South Korean actor Kim Moo-yeol is officially having a massive, global breakout moment this year. Following his intense roles in The Roundup: Punishment and Sweet Home, the 44-year-old star has reached a career peak. Currently, he is dominating global television charts as the charismatic lead in the smash-hit Netflix K-drama Teach You a Lesson.
Get to Know Kim Moo-yeol
- Real Name: Kim Moo-yeol (born Kim Mu-yeol-wang)
- Birthdate: May 22, 1982
- Height: 183 cm
- Education: Sungkyunkwan University (Degree in Performing Arts)
- Management Agency: Prain TPC
- Industry Status: Respected veteran leading man with over 20 years of acting experience.
Fun Fact: He’s The Ultimate “Green Forest” Husband
Kim Moo-yeol is happily married to popular actress Yoon Seung-ah. The beautiful couple tied the knot back in 2015 after a sweet, three-year relationship. Consequently, fans widely celebrate him as a true “green forest” man—a K-drama term for a perfectly loyal and supportive partner. Together, they share their adorable daily lives and marriage journey on his wife’s YouTube channel “Yoon Seung-a“.
One of their most watched videos:
Kim Moo-yeol Drama and Movies
He boasts a massive and highly diverse filmography across both cinema and television.
- Iconic Movies: The Gangster, The Cop, The Devil, Honest Candidate, and the massive box-office hit The Roundup: Punishment.
- Hit K-Dramas: Juvenile Justice, Grid, Trolley, Queen Woo, and Sweet Home (Seasons 2 and 3).
New & Hit Drama by Kim Moo-yeol : ‘Teach You A Lesson’
His newest smash-hit project is the action-packed Netflix original K-drama “Teach You A Lesson” (also known as True Education). He plays Na Hwa-jin, a fierce supervisor fighting systemic school violence. The series became a massive cultural phenomenon, comfortably topping Netflix’s Global Non-English TV charts worldwide this month.
Watch this trailer:
Kim Moo-yeol’s Upcoming Project
Looking forward, Netflix has officially confirmed his next highly anticipated series, titled “First Doctor.” This heartfelt medical drama follows dedicated pediatric surgeons fighting to save a struggling hospital wing. In this project, Kim Moo-yeol will star as Bae Su-wol, a brilliant and measured anesthesiology professor.
His ongoing global success stands as a true testament to his deep passion and timeless dedication to his craft. Ultimately, we cannot wait to see how he continues to captivate global audiences in his upcoming Netflix projects.
