Byun Hak Hyun (변학현) is a South Korean dancer and influencer. He is a member of dance crew CREW WING.
He is best known for being a contestant on STAR RAIL.
Early Life[]
Hakhyun was born in Busan, South Korea, to a middle-class family. His parents are both North Korean refugees, defecting to South Korean just a couple years before Hakhyun was conceived. Hakhyun would eventually have one younger sister, Hakyoung.
His parents always were very protective of Hakhyun and Hakyoung, worrying about their safety every day. Hakhyun, knowing his parent's history, understood why they were like this, however, Hakyoung and his parents would often argue.
Hakhyun grew up around friends who were massively entertainment inclined. One friend trained to be an opera singer while another was training to be a musical actor. Wishing to also pursue something in the entertainment scene, Hakhyun begged his parents to let him attend a dancing academy, to which they eventually gave him permission.
One day, a member of CREW WING recommended that he join the crew after seeing him dance one day. He would shortly join soon after, taking part in many choreography and dance cover videos on their official YouTube channel, as well as participating in busking schedules.
He eventually opened his personal Instagram account, which quickly garnered a lot of attention due to his affiliation with CREW WING. Furthermore, his dance videos progressively got more and more recognition as they would become semi-viral hits.
Career[]
2020-present: CREW WING, STAR RAIL[]
Sometime in 2020, Byun Hak Hyun was spotted performing with dance crew CREW WING, presumably confirming his addition to the crew.
On May 18, 2025, he was announced as a contestant on STAR RAIL, being allocated to the PULSE contestants. His announcement poster was later re-posted by CREW WING.
Personal Life[]
Education[]
He is currently attending Hanlim Multi Arts School in the Practical Dance department. He is expected to graduate in February of 2026.