Kim Moo-yul
Biography
Kim Moo-yul is a South Korean actor born on May 22, 1982, in Seoul. He is recognized for his work in both film and television, having established his professional foundation through a successful career in musical theatre. Kim attended Sungkyunkwan University. Throughout his professional life, he has been noted for his versatility and his ability to portray complex characters. In addition to his acting credits, he was involved in a public controversy regarding his military service exemption, which was granted in May 2010 due to his family's financial circumstances at the time. He is also known by the names Gim Mu-yeol, Kim Mu-yeol, and Kim Moo-yu.
Career overview
Kim Moo-yul began his screen career by appearing in minor roles across film and television projects. He achieved broader recognition for his performance in the 2011 film War of the Arrows. Following this success, he secured his first major role in the 2012 film A Muse, directed by Jung Ji-woo. His filmography continued to expand with appearances in several notable productions, including Northern Limit Line in 2015 and the 2017 film Forgotten. These roles helped solidify his reputation as a commanding presence within the South Korean entertainment industry.
In the following years, Kim continued to take on challenging roles that showcased his range as an actor. His later film credits include The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil in 2019, the 2020 film Honest Candidate, and The Roundup: Punishment, released in 2024. With 57 known credits to his name, Kim is characterized by his commitment to his craft and his ability to transition seamlessly from the stage to the screen. His career trajectory reflects a consistent dedication to selecting projects that allow him to explore depth and versatility in his performances.
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- Teach You a Lesson (2026) as Na Hwa-jin
- Crazy Tour (2026) as Self
- The Old Woman with the Knife (2025) as Ryu
- The Roundup: Punishment (2024) as Baek Chang-gi
- No Way Out: The Roulette (2024) as Lee Sang-bong
- Queen Woo (2024) as Eulpaso
- Salon Drip (2023) as Self
- Ballerina (2023) as President Jo
- High Cookie (2023) as Yoo Sung-phil
- The Devil's Deal (2023) as Kim Pil-do
- Juvenile Justice (2022) as Cha Tae-ju
- Trolley (2022) as Jang Woo-jae
- Grid (2022) as Song Eo-jin
- Honest Candidate 2 (2022) as Park Hee-cheol
- Meenoi's Yorizori (2021) as Self
- Space Sweepers (2021) as Kang Hyun-woo
- On the Line (2021) as Kwak Pro
- Spring Awakening the Musical in Korea (2021) as Melchior
- Sweet Home (2020) as Kim Yeong-hoo
- Show!terview with Jessi (2020) as Self
- Intruder (2020) as Seo-jin
- Honest Candidate (2020) as Park Hee-cheol
- The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil (2019) as Jung Tae-suk
- Memories (2019) as Hyun-oh
- Amazing Saturday (2018) as Self
- You Quiz on the Block (2018) as Self
- Movie Room (2018) as Self
- Illang: The Wolf Brigade (2018) as Han Sang-woo
- Forgotten Season (2018) as Heo Joon-ki
- Snatch Up (2018) as Min-jae
- Forgotten (2017) as Yoo-seok / Choi Seong-uk
- Bad Guys: Vile City (2017) as No Jin-Pyeong
- Warriors of the Dawn (2017) as Gok-soo
- Men on a Mission (2015) as Self
- My Beautiful Bride (2015) as Kim Do-hyung
- Northern Limit Line (2015) as Yoon Young-ha
- Bad Guys (2014) as No Jin-Pyeong
- 정지우x김무열x조은지 Project: Personal Movie (2014) as Man on roof
- The Spy (2014) as North Korean Agent
- Eungyo (2012) as Seo Ji-woo
- Doomsday Book (2012) as Ji-ho
- A Brave New World (2012) as Ji-ho
- All Bark No Bite (2012) as Sang-keun
- War of the Arrows (2011) as Seo-goon
- Romantic Heaven (2011) as Dong Chi-sung
- KBS Drama Special (2010) as Heo Joon-Ki
- Finding Mr. Destiny (2010) as Travel Agent
- Wife Returns (2009) as Han Kang-soo
- The Scam (2009) as Jo Min-hyung
- My Wife is Back (2009)
- After the Banquet (2009) as Kim Hyun-joon
- Iljimae (2008) as Byeon Si-wan
- Chosun Police (2007) as O Deok
- Knock-Off as Baek Jong-min
- First Doctor as Bae Su-wol
- Granny as Seo Yeon-u
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