Known for Acting
Joo Jong-hyuk (born July 27, 1991) is a South Korean actor who gained significant international recognition for his captivating performance as an ambitious and complex lawyer in the hit legal drama Extraordinary Attorney Woo. Known for his stable acting and ability to portray nuanced characters, he has quickly established himself as a prominent figure in the new generation of Korean actors. Joo Jong-hyuk began his acting career primarily in independent cinema and short films, building a solid foundation in dramatic performance. This early work allowed him to develop a versatile acting style that quickly transitioned to the small screen.
Born
July 27, 1991 (age 35)
Birthplace
Incheon, South Korea
Filmography
15 films, 18 shows


The Table: Day and Night
2026 · 1h 20m
country: South Korea
From the brief encounter between Yoo-jin and Hyeon-oh, who find themselves at the same cafe at different times, to the sudden reunion of middle-school friends Sang-mi and Young-min; from the electric first meeting of web novelist Hye-jin and film director Dong-nam to the tender moment shared by idol trainee Na-kyung and her boyfriend Jong-su - The Table: Day and Night is a film of delightful, unpretentious, and lovely conversations shared by four couples at a single cafe, somewhere between summer and autumn.


Your Personal Taxi
2026 · 1h 49m
country: South Korea
A one-of-a-kind classic taxi carries passengers with seemingly ordinary lives but extraordinary stories, each journey accompanied by a song of their choosing.


Frosted Window
2025 · 1h 21m
country: South Korea
In Seoul's Seochon neighborhood, stories unfold across seasons. On an autumn day, Han-kyung, an artist, meets women while seeking love. In summer, Bo-ra finishes work at a nail salon and uses a man to attract another at her favorite bar. In winter, Ma-ri, an actor with memory loss, joins a film director's ambiguous story. Their lives intersect, weaving a tapestry of hope, desire, and reality within the same space over time.


Slow Train
2025 · 1h 52m
country: Japan
Set in Kamakura and Busan. The Shibuyas who live in Kamakura lost their grandmother and parents in an accident. On the 23rd anniversary of the death, Tsuko suddenly reveals her plan of moving to Busan to Yoko and Ushio, so the three siblings find themselves at the crossroads of their lives.


Love in the Big City
2024 · 1h 58m
country: South Korea
When a carefree woman learns that her closeted friend is gay, the two form an inseparable bond and find comfort in each other's company.


Because I Hate Korea
2024 · 1h 46m
country: South Korea
Kye-na, an average woman in her late twenties, holds a steady job and a committed boyfriend, Ji-myoung. Yet instead of feeling content, she constantly faces uncertainty, confusion and anxiety. While struggling with personal relationships and life's woes, Kye-na finally embarks for New Zealand despite everyone’s dissuasion on leaving her home behind.


Iron Mask
2023 · 1h 40m
country: South Korea
When young Jae-woo reaches the upper ranks of South Korea's national kendo team selection, he is shocked to learn his main competition is the man who accidentally killed his older brother.


In My Ashtanga Class
2022 · 1h 4m
country: South Korea
A yoga instructor with a twisted mind meets a sugar daddy in this bumpy human romantic comedy.


Spy-type Model
2022 · 1h 26m
country: South Korea
A job seeker brother-in-law happens to find a man's wallet. But the guy is weird. His sickly face is covered with blood, and his wallet contains yen. The next day, when Hyeong Woo finds out again, two gangsters chase the man into a secluded place. After a while, he approached him, and the gangsters were bloodied and collapsed, and the mysterious man disappeared without a trace. Eventually, Hyeong Woo goes to find the man and enters an unexpected world step by step.


The Scorching Air
2022 · 19m
country: South Korea
In the hot summer, after a happy trip to Europe, Seongsu and Gyeoul, which are self-isolated due to COVID-19, the two lovers can't stand the burning desire and turn on the air conditioner to make love. But, hot air comes out of the air conditioner and eventually explodes… 'Will they be able to love today?'


Their Who Inside of Us
2020 · 1h 15m
country: South Korea
Pitch: A student gets absurd while working in a baseball club, and depicts the conflict that takes place in it. Electrical Technician: On the day of the written exam, Hyeon-woo finds Jong-beom cheating and informs the teacher of this fact but it didn't work. Spring: A wood factory in a deep mountain valley. Three young people live there. Chi-woong likes Hye-mi. Hye-mi wants to leave, and Seong-cheol follows Chi-woong like he's the king. Chi-woong tries to get in with Hye-mi by using Seong-cheol, but fails every time. Chi-woong and Seong-cheol's behavior is becoming more excessive, and Hye-mi's flower pot from the rooftop dropped, eventually killing someone. No one left that place after the incident.


Advice
2019 · 18m
country: South Korea
The tension is high from the morning as Mi Ra and Yoon Gyu go on a business trip together dressed in the same clothes. Mi Ra is concerned with Yoon Gyu's various actions throughout the day. The desire to say a word fills up Mi Ra's mind.


Warning: Do Not Play
2019 · 1h 25m
country: South Korea
A struggling director makes a desperate bid to dig into the urban legend about a film shot by a ghost, at the risk of her own life.


Longing
2019 · 41m
country: South Korea


Spring, Again
2019 · 1h 44m
country: South Korea
A mother who just lost her only hope, daughter, made a critical decision. On that day, she happened to live a life which the time goes back to one day before every day. During the time traveling, she gets the second chance for her life.