice actor who has been cast in various television shows such as The Big Bang Theory, Voltron: Legendary Defender, The Walking Dead, Law & Order: LA, Robot Chicken, Warehouse 13, American Dad!, NTSF:SD:SUV::, Harder Than it Looks, Bajillion Dollar Propertie$, The Legend of Korra, Drunk History, Comedy Bang! Bang!, Final Space, Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia, Stretch Armstrong and the Flex Fighters, 3Below: Tales of Arcadia, Beef, Weird City, The Twilight Zone, I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson, Wizards: Tales of Arcadia, Tuca & Bertie, and Invincible. In addition to that, his film credits include My Name Is Jerry, I Origins, Okja, Space Jam: A New Legacy, Mayhem, The Star, Sorry to Bother You, Minari, Burning, Trollhunters: Rise of the Titans, Nope, The Kari Files, Carpe Millennium, Blowout Sale, Like a French Film, Naysayer, and The Humans.

Born Name

Yeun Sang-yeop

Nick Name

Steven

Sun Sign

Sagittarius

Born Place

Seoul, South Korea

Residence

Los Angeles, California, United States

Nationality

Education

Steven Yeun went to Troy High School in Michigan and graduated in 2001.

He then got enrolled at Kalamazoo College to study psychology. He received his BA degree from the college in 2005 with a major in neuroscience.

Occupation

Actor, Singer, Voice Actor, Producer

Family

Father – Je Yeun (Former architect and owner of beauty stores)
Mother – June Yeun
Siblings – Brian Yeun (Younger Brother) (Restaurant Owner)

Manager

Steven Yeun has been represented by –

Principal Entertainment, Artist Management Company, West Hollywood, California, United States
United Talent Agency, Talent Agency, Beverly Hills, California, United States

Genre

Acoustics, song covers

Instruments

Guitar, vocals

Labels

Unsigned

Net Worth

His net worth has been $5 Million according to CelebrityNetWorth.com.

Build

Athletic

Height

5 ft 9 in or 175 cm

Weight

67 kg or 148 lbs

Girlfriend / Spouse

Steven Yeun has dated –

Joana Pak (2009-Present) – Steven Yeun started dating photographer Joana Pak in 2009. At that time, Joana was studying at Columbia University, whereas Steven was performing with the Second City theater group in Chicago. They first met at a bar, where he was working as a bartender. In those early days, they met every day for 6 months. After he moved to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career, they had to endure a long-distance relationship before she eventually joined him in LA. They got married in December 2016 in front of 220 guests at The Paramour Estate in Los Angeles. They decided against going on a honeymoon because Joana was already pregnant. In March 2017, she gave birth to a son, Jude Malcolm Yeun.

Race / Ethnicity

Asian

He is of Korean origin.

Hair Color

Black

Eye Color

Dark Brown

Sexual Orientation

Straight

Distinctive Features

Often wears glasses

Brand Endorsements

Steven Yeun has been seen in commercials on –

Toyota
Milky Way Caramel bar
State Farm
Best Buy

Best Known For

Being cast as Glenn Rhee in the horror drama series, The Walking Dead
Having made guest appearances in leading TV shows such as The Big Bang Theory and Law & Order: LA

As a Singer

Steven is an amateur singer and eventually wants to get into the music industry. He performs covers of various hit songs and uploads them on his YouTube account.

First Film

In 2009, Steven made his first theatrical film appearance in an indie drama movie, My Name Is Jerry.

Before that, he was already seen in the short film The Kari Files in 2009.

First TV Show

In 2010, Yeun guest appeared in The Staircase Implementation episode of the comedy series, The Big Bang Theory.

Personal Trainer

His grueling work in The Walking Dead TV series kept him fit and trim. The action scenes where he tried to outrun the walkers in almost every episode, gave him more than enough physical workout on sets and he didn’t have to hit the gym. Also, he wasn’t interested in getting jacked up as it wouldn’t suit his character in the TV series.

He has also included boxing in his fitness regime after his co-star got him hooked while shooting for the first season of the zombie-based TV show. The fact that boxing workouts and sparring sessions can enhance strength and fitness without increasing muscle size, made it a perfect choice for Steven.

Steven Yeun Favorite Things

Style Icons – , Miles Davis, and
Cities for Food – Chicago and Atlanta
Atlanta-based Restaurant – Sotto Sotto
Snack – Clif bar and a coffee
Drink – Whiskey Sour
Ideal Dinner – Steak and potatoes
Ideal Breakfast – Bacon, eggs, and coffee
Ideal Lunch – A nice sandwich

Source –

Steven Yeun at the 2016 American Music Awards

Steven Yeun Facts

He first got interested in acting in his freshmen year at Kalamazoo College after he saw his college improv group called Monkapult.
He auditioned to join Monkapult in his freshmen year but due to his bad acting skills, was rejected. He managed to join the group in his sophomore year.
His parents wanted him to become a doctor and weren’t happy that he wanted to pursue an acting career. However, they reluctantly gave their approval and gave him two years to find a foothold in the acting industry.
While growing up, he played at the local church. He led praise and similar ceremonies on his guitar.
While growing up, he used to play a lot of sports including basketball, hockey, and football. But he never managed to retain his interest in any of them.
When he was very young, his family first moved to Canada from South Korea and then to the US, eventually settling down in Michigan.
He has made an investment in The Bun Shop, a Korean-Mediterranean fusion restaurant in Los Angeles. Steven’s younger brother Brian co-owns a restaurant in partnership with James Seok.
After graduating from college, he became a member of Stir Friday Night, a comedy sketch group comprising of Asian-American members. Later, he joined the Chicago-based improvisational comedy enterprise, The Second City.
Alongside and , he co-starred as Ben in the 2018 South Korean-Japanese psychological thriller film Burning. This role won him many accolades including the Chunsa Film Art Award and International Online Cinema Award for “Best Supporting Actor” as well as got him nominated for a Blue Dragon Film Award, Buil Film Award, Grand Bell Award, Baeksang Arts Award, and Saturn Award.
He co-starred as Jacob Yi in the 2026 drama film Minari and this performance got him nominated for a Critics’ Choice Movie Award for “Best Actor”, Independent Spirit Award for “Best Male Lead”, Screen Actors Guild Award for “Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role”, and Satellite Award for “Best Actor”.
In January 2026, Steven won the Golden Globe Award for “Best Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series or Motion Picture Made for Television” for portraying Danny Cho in Beef.
During the 2026 Screen Actors Guild Awards, Steven won the “Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series” award for his work in Beef.

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