Nam Joo-hyuk

Biographical Overview & Key Facts

Subject:

Nam Joo-hyuk

Role / Field:

Acclaimed South Korean actor and model known for roles in 'Weightlifting Fairy' and 'Twenty-Five Twenty-One'.

Born:

1994-02-22

Century / Era:

1994s Historical Era

Database Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Wikipedia CC BY-SA 4.0

Origins & Early Life

Nam Joo-hyuk (Korean: 남주혁; born February 22, 1994) is a South Korean model and actor. He began his career as a model and appeared in several music videos before making his screen debut in 2014 with the television series The Idle Mermaid. He gained wide recognition with his role in the dramas Who Are You: School 2015 (2015) and Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo (2016). In 2018, he had his film debut with The Great Battle, and achieved further prominence with dramas Start Up (2020) and Twenty-Five Twenty-One (2022). In 2021, Nam was included in Forbes 30 Under 30.

Pivotal Works & Achievements

Nam Joo-hyuk was born on February 22, 1994, in Yeongdo District, Busan, South Korea. During his studies in Gyeongnam Middle School, Nam dreamed of becoming a professional basketball player, hence he played on the basketball team for three years, however after sustaining an injury and later undergoing an operation, he was forced to quit basketball. After moving to Seoul, he won the contest Top Model which was sponsored by K-Plus. Soon after, Nam signed an exclusive contract under the modeling agency. Nam debuted in 2013 as a model for the SONGZIO Homme 2014 S/S collection.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

In 2014, he appeared in the music videos 200% and Give Love of fellow YG Entertainment artist Akdong Musician. Soon after, he made his acting debut as a supporting role in the tvN drama, The Idle Mermaid. Nam landed his first major role in KBS's coming-of-age teen drama Who Are You: School 2015, in which he portrayed a high school student named Han Yi-an, who experiences growing pains such as a crush on a schoolmate and injuries affecting his swimming career. He garnered attention with his appearance in the series, eventually winning several accolades including Best New Actor at the 4th APAN Star Awards and the Popularity Award at the 2015 KBS Drama Awards. In 2016, he played supporting roles in college romance series Cheese in the Trap and historical drama Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1994 (1994-02-22): Birth of Nam Joo-hyuk — Acclaimed South Korean actor and model known for roles in 'Weightlifting Fairy' and 'Twenty-Five Twenty-One'.
2. 2013: 2013 Milestone — Nam debuted in 2013 as a model for the SONGZIO Homme 2014 S/S collection.
3. 2014: 2014 Milestone — He began his career as a model and appeared in several music videos before making his screen debut in 2014 with the television series The Idle Mermaid.
4. 2015: 2015 Milestone — He gained wide recognition with his role in the dramas Who Are You: School 2015 (2015) and Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo (2016).
5. 2016: 2016 Milestone — In 2016, he played supporting roles in college romance series Cheese in the Trap and historical drama Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo.
6. 2018: 2018 Milestone — In 2018, he had his film debut with The Great Battle, and achieved further prominence with dramas Start Up (2020) and Twenty-Five Twenty-One (2022).
7. 2021: 2021 Milestone — In 2021, Nam was included in Forbes 30 Under 30.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Nam Joo-hyuk

True or False: “Nam Joo-hyuk initially dreamed of becoming a professional basketball player during his high school years.”

Answer (TRUE ⭕): The provided text confirms that while studying at Gyeongnam Middle School, he played on the basketball team for three years.

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