Ryan Bang

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::summary South Korean actor and comedian ::

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name	Ryan Bang
image	Ryan Bang.png
caption	Bang in 2023
birth_name	Bang Hyun-sung
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birth_place	Seoul, South Korea
education	Reedley International School
occupation
yearsactive	2010–present
agent	Star Magic (2010–present)
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hanja	方縣成
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• Vocals}} | genre = {{flatlist|
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Bang Hyun-sung (; born 16 June 1991), known professionally as Ryan Bang, is a South Korean host, comedian, actor, singer, and vlogger based in the Philippines. 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.

Early life

Bang 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. In 2005, his parents separated. Bang's mother is a real estate broker, while his father drives a taxi.

TV career

In 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.

In August 2010, Bang appeared as a guest judge (now as a regular host) in the noontime variety show Showtime (now It's Showtime), and stayed on from August 16, 2010 until October 8, 2011. 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. On the January 1, 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!.

Other ventures

Business

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.{{cite news |last1= |first1= |title=A haven of flavor and art |url=https://malaya.com.ph/news_living/a-haven-of-flavor-and-art/|accessdate=June 29, 2024 |publisher=Malaya |date=April 9, 2024}}

Personal life

Tax evasion

In 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. 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.

Engagement

On June 29, 2024, Bang announced his engagement to non-showbiz, Paula Huyong.

Filmography

Film

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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
24/7 in Love	Commercial model
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
2025	Meet, Greet & Bye	Park Seo-joon's Friend
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Television

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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
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Discography

Studio albums

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Year	Title	Label
2011	I Lilly Lilly Like It: Ryan Bang Party Party Hits!
2015	Shopping	Skinny Fat Boy Corporation
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Single

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Year	Title	Note
2011	I Lilly Lilly Like It
2015	Shopping (feat. Donnalyn Bartolome)
2016	"Like Love Follow"
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Awards and nominations

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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
Celebrity Skin of the Night
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References

References

1. "'인간극장' 라이언방은 누구?…필리핀 뒤흔드는 '만능 엔터테이너'".
2. "It's Showtime - Hosts".
3. (17 November 2022). "'Dream Maker' host Ryan Bang: 'Gusto ko maging tulay ng PH and Korea'".
4. "Bang Hyun Sung".
5. (February 13, 2024). "Ryan Bang introduces girlfriend Paola Huyong". [[ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs]].
6. Meniado, Krishna Belle. "Ryan as the 2nd Teen Big Placer". Pinoy Big Brother.com.
7. Siason, Rachelle. (August 19, 2010). "Ryan Bang joins 'Showtime' as one of the celebrity judges". ABS-CBN News.com.
8. (December 6, 2010). "Ryan Bang will join Matanglawin starting December 5". PEP.ph.
9. (May 24, 2011). "Ryan Bang releases first dance album". ABS-CBN News.com.
10. (June 29, 2024). "Ryan Bang And Paola Huyong Are Engaged". cosmo.ph.
11. Avendaño, Christine O.. (February 1, 2013). "BIR goes after Korean TV host". [[Philippine Daily Inquirer]].
12. Sanchez, Rowena Joy A.. (February 21, 2013). "Ryan Bang Eager To Resolve Tax Case ASAP". [[Manila Bulletin]].
13. (June 29, 2024). "Ryan Bang, girlfriend Paola Huyong, now engaged". ABS-CBN News.
14. (November 5, 2012). "PMPC Star Awards for TV 2012 List of Nominees".

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