Nam Joo Hyuk | The Hottest Model Turned K-Drama Actor

This article covers the career path and many interesting facts about Nam Joo Hyuk, the hottest model turned K-drama actor. He starred in such popular series as “Who Are You: School 2015”, “Bride of the Water God” (“The Bride of Habaek”), “Moon Lovers”, and “Start-Up”.

Career Path

An interesting fact is that Nam dreamed to become neither a model nor an actor. While studying in middle school, he wanted to become a basketball player. He followed his passion and became a basketball team member. Yet, Nam had to put his dreams to an end because of an injury. Despite having to stop pursuing his dream, he continues to be a fan of basketball. One day, Nam even met with Stephen Curry, his favorite player. The actor played against him on MBS’s show Infinite Challenge.

Nam Joo Hyuk’s career started after he moved to Seoul. However, he didn’t start his career as an actor. The star started as a model. First, he became noticed on the Top Model, the contest sponsored by the modeling agency K-Plus. After winning the show, he signed as a model under K-plus and debuted at the fashion event SONGZIO Homme in 2013.

The next year, Nam was featured in several music videos – “Give Love” and “200”, both by Akdong Musician.

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In the same year, the model debuted as an actor in the K-drama “Idle Mermaid” (or as it’s also called “Surplus Princess”). His character in the modern retelling of Hans Christian Anderson’s fairy tale became very memorable, even though he starred only as a supportive one. Still, it was for another Korean series that he became popular.

In 2015, Nam starred in Who Are You: School 2015, the defining drama for his career. There, Nam plays Han Yi-An, a guy who desperately falls in love with his best friend. The interesting thing is that his friend turns out to be his twin sister! After starring in the series, the actor began receiving many diverse roles.

Soon after the already mentioned work, Nam played supportive roles in high-rated Korean dramas such as the historical “Moon Lovers” and college series “Cheese in the Trap”.

In 2016, Nam was finally cast as the lead character in the youth drama “Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo”. The interesting fact is that he and Lee Sung Kyung, another main character of the series, began dating! They came into a relationship when finished the work on the drama but broke up after several months because of their busy schedules. Like Nam Joo Hyuk, the actress started her career as a model.

In 2017, the actor received another leading role. He played the water God in the fantasy romantic drama “The Bride of Habaek”. According to the plot, his character travels to the world of humans. Initially, God aims to find a magical artifact to hold the throne. However, the human world takes him for a lunatic, not some mighty God. Moreover, once on the planet, he loses all his supernatural talents. Add to it a romantic adventure, and you can’t tear yourself away from the screen!

In 2018, Nam debuted on the big screen, playing in the historical movie “The Great Battle”. For this role, he won the title of the Best New Actor at the Blue Dragon Awards.

Since Nam Joo Hyuk initially started his career in the modeling industry, he is the ambassador of many brands. For example, he became one for wear brand Penshoppe (2017) and Dior Men in Asia.

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Nam Joo Hyuk | Facts

  • In his interview with Netflix K-drama show, Nam said he likes to follow, not to lead.
  • Nam loves going to the gym and works out on the regular basis.
  • According to the news website Channel Korea, the actor does push-ups for not less than four minutes before going to bed.
  • He won the title of the “Best New Actor” for his performances in “Who Are You: School 2015”, “Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo”, and “The Great Battle”.
  • In 2019, the celebrity donated approximately 30 million won for the victims of the Gangwon Province wildfire in South Korea.
  • Nam is the only child in the family and comes from a poor background.
  • Nam Joo Hyuk appeared in such TV shows as “Running Man”, “Saturday Night Live Korea”, “Celebrity Bromance”, “Three Meals a Day: Gochang Village”, “Off to School”, and “My Ear’s Candy”.
Nam Joo Hyuk | The Hottest Model Turned K-Drama Actor | Personal Info | kdramaplanet
Nam Joo Hyuk | The Hottest Model Turned K-Drama Actor | Personal Info | kdramaplanet

Personal Info

Birthdate: February 22, 1994
Nationality: South Korean
First Name: Joo Hyuk
Family Name: Nam
Other Names: Joo Hyeok; Nam Ju Hyeok; Joohyuk; Nam Chuhy?k; Joo Hyuk; Nam Juhyeok; Nam Joohyuk; Joohyeok; Nam Joohyeok; Nam Ju Hyuk; Nam Juhyuk
Hometown: Busan, South Korea
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Chinese Sign: Dog
Height: 188 сm

Career

Years Active: 2013 – present
Agent: K-Plus (former); YG KPLUS (former); Management SOOP
Specialties: model, actor
Acting Debut: 2014 (“The Idle Mermaid”)

Nam Joo Hyuk Filmography

K-dramas:Surplus Princess; The Idle Mermaid; Who Are You: School 2015; Glamorous Temptation; Cheese in the Trap; Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo; Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo; The Bride of Habaek; The Light In Your Eyes; The School Nurse Files; Start-Up; Here
Movies:The Great Battle, Josee, Remember
Nam Joo Hyuk Filmography

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