Son Hyun-joo
Actor
61 years (Jun 24, 1965)Seoul, South Korea
Known for
Son Hyun-joo has spent most of a working life as a South Korean actor whose work covers more eras of the industry than most. Ask a viewer to place Son Hyun-joo and the answer usually comes back 'The Killer'. He appears in 'The WONDERfools' too. The filmography leans toward action. 60 credits across 30 years is a rate most careers never reach.
Son Hyun-joo
Actor
Known for
Son Hyun-joo has spent most of a working life as a South Korean actor whose work covers more eras of the industry than most. Ask a viewer to place Son Hyun-joo and the answer usually comes back 'The Killer'. He appears in 'The WONDERfools' too. The filmography leans toward action. 60 credits across 30 years is a rate most careers never reach.
Movies: 22 titles
Plays Shooting Range Owner
The Killer
2022
Plays Won Gyun
Hansan: Rising Dragon
2022
Plays Kim Tae-won
Secretly, Greatly
2013
Plays Go Dong-ho
The Phone
2015
Plays Seok Jin-woo
Big Deal
2025
Plays Choi Chang-sik
The Chronicles of Evil
2015
Plays Han Myeong-hoi
Jesters: The Game Changers
2019
Plays Kang Seong-jin
Ordinary Person
2017
Plays Woo-yeol's teacher
The Spy
1999
Plays Tak Mun-bae
Guns & Talks
2001
Plays Baek Seong-soo
Hide and Seek
2013
Plays Director Kang
The Golden Holiday
2020
Plays Detective Squad Chief Son
The Hunt
2016
Plays Patient
Real
2017
Plays Detective Kang Jong-tae
Lee Dae-ro Can't Die
2005
Plays Unlucky prisoner
The Happenings
1998
Plays Deputy Manager Lim
Two Guys
2004
Plays Section head Min
Now and Forever
2006
Plays Su-hyeon
Punch Lady
2007
Plays Ho-sung
When Spring Comes
2022
Plays Min Tae-suk
The Devil's Game
2008
Plays Inspector Park
Liar
2004
TV Shows: 38 titles
Plays Hwang Bok-Soo
Law of Marriage
2001
Plays Kang Woo-Shik
Passion
2004
Plays Father Pedro
Love Letter
2003
Plays Gil Eok
First Wives' Club
2007
Plays Song Jin-Poong
The Sons of Sol Pharmacy House
2009
Plays Joo Jung Nam
First Love
1996
Plays Kim Sung-jae
Definitely Neighbors
2010
Plays No Kwang-Taek
Terms of Endearment
2004
Plays Na Dae Ra
Live In Style
2011
Plays Min Gyu
The Thief's Daughter
2000
Plays Kang Do-chang
The Good Detective
2020
Plays Song Woo-Yong
Justice
2019
Plays Ban Sung-moon
My Rosy Life
2005
Plays Choi Min-jae
Empire of Gold
2013
Plays Jung In Young
Sandglass
1995
Plays Go Kwang-ryeol
Tazza
2008
Plays Kang Ki-Hyung
Criminal Minds
2017
Plays Superintendent Jo Gyu-won
H.I.T
2007
Plays Deok-gil
How to Meet a Perfect Neighbor
2007
Plays Baek Hong-suk
The Chaser
2012
Plays Lee Dong-hwi
Three Days
2014
Plays In Tae-joon
Tracer
2022
Plays Park Byung Gak
What's Up Fox
2006
Plays Park Ha
Happy Together
1999
Plays Kang Hang Soon
Captivating the King
2024
Plays Kang Yong-ho
Reborn Rookie
2026
Plays Bu Seung-gwon
Doctor X: Mafia in White
2026
Plays 명예역장
Whistle Stop
2021
Plays Song Pan-ho
Your Honor
2024
Plays Ha Won-do
The WONDERfools
2026
Latest Trailers
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Big Deal
Full Filmography
Doctor X: Mafia in White
Bu Seung-gwon · 12 episodes
2026–
Reborn Rookie
Kang Yong-ho · 12 episodes
2026–
The WONDERfools
Ha Won-do
2026Season 1
Big Deal
Seok Jin-woo
2025
Your Honor
Song Pan-ho · 10 episodes
2024–
Captivating the King
Kang Hang Soon · 16 episodes
2024–
Hansan: Rising Dragon
Won Gyun
2022
The Killer
Shooting Range Owner
2022
When Spring Comes
Ho-sung
2022
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Son Hyun-joo and where are they from?
Son Hyun-joo is 61 years old, born on June 24, 1965 in Seoul, South Korea.
What are the most famous roles of Son Hyun-joo?
Son Hyun-joo is best known for roles in The Killer, Secretly, Greatly, Hide and Seek.
How many movies has Son Hyun-joo been in?
Over a 30-year career (since 1996), Son Hyun-joo has appeared in 22 movies and 38 TV shows.
What was Son Hyun-joo's first movie?
The career of Son Hyun-joo began with Piano Man (1996).
What is Son Hyun-joo's most recent movie or series?
Son Hyun-joo's most recent release is Doctor X: Mafia in White, which premiered on October 9, 2026.
What TV shows has Son Hyun-joo appeared in?
On television, Son Hyun-joo has appeared in Itaewon Class, The WONDERfools, Running Man, Signal.
Son Hyun-joo
1965-06-24 · Seoul, South Korea
Son Hyun-joo (born on June 24, 1965) is a South Korean actor. He has starred in numerous television series and films, such as First Love (1996), My Rosy Life (2005), My Too Perfect Sons (2009), Secretly, Greatly (2013), Empire of Gold (2013), The Chronicles of Evil (2015), and The Good Detective (2020–2022).
Most notable in his filmography are two low-profile projects in which he played the leading role, both of which became unexpected hits: critically acclaimed revenge drama The Chaser (2012), and mystery thriller film Hide and Seek (2013). In year 2017, Son won the Best Actor award at the 39th Moscow international film festival for his role in the movie Ordinary Person.