Joo Hyun (; born Joo Il-choon, ; March 1, 1943) is a South Korean actor.

Biography

Joo graduated from

Konkuk University Konkuk University () is a South Korean private university founded in 1946. The university was founded based on three virtues: sincerity, fidelity, and righteousness. Konkuk University gives comprehensive education in agricultural and life sci ...

Seoul Seoul (; ; ), officially known as the Seoul Special City, is the Capital city, capital and largest metropolis of South Korea.Before 1972, Seoul was the ''de jure'' capital of the North Korea, Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea ...

, where he majored in political science and diplomacy. He began his acting career after being selected through a special recruiting program by the

Korean Broadcasting System The Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) () is the national broadcaster of South Korea. Founded in February 1927, it is one of the leading South Korean television and radio broadcasters. KBS operates seven radio networks, ten television channels, ...

(KBS) in 1969, making his debut the following year in ''Vietnam War Battlefield''. In 1990 Joo played his first comedic role, giving a memorable performance in the KBS TV drama ''Seoul Ttukbaeki''.Joo Hyun, an actor as friendly as a family member
. ''KBS Global''. Retrieved on 8 December 2008.Kim Tae-jong.

. ''HanCinema'', 20 August 2006; originally published by ''The Korea Times''. Retrieved on 8 December 2008. Joo starred in the 2004 film '' A Family'' alongside Soo Ae, portraying a single father who has a troubled relationship with his daughter. His performance found favour with critics, with Darcy Paquet of ''Koreanfilm.org'' saying, "in his accomplished handling of small details and the film's quieter moments, Joo succeeds in making the father a real person instead of a stereotype",Paquet, Darcy.
A Family
. ''Koreanfilm.org''. Retrieved on 8 December 2008. and in October 2005 won the award for Best Actor at the 50th Asia Pacific Film Festival. In 2006 Joo starred in the musical comedy film '' The Fox Family'', learning to sing and dance during a month-long period of intensive training. He chose the film because the story was fun and unconventional, and said, "it was fun to challenge myself and I don't have any regrets". Joo is the father of two children, having both a son and a daughter.

Filmography

Film

Television series

Television shows

References

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