Kim Joo-hyuk
Kim Joo-hyuk (3 October 1972 – 30 October 2017) was a South Korean actor. He was known for his leading roles in the films My Wife Got Married (2008), The Servant (2010), and Yourself and Yours (2016), his supporting roles in Confidential Assignment (2017) and Believer (2018), as well as the television series Lovers in Prague (2005), God of War (2012), Hur Jun, The Original Story (2013) and Argon (2017). He was also an original regular cast member on the third season of the KBS2's reality-variety show 2 Days & 1 Night.
Kim Joo-hyuk

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- Name
- Kim Joo-hyuk
- Born
- 3 October 1972
- Birthplace
- Gangnam District, Seoul, South Korea
- Died
- 30 October 2017
- Place of death
- Samseong-dong, Seoul, South Korea
- Education
- Dongguk University
- Occupation
- Actor
- Nationality
- South Korea
- Languages
- Korean
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Kim Joo-hyuk (3 October 1972 – 30 October 2017) was a South Korean actor. He was known for his leading roles in the films My Wife Got Married (2008), The Servant (2010), and Yourself and Yours (2016), his supporting roles in Confidential Assignment (2017) and Believer (2018), as well as the television series Lovers in Prague (2005), God of War (2012), Hur Jun, The Original Story (2013) and Argon (2017). He was also an original regular cast member on the third season of the KBS2's reality-variety show 2 Days & 1 Night.
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Kim Joo-hyuk (1972–2017) was an actor, film actor and stage actor, among other activities, of South Korean nationality. The actor was born in Gangnam District and died in Gwangjin District. Kim Joo-hyuk was educated at Dongguk University. Languages used include Korean.
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• Name — Kim Joo-hyuk • Born — 3 October 1972 • Birthplace — Gangnam District, Seoul, South Korea • Died — 30 October 2017 • Place of death — Samseong-dong, Seoul, South Korea • Education — Dongguk University • Occupation — Actor • Years Active — 1998–2017 • Agent — Namoo Actors • Father — Kim Mu-saeng
Early life and education
Early life and education
In 1991, he enrolled in the Department of Theater and Film at Dongguk University. He received his bachelor's degree in 1997.
Career
Career
After graduating, Kim began acting in theater. He passed the audition for SBS 8th open talent recruitment in 1998 and subsequently landed supporting roles in SBS drama KAIST. He made his fim debut in Say Yes (2001) with a role as a man who confronts a serial killer. It was followed by a supporting role in sport film YMCA Baseball Team (2002) as Oh Dae-hyun, an independence activist and baseball pitcher. He started getting recognition for his third film, Singles (2003). His first leading role in film came with Hong Du-sik, of Mr. Handy, Mr. Hong (2004). Kim's portrayal of Hong Du-sik (Hong Banjang) is frequently cited as a career-defining performance and his first leading role. Though the film itself wasn't a major box-office success, Kim was widely considered perfectly cast, with critics noting his performance relied more on personal charisma and warmth. Kim Du-chan, the film producer, praised Kim, calling him "the best romantic comedy actor," dubbed him as "Korea's Hugh Grant." In a 2017 posthumous survey, Hong Banjang was voted as his most memorable role.
Family
Family
Kim was the son of actor Kim Mu-saeng. He and his father both played real-life court physician Heo Jun.
Relationships
Relationships
Kim began dating actress Kim Ji-soo in 2003; they portrayed a married couple in the 2002 TV series Like a Flowing River. Their six-year relationship ended in 2009. Kim also dated God of War co-star Kim Gyu-ri from 2012 to 2013. In December 2016, Kim was confirmed to be in a relationship with Yourself and Yours (2016) co-star Lee Yoo-young.
Death
Death
On 30 October 2017, Kim was involved in a fatal car crash that occurred around 4:30 p.m. KST in Samseong-dong, Seoul. His car overturned and he was taken to Konkuk University Hospital where he was pronounced dead two hours after arrival. According to the police and Konkuk University Medical Center, "It seems the accident occurred after he showed symptoms of a myocardial infarction". However, it was later stated by the police that the autopsy showed no signs of him having a heart attack and that the cause of death was a skull fracture. Moreover, no traces of alcohol or other toxins were detected in the body and the police investigation revealed no evidence of vehicle defects that could have caused the crash. Kim was cremated and laid to rest in his family grave at Seosan, South Chungcheong Province.
Television series
Television series
• Year — Title — Role — Ref. • 1998 — Letters Written on a Cloudy Day • 1999 — KAIST — Jung Myung-hwan • 2000 — Tango in Seoul • Can Anyone Love? — Young-jae • 2002 — Rival — Min Tae-hoon • Like a Flowing River — Kim Seok-joo • 2005 — Lovers in Prague — Choi Sang-hyun • 2008 — Terroir — Kang Tae-min • 2012 — God of War — Kim Jun • 2013 — Hur Jun, The Original Story — Heo Jun • 2015 — Reply 1988 — adult Choi Taek • 2017 — Argon — Kim Baek-jin
Variety shows
Variety shows
• Year — Title — Notes • 2011 — Saturday Night Live Korea — Host (season 1, episode 1) • 2013–2015, 2017 — 2 Days & 1 Night - Season 3 — Cast member
Music video appearances
Music video appearances
• Year — Song title — Artist • 2002 — "I Can't Tell" — Cha Eun-ju • 2003 — "Only..." — The Jun
Life and career
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Life and career
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Kim Joo-hyuk died at Gwangjin District.
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Gangnam District.
Birth place
Gwangjin District.
Death place
Film
• Year — Title — Role — Notes — Ref. • 2001 — Say Yes — Jung-hyun • 2002 — YMCA Baseball Team — Oh Dae-hyeon • 2003 — Singles — Park Su-hyeon • 2004 — Mr. Handy, Mr. Hong — Hong Du-sik • 2005 — When Romance Meets Destiny — Yu Gwang-shik • Blue Swallow — Han Ji-hyeok • 2006 — Love Me Not — Julian • 2008 — My Wife Got Married — Noh Deok-hoon • 2010 — The Servant — Bang-ja • 2011 — In Love and War — Kim Jung-woong • Pitch High — Yoon Do-hoon • Couples — Yoo-seok • 2015 — Intimate Enemies — Chairman — Cameo • The Beauty Inside — Woo-jin • 2016 — Like for Likes — Sung-chan • The Truth Beneath — Kim Jong-chan • Yourself and Yours — Yeong-soo • 2017 — Confidential Assignment — Cha Ki-seong • The Tooth and the Nail — Nam Do-jin • 2018 — Heung-boo: The Revolutionist — Jo Hyuk — Posthumous release • Believer — Ha-rim
Discography
• Year — Song title — Notes • 2004 — "With the mind to forget" (잊어야 한다는 마음으로) — Mr. Handy, Mr. Hong OST • 2011 — "Our Love Shines" (빛나라 우리 사랑아) (sung with Gong Hyung-jin, Oh Jung-se, Lee Si-young, Lee Yoon-ji) — Couples OST
Awards and nominations
• Award — Year — Category — Nominated work — Result • 39th Baeksang Arts Awards — 2003 — Best New Actor (TV) — Like a Flowing River • 42nd Baeksang Arts Awards — 2006 — Best Actor (TV) — Lovers in Prague • 45th Baeksang Arts Awards — 2009 — Best Actor (Film) — My Wife Got Married • 55th Baeksang Arts Awards — 2019 — Best Supporting Actor — Believer • 29th Blue Dragon Film Awards — 2008 — Best Actor — My Wife Got Married • Best Couple Award with Son Ye-jin • 39th Blue Dragon Film Awards — 2018 — Best Supporting Actor — Believer • 27th Buil Film Awards — 2018 — Best Supporting Actor — Believer • 55th Grand Bell Awards — 2018 — Best Supporting Actor — Believer • Special Award • KBS Entertainment Awards — 2014 — Best Newcomer in a Variety Show — 2 Days & 1 Night • 2015 — Best Entertainer Award — Entertainment Category • 22nd Korea Best Dresser Swan Awards — 2005 — Best Dressed, Film Actor category • 24th Korean Popular Culture & Arts Awards — 2018 — Prime Minister's Commendation • MBC Drama Awards — 2012 — Top Excellence Award, Actor in a Serial Drama — God of War • 2013 — Top Excellence Award, Actor in a Serial Drama — Hur Jun, the Original Story • SBS Drama Awards — 2002 — Excellence Award, Actor in a Weekend/Daily Drama — Like a Flowing River • 2005 — Top Excellence Award, Actor — Lovers in Prague • Excellence Award, Actor in a Special Planning Drama • Top 10 Stars • 2008 — Excellence Award, Actor in a Special Planning Drama — Terroir • 1st The Seoul Awards — 2017 — Best Supporting Actor (Film) — Confidential Assignment • 4th Wildflower Film Awards — 2017 — Best Actor — Yourself and Yours
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- 1.Kim Joo-hyuk (김주혁, Korean actor). HanCinema.
- 2.Kim Joo-hyuk's Unforgettable On-Screen Appearances Viu. Viu. 2017-11-13.
- 3.동국대학교 총동창회. dongguk.info.
- 4.김주혁 "한마디로 잡초같은 놈입니다". 노컷뉴스. 2005-09-18.
- 5.Lee, Hae-wan. Sports Chosun. June 23, 2009.
- 6.ko:'커플즈' 김주혁 "꽃뱀 만난다면? 그냥 콱 밟아야죠"(인터뷰).
- 7.Lee, Eun-hye. Sports Q. 2017-11-09.
- 8.Kang, Hyo-jin. Kim Joo Hyuk seeks to bring his new interpretation of Heo Jun in Gu Am Heo Jun. Korea Star Daily via Yahoo!. 6 March 2013.
- 9.Kim, Yeon-ji. Hur Jun role was actor's "destiny". Korea JoongAng Daily. 22 October 2013.
- 10.Hur Jun, the Original hihu Story Casts Interview. MBC Global Media. 9 April 2013.
- 11.Star Couple Part Ways. The Korea Times. 8 October 2009.
- 12.Actors End 6-Year Love. The Korea Times. 8 October 2009.
- 13.Lim, Hye-seon. Kim Ju-hyeok, Kim Ji-su break up. 10Asia. 8 October 2009.
- 14.Sunwoo, Carla. Kim Ju-hyeok and Kim Gyu-ri dating. Korea JoongAng Daily. 4 September 2012.
- 15.Hong, Lucia. MBC's Moosin Kim Ju-hyeok admits dating Kim Gyu-ri. 10Asia. 4 September 2012.
- 16.Oh, Mi-jung. Kim Ju Hyuk and Kim Gyuri Break Up a Year After Going Public. enewsWorld. 15 July 2013.
- 17.Kim Joo Hyuk and Lee Yoo Young have been dating for two months. Naver.
- 18.Kim Joo-hyuk, 46, dies in car accident. Korea JoongAng Daily. 30 October 2017.
- 19.ko:[단독] 배우 김주혁 교통사고로 사망. live.
- 20.The Straits Times. South Korean actor Kim Joo Hyuk killed in traffic accident in Gangnam. straitstimes.com. 30 October 2017.
- 21.Kil, Sonia. South Korean Actor Kim Joo-hyuk Dies in Car Crash. Variety. 2017-10-30.
- 22.Park, Hyun-taek. Sports Chosun. November 14, 2017.
- 23.Jang, Jin-ri. Osen. November 14, 2018.
- 24.Yonhap News Agency. January 30, 2018.
- 25.Actor Kim Joo Hyuk laid to rest in Seosan. The Straits Times. 2 November 2017. 0585-3923.
- 26.Naver News.
- 27.김지혜. 김주혁, 임상수 신작 '나의 절친 악당들' 특별출연. SBS NEWS. 2014-10-07.
- 28.Ghim, Sora. Beauty Inside Reveals Its List Of Top Actors. BNTNews. 22 January 2015.
- 29.Kil, Sonia. Korea Box Office: 'Deadpool' Is Biggest Non-Korean R-Rated Release. Variety. February 23, 2016.
- 30.screendaily.com. 'The Truth Beneath': Busan Review | Reviews | Screen.
- 31.Tobias, Scott. Film Review: 'Yourself and Yours'. Variety. 2016-09-14.
- 32.Conran, Pierce. Hyun Bin Sets COOPERATION as Next Project. Korean Film Biz Zone. Korean Film Council.
- 33.The Tooth and the Nail (2017). koreanfilm.or.kr.
- 34.Jung Woo cast in another lead role. Korea JoongAng Daily.
- 35.'Drug War' unveils star-studded cast. Korea JoongAng Daily. July 4, 2017.
- 36.3년만에 안방 컴백 김주혁, 대통령 딸과 사랑에 빠지다. 조선일보. 2020-08-12.
- 37.Lim, Hye-seon. Naver. 2009-02-18.
- 38.Hwang, Hyo-jin. MBC <무신> 고려를 채우는 테스토스테론의 향기. The Asia Business Daily. February 10, 2012.
- 39.Hur Jun, the Original Story Casts Interview. MBC Global Media. April 9, 2013.
- 40.Jie, Ye-eun. Kim Joo-hyuck, Chun Woo-hee to star in 'Argon'. The Korea Herald. Herald Corporation.
- 41.Noh, Hyun-gi. Live from Seoul, It's Saturday Night!. The Korea Times. 27 November 2011.
- 42.tvdaily.co.kr.
- 43.Lee, Sun-min. New hosts on 1 Night. Korea JoongAng Daily. 23 November 2013.
- 44.Sung, So-young. Kim Joo-hyuk to leave Two Days, One Night. Korea JoongAng Daily. 24 November 2015.
- 45.Korea's 55th Baeksang Award Winners Include Han Ji Min, Lee Byung Hun, IU and Do Kyung Soo. Forbes. May 1, 2019.
- 46.'1987' wins best picture at Blue Dragon Awards. Yonhap News Agency. November 23, 2018.
- 47.Busan Ilbo. 20 September 2018.
- 48.'Burning' wins best picture at Daejong Film Awards. Yonhap News Agency. 22 October 2018.
- 49.Yonhap News Agency. 16 October 2018.
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