Kim Ryeo Wook
- Name: Kim Ryeo Wook
- Native name: 김려욱
- Also Known as: Kim Ryeo Uk, Nathan Kim
- Nationality: South Korean
- Gender: Male
- Born: June 21, 1987
- Age: 37
He was recruited in 2004 when SM Entertainment (SM엔터테인먼트) scouted him after winning the CMB Youth ChinChin Festival. Lee Soo Man wanted to create a versatile group with members who had experience in different fields (acting, dancing, presenting, etc.). He based his idea on the Japanese girl group MORNING MOSUME (モーニング娘), who debuted in 1997 and established a successful rotation of their lineup since then. He called his new group, SUPER JUNIOR 05.
He made his debut in November 2005 as the group's main vocalist with their first single, “Twins (Knock Out)“, part of their debut album "Twins", which was released one month later. The idea of a rotational group was dropped when Cho Kyu Hyun was added to the lineup in 2006. Nonetheless, SUPER JUNIOR has become one of the most successful K-Pop representatives and their ability to excel in different areas of the entertainment industry forced a change in the way other companies prepared their trainees.
As part of SM's strategy to not limit the group's activities while certain members focused on their individual careers, several sub-groups have been created since 2006. He debuted in November 2006 as part of SUPER JUNIOR-K.R.Y (슈퍼주니어-K.R.Y) with their single "The One I Love", an OST for the MBC drama "Hyena". Then, in April 2008, he debuted as part of SUPER JUNIOR-M (슈퍼주니어-M), focused solely on the Chinese market, in April 2008 with the single "U".
He enlisted for his mandatory service on October 11, 2016, and was discharged on July 10, 2018. After serving, he has been more involved in other areas, such as musical theater.
He made his debut as a solo artist in January 2016 with the EP "The Little Prince".
In May 2024, he married former TAHITI member Kim Sun Young (known professionally as Ari) after dating for around 5 years.
(Source: MyDramaList) Edit Biography
Drama
Title | Rating |
---|---|
Super Junior: The Last Man Standing
Korean Drama, 2023, 2 eps
(Main Role)
|
8.3
|
The Producers
Korean Drama, 2015, 12 eps
[Himself] (Ep. 9)
(Guest Role)
|
7.5
|
Stage of Youth
Chinese Drama, 2009, 12 eps
Xiu Lo
(Support Role)
|
7.0
|
Movie
Title | Rating |
---|---|
SMTOWN The Stage
Korean Movie, 2015,
[Himself]
(Main Role)
|
8.0
|
I AM.
Korean Movie, 2012,
[Himself]
(Main Role)
|
7.8
|
Attack on the Pin-Up Boys
Korean Movie, 2007,
[Himself]
(Support Role)
|
6.7
|
TV Show
Title | Rating |
---|---|
A Song That Rings in My Ears
Korean TV Show, 2023, 12 eps
(Ep. 11-12)
(Guest)
|
0.0
|
Knights of the Lamp
Korean TV Show, 2023, 6 eps
(Regular Member)
|
8.0
|
NCT Universe: Lastart
Korean TV Show, 2023, 8 eps
[Special judge] (Ep. 3-4)
(Guest)
|
7.9
|
2022 MBC Music Festival: With Love
Korean TV Show, 2022, 1 eps
[Performer]
(Regular Member)
|
8.1
|
NCT Universe
Korean TV Show, 2022, 10 eps
(Ep. 5-6)
(Guest)
|
8.1
|
Hidden Singer Season 7
Korean TV Show, 2022, 14 eps
[Panelist] (Ep. 5)
(Guest)
|
7.5
|
Battle Again: The Battle of Famous Singers
Korean TV Show, 2022, 12 eps
(Ep. 12)
(Guest)
|
8.0
|
Adola School Season 3: PR on Idol
Korean TV Show, 2022, 38 eps
(Ep. 2)
(Guest)
|
7.0
|
Idol's Snack Spree
Korean TV Show, 2022, 20 eps
(Ep. 10)
(Guest)
|
7.7
|
Super Trip
Korean TV Show, 2021, 10 eps
(Regular Member)
|
8.0
|
Legendary Soon Kyu
Korean TV Show, 2021, 10 eps
(Ep. 1)
(Guest)
|
8.2
|
D&E Show
Korean TV Show, 2021, 250 eps
(Ep. 9, 82, 171)
(Guest)
|
7.6
|
SJ Global
Korean TV Show, 2021, 3 eps
(Regular Member)
|
8.3
|
On Air: The Secret Contract
Korean TV Show, 2021, 10 eps
DJ Aaron / Ahn Doo Ri
(Main Role)
|
9.7
|
Super Junior House Party Comeback Show
Korean TV Show, 2021, 1 eps
(Main Host)
|
8.6
|
I Can See Your Voice Season 8
Korean TV Show, 2021, 12 eps
(Ep. 8)
(Guest)
|
7.9
|
War of Famous Paintings
Korean TV Show, 2020, 6 eps
(Main Host)
|
8.6
|
SJ NEWS
Korean TV Show, 2020, 3 eps
(Regular Member)
|
8.5
|
After_zzZ
Korean TV Show, 2020, 30 eps
(Ep. 8)
(Guest)
|
8.5
|
HalMyungSoo
Korean TV Show, 2020, 71 eps
(Ep. 28)
(Guest)
|
0.0
|
Season B
Korean TV Show, 2020, 65 eps
(Ep. 28-29)
(Guest)
|
8.1
|
IDOL VS. IDOL
Japanese TV Show, 2020, 80 eps
(Ep. 17-20)
(Guest)
|
8.2
|
Dong Dong Shin Ki
Korean TV Show, 2020, 15 eps
(Ep. 13)
(Guest)
|
8.0
|
SJ Returns Season 4: E.L.F.
Korean TV Show, 2020, 108 eps
(Regular Member)
|
8.2
|
Idol Variety Corps Camp
Korean TV Show, 2020, 24 eps
(Ep. 21-24)
(Guest)
|
8.1
|
Hidden Track Season 2
Korean TV Show, 2020, 9 eps
(Ep. 8)
(Guest)
|
7.9
|
I Can See Your Voice Season 7
Korean TV Show, 2020, 12 eps
(Ep. 3)
(Guest)
|
8.0
|
Same Age Trainer
Korean TV Show, 2019, 10 eps
(Ep. 1)
(Guest)
|
7.7
|
Hidden Track
Korean TV Show, 2019, 8 eps
(Ep. 3)
(Guest)
|
7.9
|
SJ Returns Season 3
Korean TV Show, 2019, 54 eps
(Main Host)
|
8.4
|
Neighborhood Album Season 2
Korean TV Show, 2019, 6 eps
(Regular Member)
|
8.0
|
Stage K
Korean TV Show, 2019, 11 eps
(Ep. 3)
(Guest)
|
7.9
|
SJ Returns Season 2
Korean TV Show, 2018, 46 eps
(Ep. 25-46)
(Regular Member)
|
8.3
|
A Song for You Season 5
Korean TV Show, 2018, 10 eps
(Main Host)
|
7.8
|
Super TV Season 2
Korean TV Show, 2018, 12 eps
(Ep. 11-12)
(Main Host)
|
8.6
|
Idol Room
Korean TV Show, 2018, 87 eps
(Ep. 72)
(Guest)
|
8.0
|
Video Star Season 2
Korean TV Show, 2018, 179 eps
(Ep. 142)
(Guest)
|
7.3
|
Amazing Saturday
Korean TV Show, 2018, 400 eps
(Ep. 112)
(Guest)
|
8.3
|
Omniscient Interfering View
Korean TV Show, 2018, 365 eps
(Ep. 144-145)
(Guest)
|
8.1
|
SJ Returns: PLAY The Unreleased Video Clips!
Korean TV Show, 2018, 1 eps
(Regular Member)
|
8.5
|
After Mom Goes to Sleep
Korean TV Show, 2017, 67 eps
(Ep. 54)
(Guest)
|
8.2
|
My Little Old Boy
Korean TV Show, 2016, 440 eps
(Ep. 160, 323-324)
(Guest)
|
8.0
|
The Boss Is Watching
Korean TV Show, 2016, 1 eps
[Variety show genius]
(Regular Member)
|
8.0
|
Celebrity Bromance
Korean TV Show, 2016, 66 eps
(Ep. 9-12)
(Regular Member)
|
8.1
|
Knowing Bros
Korean TV Show, 2015, 500 eps
(Ep. 200, 259, 338-339, 363-364)
(Guest)
|
8.7
|
Be the Idol
Chinese TV Show, 2015, 9 eps
(Ep. 1)
(Guest)
|
10.0
|
The Friends in Switzerland
Korean TV Show, 2015, 4 eps
(Main Host)
|
8.0
|
Love Music
Japanese TV Show, 2015, 350 eps
(Guest)
|
8.6
|
King of Mask Singer
Korean TV Show, 2015, 495 eps
[Contestant] (Ep. 41-42, 194)
(Guest)
|
8.1
|
Same Bed, Different Dreams
Korean TV Show, 2015, 62 eps
(Ep. 38)
(Guest)
|
8.1
|
Super Junior M Guest House
Korean TV Show, 2014, 12 eps
(Main Role)
|
8.1
|
The Ultimate Group
Chinese TV Show, 2014, 7 eps
(Ep.1)
(Guest)
|
8.4
|
A Song for You Season 3
Korean TV Show, 2014, 24 eps
(Ep. 14-15, 24)
(Guest)
|
8.1
|
Star Gazing
Korean TV Show, 2014, 12 eps
(Ep. 12)
(Guest)
|
7.2
|
Human Condition
Korean TV Show, 2012, 148 eps
(Ep. 86-88)
(Guest)
|
8.1
|
Saturday Night Live Korea Season 2
Korean TV Show, 2012, 8 eps
[Host] (Ep. 8)
(Guest)
|
5.7
|
Beatles Code Season 2
Korean TV Show, 2012, 87 eps
(Ep. 20-21)
(Guest)
|
8.1
|
Weekly Idol
Korean TV Show, 2011, 715 eps
(Ep. 60-61, 444-445, 464, 489-490)
(Guest)
|
8.2
|
Immortal Songs: Singing the Legend
Korean TV Show, 2011, 700 eps
(Ep. 55-63, 71-72, 235-236)
(Guest)
|
8.2
|
Super Junior's Foresight
Korean TV Show, 2010, 17 eps
(Main Host)
|
8.1
|
Hello Counselor
Korean TV Show, 2010, 431 eps
(Ep. 85, 131, 190, 261)
(Guest)
|
7.9
|
Beatles Code
Korean TV Show, 2010, 71 eps
(Ep. 53-54)
(Guest)
|
7.8
|
Running Man
Korean TV Show, 2010, 750 eps
(Ep. 233)
(Guest)
|
9.2
|
You Hee Yeol's Sketchbook
Korean TV Show, 2009, 600 eps
(Ep. 58, 67, 71, 115, 304, 341)
(Guest)
|
8.2
|
Explorers of the Human Body
Korean TV Show, 2007, 13 eps
(Regular Member)
|
8.4
|
Radio Star
Korean TV Show, 2007, 915 eps
(Ep. 155, 348, 463)
(Guest)
|
7.6
|
Super Junior Mini-Drama
Korean TV Show, 2006, 5 eps
(Regular Member)
|
8.0
|
Super Adonis Camp
Korean TV Show, 2006, 8 eps
(Ep. 8)
(Guest)
|
7.9
|
Mystery 6
Korean TV Show, 2006, 6 eps
(Regular Member)
|
7.3
|
Infinite Challenge
Korean TV Show, 2005, 616 eps
(Ep. 210)
(Guest)
|
8.2
|
A Date with Lu Yu
Chinese TV Show, 2002, 1 eps
(Guest)
|
9.0
|
Happy Camp
Chinese TV Show, 1997, 1265 eps
(20130406, 20091017)
(Guest)
|
8.2
|
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