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Son Hyun-joo

Date of birth: 1965-06-24

Place of birth: Seoul, South Korea

Known for: Acting

Also known as: 손현주, Hyun-joo Son, Son Hyeon-joo, Hyeon-joo Son, Son Hyeon-ju, Hyeon-ju Son, 孙贤周, 孫賢周

Son Hyun-joo

Biography

Son Hyun-joo (손현주) is a South Korean actor. He was born on June 24, 1965, and since 1991, he has starred in numerous television series and films, such as First Love (1996), To Be With You (2002), My Rosy Life (2005), Tazza (2008), My Too Perfect Sons (also known as The Sons of Sol Pharmacy House, 2009), Definitely Neighbors (2010), Secretly, Greatly (2013), and Empire of Gold (2013). 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).

Movie Credits

Punch Lady
2.8

Punch Lady

2007-10-25

Ha-eun, an ordinary housewife who has endured her husband's violence for 13 years, challenges her hu

When Spring Comes
3

When Spring Comes

2022-04-27

Ho-seong was once a criminal. After eight years in prison, he is released, reuniting with his family

Guns & Talks
3.3

Guns & Talks

2001-10-12

Four unlikely assassins question their assignments because they genuinely care about their customers

Secretly, Greatly
3.5

Secretly, Greatly

2013-06-05

Three elite North Korean sleeper agents live under cover for so long that they believe their cover s

Liar
2.8

Liar

2004-04-23

Man-chul leads two lives, he is married to Myeong-sun and he is also living with Jeong-ae, a wealthy

The Killer
3.8

The Killer

2022-07-13

While his girlfriend is away on a trip, retired assassin Bang Ui-kang is tasked with looking after h

The Chronicles of Evil
3.6

The Chronicles of Evil

2015-05-14

A detective accidentally kills a man and disposes of the body to protect his career. The next day he

The Phone
3.4

The Phone

2015-10-22

When his wife is murdered, Dong-ho loses the light in his life, breaks down and falls into depressio

The Hunt
2.6

The Hunt

2016-06-29

When raw gold is discovered deep in the woods, a group of gold hunters arrive to mine it. Several ne

Ordinary Person
3.6

Ordinary Person

2017-03-23

Major crimes unit detective Seong-jin arrests Tae-sung for petty crimes, but shocked to find out tha

The Devil's Game
2.8

The Devil's Game

2008-01-31

Struggling artist Min Hee-do is offered three billion won to bet his life to a game against a rich o

Lee Dae-ro Can't Die
2.6

Lee Dae-ro Can't Die

2005-08-18

Lee Dae-ro Can't Die (이대로, 죽을 순 없다, also known as Short Time) is a 2005 South Korean action film abo

Hide and Seek
3.3

Hide and Seek

2013-08-14

Sung-soo has everything a man could want: a beautiful wife and children, a comfortable home and luxu

The Happenings
2.5

The Happenings

1998-08-22

Upon getting out of prison, Deok-Bae meets his old buddy Dal-soo, who owns a restaurant. These two h

Jesters: The Game Changers
3.4

Jesters: The Game Changers

2019-08-21

A gang of clowns is hired by an unpopular king to serve as propagandists who fabricate positive rumo

Real
2.6

Real

2017-06-28

Jang Tae-Young is a popular trouble shooter in the criminal world. He is cold and ambitious. He drea

Hansan: Rising Dragon
3.3

Hansan: Rising Dragon

2022-07-27

In 1592, admiral Yi Sun-sin and his fleet face off against the might of the invading Japanese navy a

The Golden Holiday
3.1

The Golden Holiday

2020-09-29

A laid-back countryside detective Byung-su takes his family to the Philippines for his 10th wedding

Father and Son: The Story of Mencius
2.8

Father and Son: The Story of Mencius

2004-03-26

MAENG Sa-seong excelled at his old school. However, at a new school located in an affluent neighborh

Now and Forever
3.4

Now and Forever

2006-04-13

Min-Soo is a playboy who can't tolerate long term relationships. However, fate takes him to beautifu

Two Guys
2.7

Two Guys

2004-07-09

Hun is a famous Casanova who works as a part-time valet parker at a bar. He suffers from a huge amou

Piano Man
2.5

Piano Man

1996-08-08

A serial killer plays a cat and mouse game with a female detective.

Baby Sale
2.5

Baby Sale

1997-06-21

Ad copywriter Sang-joon and event planner Ji-hyun meet for the first time in an elevator and decide

The Spy
3

The Spy

1999-05-15

A North Korean spy named Lee Chul-jin infiltrates the eastern coast of South Korea. His mission is t

Men Cry
2

Men Cry

2011-06-19

Nam-Soo (Son Hyeon-Ju) is a powerful high ranking gangster. One day, Nam-Soo is diagnosed with cance

Texas Hit
2

Texas Hit

2010-10-23

Jae-Hun (Son Hyun-Joo) is separated from his wife and two daughters. He struggles to make ends meet,

Big Deal
3.3

Big Deal

2025-05-30

In 1997, when the Asian financial crisis hit Korea, Gukbo, the number one Soju company is on the bri