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Nam Joo Hyuk
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Profile
- Birth name
- Nam Joo Hyuk
- Birthday
- February 22, 1994
- Place of birth
- Busan, South Korea
- Height
- 188 cm
- Age
- 32
- Zodiac
- Pisces
- Nationality
- South Korean
- Blood type
- A
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About
Short bio
Discover Nam Joo Hyuk's profile, including his age, birthday, height, military service, dramas, movies, and fun facts. Learn more about the South Korean actor and model known for Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo, Twenty-Five Twenty-One, Start-Up, The Light in Your Eyes, and more.
Background
Nam Joo Hyuk was born on February 22, 1994, in Busan, South Korea. As a teenager, his dream wasn't to become an actor but a professional basketball player. While attending Gyeongnam Middle School, he played on the school's basketball team for three years and hoped to pursue the sport professionally. However, a serious injury brought that dream to an unexpected end, forcing him to reconsider his future. Rather than giving up, he found a new path in modeling, where his height and athletic build quickly caught the industry's attention.
Nam Joo Hyuk officially entered the entertainment industry in 2013 when he walked the runway for the SONGZIO Homme Spring/Summer 2014 collection. Just one year later, he made his acting debut in the fantasy drama Surplus Princess. Since then, he has become one of South Korea's most recognizable leading actors through hit dramas including Who Are You: School 2015, Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo, The Light in Your Eyes, Start-Up, Twenty-Five Twenty-One, and films such as The Great Battle and Remember. He enlisted in the Capital Defense Command Military Police Group on March 20, 2023, and after completing his military service, signed an exclusive contract with FABLE COMPANY on January 2, 2026.
Personality & Image
Fans love Nam Joo Hyuk because he combines the visuals of a top model with the emotional depth of a seasoned actor. Early in his career, he was often recognized for his striking appearance, but over time he proved himself through increasingly mature performances. His portrayals of vulnerable, kind-hearted, and emotionally complex characters have earned praise from both audiences and critics, particularly in dramas like The Light in Your Eyes and Twenty-Five Twenty-One.
Off-screen, Nam Joo Hyuk is known for his humble personality and strong work ethic. His journey—from losing his dream of becoming a basketball player to finding success as a model and actor—has inspired many fans. Rather than letting disappointment define him, he transformed a major setback into the beginning of an entirely new career.
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FAQ
- How tall is Nam Joo Hyuk?
- Nam Joo Hyuk is 188 cm tall.
- How old is Nam Joo Hyuk?
- Nam Joo Hyuk is 32 years old.
- Where is Nam Joo Hyuk from?
- Nam Joo Hyuk is from South Korean.
Fun facts
- Before acting or modeling ever entered the picture, Nam Joo Hyuk dreamed of becoming a professional basketball player. He spent three years playing on his middle school's basketball team and fully expected sports to become his career. Source: MyDramaList
- His basketball dream ended after a serious injury, forcing him to rethink his future while still in school. That unexpected setback ultimately led him toward the entertainment industry. Source: MyDramaList
- Nam Joo Hyuk officially debuted as a model in 2013, walking the runway for the SONGZIO Homme Spring/Summer 2014 collection. His height and athletic physique quickly made him one of Korea's most promising rookie models. Source: MyDramaList
- Just one year after entering the modeling world, he made his acting debut in the fantasy romance drama Surplus Princess (2014), beginning a career that would soon eclipse his success as a model. Source: MyDramaList
- His breakout television role came in Who Are You: School 2015, where audiences first began to recognize him as one of Korea's rising young actors. Source: MyDramaList
- Nam Joo Hyuk's popularity exploded with Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo, where he played swimmer Jung Joon-hyung. The drama remains one of the most beloved campus romances in K-drama history. Source: MBC, MyDramaList
- During the filming of Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo, Nam Joo Hyuk and co-star Lee Sung Kyung developed a real-life relationship. Although they later separated, the pair remain one of K-drama's most memorable on-screen couples. Source: YG Entertainment, Korean media
- He showcased a completely different side of his acting in The Light in Your Eyes (Radiant). The emotionally rich drama helped silence critics who had once questioned whether he was simply a model-turned-actor. Source: JTBC, MyDramaList
- In Start-Up, Nam Joo Hyuk portrayed tech entrepreneur Nam Do-san, introducing his work to an even larger international audience through Netflix. Source: tvN, Netflix
- His role as Baek Yi-jin in Twenty-Five Twenty-One became one of the defining performances of his career. The drama earned widespread acclaim for its heartfelt storytelling and emotional ending, with many fans still considering it one of his best roles. Source: tvN, MyDramaList
- Nam Joo Hyuk has also earned praise on the big screen through films including The Great Battle, where he received recognition for portraying the young warrior Sa-mool. Source: MyDramaList
- On March 20, 2023, he began his mandatory military service by enlisting in the Capital Defense Command Military Police Group, serving in the police force rather than as a standard active-duty soldier. Source: MyDramaList
- After completing his military service, Nam Joo Hyuk began a new chapter in his career by signing an exclusive contract with FABLE COMPANY on January 2, 2026. Source: MyDramaList
- Although many first noticed him because of his model-like visuals, Nam Joo Hyuk has steadily built a reputation for choosing emotionally layered characters that challenge him as an actor rather than relying solely on his appearance. Source: Korean entertainment interviews, MyDramaList
- Nam Joo Hyuk's career is built on resilience. A basketball injury closed the door on one lifelong dream, but it unexpectedly opened another. From athlete to runway model to award-winning actor, his journey is a reminder that life's biggest setbacks can sometimes lead to its greatest opportunities. Source: MyDramaList
