Quick Info
| Profession | Actor |
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| Nationality | South Korean |
| Date of Birth | 22/05/1982 |
| Age | 44 years |
| Birthplace | Seoul, South Korea |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Latest News about Kim Mu-yeol
24/06/2026
Netflix confirmed that production had begun on the medical drama First Doctor, and Kim was cast in it. He will portray Bae Su-wol, an anesthesiology professor and longtime confidant of the lead character. The project reunites him with director Hong Jong-chan, with whom he worked on Teach You a Lesson.
05/06/2026
The Netflix action series Teach You a Lesson, starring Kim Mu-yeol alongside Lee Sung-min, Jin Ki-joo and Pyo Ji-hoon, was released on the streaming platform. Kim played Na Hwa-jin, a supervisor from an education rights protection bureau and a former special warfare soldier. The series was a notable television role for him in 2026.
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Bio/Wiki
| Other Name | Kim Moo-yul |
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| Earned Name | "Korean John Cena" |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6' (183 cm) |
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| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Anyang Arts High School, Anyang, South Korea |
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| College/University | Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul, South Korea |
| Qualification | Performing Arts from Sungkyunkwan University |
Personal Life
| Religion | Catholicism |
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| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 04/04/2015 |
Family
| Wife/Spouse | Yoon Seung-ah (actress) |
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| Children | Son - Kim Tae-myeong (born on 08/06/2023) |
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Career
| Debut Film | The Scam (2019) as Jo Min-hyeong |
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| Debut TV | Drama City - For The New School (2007) as Hyun-wook |
| Theatre Debut | Jjangdda (2003) at Cultural Arts Foundation, Arts Theater (Small Theater) |
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| Agent | Prain TPC |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. When Kim Mu-yeol was born, his grandfather gave him the name ‘Mu-yeol-wang.’ | |
| 2. He grew up in a humble family and began working many part-time jobs during his middle school years. | |
| 3. Survived on 8,000 won (approx. $6 USD) for a whole year as a struggling actor. | |
| 4. During his military service, he was transferred to a frontline combat unit after the entertainment soldiers unit was shut down. | |
| 5. He is an animal lover and has three pet dogs. |
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