Shin Hyun-joon (; born October 28, 1968) is a South Korean

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. He is best known for his roles in '' Barefoot Ki-bong'', ''

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'' and the '' Marrying the Mafia'' sequels, and as the photographer in the popular music video "Because I'm A Girl" by

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. In the Korean press he is nicknamed as 아랍왕자 ("Prince of Arab") due to his foreign look and long eyelashes.

Career

Shin Hyun-joon was an athletics major at

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before starting a career in modeling and acting in 1989. His film debut came in director

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's ''

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'' series, set under the Japanese occupation in the 1920s. For the first half of the 1990s he continued working with Im Kwon-taek and also acted in '' Hwa-Om-Kyung'',

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's award-winning film based on the

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. In recent years Shin has turned more towards popular cinema, finding his greatest success in fantasy/sci-fi works such as ''The Gingko Bed'', ''The Soul Guardians'', and the Korean-Chinese co-production '' Bichunmoo'', as well as gangster comedies '' Marrying the Mafia II'' and ''

Guns & Talks ''Guns & Talks'' is a 2001 South Korean film written and directed by Jang Jin. Starring Shin Hyun-joon, Won Bin, Shin Ha-kyun, Jung Jae-young and Jung Jin-young, the black comedy is about a group of four assassins-for-hire, with a dogged pros ...

''. In one of his most iconic roles, Shin played a 40-year-old

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runner with the mental faculties of an 8-year-old boy in '' Barefoot Ki-bong''. A devout

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, he published a photo-essay book ''Shin Hyun-joon's Confessions'' in 2008, which documented his personal insights about life and faith. The first printing sold out in two days, and the book was also released in China and Japan. ''Confessions'' contained a foreword by international star

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as well as religious testimonies by other Korean celebrities such as

Choi Ji-woo Choi Ji-woo (born Choi Mi-hyang on June 11, 1975) is a South Korean actress. Considered one of South Korea's most beautiful women, she has received critical acclaim for her work in a wide range of melodramas, most notably '' Beautiful Days'' (2 ...

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and Nam Hee-seok. He is also known for his missionary work, charitable endeavors and volunteerism. Aside from his job as an actor, Shin currently hosts the entertainment news program ''Entertainment Weekly'' on

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, the '' KBS Nine O'Clock News'' segment ''KBS Entertainment 925'' on

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, and the Channel A talk show ''Show King''. He has written two

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s: ''Aladdin and the Magic Lamp'' (2012) and ''Clown with Smiles and Tears'' (2013). He is also an acting professor at

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since March 2010. Shin established the production compan
HJ Film
and is the

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3J Cosmetics

Personal life

Shin married Kim Kyung-mi (Linda Kim), a Korean American woman 12 years his junior, at the Grand Hyatt Seoul on May 26, 2013. His wife studied for a doctorate in music in the U.S., and Shin said on his show ''Entertainment Weekly'' that he bumped into her in the doorway of a building and fell in love with her at first sight. The couple has three children.

Filmography

Film

* ''Ghost Police'' (TBA) * ''George and Bong-shik'' (TBA) * '' The Assassin'' (2023) as Lee Nan * ''Handsome'' (2022) as Mi-nam * '' Bad Guys Always Die'' (2015) * ''

Marrying the Mafia IV ''Marrying the Mafia IV'' () is a 2011 South Korean film and the fourth installment of ''Marrying the Mafia'' series. Plot Hong Deok-Ja continues to run a kimchi food company and leaves for Japan on a business trip with three sons. However, when b ...

'' (2011) * ''

Sin of a Family ''Sin of a Family'' () is 2011 South Korean crime film, produced by Shin Hyun-joon, about a detective who investigates the circumstances of a young autistic boy's death. Plot A body found at a lake is identified by police as Jeong Min-hwan, a yo ...

'' (2011) * '' Kill Me'' (2009) * ''

His Last Gift ''His Last Gift'' (; also known as ''Last Present'') is a 2008 South Korean film. Plot Tae-joo, a murderer serving a life sentence in prison, is given a temporary release to save the life of a seriously ill young girl, Se-hee, who suffers from ...

'' (2008) * ''The Worst Guy Ever'' (2007) * ''Master Kims'' (2007) * ''Hot for Teacher'' (2006) * '' Marrying the Mafia III'' (2006) * '' Barefoot Ki-bong'' (2006) * ''

Shadowless Sword ''Shadowless Sword'' () is a 2005 in film, 2005 South Korean film starring Lee Seo-jin, Yoon So-yi, and Shin Hyun-joon (actor), Shin Hyun-joon. A martial arts epic filmed in People's Republic of China, China, the film follows the exploits of the l ...

'' (2005) * '' Marrying the Mafia II'' (2005) * '' Hi! Dharma 2: Showdown in Seoul'' (2004) * ''

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'' (2004) * ''

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'' (2003) * ''

Once Upon a Time in a Battlefield ''Once Upon a Time in a Battlefield'' () is a 2003 South Korean war comedy film directed by Lee Joon-ik. Its plot is about the Battle of Hwangsanbeol between Baekje and Silla in the 7th century. The film was the 8th most attended film of 2003 wi ...

'' (2003) * ''

'' (2001) * ''Siren'' (2000) * '' Bichunmoo'' (2000) * ''The Soul Guardians'' (1998) * ''The Story of a Man'' (1998) * ''KK Family List'' (1997) * ''Maria and the Inn'' (1997) * ''Lament'' (1997) * ''The Gingko Bed'' (1996) * ''Channel 69'' (1996) * ''Hong Gil-dong'' (animated, 1995) * '' The Taebaek Mountains'' (1994) * ''Love is Oh Yeah!'' (1993) * '' Hwa-Om-Kyung'' (1993) * '' General's Son III'' (1992) * '' General's Son II'' (1991) * '' Portrait of the Days of Youth'' (1991) * '' General's Son'' (1990)

Television series

*''

Showtime Begins! ''From Now On, Showtime!'' () is a 2022 South Korean television series starring Park Hae-jin, Jin Ki-joo, and Jung Joon-ho. The series, directed by Lee Hyeong-min and Jeong Sang-hee for Samhwa Networks, is about a mysterious magician Cha Cha-w ...

'' (MBC, 2022) – Special appearance *'' Moorim School: Saga of the Brave'' (KBS2, 2016) *''Butterfly'' (MTV, 2013) *''

Ohlala Couple ''Ohlala Couple'' () is a 2012 South Korean romantic comedy gender bender television series starring Kim Jung-eun, Shin Hyun-joon, Han Jae-suk and Han Chae-ah. It aired on KBS2 from October 1 to November 27, 2012 on Mondays and Tuesdays at 21 ...

'' (KBS2, 2012) *''

Bridal Mask ''Bridal Mask'' () is a 2012 KBS2 period drama based on the popular Korean manhwa by Huh Young-man. Set in Seoul, Korea, during the 1930s Japanese colonial era, the story follows a man named Lee Kang-to, a Korean police officer commissioned ...

'' (KBS2, 2012) *''

Dummy Mommy ''Dummy Mommy'' () is a 2012 South Korean weekend television series starring Kim Hyun-joo, Ha Hee-ra, Ahn Seo-hyun, Kim Jeong-hoon, Kim Tae-woo, Shin Hyun-joon, Yoo In-young and Gong Hyun-joo. It aired on SBS from March 17 to May 20, 2012 on ...

'' (SBS, 2012) *''

Road No. 1 ''Road No. 1'' () is a 2010 South Korean television series, starring So Ji-sub, Kim Ha-neul and Yoon Kye-sang. The story revolves around two young soldiers, the woman they both love, and the Korean war that tears all their lives apart. The Korean ...

'' (MBC, 2010) – cameo *''

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'' (SBS, 2009) *''

Star's Lover ''Star's Lover'' (; also known as ''Celebrity's Sweetheart'') is a 2008 South Korean television series starring Choi Ji-woo and Yoo Ji-tae that aired on SBS. A love story between a star actress and an ordinary man, director Boo Sung-chul said t ...

'' (SBS, 2008) – cameo *''Rondo'' (TBS, 2006) *''

'' (SBS, 2003) *''I Love You! I Love You!'' (SBS, 1998) *''

White Nights 3.98 ''White Nights 3.98'' () is a 1998 South Korean television series based on the novel of the same title by Han Tae-hoon. It aired on SBS from August 31, 1998 to November 3, 1998. Cast Main characters *Choi Min-soo as Kwon Taek-hyeong, major in ...

'' (SBS, 1998) *''Wedding Dress'' (KBS2, 1997) *''The Brothers' River'' (SBS, 1996) *''1.5'' (MBC, 1996) *''Sons of the Wind'' (KBS2, 1995)

Variety show

* '' God of Lawyer (2022, Host) *''Bangka Road'' (SBS FiL , 2021–present) *'' KBS Entertainment 925'' (KBS1, 2013–2019) – Anchor *''Show King'' (Channel A, 2011–present) – MC *''Entertainment Weekly'' (KBS2, 2010–2019) – MC *'' Enjoy Today'' (MBC, 2010-2011) – MC *''The Dreaming Sea'' (KBS2, 2013) – Member *'' Rural Police'' (MBC every1, 2017-2018) – Member, seasons 1-4 *''

Family Outing ''Family Outing'' (; also known as ''Family Outing Season 1'') was a South Korean comedy-variety show; part of SBS's ''Good Sunday'' lineup, along with ''Gold Miss is Coming'' (골드미스가 간다). It first aired on June 15, 2008, and was ...

'' * '' My Daughter's Men''

Music video appearances

* Zi-A – "Choked With Grief" (2008) * Zi-A – "I'm Happy" (2008) * Zi-A – "I Love You, I'm Sorry" (2008) * Zi-A – "Guardian Angel" (2007) * Zi-A – "Together with a Star in My Heart" (2007) * Zi-A – "Absentmindedly" (2007) *

– "Because I'm a Girl" (2001) *

Lee Soo-young Lee Soo-young (Hangul: 이수영; born Lee Ji-yeon, Hangul: 이지연 on April 12, 1979) is a South Korean ballad singer. She debuted in 1999 with the hit album, ''I Believe'', and quickly gained popularity due to her strong singing skills. Duri ...

– "Never Again" (2001) *

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– "For Your Soul" (1999) *

Lee Seung-chul Lee Seung-chul (; born December 5, 1966) is a South Korean singer best known for the hit songs, "My Love", "Never Ending Story", and "Girls' Generation". Currently an artist of Kakao Entertainment's label Flex M, he debuted in 1985 as the voc ...

– 말리꽃 (1999) *

Bobby Kim Kim Do-kyun (; born January 12, 1973), more commonly known as Bobby Kim (Hangul: 바비 킴), is a South Korean hip hop and R&B artist. Music career His father, a trumpet player, influenced and exposed him to music. At an early age, he worke ...

– "Remember Last Christmas" (1998)

Books

*''Clown with Smiles and Tears'' (2013) *''Aladdin and the Magic Lamp'' (2012) *배우 연기를 훔쳐라 (2012) *''Shin Hyun-joon's Confessions'' (2008)

Recognition

*2022: Anti-phishing voice ambassador for Korea National Police Agency *2010: Goodwill Ambassador for Korea National Red Cross *2010: Goodwill Ambassador for Grain Welfare Foundation *2010: Goodwill Ambassador for

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*2010: Goodwill Ambassador for the 1004 Marathon Relay for Disabled People *2010: Goodwill Ambassador for the 2010 Bible EXPO *2008: Goodwill Ambassador for South Korea's

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*2007: Goodwill Ambassador for the 7th World

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Awards

*2012

KBS Drama Awards The KBS Drama Awards () is an awards ceremony presented by the Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) for outstanding achievements in Korean dramas aired on its network. It is held annually on 31 December. The highest honor of the ceremony is the "Gra ...

– Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries (''

'') *2012 KBS Entertainment Awards – Top Entertainer Award (''Entertainment Weekly'') *2011 12th Korea Visual Arts Festival – Photogenic Award, Movie Actor category *2011 18th Han Il Culture Awards – Grand Prize, Cultural Diplomacy category *2010

MBC Entertainment Awards The MBC Entertainment Awards () is a Korean awards ceremony held annually and sponsored by MBC. The awards ceremony is held at the end of each year and lasts approximately 140 minutes, being broadcast in two parts on MBC. Hosts History of w ...

– Special Award in Show/Variety ('' Enjoy Today'') *2008 16th

Chunsa Film Art Awards The Chunsa Film Art Awards (also known as the Icheon Chunsa Film Festival) have been presented in South Korea since the founding of the prize by the Korea Film Directors' Society in 1990. The awards take their name from the pen name of the early ...

– Hallyu Cultural Award *2006 26th

Hawaii International Film Festival The Hawai'i International Film Festival (HIFF) is an annual film festival held in the United States state of Hawaii. HIFF has a focus on Asian-Pacific cinema, education, and the work of new and emerging filmmakers. HIFF’s primary festival is h ...

– Asian Star Award *2006 27th

Blue Dragon Film Awards The Blue Dragon Film Awards () is an annual awards ceremony that is presented by '' Sports Chosun'' (a sister brand of the ''Chosun Ilbo'') for excellence in film in South Korea. The Blue Dragon Film Awards considers only blockbusters and popul ...

– Popular Star Award ('' Barefoot Ki-bong'') *2006 4th Korea Fashion World Awards – Best Dressed Award *2001 Best Dresser Swan Awards – Best Dressed, Movie Actor category *1999

Golden Disk Awards The Golden Disc Awards (, formerly spelled the Golden Disk Awards before 2015) is an annual South Korean major music awards ceremony that honors achievements in the local music industry. The awards ceremony was founded with the purpose to promo ...

: Popular Music Video Award (

's ''For Your Soul'') *1992 30th

Grand Bell Awards The Grand Bell Awards (), also known as the Daejong Film Awards, is an awards ceremony presented annually by The Motion Pictures Association of Korea for excellence in film in South Korea. The Grand Bell Awards retains prestige as the oldest co ...

– Best New Actor

References

External links

* *
Shin Hyun-joon Fan Cafe
at Daum
Shin Hyun-joon
at Star Brothers Entertainment * * *
Shin Hyun-jun Japanese website
{{DEFAULTSORT:Shin, Hyun-joon 1968 births Living people South Korean male film actors South Korean male models South Korean male television actors Yonsei University alumni Male actors from Seoul