Lim Ju-hwan

Quick Facts: Who was Lim Ju-hwan?

Subject:

Lim Ju-hwan

Known for:

South Korean actor known for roles in Tamra, Ugly Alert, and Uncontrollably Fond.

Born:

1982-05-18

Century / Era:

1982s Historical Era Archive

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Origins & Early Life

Lim Ju-hwan (Korean: 임주환; born May 18, 1982) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his leading roles in the television dramas Tamra, the Island (2009), Ugly Alert (2013), Uncontrollably Fond (2016) and The Bride of Habaek (2017). When he was a senior in high school, Lim joined the theater group called Kwangto, an acronym of Kwangdae Tokkaebi referring to traditional performers and hobgoblins in Korean, where he was first introduced to theatrical performance. Lim then played the role of the pastor in The Good Doctor by Neil Simon and won the prize of best performance in the Fourth Youth Theater Festival in 2000. He also directed the play, Pay Tuition Back, at the school festival.

Career & Major Achievements

He continues to maintain a good friendship with fellow actor Shin Dong-wook, whom he met at the time. After graduating from high school, Lim began his professional career in modeling at The Men, a modeling and acting agency. He also enrolled at Daejin University for his undergraduate and graduate studies in theatre and film. Lim made his first professional television debut on Magic, aired on SBS in 2004, and made his film debut in A Millionaire's First Love in 2006, followed by a series of supporting roles, notably in The Snow Queen (2006) and Boys Over Flowers (2009). He received favorable reviews for his performance as a blind painter in episode 10 of Auction House, a 2007 TV series revolving around the art world which aired on MBC.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

Lim's breakthrough came in his first leading role in the 2009 MBC series Tamra, the Island. Set in Jeju Island, Haenam in South Jeolla Province, it was a hybrid form of TV drama that combined romantic comedy and historical fiction. It portrayed the relationship between Koreans and foreigners in 17th century Joseon. Though it received low ratings, Tamra, the Island gained a cult following. Lim later won New Actor of the Year at the 2009 Korean Culture and Entertainment Awards for his performance.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1982 (1982-05-18): Birth of Lim Ju-hwan — South Korean actor known for roles in Tamra, Ugly Alert, and Uncontrollably Fond.
2. 2000: 2000 Milestone — Lim then played the role of the pastor in The Good Doctor by Neil Simon and won the prize of best performance in the Fourth Youth Theater Festival in 2000.
3. 2004: 2004 Milestone — Lim made his first professional television debut on Magic, aired on SBS in 2004, and made his film debut in A Millionaire's First Love in 2006, followed by a series of supporting roles, notably in The Snow Queen (2006) and Boys Over Flowers (2009).
4. 2007: 2007 Milestone — He received favorable reviews for his performance as a blind painter in episode 10 of Auction House, a 2007 TV series revolving around the art world which aired on MBC.
5. 2009: 2009 Milestone — He is best known for his leading roles in the television dramas Tamra, the Island (2009), Ugly Alert (2013), Uncontrollably Fond (2016) and The Bride of Habaek (2017).

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Lim Ju-hwan

True or False: “Lim Ju-hwan's breakthrough role in the 2009 drama *Tamra, the Island* was set in the Joseon Dynasty.”

Answer (TRUE ⭕): The series depicted the relationship between Koreans and foreigners during the 17th century Joseon period.

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