Ryeo Wook Kim

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
Kim Ryeo Wook is a South Korean singer-songwriter, dancer, musical actor, and member of SUPER JUNIOR (슈퍼주니어). He graduated from Deokwon Arts High School and later obtained a bachelor's degree in Theater and Film and a master's degree in Cultural Management, both from Inha University.

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
Year Title # Role Rating
2023 Super Junior: The Last Man Standing
Korean Drama, 2023, 2 eps
(Main Role)
2
Main Role
8.3
2015 The Producers
Korean Drama, 2015, 12 eps
[Himself] (Ep. 9) (Guest Role)
12
[Himself] (Ep. 9)
Guest Role
7.5
2009 Stage of Youth
Chinese Drama, 2009, 12 eps
Xiu Lo (Support Role)
12
Xiu Lo
Support Role
7.0
Movie
Year Title Role Rating
2015 SMTOWN The Stage
Korean Movie, 2015,
[Himself] (Main Role)
[Himself]
Main Role
8.0
2012 I AM.
Korean Movie, 2012,
[Himself] (Main Role)
[Himself]
Main Role
7.8
2007 Attack on the Pin-Up Boys
Korean Movie, 2007,
[Himself] (Support Role)
[Himself]
Support Role
6.7
TV Show
Year Title # Role Rating
2023 A Song That Rings in My Ears
Korean TV Show, 2023, 12 eps
(Ep. 11-12) (Guest)
12
(Ep. 11-12)
Guest
0.0
2023 Knights of the Lamp
Korean TV Show, 2023, 6 eps
(Regular Member)
6
Regular Member
8.0
2023 NCT Universe: Lastart
Korean TV Show, 2023, 8 eps
[Special judge] (Ep. 3-4) (Guest)
8
[Special judge] (Ep. 3-4)
Guest
7.9
2022 2022 MBC Music Festival: With Love
Korean TV Show, 2022, 1 eps
[Performer] (Regular Member)
1
[Performer]
Regular Member
8.1
2022 NCT Universe
Korean TV Show, 2022, 10 eps
(Ep. 5-6) (Guest)
10
(Ep. 5-6)
Guest
8.1
2022 Hidden Singer Season 7
Korean TV Show, 2022, 14 eps
[Panelist] (Ep. 5) (Guest)
14
[Panelist] (Ep. 5)
Guest
7.5
2022 Battle Again: The Battle of Famous Singers
Korean TV Show, 2022, 12 eps
(Ep. 12) (Guest)
12
(Ep. 12)
Guest
8.0
2022 Adola School Season 3: PR on Idol
Korean TV Show, 2022, 38 eps
(Ep. 2) (Guest)
38
(Ep. 2)
Guest
7.0
2022 Idol's Snack Spree
Korean TV Show, 2022, 20 eps
(Ep. 10) (Guest)
20
(Ep. 10)
Guest
7.7
2021 Super Trip
Korean TV Show, 2021, 10 eps
(Regular Member)
10
Regular Member
8.0
2021 Legendary Soon Kyu
Korean TV Show, 2021, 10 eps
(Ep. 1) (Guest)
10
(Ep. 1)
Guest
8.2
2021 D&E Show
Korean TV Show, 2021, 250 eps
(Ep. 9, 82, 171) (Guest)
250
(Ep. 9, 82, 171)
Guest
7.6
2021 SJ Global
Korean TV Show, 2021, 3 eps
(Regular Member)
3
Regular Member
8.3
2021 On Air: The Secret Contract
Korean TV Show, 2021, 10 eps
DJ Aaron / Ahn Doo Ri (Main Role)
10
DJ Aaron / Ahn Doo Ri
Main Role
9.7
2021 Super Junior House Party Comeback Show
Korean TV Show, 2021, 1 eps
(Main Host)
1
Main Host
8.6
2021 I Can See Your Voice Season 8
Korean TV Show, 2021, 12 eps
(Ep. 8) (Guest)
12
(Ep. 8)
Guest
7.9
2020 War of Famous Paintings
Korean TV Show, 2020, 6 eps
(Main Host)
6
Main Host
8.6
2020 SJ NEWS
Korean TV Show, 2020, 3 eps
(Regular Member)
3
Regular Member
8.5
2020 After_zzZ
Korean TV Show, 2020, 30 eps
(Ep. 8) (Guest)
30
(Ep. 8)
Guest
8.5
2020 HalMyungSoo
Korean TV Show, 2020, 71 eps
(Ep. 28) (Guest)
71
(Ep. 28)
Guest
0.0
2020 Season B
Korean TV Show, 2020, 65 eps
(Ep. 28-29) (Guest)
65
(Ep. 28-29)
Guest
8.1
2020 IDOL VS. IDOL
Japanese TV Show, 2020, 80 eps
(Ep. 17-20) (Guest)
80
(Ep. 17-20)
Guest
8.2
2020 Dong Dong Shin Ki
Korean TV Show, 2020, 15 eps
(Ep. 13) (Guest)
15
(Ep. 13)
Guest
8.0
2020 SJ Returns Season 4: E.L.F.
Korean TV Show, 2020, 108 eps
(Regular Member)
108
Regular Member
8.2
2020 Idol Variety Corps Camp
Korean TV Show, 2020, 24 eps
(Ep. 21-24) (Guest)
24
(Ep. 21-24)
Guest
8.1
2020 Hidden Track Season 2
Korean TV Show, 2020, 9 eps
(Ep. 8) (Guest)
9
(Ep. 8)
Guest
7.9
2020 I Can See Your Voice Season 7
Korean TV Show, 2020, 12 eps
(Ep. 3) (Guest)
12
(Ep. 3)
Guest
8.0
2019 Same Age Trainer
Korean TV Show, 2019, 10 eps
(Ep. 1) (Guest)
10
(Ep. 1)
Guest
7.7
2019 Hidden Track
Korean TV Show, 2019, 8 eps
(Ep. 3) (Guest)
8
(Ep. 3)
Guest
7.9
2019 SJ Returns Season 3
Korean TV Show, 2019, 54 eps
(Main Host)
54
Main Host
8.4
2019 Neighborhood Album Season 2
Korean TV Show, 2019, 6 eps
(Regular Member)
6
Regular Member
8.0
2019 Stage K
Korean TV Show, 2019, 11 eps
(Ep. 3) (Guest)
11
(Ep. 3)
Guest
7.9
2018 SJ Returns Season 2
Korean TV Show, 2018, 46 eps
(Ep. 25-46) (Regular Member)
46
(Ep. 25-46)
Regular Member
8.3
2018 A Song for You Season 5
Korean TV Show, 2018, 10 eps
(Main Host)
10
Main Host
7.8
2018 Super TV Season 2
Korean TV Show, 2018, 12 eps
(Ep. 11-12) (Main Host)
12
(Ep. 11-12)
Main Host
8.6
2018 Idol Room
Korean TV Show, 2018, 87 eps
(Ep. 72) (Guest)
87
(Ep. 72)
Guest
8.0
2018 Video Star Season 2
Korean TV Show, 2018, 179 eps
(Ep. 142) (Guest)
179
(Ep. 142)
Guest
7.3
2018 Amazing Saturday
Korean TV Show, 2018, 400 eps
(Ep. 112) (Guest)
400
(Ep. 112)
Guest
8.3
2018 Omniscient Interfering View
Korean TV Show, 2018, 365 eps
(Ep. 144-145) (Guest)
365
(Ep. 144-145)
Guest
8.1
2018 SJ Returns: PLAY The Unreleased Video Clips!
Korean TV Show, 2018, 1 eps
(Regular Member)
1
Regular Member
8.5
2017 After Mom Goes to Sleep
Korean TV Show, 2017, 67 eps
(Ep. 54) (Guest)
67
(Ep. 54)
Guest
8.2
2016 My Little Old Boy
Korean TV Show, 2016, 440 eps
(Ep. 160, 323-324) (Guest)
440
(Ep. 160, 323-324)
Guest
8.0
2016 The Boss Is Watching
Korean TV Show, 2016, 1 eps
[Variety show genius] (Regular Member)
1
[Variety show genius]
Regular Member
8.0
2016 Celebrity Bromance
Korean TV Show, 2016, 66 eps
(Ep. 9-12) (Regular Member)
66
(Ep. 9-12)
Regular Member
8.1
2015 Knowing Bros
Korean TV Show, 2015, 500 eps
(Ep. 200, 259, 338-339, 363-364) (Guest)
500
(Ep. 200, 259, 338-339, 363-364)
Guest
8.7
2015 Be the Idol
Chinese TV Show, 2015, 9 eps
(Ep. 1) (Guest)
9
(Ep. 1)
Guest
10.0
2015 The Friends in Switzerland
Korean TV Show, 2015, 4 eps
(Main Host)
4
Main Host
8.0
2015 Love Music
Japanese TV Show, 2015, 350 eps
(Guest)
350
Guest
8.6
2015 King of Mask Singer
Korean TV Show, 2015, 495 eps
[Contestant] (Ep. 41-42, 194) (Guest)
495
[Contestant] (Ep. 41-42, 194)
Guest
8.1
2015 Same Bed, Different Dreams
Korean TV Show, 2015, 62 eps
(Ep. 38) (Guest)
62
(Ep. 38)
Guest
8.1
2014 Super Junior M Guest House
Korean TV Show, 2014, 12 eps
(Main Role)
12
Main Role
8.1
2014 The Ultimate Group
Chinese TV Show, 2014, 7 eps
(Ep.1) (Guest)
7
(Ep.1)
Guest
8.4
2014 A Song for You Season 3
Korean TV Show, 2014, 24 eps
(Ep. 14-15, 24) (Guest)
24
(Ep. 14-15, 24)
Guest
8.1
2014 Star Gazing
Korean TV Show, 2014, 12 eps
(Ep. 12) (Guest)
12
(Ep. 12)
Guest
7.2
2012 Human Condition
Korean TV Show, 2012, 148 eps
(Ep. 86-88) (Guest)
148
(Ep. 86-88)
Guest
8.1
2012 Saturday Night Live Korea Season 2
Korean TV Show, 2012, 8 eps
[Host] (Ep. 8) (Guest)
8
[Host] (Ep. 8)
Guest
5.7
2012 Beatles Code Season 2
Korean TV Show, 2012, 87 eps
(Ep. 20-21) (Guest)
87
(Ep. 20-21)
Guest
8.1
2011 Weekly Idol
Korean TV Show, 2011, 715 eps
(Ep. 60-61, 444-445, 464, 489-490) (Guest)
715
(Ep. 60-61, 444-445, 464, 489-490)
Guest
8.2
2011 Immortal Songs: Singing the Legend
Korean TV Show, 2011, 700 eps
(Ep. 55-63, 71-72, 235-236) (Guest)
700
(Ep. 55-63, 71-72, 235-236)
Guest
8.2
2010 Super Junior's Foresight
Korean TV Show, 2010, 17 eps
(Main Host)
17
Main Host
8.1
2010 Hello Counselor
Korean TV Show, 2010, 431 eps
(Ep. 85, 131, 190, 261) (Guest)
431
(Ep. 85, 131, 190, 261)
Guest
7.9
2010 Beatles Code
Korean TV Show, 2010, 71 eps
(Ep. 53-54) (Guest)
71
(Ep. 53-54)
Guest
7.8
2010 Running Man
Korean TV Show, 2010, 750 eps
(Ep. 233) (Guest)
750
(Ep. 233)
Guest
9.2
2009 You Hee Yeol's Sketchbook
Korean TV Show, 2009, 600 eps
(Ep. 58, 67, 71, 115, 304, 341) (Guest)
600
(Ep. 58, 67, 71, 115, 304, 341)
Guest
8.2
2007 Explorers of the Human Body
Korean TV Show, 2007, 13 eps
(Regular Member)
13
Regular Member
8.4
2007 Radio Star
Korean TV Show, 2007, 915 eps
(Ep. 155, 348, 463) (Guest)
915
(Ep. 155, 348, 463)
Guest
7.6
2006 Super Junior Mini-Drama
Korean TV Show, 2006, 5 eps
(Regular Member)
5
Regular Member
8.0
2006 Super Adonis Camp
Korean TV Show, 2006, 8 eps
(Ep. 8) (Guest)
8
(Ep. 8)
Guest
7.9
2006 Mystery 6
Korean TV Show, 2006, 6 eps
(Regular Member)
6
Regular Member
7.3
2005 Infinite Challenge
Korean TV Show, 2005, 616 eps
(Ep. 210) (Guest)
616
(Ep. 210)
Guest
8.2
2002 A Date with Lu Yu
Chinese TV Show, 2002, 1 eps
(Guest)
1
Guest
9.0
1997 Happy Camp
Chinese TV Show, 1997, 1265 eps
(20130406, 20091017) (Guest)
1265
(20130406, 20091017)
Guest
8.2
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  • First Name: Ryeo Wook
  • Family Name: Kim
  • Native name: 김려욱
  • Also Known as: Kim Ryeo Uk, Nathan Kim
  • Nationality: South Korean
  • Gender: Male
  • Born: June 21, 1987
  • Age: 37

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