Actor Ahn Hyo-seop is set to start 2026 with a thrilling appearance on America’s leading talk show, “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” commonly known as the “Jimmy Fallon Show.”
His appearance on the “Jimmy Fallon Show” underscores his global influence, as the show hosts some of the world’s most influential stars.
Throughout the year, Ahn has been incredibly busy with the release of the Netflix film “K-Pop Demon Hunters,” the movie “Omniscient Reader,” and filming the SBS drama “Achieved Again Today.”
“K-Pop Demon Hunters,” where Ahn participated as a voice actor, surpassed 500 million global views in just 27 weeks, making it one of Netflix’s most popular movies in history.
The film garnered significant acclaim, winning the New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Animated Feature and earning three Golden Globe and two Critics’ Choice Award nominations.
Ahn’s role as the protagonist Jin-woo, a character who achieved massive popularity among global fans, helped the soundtrack earn five Grammy nominations and a double platinum certification.
As Jin-woo, the key character from ‘Lion Boys,’ he effectively conveyed the character’s identity and emotions beyond mere vocal performance, earning acclaim from the global fandom.
Moreover, Ahn’s global appeal continues with the sequential release of the film “Omniscient Reader,” whose distribution rights were sold to 113 countries.
Despite participating only remotely in interviews with CBS News and Time Magazine, the industry and global media’s interest in him remains strong.
Ahn’s first official appearance in the U.S. will be on NBC’s “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.” He is also scheduled for year-end greetings broadcast via major networks like CNN. The local industry is paying close attention, as these activities are part of ongoing efforts rather than one-time events.
Ahn’s dynamic activities will continue with the 2026 release of the SBS drama “Achieved Again Today.”
Meanwhile, Ahn Hyo-seop’s appearance on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” will broadcast on NBC on January 12, 2026, at 11:35 PM (local time) and will be available for streaming on Peacock the next day.
