Steven Yeun Age, Height, Weight, Wife, Net Worth 2026
Steven Yeun (born Sang-yeop Yeun) is a South Korean-born American actor known for his versatile performances across television, film, and voice work. He rose to fame as Glenn Rhee on The Walking Dead and later earned critical acclaim and major awards for roles in Minari and the Netflix series Beef.
Steven Yeun was born Sang-yeop Yeun on December 21, 1983, in Seoul, South Korea. he is 42 years old. He holds dual South Korean and American citizenship. His zodiac sign is Sagittarius.
His parents are Je Yeun (a former architect in South Korea) and June Yeun. The family immigrated first to Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, in 1988, and later settled in Michigan (Taylor and then Troy, a Detroit suburb). His parents owned beauty-supply stores in the Detroit area. He has a younger brother, Brian Yeun. The family spoke Korean at home and raised him in a Christian household. His parents began calling him “Steven” after meeting a doctor by that name.
B.A. in Psychology (Neuroscience concentration), Kalamazoo College
Career
Yeun began with improv and sketch comedy in Chicago before moving to Los Angeles. Early television credits included a guest role on The Big Bang Theory. His breakthrough came in 2010 when he was cast as Glenn Rhee on AMC’s The Walking Dead, a role he played through 2016 and that made him a household name.
After leaving the series he expanded into film with roles in Okja (2017, directed by Bong Joon-ho), Burning (2018), and Minari (2020). His performance in Minari earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor — a historic first for an Asian American actor in that category. He later starred in Jordan Peele’s Nope (2022) and continued voice work, notably as Mark Grayson / Invincible in the animated series Invincible.
In 2023 he starred in the Netflix limited series Beef opposite Ali Wong, winning the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series (along with other major awards). He has also taken on producing roles through his company Celadon Pictures. Upcoming projects as of 2026 include the Netflix series Pagans (in which he stars and executive produces) and additional film work.
Steven Yeun Wife
Steven Yeun’s parents are Je and June Yeun. He has one younger brother, Brian, who co-owns a Korean-Mediterranean restaurant (The Bun Shop) in Los Angeles’s Koreatown; Steven has invested in the business.
He married photographer Joana Pak on December 3, 2016. The couple met years earlier in Chicago and have two children: a son, Jude Malcolm Yeun (born 2017), and a daughter (born 2019). They live in Los Angeles. Yeun is a longtime fan of the Detroit Pistons and Detroit Red Wings.
Physical Appearance
Height
5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Weight
Approx. 68 kg (150 lbs)
Eye Color
Dark brown
Hair Color
Black
Body Type
Slim / athletic
Body Measurements
Not publicly detailed
Shoe Size
Approx. 10 US
Bra Size
N/A
Steven Yeun Net Worth
Steven Yeun’s estimated net worth is approximately $5–8 million. His earnings come from television salaries (notably The Walking Dead), film roles, awards-driven prestige projects, voice acting, and producing.
FAQs
How old is Steven Yeun ?
He is 42 years old (born December 21, 1983).
Is Steven Yeun married?
Yes — he has been married to photographer Joana Pak since 2016.
Does Steven Yeun have children?
Yes — two children (son Jude Malcolm and a daughter).
