Joo Won Biography: Age, Parents, Height, Net Worth, Movies & TV Shows, Siblings

Moon Joon-won, known professionally as Joo Won, is a South Korean actor and musical theatre performer recognized for his versatility across television dramas and films.

He gained prominence with leading roles in popular series including Bread, Love and Dreams (2010), Ojakgyo Family (2011), Bridal Mask (2012), and the critically acclaimed Good Doctor (2013).

His performance in Yong-pal (2015) earned him the Grand Prize (Daesang) at the SBS Drama Awards, solidifying his status as a major figure in Korean entertainment.

Joo Won
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Moon Joon-won
Stage Name:	Joo Won
Born:	30 September 1987 (age 38 years old)
Place of Birth:	Hannam-dong, Seoul, South Korea
Nationality:	South Korean
Height:	1.85 m
Parents:	Mr. and Mrs. Moon
Siblings:	Moon Joon Suk
Occupation:	Actor, Singer
Net Worth:	$1 Million USD

Early Life and Education

Moon Joon-won was born on 30 September 1987, in Hannam-dong, Seoul, South Korea. His parents are Mr. and Mrs. Moon, and he has a brother named Moon Joon Suk.

He attended Kaywon High School of Arts before enrolling at Sungkyunkwan University’s Humanities & Social Sciences Campus, where he studied Film and Television. He later furthered his education at Konkuk University Graduate School of Mass Communication. His ethnicity is Korean, and his religion is not publicly known.

Career

Joo Won began his entertainment career in musical theatre, performing in productions such as Altar Boyz, Grease, and Spring Awakening, where his performance caught the attention of his future agency. He made his television debut in 2010 with the drama Bread, Love and Dreams, playing an antagonist in a series that achieved over 50% viewership and brought him instant fame.

This early success was followed by his big-screen debut in the action crime film S.I.U. (2011), but it was his role in Bridal Mask that cemented his breakthrough as a mainstream actor. Major achievements in Joo Won‘s career include his critically acclaimed portrayal of an autistic savant in the medical drama Good Doctor (2013), a role that showcased his acting depth.

He continued his rise with the action thriller Yong-pal (2015), which earned him the prestigious Grand Prize (Daesang) at the SBS Drama Awards. During this period, he also starred in the romantic comedy film Steal My Heart (2013) and the webtoon adaptation Fashion King (2014), further demonstrating his range across genres and solidifying his status as a leading man in Korean entertainment.

After completing his mandatory military service, Joo Won made his comeback in the science fiction romance series Alice (2020). He has since starred in the Netflix action film Carter (2022) and continues to take on diverse roles, including the 2023 series Stealer: The Treasure Keeper and the 2024 drama The Midnight Studio. His sustained career, moving from musical theatre to television and film, highlights his lasting influence and adaptability within the industry.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @moon_joo_won

Personal Life

Joo Won enlisted for his mandatory military service and was discharged in 2019, after which he returned to acting. He is known for being private about his personal life, and details regarding his relationships or marital status are not publicly available.

Filmography

• S.I.U. (2011)
• Don’t Click (2012)
• Steal My Heart (2013)
• Fashion King (2014)
• Fatal Intuition (2015)
• Sweet Sixteen (2016)
• Alice (2020)
• Carter (2022)
• The Midnight Studio (2024)

Net Worth

Joo Won has an estimated net worth of $1 million USD. His primary income sources are his acting career in both television dramas and films, as well as his earlier work in musical theatre productions and potential endorsement deals.