Nam Joo-hyuk is a South Korean actor and model. Nam Joo-hyuk is known for his roles in the K-dramas ‘Who Are You: School 2015’ (2015), ‘Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-ju’ (2016), ‘The Bride of Habaek’ (2017), and ‘ goes. The Light in Your Eyes’ (2019).
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Wiki/Biography
Nam Joo-hyuk was born on Tuesday, February 22, 1994 (age 26 years; as of 2020), in Dongsam-dong, Yeongdo District, Busan, South Korea. His zodiac sign is Pisces.
Nam Joo-hyuk as a child
He completed his early education from Sangri Elementary School. He attended Kyungham Middle School, Busan. Later, he moved to Suwon, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, and transferred to Changyong Middle School in Suwon and completed his middle school education there. He completed his high school education from Suil High School, Suwon. She graduated from Seoul Hoseo Art Occupational Training College with a bachelor’s degree in Model Acting Art.
Physical Appearance
Height: 6′ 1½”
Eye colour: black
Hair Color: Black
Family, ethnicity and relationships
There is not much information about his family.
Nam Joo-hyuk’s childhood photo with his mother
He was in a relationship with actress Lee Sung-kyung. The couple started dating after she finished shooting for the show ‘Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo’ in 2016. The couple was known as the ‘Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo Couple’. Sadly, after dating each other for a few months, they parted ways due to their busy schedules.
Nam Joo-hyuk with Lee Sung-kyung
livelihood
agencies
- YG KPLUS (February 2014-February 2020)
- MANAGEMENT SOOP (March 2020-present)
as a sample
After Joo-hyuk came to Seoul, he participated in the ‘Top Model’ competition, which was sponsored by the K-Plus modeling agency, and won it. She was immediately signed as an exclusive model of K-Plus. In 2013, she made her debut in the Songzio Homme 2014 S/S collection.
Nam Joo-hyuk modeling for Songzio Homme 2014 S/S collection
In 2014, when YG Entertainment and K-Plus signed an alliance contract, Nam Joo-hyuk became part of both companies. He has appeared in advertisements for brands such as Hyundai, Socar, Nongshim, Le Coq Sportif and Aveda Korea. In November 2017, Penshoppe, a Philippines-based clothing brand, signed Nam Joo-hyuk as their new model and he became one of its brand ambassadors.
Nam Joo-hyuk in an advertisement for Penshoppe
On April 17, 2019, Nam was announced as the brand ambassador of Dior Men in Asia.
Nam Joo-hyuk in an advertisement for Dior Asia
as an actor
In April 2014, Nam Joo-hyuk appeared in the music videos for South Korean duo Akdong Musician’s ‘200%’ and ‘Give Love’.
Later in August 2014, he made his acting debut as ‘Park D-Bak’ in the K-drama ‘The Idol Mermaid/Surplus Princess’.
The Idle Mermaid (2014)
She gained attention after appearing in the lead role of ‘Han Yi-yan’ in the 2015 teen K-drama ‘Who Are You: School 2015’.
He appeared in several popular K-dramas including Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryo (2016), Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-ju (2016), The Bride of Habaek (2017), The Light in Your Eyes (2019), The School Nurse Are. Files (2020), and Start-Up (2020). In 2018, she made her film debut as ‘Sa-mul’ with the South Korean historical epic action ‘The Great Battle’ (2018).
The Great War (2018)
She has also starred in the South Korean films Josie (2020) and Remember (2020).
Awards and Achievements
- 3rd CFDK Award for Fashion Model of the Year (Male) in 2014
- APAN Star Award for Best New Actor for K-drama ‘Who Are You: School 2015’ in 2015
- KBS Drama Award for Popular Actor (Male) for K-drama ‘Who Are You: School 2015’ in 2015
- Soompi Award for Breakout Actor for K-Drama ‘Who Are You: School 2015’ in 2015
- MBC Drama Award for Best New Actor for K-drama ‘Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-ju’ in 2016
Nam Joo-hyuk giving his award acceptance speech at the MBC Drama Awards
- Drama Fever Award for Breakout Actor for K-drama ‘Cheese in the Trap’ in 2017
Awards won for the film ‘The Great Battle’
- Rising Star Award at Marie Claire Asia Star Awards – 2018
- Seoul Award for Best New Actor 2018
Nam Joo-hyuk giving his award acceptance speech at the Seoul Awards
- Korean Association of Film Critics Awards for Best New Actor in 2018
Nam Joo-hyuk giving his award acceptance speech at the Korean Association of Film Critics Awards
- Blue Dragon Film Award for Best New Actor 2018
Nam Joo-hyuk giving his award acceptance speech at the Blue Dragon Film Awards
- COFRA Film Award for Best New Actor in 2019
Signature
Nam Joo-hyuk wishes Merry Christmas with his signature
favorite things
- Food: Tteok-bokki, scallops, pork soup, grilled clams
- Fruits: Strawberries, Peaches, Apples, Grapes
- Singer: Kurt Cobain, Damien Rice
- Song: Missing You by Lee Hi
- Basketball players: Stephen Curry, Kobe Bryant, Paul George
Facts/General Knowledge
- Nam Joo-hyuk enjoys traveling, swimming, boxing, playing basketball, listening to music, and watching television and movies.
- His name ‘Joo-hyuk’ means ‘shining pillar’, which was given to him by his grandfather.
- When he was in Busan, his nickname was ‘Namsang’.
- Nam Joo-hyuk’s blood group is ‘A’.
- While he was in Busan, he dreamed of becoming a basketball player and played basketball for three years. When he was in the third grade of his middle school, he injured his shin bone and had to undergo surgery. Before the surgery, he was on medical leave for 2 months and after the surgery he took medical leave for about 3 months. This led him to quit basketball as he was no longer suited for it. He still plays basketball as a hobby.
Nam Joo-hyuk playing basketball with his friends
- In his high school, he saw models Kim Won-joong, Ahn Jae-hyun (now an actor) and Jang Ki-yong (now an actor) in a magazine and was infatuated with them. He thought modeling was cool and wanted to try it. So she started practicing modeling from that time itself.
- He has also appeared in variety shows such as Off to School (2014–15), Three Meals a Day: Gochang Village (2016), Coffee Friends (2019), and Three Meals a Day: Mountain Village (2019).
Three meals a day: Nam Joo-hyuk in Gochang Village (2016)
- He has also appeared in the music video for Kangnam’s ‘Chocolate’ featuring Song E and music duo 1415’s ‘When It Snows’.
- On April 6, 2019, Joo-hyuk donated approximately 30 million won (approximately $26,233) to the Hope Bridge Association of National Disaster Relief for the victims of the 2019 Gangwon Province wildfire in South Korea.
- Nam Joo-hyuk has two pet dogs; One of them is named ‘Gob Sun’ and the other one is named ‘Ga Eul’.
Nam Joo-hyuk with his pet dogs
- He is best friends with South Korean actor Ji Soo and the two are often seen spending time together.
Nam Joo-hyuk with Ji Soo
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