Nam Joo-hyuk Biography: Age, Net Worth, Wife, Height, Instagram, Career, Dramas

Nam Joo-hyuk is a South Korean model and actor whose career path took him from the runway into television dramas and film, earning him wide recognition across Asia.

Early on, he was known for his fresh face and modeling work, but he captured broader public attention with roles in Who Are You: School 2015 and Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo.

Profile

• Full name: Nam Joo-hyuk
• Date of birth: 22 February 1994
• Age: 31 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Yeongdo District, Busan, South Korea
• Nationality: South Korean
• Profession: Model, Actor
• Height: 1.87 m
• Weight: 73 kg
• Eye color: Dark brown
• Hair color: Black
• Parents: Father – Nam Seung-hwan (former sailor)
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship status: Single
• Religion: Christianity (Protestant)
• Ethnicity: Korean
• Net worth: $8–10 million USD

Early Life and Education

Nam Joo-hyuk is now 31 years old, born on 22 February 1994 in Yeongdo District, Busan, South Korea. During his middle school years at Gyeongnam Middle School, he dreamed of becoming a professional basketball player and played on the school team for three years. However, after suffering a leg injury that required surgery, he was forced to give up his basketball aspirations.

Following his recovery, Nam moved to Seoul, where he entered and won the Top Model Contest sponsored by K-Plus Model Agency. This victory earned him a modeling contract and began his professional entertainment career. He attended Suil High School in Suwon after relocating from Busan.

Personal Life

Nam Joo-hyuk keeps his personal life private and rarely speaks about family matters in public. His only confirmed past relationship was with actress Lee Sung-kyung, his co-star in Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo. The pair’s relationship was confirmed in 2017 but ended later that same year, reportedly due to busy schedules and growing career commitments.

Nam completed his mandatory military service after enlisting on March 20, 2023. He completed basic training and was later assigned to the 32nd Infantry Division’s Military Police unit as part of the military’s task force unit (SWAT-style police) due to his strong physical ability. He completed training with distinction and is expected to finish service in September 2024.

He has stated in interviews that he values personal growth and simplicity, preferring quiet hobbies like photography, driving, and reading during his downtime.

Career

Nam Joo-hyuk began his entertainment career in 2013 as a fashion model under YG KPlus (formerly K-Plus). His runway debut came in SONGZIO Homme’s Spring/Summer 2014 Collection, quickly earning him recognition for his height, youthful appearance, and charisma.

He also appeared in two music videos for Akdong Musician (AKMU) in 2014 — “200%” and “Give Love” — which helped introduce him to a broader audience.

His acting debut came the same year in the tvN fantasy-romance drama The Idle Mermaid (2014), marking his transition from modeling to acting. His breakout role arrived with the KBS2 school drama Who Are You: School 2015 (2015), where he portrayed a high school swimmer. The drama’s success propelled him into stardom.

He followed up with notable supporting roles in Cheese in the Trap (2016) and Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo (2016), before achieving immense popularity with Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo (2016), where his chemistry with co-star Lee Sung-kyung became a fan favorite.

His later works include The Bride of Habaek (2017), The Light in Your Eyes (2019), Start-Up (2020) opposite Bae Suzy, and the critically acclaimed Twenty-Five Twenty-One (2022), which was one of Netflix Korea’s most-watched dramas that year.

In film, Nam made his debut in The Great Battle (2018), earning critical praise and multiple Best New Actor awards. He later starred in Josee (2020), Remember (2022), and Vigilante (2023) — a Disney+ action thriller that showcased his range in darker, more mature roles.

Awards

• Best New Actor – Blue Dragon Film Awards (2018) for The Great Battle
• Best New Actor – MBC Drama Awards (2016) for Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo
• Best New Actor – APAN Star Awards (2015) for Who Are You: School 2015
• Most Popular Actor – Baeksang Arts Awards (2022) for Twenty-Five Twenty-One
• Asia Star Award (Actor) – Seoul International Drama Awards (2022)

Net worth

Nam Joo-hyuk’s estimated net worth is between $8 million and $10 million USD. His income sources include: acting salaries from television dramas, films, and global streaming platforms like Netflix and Disney+.

Social Media

• Instagram: @skawngur

Filmography

TV dramas:

• The Idle Mermaid (2014)
• Who Are You: School 2015 (2015)
• Cheese in the Trap (2016)
• Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo (2016)
• Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo (2016)
• The Bride of Habaek (2017)
• The Light in Your Eyes (2019)
• The School Nurse Files (2020)
• Start-Up (2020)
• Twenty-Five Twenty-One (2022)
• Vigilante (2023)

Film:

• The Great Battle (2018)
• Josee (2020)
• Remember (2022)

Books

• NAM JOO HYUK 2018–2021 PHOTOBOOK: Youth (published 2021 by YG Entertainment)