Joo Hyun (Korean: 주현; bornJoo Il-choon,Korean: 주일춘; March 1, 1943) is a South Korean actor, known forA Family (2004),Ballerina (2023) andRunning Man (2013).

Joo graduated fromKonkuk University inSeoul, where he majored in political science and diplomacy. He began his acting career after being selected through a special recruiting program by theKorean Broadcasting System (KBS) in 1969, making his debut the following year inVietnam War Battlefield. In 1990 Joo played his first comedic role, giving a memorable performance in the KBSTV dramaSeoul Ttukbaeki.^[1][2]

Joo starred in the 2004 filmA Family alongsideSoo Ae, portraying a single father who has a troubled relationship with his daughter. His performance found favour with critics, withDarcy Paquet ofKoreanfilm.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",^[3] and in October 2005 won the award for Best Actor at the 50thAsia Pacific Film Festival.^[1]

In 2006 Joo starred in the musical comedy filmThe 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".^[2]

Joo is the father of two children, having both a son and a daughter.^[1]

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• Joo Hyun atHanCinema

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