Age, Biography, and Wiki
Steven Yeun was born on December 21, 1983, in Seoul, South Korea. He moved to the United States with his family at a young age and grew up in Michigan. Yeun gained international recognition for his portrayal of Glenn Rhee in "The Walking Dead," a role he played from 2010 to 2016. He also received critical acclaim for his performances in "Minari" and "Burning," with the former earning him an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor.
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| Date of Birth | 21 December 1983 |
| Age | 41 Years |
| Birth Place | Seoul, South Korea |
| Horoscope | Sagittarius |
| Country | South Korea |
Height, Weight & Measurements
- Height: 5 feet 9 inches (175 cm)
- Weight: 170 lbs (77 kg)
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| Height | 5 feet 9 inches |
| Weight | 170 lbs |
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Dating & Relationship Status
Steven Yeun is married to Joana Pak, a photographer. The couple has two children together and keeps their personal life relatively private.
His father was an architect in South Korea before moving his family in 1988 to Canada, where they lived in Regina, Saskatchewan. In Regina, he attended Ruth M. Buck Elementary School. He has a younger brother named Brian. The family later moved to the U.S. and settled in Taylor, Michigan, and then Troy, Michigan, where Yeun lived until he graduated from Troy High School in 2001. Growing up, Yeun's family spoke Korean at home.
Yeun was raised in a Christian household. His parents, who owned beauty-supply stores in Detroit, began calling him "Steven" after meeting a doctor by that name. He received a bachelor's degree in psychology with a concentration in neuroscience from Kalamazoo College in 2005. At Kalamazoo, he befriended the sister of comedian Jordan Klepper and she took him to see Klepper's improv show, which inspired him to take his first acting class and later follow Klepper to Chicago, where they joined The Second City.
Yeun revealed to his parents that he planned to pursue an improv career in Chicago instead of enrolling in law school or medical school. His parents were unhappy with the decision, but supported him nonetheless and gave him two years to pursue acting. He moved to Chicago in 2005, living in the city's Lincoln Square with his brother. Shortly after graduation, he joined Stir Friday Night, a Chicago-based Asian American sketch comedy troupe. Other alumni of the group include Danny Pudi, known for his role in Community. He joined The Second City in Chicago before moving to Los Angeles in October 2009.
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Net Worth and Salary
As of 2025, Steven Yeun's net worth is reported to be between $5 million and $18 million, depending on the source. Some sources, like Celebrity Net Worth and Soap Central, estimate it to be around $5 million, while others, such as Finance Monthly, suggest a higher figure of $18 million. His salary for "The Walking Dead" was reportedly $60,000 per episode, accumulating to approximately $4.4 million over the series.
Business and Investments
While specific business ventures are not widely reported, Yeun's success in film and television has undoubtedly contributed to his net worth through various projects and endorsements.
Over his career, Yeun has received numerous accolades. For his leading performance in Minari (2020) he received a nomination for the Academy Award, Independent Spirit Award, and Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Actor. For his work on Beef (2023) he received two Primetime Emmy Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and two Critics' Choice Television Awards as well as nominations for two Independent Spirit Awards and a Screen Actors Guild Award.
Social Network
Steven Yeun maintains a relatively low profile on social media platforms, preferring to focus on his work rather than personal online presence.
Education
Yeun attended Kalamazoo College, where he developed an interest in theater and improv. After graduating, he pursued a career in acting, starting with improv groups like Second City in Chicago.
