Kim Joo-hyuk facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kim Joo-hyuk
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| Born | 3 October 1972 Gangnam District, Seoul, South Korea
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| Died | 30 October 2017 (aged 45) Seoul, South Korea
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| Cause of death | Traffic collision |
| Alma mater | Youngdong High School Dongguk University |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1998–2017 |
| Agent | Namoo Actors |
| Parent(s) | Kim Mu-saeng (father) |
| Korean name | |
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| Revised Romanization | Gim Ju-hyeok |
| McCune–Reischauer | Kim Chuhyŏk |
Kim Joo-hyuk (born October 3, 1972 – died October 30, 2017) was a famous South Korean actor. He was well-known for his main roles in movies like My Wife Got Married (2008) and The Servant (2010). He also played important supporting roles in films such as Confidential Assignment (2017).
On television, he was loved for his roles in shows like Lovers in Prague (2005) and Argon (2017). Kim Joo-hyuk was also a regular cast member on the popular reality-variety show 2 Days & 1 Night on KBS2. He made many people laugh and entertained audiences for nearly 20 years.
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About Kim Joo-hyuk
His Family
Kim Joo-hyuk was the son of another famous actor, Kim Mu-saeng. Both father and son played the role of a real-life court doctor named Heo Jun in different TV shows. This was a special connection they shared.
His Relationships
Kim Joo-hyuk dated actress Kim Ji-soo from 2003. They had acted together as a married couple in a TV series. He also dated actress Kim Gyu-ri for a time. Later, in 2016, he was in a relationship with his co-star Lee Yoo-young.
His Passing
On October 30, 2017, Kim Joo-hyuk was in a car accident in Seoul, South Korea. His car overturned. He was taken to the hospital but sadly passed away a couple of hours later.
Police investigated the accident. They found that the cause of his death was a head injury, called a cranial fracture. There were no signs of a heart attack or other health issues before the crash. Also, no alcohol or vehicle problems were found.
Movies He Starred In
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2001 | Say Yes | Jung-hyun | |
| 2002 | YMCA Baseball Team | Oh Dae-hyeon | |
| 2003 | Singles | Park Su-hyeon | |
| 2004 | Mr. Handy, Mr. Hong | Hong Du-sik | |
| 2005 | When Romance Meets Destiny | Yu Gwang-shik | |
| Blue Swallow | Han Ji-hyeok | ||
| 2006 | Love Me Not | Julian | |
| 2008 | My Wife Got Married | Noh Deok-hoon | |
| 2010 | The Servant | Bang-ja | |
| 2011 | In Love and War | Kim Jung-woong | |
| Pitch High | Yoon Do-hoon | ||
| Couples | Yoo-seok | ||
| 2015 | Intimate Enemies | Chairman | Cameo |
| The Beauty Inside | Woo-jin | ||
| 2016 | Like for Likes | Sung-chan | |
| The Truth Beneath | Kim Jong-chan | ||
| Yourself and Yours | Yeong-soo | ||
| 2017 | Confidential Assignment | Cha Ki-seong | |
| The Tooth and the Nail | Nam Do-jin | ||
| 2018 | Heung-boo: The Revolutionist | Jo Hyuk | |
| Believer | Ha-rim |
TV Shows He Appeared In
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
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| 1998 | Letters Written on a Cloudy Day | SBS | |
| 1999 | KAIST | Jung Myung-hwan | |
| 2000 | Tango in Seoul | ||
| Can Anyone Love? | Young-jae | MBC | |
| 2002 | Rival | Min Tae-hoon | SBS |
| Like a Flowing River | Kim Seok-joo | ||
| 2005 | Lovers in Prague | Choi Sang-hyun | |
| 2008 | Terroir | Kang Tae-min | |
| 2012 | God of War | Kim Jun | MBC |
| 2013 | Hur Jun, The Original Story | Heo Jun | |
| 2015 | Reply 1988 | adult Choi Taek | tvN |
| 2017 | Argon | Kim Baek-jin |
Variety Shows
| Year | Title | Network | Notes |
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| 2011 | Saturday Night Live Korea | tvN | Host (season 1, episode 1) |
| 2013–2015, 2017 | 2 Days & 1 Night - Season 3 | KBS2 | Cast member |
Music Videos
| Year | Song Title | Artist |
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| 2002 | "I Can't Tell" | Cha Eun-ju |
| 2003 | "Only..." | The Jun |
Discography
| Year | Song Title | Notes |
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| 2004 | "With the mind to forget" (잊어야 한다는 마음으로) | track from Hong Banjang OST |
| 2011 | "Our Love Shines" (빛나라 우리 사랑아) (sung with Gong Hyung-jin, Oh Jung-se, Lee Si-young, Lee Yoon-ji) |
track from Couples OST |
Awards and Recognitions
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
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| 2002 | SBS Drama Awards | Excellence Award, Actor in a Weekend/Daily Drama | Like a Flowing River | Nominated |
| 2003 | 39th Baeksang Arts Awards | Best New Actor (TV) | Nominated | |
| 2005 | 22nd Korea Best Dresser Swan Awards | Best Dressed, Film Actor category | N/A | Won |
| SBS Drama Awards | Top Excellence Award, Actor | Lovers in Prague | Won | |
| Excellence Award, Actor in a Special Planning Drama | Nominated | |||
| Top 10 Stars | Won | |||
| 2006 | 42nd Baeksang Arts Awards | Best Actor (TV) | Won | |
| 2008 | 29th Blue Dragon Film Awards | Best Actor | My Wife Got Married | Nominated |
| Best Couple Award with Son Ye-jin | Won | |||
| SBS Drama Awards | Excellence Award, Actor in a Special Planning Drama | Terroir | Nominated | |
| 2009 | 45th Baeksang Arts Awards | Best Actor (Film) | My Wife Got Married | Nominated |
| 2012 | MBC Drama Awards | Top Excellence Award, Actor in a Serial Drama | God of War | Nominated |
| 2013 | MBC Drama Awards | Hur Jun, the Original Story | Nominated | |
| 2014 | KBS Entertainment Awards | Best Newcomer in a Variety Show | 2 Days & 1 Night | Won |
| 2015 | KBS Entertainment Awards | Best Entertainer Award — Entertainment Category | Won | |
| 2017 | 4th Wildflower Film Awards | Best Actor | Yourself and Yours | Nominated |
| 1st The Seoul Awards | Best Supporting Actor (Film) | Confidential Assignment | Won | |
| 2018 | 27th Buil Film Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Believer | Nominated |
| 39th Blue Dragon Film Awards | Won | |||
| 55th Grand Bell Awards | Won | |||
| Special Award | N/A | Won | ||
| 24th Korean Popular Culture & Arts Awards | Prime Minister's Commendation | N/A | Won | |
| 2019 | 55th Baeksang Arts Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Believer | Won |
See also
In Spanish: Kim Joo-hyuk para niños
