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Nam Joo-hyuk is a South Korean actor and former model known for Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo (2016), Start-Up (2020) and Twenty-Five Twenty-One (2022). After completing his military service in 2024, he returned in Netflix’s The East Palace (2026).
Nam Joo-hyuk: Quick Facts
| Born | 22 February 1994, Yeongdo District, Busan |
| Military service | Enlisted 20 March 2023 as a military police officer; discharged 19 September 2024 |
| Agency | Fable Company (since January 2026) |
| Known for | Start-Up, Twenty-Five Twenty-One, Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo |
Career
- 2013: modelling debut
- 2014: acting debut in The Idle Mermaid
- 2015: Who Are You: School 2015
- 2016: Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo
- 2017: The Bride of Habaek
- 2018: film debut in The Great Battle
- 2020: Josée, Start-Up
- 2022: Twenty-Five Twenty-One; film Remember
- 2023: Vigilante
- 2026: the ghost hunter Gu-cheon in Netflix’s The East Palace
Allegations
School-bullying allegations against him surfaced in 2022, which he denies. In 2024 prosecutors fined the accuser and a reporter for defamation; the accuser has appealed, so the case is not final.
Awards
- APAN Star Awards 2015: Best New Actor
- KBS Drama Awards 2015: Popularity Award
- Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia (2021)
Frequently Asked Questions
When did Nam Joo-hyuk finish military service?
He was discharged on 19 September 2024 after enlisting on 20 March 2023.
What is Nam Joo-hyuk’s comeback drama?
Netflix’s The East Palace (2026).
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