Joo Jong-hyuk Biography: Wife, Age, Parents, Net Worth, Movies, Children, Height, TV Shows

Biography

Joo Jong-hyuk (Korean: 주종혁, born July 27, 1991) is a talented South Korean actor known for his versatile performances in both television and film.

He spent part of his youth abroad, studying in New Zealand (including time at Auckland University of Technology) after moving there in his third year of middle school, and briefly living in the Philippines earlier.

He made his acting debut in 2018 and gained wider recognition through roles in series such as Yumi’s Cells (2021–2022), Happiness (2021), and especially Extraordinary Attorney Woo (2022), where he portrayed the ambitious lawyer Kwon Min-woo.

His work includes appearances in films such as Because I Hate Korea (2023) and in projects such as Unmasked (2025).

With strong English skills from his overseas experience and a growing reputation for charismatic supporting roles, Joo has built a solid presence in the Korean entertainment industry. He is active on Instagram at@joojong_.

South Korean actor
Joo Jong-hyuk
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Joo Jong-hyuk
Born:	27 July 1991 (age 34 years old)
Place of Birth:	Incheon, South Korea
Nationality:	South Korean
Education:	Auckland University of Technology
Height:	183 cm
Parents:	Joo Seung-ho, Park Ok-ja
Siblings:	1
Spouse:	Not Married
Girlfriend • Partner:	Not Dating
Children:	N/A
Occupation:	Actor • TV Personality
Net Worth:	$1 million (USD)

Early Life & Education

Joo Jong-hyuk (주종혁) was born on July 27, 1991, in Incheon, South Korea. He is of Korean ethnicity, belonging to the Shinan Joo clan (신안 주씨), a lineage with historical roots in the southwestern region of the peninsula.

His family followed Protestant Christianity, and he was raised in a household that valued discipline and community involvement. His father, Joo Seung-ho, and mother, Park Ok-ja, ran a Taekwondo academy in Incheon during his childhood, which led him to begin training in the martial art from the age of four.

As the eldest child, he has one younger sister born in 1996. During his third year of middle school, his family arranged for him to study abroad, first briefly in the Philippines and then in New Zealand, where he spent several formative years.

He attended the Auckland University of Technology (AUT) and earned a degree in Hotel Management and Marketing. This international experience gave him strong English proficiency and an initial career interest in the hospitality industry, including ambitions of working as a bartender on a cruise ship, before he later transitioned into acting in his mid-20s after returning to Korea.

Career

Joo Jong-hyuk started acting in independent films around 2015, making his debut in the short film Mongma (몽마). He gained early experience with small roles in various dramas and movies, including a minor part in the 2018 JTBC series My ID is Gangnam Beauty, which was his first step into mainstream television.

Over the next few years, he took on supporting and minor roles in projects like D.P. (2021), Happiness (2021), and Yumi’s Cells (2021–2022). His performances in these shows began to attract attention for their natural charisma.

In 2022, he had his breakthrough with the ENA drama Extraordinary Attorney Woo, playing Kwon Min-woo, an ambitious rookie lawyer at Hanbada Law Firm. This role demonstrated his skill at balancing ambition with vulnerability, earning him wider recognition and strengthening his reputation as a versatile supporting actor.

After that, he continued to take on a variety of roles in both TV and film. Some of his notable appearances include the 2023 film Because I Hate Korea, the 2024 romantic drama Love in the Big City (where he played a tattoo artist), and Frankly Speaking (2024).

He has also worked on projects such as Iron Mask and other indie films, demonstrating his steady involvement across different genres. Looking ahead, Joo has several new projects, including the 2025 series Confidence Queen (premiered in September), Tempest (also known as Bookgeukseong on Disney+), and Unmasked.

He is also set to appear in Your Personal Taxi (or Private Taxi, planned for 2026) and may return for Extraordinary Attorney Woo Season 2, which highlights his growing presence in the industry.

Social Media

• Wikipedia: Joo Jong-hyuk (actor, born 1991)
• Instagram: 주종혁 JooJongHyuk (@joojong_)
• IMDb: Joo Jong-hyuk

Personal Life

Joo Jong-hyuk, born on July 27, 1991, is currently 34 years old.

He stands at 183 cm (approximately 6 feet) tall, a height that complements his charismatic, polished screen presence in both dramatic and romantic roles.

Joo Jong-hyuk keeps his personal life private. There is no public information about a wife, marriage, or children. He is thought to be single, and there are no confirmed details about his dating history.

Sometimes rumors about Joo Jong-hyuk and his co-stars surface, but they are unconfirmed and not supported by reliable sources. He prefers to focus on his career and rarely talks about his romantic or family life in interviews or on social media.

Net Worth

Joo Jong-hyuk‘s net worth is estimated at $1 million USD (approximately 1.3–1.4 billion KRW, depending on exchange rates at the time).

This figure, reported around his 2022 breakthrough with Extraordinary Attorney Woo, reflects earnings primarily from his acting roles in dramas and films, as well as supporting performances, accumulated since his debut in the mid-2010s.

As a steadily rising actor in the Korean entertainment industry—known for versatile supporting roles rather than top-tier lead stardom—his income stems from drama appearances, occasional film projects, endorsements (if any), and related activities.

Public estimates for actors at his level often remain modest compared to A-list stars, and no major updates or significantly higher figures have surfaced in recent years. He continues to build his career through upcoming projects like Confidence Queen and Unmasked, which may contribute to future growth in his financial standing.

Filmography

Television Dramas (Selected Major Roles)

• Extraordinary Attorney Woo (ENA/Netflix, 2022) – Kwon Min-woo (breakthrough role as the ambitious lawyer)
• Yumi’s Cells Seasons 1–2 (TVING, 2021–2022) – Louis (supporting role)
• Happiness (tvN, 2021) – supporting appearance
• D.P. Season 1 (Netflix, 2021) – Lee Hyo-sang
• Frankly Speaking (KBS2, 2024) – supporting role
• Dr. Romantic 3 (SBS, 2023) – cameo/job interviewee (ep. 2)
• Clean With Passion for Now (JTBC, 2018–2019) – Jong-hyuk (early minor role)
• Upcoming/Confirmed:
  • Confidence Queen (also known as Confidence Man KR or Contempt Queen, TV Chosun/Coupang Play/Amazon Prime, 2025) – Myung Gu-ho
  • Tempest (also known as Bookgeukseong or Polaris, Disney+, 2025)
  • The Witch (Channel A, 2025) – Im Ik-jong
  • Your Personal Taxi (2026)
  • Potential: Extraordinary Attorney Woo Season 2 (TBA)

Films and Other Projects

• Because I Hate Korea (2023) – Jae-in (notable film role)
• Love in the Big City (2024) – tattooist / Lee Eon-hee
• Iron Mask (2023) – Kim Sung-hwan
• Day and Night to Each Other (2025) – upcoming
• Unmasked (2025) – Yoo Sun-dong (upcoming)
• Earlier/indie works include shorts and features like Manbun of 1 Second (2023), Kyung-ah’s Daughter, Spy Model (2022), Electrician, Fishing, and others from the late 2010s to early 2020s.

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