Kim Joo-hyuk
South Korean actor in film and television
Born
1972
54 years ago
Died
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
South Korea
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Active in the South Korean entertainment industry, this actor earned acclaim for performances in both film and television. Notable works include the television series 'Strongest Deliveryman' and 'Descendants of the Sun', as well as films like 'My Wife Got Married' and 'Silenced'. The actor displayed versatility across various roles and genres, contributing significantly to the Korean wave in entertainment until passing away in 2017.
Starred in the film 'My Wife Got Married'
Appeared in the series 'Descendants of the Sun'
Acted in the film 'Silenced'
Featured in 'Strongest Deliveryman'
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