Kim Joo-hyuk (3 October 1972 – 30 October 2017) was a South Korean actor. He was known for his leading roles in the films ''

My Wife Got Married ''My Wife Got Married'' () is a 2008 South Korean romantic drama film. Directed by Jeong Yoon-soo and starring Kim Joo-hyuk and Son Ye-jin in the lead roles, the film is adapted from a bestselling novel of the same name by Park Hyun-wook. Pl ...

'' (2008), ''

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'' (2010), and ''

Yourself and Yours ''Yourself and Yours'' ( ko, 당신자신과 당신의 것) is a 2016 South Korean drama film directed by Hong Sang-soo. The film was screened at the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival. Plot The plot revolves around the couple Yeong-soo (p ...

'' (2016), his supporting roles in '' Confidential Assignment'' (2017) and '' Believer'' (2018), as well as the television series ''

Lovers in Prague ''Lovers in Prague'' () is a 2005 South Korean television drama series starring Jeon Do-yeon, Kim Joo-hyuk, Kim Min-jun and Yoon Se-ah. It aired on SBS from September 24 to November 20, 2005 on Saturdays and Sundays at 21:45 for 18 episodes. I ...

'' (2005), ''

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'' (2012), ''

Hur Jun, The Original Story ''Hur Jun, The Original Story'' () is a 2013 South Korean television series about the life of Heo Jun, a commoner who rose up the ranks to become a royal physician in Joseon (he used the pen name "Guam"). It aired on MBC from March 18 to Septembe ...

'' (2013) and ''

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'' (2017). He was also an original regular cast member on the third season of the

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's reality-variety show '' 2 Days & 1 Night''.

Personal life

Family

Kim was the son of actor

Kim Mu-saeng Kim Mu-saeng (16 March 1943 – 16 April 2005) was a South Korean actor. Early life and education Kim was born in the town of Daesan, Seosan in March 1943. He studied at Dongguk University in Seoul, beginning his career as a voice actor for Ton ...

. He and his father both played real-life court physician

Heo Jun Heo Jun (허준, 1539 – 9 October 1615) was a Korean physician. He was the royal chief physician of '' Naeuiwon'' during the reign of King Seonjo and King Gwanghae of the Joseon Dynasty in Korea. Biography Heo Jun was born in 1539 to an affl ...

Relationships

Kim began dating actress Kim Ji-soo in 2003; they portrayed a married couple in the 2002 TV series ''Like a Flowing River''. Their six-year relationship ended in 2009. Kim also dated ''

'' co-star Kim Gyu-ri from 2012 to 2013. In December 2016, Kim was confirmed to be in a relationship with ''

'' (2016) co-star

Lee Yoo-young Lee Yoo-young (; born December 8, 1989) is a South Korean actress. She debuted in the film ''Late Spring is a 1949 Japanese drama film directed by Yasujirō Ozu and written by Ozu and Kogo Noda, based on the short novel ''Father and Daugh ...

Death

On 30 October 2017, Kim was involved in a fatal car crash that occurred around 4:30 p.m. KST in

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. His car overturned and he was taken to Konkuk University Hospital where he was pronounced dead two hours after arrival. According to the police and Konkuk University Medical Center, "It seems the accident occurred after he showed symptoms of a

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". However, it was later stated by the police that the autopsy showed no signs of him having a heart attack and that the cause of death was a cranial fracture. Moreover, no traces of alcohol or other toxins were detected in the body and the police investigation revealed no evidence of vehicle defects that could have caused the crash.

Filmography

Film

Television series

Variety show

Music video

Awards and nominations

References

External links

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Namoo Actors Namoo Actors Co. Ltd. (), founded in 2004, is a talent management agency based in Seoul, South Korea. The founder and president of the company is Kim Jong-do. History In 2004, Namoo Actors was established under the name "Namoo Actors Co. Ltd.". ...

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