Bang Hyun-sung (Korean: 방현성; Hanja: 方縣成; born 16 June 1991),[1] professionally known as Ryan Bang, is a South Korean host, comedian, actor, singer, and vlogger based in the Philippines.[2] Bang is one of a few Korean expatriates to appear in Philippine television; other expatriates are Sandara Park, Sam Oh and Grace Lee. He rose to fame in the Philippines through the reality show Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Clash 2010, where he was first runner-up behind eventual winner James Reid. He was the host of his first show 3ow Powhz!, which aired on Studio 23 from 2010 to 2011. A former guest judge on the ABS-CBN variety show It's Showtime, Bang became one of the regular hosts since 2012. He is the main host of reality show Dream Maker.[3]
Ryan Bang | |
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 Bang in 2023 | |
| Born | Bang Hyun-sung June 16, 1991 |
| Other names | Ryan |
| Education | Reedley International School |
| Occupation(s) | TV personality, host, comedian, actor, singer, director, producer, writer. |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Agent | Star Magic (2010–present) |
| Musical career | |
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| Years active | 2011–present |
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| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 방현성 |
| Hanja | 方縣成 |
| Revised Romanization | Bang Hyeon-seong |
| McCune–Reischauer | Pang Hyŏnsŏng |
Early and personal life
editBang is an only child born on 16 June 1991 in Seoul, South Korea, to Bang Du-cheol and Shin Myeong-ja, a former government official father and housewife mother, respectively.[4] In 2005, his parents separated. Bang's mother is a real estate broker, while his father drives a taxi.[5] Solomon is 6 feet inches (183 cm), and weighs 76 kg (167 lbs).
In February, 2024, Bang opened his Korean cuisine restaurant Paldo. On March 16, 2024, Mexican-themed Siesta Horchata Café, the first horchata-centric coffeehouse opened in Quezon City. It is co-owned by Bang and Paola Huyong.[6][7]
On June 29, 2024, Bang announced his engagement to Paula Huyong.[8]
Tax evasion
editIn January 2013, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) filed a tax evasion complaint with the Department of Justice (DOJ) against Bang for failure to pay his taxes in 2010 and 2011. The BIR sued him for a tax liability of ₱1.82 million, including surcharges and interests.[9] In February 2013, Bang stated that he would like to appear at the BIR to apologize for the incident. He said that he was still a high school student in 2010, and thus unaware of his responsibility to the Philippine government.[10]
TV career
editIn May 2010, Bang entered the Pinoy Big Brother house, along with ten other housemates. After 56 days, he earned enough votes to reach the Big Night, where he won as Second Big Placer by getting 18.70% of the votes.[11]
In August 2010, Bang appeared as a guest judge in the comedy variety show Showtime, and stayed on from 16 August 2010 until 8 October 2011.[12] He also hosted his own show 3ow Powhz on Studio 23, appeared in the comedy gag show Banana Split, and made guest appearances on Kim Atienza's program Matanglawin.[13] On the 1 January 2011 episode of Entertainment Live, Bang was named one of 2010's breakthrough artists. On 25 May 2011, he released an album entitled I Lilly Lilly Like It: Ryan Bang Party Party Hits!.[14]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Every Breath U Take | Ji-Sun |
| Born To Love You | cameo appearance | |
| Kimmy Dora and the Temple of Kiyeme | teenager Luisito Go Dong Hae | |
| 2013 | Raketeros | cameo appearance |
| Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy | Jun Pyo | |
| 2015 | Beauty and the Bestie | Jin Jhong |
| 2017 | Mang Kepweng Returns | Mang Ben |
| My Ex and Whys | Lee | |
| Loving in Tandem | Gong Gung | |
| Seven Sundays | Mr. Kim | |
| The Ghost Bride | cameo appearance | |
| 2018 | Da One That Ghost Away | Jerald "Jeje" Zee-Yan |
| Kusina Kings | Gian Nyeam | |
| Fantastica | Gang Nam | |
| 2019 | The Mall, The Merrier | Nurse |
| 2020 | Mang Kepweng: Ang Lihim ng Bandanang Itim | Janwick |
| 2021 | Mommy Issues | Jae Ho |
| Love is Color Blind | himself |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Clash 2010 | Himself (Housemate; 2nd Big Placer) |
| 2010–present | It's Showtime | Himself |
| 2010–2011 | 3ow Powhz! | |
| 2010–2020 | Banana Split | |
| 2010–2011 | Shoutout! | |
| Matanglawin | ||
| 2011 | Happy, Yipee, Yehey | Himself |
| Maynila | Various | |
| I Dare You | Himself | |
| Junior MasterChef Pinoy Edition | ||
| 2012 | Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo | Leo |
| 2013 | EsKWELAhan ni Ryan Bang | Himself |
| 2014 | Home Sweetie Home | Ryan |
| Kaya Mo Bang!: The Fudgee Barr Adventures | Himself | |
| Hawak-Kamay | Bok | |
| 2015 | Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal | Himself (Briefcase #1) |
| Wansapanataym Presents: Yamishita's Treasure | Kim | |
| Aquino & Abunda Tonight | Himself | |
| 2016 | It's Showtime Holy Week Drama Special: "Brod" | Fraternity victim |
| Family Feud | Guest (celebrity contestant) | |
| Screening Humanity | Himself | |
| 2017 | Infinite Challenge | Himself (celebrity interpreter) |
| 2018 | Human Documentary: People Is Good | Himself |
| Sana Dalawa ang Puso | Chot Jeon Jae | |
| Video Star | Himself | |
| Battle Trip | ||
| 2020 | Gandang Gabi, Vice! | Himself (guest co-host) |
| 2022–2023 | Dream Maker: Search For the Next Global Pop Group | Himself (main host) |
| 2023 | Running Man | Himself (celebrity interpreter) |
| Bubble Gang | Guest | |
| 2024 | Unang Hirit |
Discography
editStudio albums
edit| Year | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | I Lilly Lilly Like It: Ryan Bang Party Party Hits! | |
| 2015 | Shopping | Skinny Fat Boy Corporation |
Single
edit| Year | Title | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | I Lilly Lilly Like It | |
| 2015 | Shopping (feat. Donnalyn Bartolome) | |
| 2016 | "Like Love Follow" |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 26th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Reality / Game Show Host (shared with It's Showtime hosts) |
It's Showtime | Won | [15] |
| Celebrity Skin of the Night | ― | Won |
References
edit- ^ "'인간극장' 라이언방은 누구?…필리핀 뒤흔드는 '만능 엔터테이너'". MBN.
- ^ "It's Showtime - Hosts". Archived from the original on November 30, 2016. Retrieved November 29, 2016.
- ^ "'Dream Maker' host Ryan Bang: 'Gusto ko maging tulay ng PH and Korea'". ABS-CBN. November 17, 2022. Retrieved November 18, 2022.
- ^ "Bang Hyun Sung". Pinoy Big Brother. Archived from the original on May 11, 2010.
- ^ Felipe, MJ (February 13, 2024). "Ryan Bang introduces girlfriend Paola Huyong". ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs. Retrieved June 29, 2024.
- ^ "A haven of flavor and art". Malaya. April 9, 2024. Retrieved June 29, 2024.
- ^ Estrada, Olivia (June 29, 2024). "Ryan Bang And Paola Huyong Are Engaged". cosmo.ph. Retrieved June 29, 2024.
- ^ "Ryan Bang, girlfriend Paola Huyong, now engaged". ABS-CBN News. June 29, 2024. Retrieved June 29, 2024.
- ^ Avendaño, Christine O. (February 1, 2013). "BIR goes after Korean TV host". Philippine Daily Inquirer. p. A3. Retrieved April 21, 2013.
- ^ Sanchez, Rowena Joy A. (February 21, 2013). "Ryan Bang Eager To Resolve Tax Case ASAP". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved April 21, 2013. [dead link]
- ^ Meniado, Krishna Belle. "Ryan as the 2nd Teen Big Placer". Pinoy Big Brother.com. Archived from the original on July 16, 2012. Retrieved June 10, 2011.
- ^ Siason, Rachelle (August 19, 2010). "Ryan Bang joins 'Showtime' as one of the celebrity judges". ABS-CBN News.com. Retrieved October 24, 2010.
- ^ "Ryan Bang will join Matanglawin starting December 5". Philippine Entertainment Portal Inc. PEP.ph. December 6, 2010. Retrieved December 6, 2010.
- ^ "Ryan Bang releases first dance album". ABS-CBN News.com. May 24, 2011. Retrieved May 28, 2011.
- ^ "PMPC Star Awards for TV 2012 List of Nominees". Philnews. November 5, 2012. Retrieved August 27, 2023.
