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Kim Hee-chul is credited as a singer, film actor and television presenter. Kim Hee-chul was born in Hoengseong County, Gangwon Province, South Korea on July 10, 1983. The age as of 2026 is 43. Schooling on record includes Sangji University.
My Take
Kim Hee-chul strikes me as someone who refuses to be boxed in. A member of Super Junior, he is also an actor, presenter, and even a drummer, the sort of multi-hyphenate who treats one lane as too small. Born in Hoengseong County and educated at Sangji University, he carries a quick wit and sharp tongue that somehow stay charming rather than cruel. Carrying a variety show without becoming grating takes real intelligence and warmth, and he has both. I tend to root for entertainers who spill past their original label and keep reinventing themselves, and his longevity is well deserved.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Kim Hee-chul
- Name (Japanese)
- キム・ヒチョル
- Reading
- きむ・ひちょる
- Born
- July 10, 1983 (age 43)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Boar
- Origin
- Hoengseong County, Gangwon Province, South Korea
- Occupation
- actor / singer / film actor / television presenter / drummer
2. Background
- University
- Sangji University
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Kim Hee-chul born?
Born July 10, 1983 (age 43).
Where is Kim Hee-chul from?
Kim Hee-chul is from Hoengseong County, Gangwon Province, South Korea.
What does Kim Hee-chul do?
Kim Hee-chul works as actor, singer, film actor, television presenter, drummer.
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