Quick Info
| Profession | Model, Actor |
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| Nationality | South Korean |
| Date of Birth | 22/02/1994 |
| Age | 32 years |
| Birthplace | Yeongdo District, Busan, South Korea |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
Latest News about Nam Joo-hyuk
Soompi reported that Nam is set to star in Heartbeat, a romantic melodrama written by Lee Si-eun, the screenwriter behind True Beauty and Lovely Runner. Cast and release details had not been officially announced at the time of reporting.
Nam returned to acting with the Netflix supernatural period drama The East Palace, his first project since completing his mandatory military service. The series rose to No. 1 on Netflix's daily series chart in the Philippines, and the role is set in a world where he can cross between the human and spirit realms.
Disney+ confirmed Nam Joo-hyuk as the lead of the action-crime thriller Code, in which he plays a ruthless law firm partner drawn into a dangerous wish-granting app. The series is slated for release in 2027, with Lee E-dam, Kim Eui-sung and Park Hoon also in the cast.
Nam Joo-hyuk signed an exclusive contract with Fable Company on 2 January 2026. The move marked his post-military career shift to a new agency after leaving Management Soop.
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Bio/Wiki
| Famous Role | His acting in the drama Who Are You: School 2015 |
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| Comeback Series | The East Palace (Netflix, 2026), in which he plays Gu-cheon |
| Upcoming Projects | Code (Disney+, 2027) and Heartbeat (reported, not yet confirmed by an official release) |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6' 2" (188 cm) | ||||||
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| Weight | 70 Kg (154 lbs) | ||||||
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| Eye Colour | Black | ||||||
| Hair Colour | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Gyeongnam Middle School |
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Personal Life
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Lee Sung-kyung (2017) |
Family
| Siblings | Only child of his parents. |
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Career
| Debut Film | The Great Battle (As Sa-mool in 2018) |
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| Debut TV | The Idle Mermaid (As Park Dae-bak in 2014) |
| Military Service | Enlisted March 2023 with the Capital Defense Command Military Police Group; discharged 19 September 2024 |
| Return to Acting | The East Palace (Netflix, 2026) as Gu-cheon, his first drama after military service |
| Upcoming Projects | Code (Disney+, 2027) as Yun Tae-joo; Heartbeat (reported by Soompi, pending confirmation) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Nam Joo Hyuk was born in Yeongdo District, Busan, South Korea, to a family of modest means. | |
| 2. During his studies at Gyeongnam Middle School, he dreamed of becoming a professional basketball player. | |
| 3. He played on the basketball team for three years and later quit due to an injury and operation. | |
| 4. He worked at a petrol station and a supermarket, and taught at a basketball academy. | |
| 5. After moving to Seoul, he entered and won the Top Model Contest organized by KPlus. | |
| 6. He started his modelling career in 2013 with the SONGZIO Homme 2014 Spring or Summer collection. | |
| 7. His first major role came in 2015 in the KBS drama Who Are You, School 2015. | |
| 8. He led the fantasy romance series The Bride of Habaek in 2017. | |
| 9. He made his film debut in 2018 with The Great Battle. | |
| 10. He starred in notable series such as The Light in Your Eyes (2019) and Twenty Five Twenty One (2022). | |
| 11. Nam enlisted in the police force under the Capital Defense Command Military Police Group on 20 March 2023. | |
| 12. He completed his mandatory service in September 2024. | |
| 13. He signed an exclusive contract with Fable Company on 2 January 2026. | |
| 14. His 2026 return to acting, The East Palace, reached No. 1 on Netflix's daily series chart in the Philippines on 24 July 2026. |
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