
Kim Mu-yeol, 1982
Actors · May 22, 1982
Kim Mu-yeol
★ HOW OLD IS KIM MU-YEOL?
Kim Mu-yeol is 44 years old, born May 22, 1982 in South Korea · Gemini.
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About
Kim Mu-yeol built a film career on cerebral, intense roles after breaking through in War of the Arrows. Born May 22, 1982, in South Korea, he transitioned from musical theatre to become a mainstay in critically acclaimed indie and genre films—A Muse, Forgotten, The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil. As a Gemini, he gravitates toward morally complex characters.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Kim Mu-yeol is a South Korean actor born May 22, 1982. He started in musical theatre before moving to film and TV, initially in minor roles. His breakthrough came with War of the Arrows, which led to his first major part in Jung Ji-woo's A Muse—both critically acclaimed projects. He went on to anchor a string of distinct films: Northern Limit Line, Forgotten, The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil, Honest Candidate, and The Roundup: Punishment. As a Gemini born under life-path number 11 [F1, enrichments], Kim embodies the sign's pull toward duality and intellectual depth—traits evident in his choice of morally ambiguous, psychologically layered characters. Actors typically balance live performance, film, and ensemble work; Kim's trajectory shows a preference for introspective, genre-adjacent material over mainstream comedy or romance.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Kim Mu-yeol worked in musical theatre before transitioning to film and television. He took on minor parts in early roles, building experience before his 2011 breakthrough in War of the Arrows.
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Trivia
- War of the Arrows (2011) was the performance that earned Kim his first major film role in A Muse.
- A Muse, directed by Jung Ji-woo, was critically acclaimed and marked Kim's arrival as a leading man.
- His filmography spans indie dramas (Forgotten, A Muse), action-thrillers (Northern Limit Line, The Roundup: Punishment), and genre hybrids (The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil).
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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
- Hunter SchaferTiger · 1998
- Dylan WangTiger · 1998
- Kerris DorseyTiger · 1998
- Declan McKennaTiger · 1998
- Emily FairnTiger · 1998
CHALLENGING
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade Pettyjohn
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Kim Mu-yeol?
- Kim Mu-yeol is 44 years old (born May 22, 1982).
- When is Kim Mu-yeol's birthday?
- Kim Mu-yeol was born on May 22, 1982.
- What is Kim Mu-yeol's zodiac sign?
- Kim Mu-yeol is a Gemini, born May 22, 1982.
- What is Kim Mu-yeol's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Kim Mu-yeol was born in 1982, the year of the Water Dog.
- Where is Kim Mu-yeol from?
- Kim Mu-yeol is from South Korea.
- What does Kim Mu-yeol do?
- Kim Mu-yeol is a actor.
- Is Kim Mu-yeol still alive?
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