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Public records list Nam Joo-hyuk as a model, film actor and television actor. Born on February 22, 1994, Nam Joo-hyuk is from Busan, South Korea. The age as of 2026 is 32. The listed height is 188 cm.
My Take
I first noticed Nam Joo-hyuk in Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo and immediately got it — there's something disarmingly genuine about the way he plays earnest, warm-hearted guys that never tips into saccharine. Starting as a model with that 188 cm frame, he could have coasted on looks alone, but he kept pushing into meatier roles, and Twenty-Five Twenty-One in 2022 really showed the range he'd been quietly building. He's the kind of actor where you forget he's acting, which is honestly harder than it sounds. Still feels like he's a few roles away from a true breakout on the international stage, and I'm genuinely curious where he lands next.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Nam Joo-hyuk
- Name (Japanese)
- ナム・ジュヒョク
- Reading
- なむ・じゅひょく
- Born
- February 22, 1994 (age 32)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Dog
- Origin
- Busan, South Korea
- Height
- 188 cm
- Occupation
- model / actor / film actor / television actor
2. Links
3. 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.
Frequently asked questions
When was Nam Joo-hyuk born?
Born February 22, 1994 (age 32).
Where is Nam Joo-hyuk from?
Nam Joo-hyuk is from Busan, South Korea.
What does Nam Joo-hyuk do?
Nam Joo-hyuk works as model, actor, film actor, television actor.
How tall is Nam Joo-hyuk?
Nam Joo-hyuk is 188 cm.
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