Kim Hee-chul, 1983
Actors · July 10, 1983
Kim Hee-chul
★ HOW OLD IS KIM HEE-CHUL?
Kim Hee-chul is 42 years old, born July 10, 1983 in South Korea · Cancer.
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About
Kim Hee-chul built a two-decade career as Super Junior's talk-show fixture and songwriter, turning a devastating 2006 car accident into a pivot toward hosting. Born July 10, 1983, in South Korea, the singer-rapper debuted with the boy band in 2005 and shifted focus to variety TV after his left leg fracture left him unable to perform the group's choreography. By 2010, he'd become a regular on Radio Star, winning 'Best Newcomer Award' at the 11th MBC Entertainment Awards, then broke through on Knowing Bros and Weekly Idol. As a Cancer, Heechul channels emotional depth into lyric-writing across Super Junior, solo projects, and other artists' work.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Kim Hee-chul (Korean: 김희철), better known mononymously as Heechul, is a South Korean singer-songwriter, rapper, presenter, and actor. Born July 10, 1983, he rose to prominence as a member of the South Korean boy band Super Junior, also participating in its subgroup Super Junior-T and project groups Universe Cowards (with Min Kyung-hoon) and Woojoo jjokkomi (with Lee Soo-geun). He was also a member of the disbanded pop rock duo Kim Heechul & Kim Jungmo.
Heechul began acting in 2005, starring in the second season of teen drama Sharp 2, which led him to host radio shows including his first music show, Show! Music Tank. In 2006, one year after Super Junior's debut, he was involved in a car accident that fractured his left leg, forcing him to step back from the group's demanding choreography. This accident redirected his career toward singing and presenting rather than dance performance.
He ventured into soundtrack work in 2009 with his first single 'First Star' for the drama Loving You a Thousand Times, and has since contributed lyrics to Super Junior, project groups, and other artists. Heechul debuted as a solo singer in 2019 with the digital single 'Old Movie'. His breakthrough in variety television came after appearing on Knowing Bros and Weekly Idol in 2015 and 2016. He became a regular cast member on Radio Star in 2010, winning 'Best Newcomer Award' at the 11th MBC Entertainment Awards. Since 2019, he has appeared regularly on the reality shows My Little Old Boy and Delicious Rendezvous, winning the Excellence Award at the 13th SBS Entertainment Awards and Top Excellence Award at the 14th SBS Entertainment Awards for both.
As a Cancer born in 1983, Heechul's life-path number 11 suggests a visionary bent—reflected in his dual mastery of songwriting and television presence. Male actors and entertainers in South Korea navigate intense industry pressures; Heechul's ability to pivot after physical injury and establish himself across multiple media (music, radio, variety) sets him apart.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Heechul began acting in 2005, starring in the second season of teen drama Sharp 2, which opened doors to radio hosting with Show! Music Tank. He debuted with Super Junior in 2005, combining early acting and broadcasting work before the 2006 car accident that redirected his focus from dance to singing and presenting.
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Trivia
- In 2006, a car accident fractured Heechul's left leg, permanently altering his role in Super Junior from dancer to primary vocalist.
- He won 'Best Newcomer Award' at the 11th MBC Entertainment Awards for his 2010 debut as a regular on Radio Star.
- Heechul has participated in writing lyrics for Super Junior, his project groups, and other artists, expanding his creative reach beyond performance.
- He appeared on Knowing Bros and Weekly Idol in 2015–2016, which became pivotal breakthrough moments in his variety television career.
- Since 2019, Heechul has been a regular on My Little Old Boy and Delicious Rendezvous, winning Excellence and Top Excellence Awards at consecutive SBS Entertainment Awards.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
Master Number — The Visionary
11 carries the qualities of 2 amplified. Highly intuitive, often associated with thought leaders and trend-setters in their fields.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 11 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Isa BrionesRabbit · 1999
- RockyRabbit · 1999
- Rob KardashianRabbit · 1987
- Pop SmokeRabbit · 1999
- Brian GutiérrezGoat · 2003
CHALLENGING
- PinkPantheressSnake · 2001
- Taylor Swift
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Kim Hee-chul?
- Kim Hee-chul is 42 years old (born July 10, 1983).
- When is Kim Hee-chul's birthday?
- Kim Hee-chul was born on July 10, 1983.
- What is Kim Hee-chul's zodiac sign?
- Kim Hee-chul is a Cancer, born July 10, 1983.
- What is Kim Hee-chul's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Kim Hee-chul was born in 1983, the year of the Water Pig.
- Where is Kim Hee-chul from?
- Kim Hee-chul is from South Korea.
- What does Kim Hee-chul do?
- Kim Hee-chul is a actor.
- Is Kim Hee-chul still alive?
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