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My Take
Kim Mu-yeol is one of those actors who sneaks up on you — you catch him in something, and suddenly you need to track down everything else he's done. Born in the US but rooted in South Korean culture, educated at the prestigious Sungkyunkwan University, he brought serious theatrical chops to the screen after years in musical theatre. His breakout in War of the Arrows (2011) was genuinely thrilling — he held his own in a film packed with physical intensity. Then A Muse (2012) showed he could handle delicate, morally complex material just as well. That range, from sword-swinging period action to quiet literary drama, is rare. He's the kind of actor directors trust with difficult roles, and I'm always glad to see his name in a cast.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Kim Mu-yeol
- Name (Japanese)
- キム・ムヨル
- Reading
- きむ・むよる
- Born
- May 22, 1982 (age 44)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Dog
- Origin
- South Korea, United States
- Occupation
- singer / film actor / actor / television actor / stage actor
2. Background
- University
- Sungkyunkwan University
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Kim Mu-yeol born?
Born May 22, 1982 (age 44).
Where is Kim Mu-yeol from?
Kim Mu-yeol is from South Korea, United States.
What does Kim Mu-yeol do?
Kim Mu-yeol works as singer, film actor, actor, television actor, stage actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
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.