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Eugene Lee Yang is an American internet personality, actor, filmmaker, and former BuzzFeed producer. He is best known for his work with BuzzFeed and as a member of The Try Guys. Yang is also an LGBTQ+ advocate and activist.
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Eugene Lee Yang is a Korean-American filmmaker, actor, and internet personality best known for his work as a video producer and on-screen talent at BuzzFeed. He was a prominent member of "The Try Guys," a popular comedy group that originated on BuzzFeed, before departing to co-found 2nd Try LLC.
Early Life
Eugene Lee Yang was born in Pflugerville, Texas and raised in a conservative Christian household. He studied film production at the University of Southern California.
Career
Yang joined BuzzFeed Motion Pictures in 2013 as a video intern and quickly rose to prominence, directing, producing, and starring in numerous viral videos. He was one of the founding members of "The Try Guys," a comedy group known for trying new things and documenting their experiences. In 2018, The Try Guys left BuzzFeed to form their own independent production company, 2nd Try LLC. Yang has also directed music videos and pursued acting roles.
Personal Life
In 2019, Yang publicly came out as gay in a self-directed music video. He is an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and representation.
Channel Credits
BuzzFeed's main channel featuring a mix of funny and serious shareable videos. New content daily.
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Family
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Eugene Lee Yang?
Eugene Lee Yang is an American internet personality, actor, filmmaker, and former BuzzFeed producer known for his work with BuzzFeed and as a member of The Try Guys.
What is Eugene Lee Yang known for on BuzzFeedVideo?
Eugene Lee Yang is known for his creative and engaging content as a producer on BuzzFeedVideo, where he gained popularity for his unique storytelling and on-screen presence.
What group did Eugene Lee Yang form while at BuzzFeed?
While at BuzzFeed, Eugene Lee Yang formed The Try Guys, a group known for trying various activities and challenges, which became very popular on the platform.
Is Eugene Lee Yang involved in any advocacy work?
Yes, Eugene Lee Yang is an LGBTQ+ advocate and activist, using his platform to support and raise awareness for LGBTQ+ issues.
What role did Eugene Lee Yang have at BuzzFeed?
Eugene Lee Yang was a producer at BuzzFeed, where he contributed to creating and directing a variety of video content.
What are Eugene Lee Yang's YouTube stats across all credited channels?
As of 2025, Eugene YouTube channels collectively have over 1,036.9M subscribers, more than 938,284.6M views, and have uploaded over 478.6K videos.
First name
Eugene
Last name
Lee Yang
Nickname
Eugene
Birthdate
January 18, 1986
Age 39
Birth location
Poughkeepsie, NY, US
Location
US
Years active
2011 - present
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