List of Kim Hee-chul performances

Kim Hee-chul (born July 10, 1983)[1][2] is a South Korean singer-songwriter, actor and television personality, and a member of the K-pop boy band Super Junior.[3] He made his acting debut as Baek Jin-woo in the second season of the teen-drama television series Sharp (2005), and acted in leading roles in Rainbow Romance (2005–2006) and Flower Grandpa Investigation Unit (2014); and in supporting roles in Bad Family (2006), Golden Bride (2007–2008), and Loving You a Thousand Times (2009–2010). He starred in the high-school mystery and comedy film Attack on the Pin-Up Boys (2007) in his film debut, and voiced Simon Seville in the South Korean dub of Alvin and the Chipmunks.

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Kim Hee-chul during a Singderella press conference in 2016

Kim started his career as a host on the weekly music show Show! Music Tank in 2005. He was a recurrent host of Inkigayo between 2005 and 2006, before becoming a regular host from 2007 until 2008. Kim was the host of the talk show Radio Star between 2010 and 2011, for which he won the Best Newcomer Award at the 11th MBC Entertainment Awards.[4] He became a radio DJ through the radio programs Young Street Radio (2005–2006), and later Kim Heechul's Youngstreet (2010–2011). In 2011, he enlisted in the military as a public service worker and hosted the Seongdong District's web radio program Space for a Rest – Visible Radio (2012–2013) as part of his service.[5]

Kim's popularity skyrocketed after he was cast in the variety show Knowing Bros in 2015 alongside veteran host Kang Ho-dong and vocalist Min Kyung-hoon. His role in the show earned him his first Baeksang Arts Awards nomination, in the Best Male Variety Performer category at the 56th ceremony.[6] He also won the Best Entertainer Award, and the Best Couple Award with Min, at the 5th JTBC Awards for his role in the show.[7][8] The duo have since released the singles "Sweet Dream" (2016), "Falling Blossoms" (2018) and "Hanryang" (2020) through the variety show, the first two of which earned them Best Rock Song Awards at the 9th and 10th Melon Music Awards, respectively.[9][10] Kim has also been a regular cast member on the reality shows My Little Old Boy and Delicious Rendezvous since 2019, for both of which he received the Excellence Award at the 13th SBS Entertainment Awards and the Top Excellence Award at the 14th SBS Entertainment Awards.[11][12]

Kim has acted in several music videos, including in TraxX's "Let You Go" and Sistar's "Shady Girl", both released in 2010; directed music videos including M&D's "Close Ur Mouth" (2011; his directorial debut), "I Wish" (2015), "Narcissus" (2016) and "Ulsanbawi" (2016); and wrote the screenplays to "Falling Blossoms" (2018), "Old Movie" (2019) and "White Winter" (2019).

Films

Film performances
TitleYearRoleNotesRef.
Attack on the Pin-Up Boys2007Kim Hee-chul[A][13]
Alvin and the ChipmunksSimon SevilleVoice (Korean dub)[14]
Super Show 3 3D2011Himself[15]
SM Town The Stage2015Himself[16]
Familyhood2016HimselfCameo[17]
Hello, My Cat2019Sa Rang YiVoice (Cat)[18]

Television shows

Key
Current programs
Works that have not yet been aired
Kim Hee-chul at the press conferences of Matching Survival 1+1 (top) and Game Dolympics 2019: Golden Card (bottom) in 2019
Television performances
TitleYearRoleNotesRef.
Sharp2005Baek Jin-wooSeason 2, episodes 1–35[19]
Show! Music TankHost[20]
LoveholicJoo HoBit part appearance[21]
Super Junior Show2005–2006Cast memberWith Super Junior 05[B][24]
Rainbow RomanceKim Hee-chul[A][25]
Inkigayo2005–2008; 2010; 2014–2015; 2017Host
  • Regular host for episodes 428–434, 436–457 and 460–483
  • Guest host for eight other episodes, with various co-hosts
[26]
Bad Family2006Gong Min[27]
Mystery 6Cast memberCameo[28]
Princess DiaryCast memberWith Super Junior[29]
Full HouseCast member[30]
Golden Bride2007–2008Kim Young-soo[31]
Explorers of the Human BodyCast member[32]
8 vs 12008HostEpisodes 1–8, 10[33]
To Be Kangin And HeechulCast memberWith Kangin and Lee Gun-myung[34]
Band of Brothers2008–2009Cast member[35]
Good DaddyCast member[36]
Tae-Hee, Hye-Kyo, Ji-Hyun2009Kim Hee-chulCameo in episode 116[A][37]
Loving You a Thousand Times2009–2010Lee Chul[38]
Family Outing2010Cast memberSeason 2, episodes 12–17[39]
I Am LegendHimselfCameo in episode 15[40]
Radio Star2010–2011Host
  • Standing in for the regular host Shin Jung-hwan in episodes 160–162
  • Host on episodes 165–205
[41]
The Night the Memories Shine Bright2011HostEpisodes 1–5, 8–16, 18–21[42]
Melody of YouthShen Tai YiChinese drama[43]
SecretHostEpisodes 1–14[44]
Immortal Songs: Singing the Legend2011; 2015ContestantSpecial guest for duet with Lee Hong-gi in episode 6, as one-half of the duo M&D with Kim Jung-mo in episode 191[45]
The Heirs2013HimselfCameo in episode 4[46]
Ssulzun2013–2014HostEntertainment Judge segment[47]
We Got Married Global Edition2014Cast memberPartnered with Puff Kuo in season 2[48]
Flower Grandpa Investigation UnitPark Jung-woo[49]
Make A WishHostWith Kim Sung-joo and Yoo Young-seok in pilot episode[50]
My Tutor Friend2014–2015Cast memberPartnered with Jeong Jun-ha in episodes 1–10[51]
Wednesday Food Talk2015PanelistEpisodes 1–13[52]
A Style For YouHost[53]
4 Things Show – Kim Hee-chulCast memberSeason 2, episode 15, documentary about Kim Hee-chul[54]
MAPSCast memberWith Simon D, Yuri, Choi Kang-hee[55]
Duet Song Festival 8+PanelistPilot episode[56]
National Idol Singing ContestPanelistChuseok special[57]
All the Way with You2015–2016HostSeasons 1 and 2, Chinese reality show[58]
Weekly Idol2015–2017Host
  • Season 1, standing in for the regular host Jung Hyung-don in episodes 229–230, 245–270, 275
  • Season 1, special host in episode 300
[59]
Knowing Bros2015–presentCast member[60]
Code: Secret Room2016ContestantSeason 1, eliminated in round 7[61]
National ChampionshipHostEpisode 7, standing in for the regular host, Jun Hyun-moo[62]
Show Champion in ManilaHostEpisode 200, with Kim Shin-young[63]
Perhaps LoveCast memberPartnered with Li Feier in season 3, Chinese reality show[64]
Singderella2016–2017HostSeasons 1 and 2[65]
Phantom SingerHostSeason 1[66]
Lipstick PrinceHostSeasons 1 and 2[67]
Secretly GreatlyHost[68]
Game Show Yoo Hee Nak Rak2016–2018Host[69]
Syndrome Man2017HostWith Kim Gu-ra, Kim Min-jong, Jung Yong-hwa in pilot episode[70]
Bragging Room GuestHostPilot episodes[71]
Pot StandHostEpisodes 1, 3, 6, 13[72]
Living Together in Empty RoomCast memberPartnered with GFriend in episodes 8–11[73]
Idol SchoolHomeroom teacher[74]
Fantastic DuoContestantSeason 2, appeared as "Hoengseong Hanwoo Universal Big Star" in episode 33[75]
Perfect on Paper2017–2018Host[76]
Life Bar2017–2019HostSeason 2[77]
My Daughter's MenHostSeasons 2–4[78]
Super TV2018Cast memberSeasons 1 and 2[79]
1 Percent of FriendshipHost & Cast memberEpisodes 1–9, 13 and 14[80]
Where Are You Going, DdaengChul?Cast member[81]
Miracle Project Pick Me Pick MeHostWith Shindong in Chuseok special[82]
Begin A GameHost[83]
Six-Party Talks2019PanelistPilot episodes[84]
Channel RentalCast memberEpisodes 1 and 2[85]
Studio VibesHost[86]
Paik's Mysterious KitchenHostPilot episodes[87]
Why Did You Come To My House?Cast member[88]
My Sibling's Lovers: Family Is WatchingHost[89]
Matching Survival 1+1Host[90]
Game Dolympic 2019: Golden CardHostWith Shindong[91]
Hon-Life: Satisfaction ProjectCast memberEpisodes 3 and 4[92]
A Man Who Feeds The DogCast memberSeason 4[93]
Player 7HostSeason 1, special host in episode 16[94]
Studio Music Hall2019–2020HostSeasons 1 and 2[95]
Delicious Rendezvous2019–2021Cast memberEpisodes 1–78[96]
My Little Old Boy2019–presentCast member
  • Special host in episode 146
  • Cast member in episodes 153–present
[97]
The Dreamer2020Host[98]
King of Mask SingerContestantAppeared as "X-Generation" in episodes 241 and 242[99]
Love of 7.7 BillionHost[100]
Top 10 StudentHost[101]
Stay-At-Home ChorusCast memberPilot episode[102]
After School Activities: Universe Hipsters2020–2021Cast member[103]
Problem Child in HouseHostStanding in for the regular host Jung Hyung-don in episodes 110, 112–117[104]
20th Century Hit Song2020–presentHost[105]
Friends2021Host[106]
Long Live IndependenceHost[107]
Super Junior Comeback Show House PartyCast memberWith Super Junior[108]
Falling for Korea - Transnational CouplesHostSeason 1[109]
PetkageHost[110]
Steel Troops2021–2023PanelistSeasons 1–3[111]
Boss in the Mirror2022–presentHost
  • Special host for episodes 169–170
  • Regular host for episodes 179–present
[112]
Super Junior: The Last Man Standing2023Himself[113]

Web series

Performances in web series
TitleYearRoleNotesRef.
Super Junior Devil's Feast2015Cast member[114]
NCT On Air2016HostA reality show starring NCT[115]
SJ Returns2017–2019Cast memberSeasons 1–3[116]
High School Style Icon2019–2020HostSeasons 1 and 2[117]
Legend Club: Heechul's Shindong PC RoomHost[118]
Wannabe Ryan2020Head Student[119]
Celebrity's Private Life2020–2021Cast member[120]
Duck's Tour2021Protagonist[121]
Recipe For YouthJeon Seong-kiWeb drama[122]
Because It's My First TimeCast member[123]
Real Marketing Show, "Production Z"Cast member[124]
New WorldCast Member[125]
Street Alcohol Fighter2021–2022HostSeasons 1 and 2[126]
Real Marketing Show, "Production 522"2022Cast member[127]
Game AddendumHostSeasons 1 and 2[128]
Lineage W Rap UpCast member[129]
Pink RyePanelist[130]
One Earth: ARTPIA2023Host[131]

Stage

Stage performances
TitleYearRoleNotesRef.
Xanadu2008SonnyPerformed at Doosan Art Center from September 9–November 23, at Goyang Oulim Nuri Arts Center from December 18–20, and at Busan Cultural Center from December 27–28[132]

Radio shows

Radio broadcasts
TitleYearPartner(s)Ref.
Kim Heechul – Park Heevon's Young Street Radio2005–2006Park Hee-von[133]
Kim Heechul's Youngstreet Radio2010–2011None[134]
Space for a Rest – Visible Radio2012–2013[135]
HeeStory Late Night Radio2021[136]
Chengdong Travel Visual Radio2022[137]

Events

Event hosting
EventYearPartner(s)Ref.
Welcome to KM World2007Song Ji-hyo[138]
8th Sharing Love ConcertYoon Hyeon-jin, Lee Seung-gi[139]
14th Dream Concert2008Song Ji-hyo, Park Soo-hong[140]
15th Dream Concert2009Song Ji-hyo, MC Mong[141]
14th SBS Gayo DaejeonJung Yong-hwa, Park Shin-hye[142]
16th Dream Concert2010Shin Se-kyung, Taecyeon[140]
15th SBS Gayo DaejeonJung Yong-hwa, Jo Kwon, Hwang Jung-eum[143]
17th Dream Concert2011Goo Hara, Song Joong-ki[144]
18th SBS Gayo Daejeon2013Sandara Park, Sung Si-kyung[145]
HongKi <FM302> Solo Debut Showcase2015None[146]
Suwon K-Pop Super Concert2016Zhou Mi, Momo Hirai, Chaeyoung[147]
26th Seoul Music Awards2017Tak Jae-hoon, Jeon So-mi[148]
Lovelyz <R U Ready?> ShowcaseYoon Sang[149]
17th MBC Entertainment AwardsYang Se-hyung, Han Hye-jin[150]
27th Seoul Music Awards2018Shin Dong-yup, Kim So-hyun[151]
28th Seoul Music Awards2019Shin Dong-yup, Kim So-hyun[152]
Itzy <It'z ICY> ShowcaseNone[153]
13th Non-Smoking Festival ConcertJo Jeong-sik[154]
29th Seoul Music Awards2020Shin Dong-yup, Jo Bo-ah[155]
Galaxy Fan Party @HomeSeo Kyung-hwan[156]
PUBG Mobile X Blackpink "Fun Match"None[157]
25th SBS Gayo Daejeon in Daegu "The Wonder Year"Boom, Lee Na-eun[158]
30th Seoul Music Awards2021Shin Dong-yup, Choi Soo-young[159]
Dyson Product Launch EventNone[160]
TUDUM: A Netflix Global Fan EventKai[161]
XR LIVE Aespa Special Event "Party-On"None
Aespa FAN MEETING "MY SYNK. aespa"2022[162]

Music videos

Kim appears alongside Victoria Song in the video for "Let You Go".
Momo Hirai appears as Kim's love interest in "Sweet Dream".
Kim collaborated with Min Kyung-hoon for "Sweet Dream", "Falling Blossoms" and "Hanryang".
Music videos
TitleYearCredited asArtist(s)DescriptionRef.
ActorSingerDirectorScreenwriter
"Flying Girl"2007YesNoNoNoMagolpyThe video shows a girl, played by Kim Hyang-gi, who is watching street performers, including Kim Hee-chul who acts as a puppeteer. Park Yoo-chun, Kangin, Shindong, Joon Park, Kim Jang-hoon and Eru also appear as other street performers. They later join the girl as accompanists in her performance.[163]
"Let You Go"2010YesNoNoNoTRAXKim Hee-chul and f(x)'s Victoria star in the music video as a couple who are going through their daily lives after experiencing a break-up.[164]
"King Wang Zzang"2010YesYesNoNoDefconn feat. Kim Hee-chulIt combines footage from the recording studio and concert events, interspersed with clips of Defconn riding a motorcycle.[165]
"Shady Girl"2010YesNoNoNoSistarThe music video is a parody of an avatar blind date,[C] and Kim Hee-chul acts as the avatar of comedian Kim Kyung-jin. At the end of the video, Kim Hee-chul rebels against Kim Kyung-jin and refuses to be his avatar any longer.[167]
"Close Ur Mouth"2011YesYesYesYesM&DThe video incorporates the long take filming technique, in which Kim walks down corridors but keeps being interrupted by other people. A large number of guests such as Simon D, Miss A's Jia, F.T. Island's Lee Hong-gi and Choi Jong-hoon, Beast's Yong Jun-hyung, and comedian Kim Kyung-jin appeared in the music video.[168]
"Breakups are So Like Me"2011YesYesNoNoKim Hee-chul with Kim Jang-hoonThe music video showcases clips of Kim Hee-chul and Kim Jang-hoon at the recording studio and them singing against a white wall. The song and its music video were released on the day before Kim Hee-chul enlisted in the military.[169]
"Open The Door"2013YesNoNoNoIm Chang-jungThe music video portrays Im with a special power that makes people become repentant of their wrongdoings when he stares at them. It includes cameo appearance of various artists, including Kim who dances with Im in front of the Korea National Assembly Proceeding Hall.[170]
"You Are A Miracle"2013YesYesNoNoVarious ArtistsIt shows footage of various artists during recording of the song. The collaboration song is a friendship project for 2013 SBS Gayo Daejeon and has 125 participating singers, including Kim. All proceeds from the song and its music video are donated through SBS's charity channel.[171]
"Shall We Dance With Dr. Lim"2014YesNoNoNoIm Chang-jung feat. LE, EpaksaThe music video's concept is to encourage people to smile and promote peacemaking. It includes cameo appearances of many artists including Kim, who dances with Im in the video.[172]
"I Wish"2015YesYesYesYesM&DThe music video features Kim as a selfish boyfriend, who frequently abandons his girlfriend, plays by GFriend's Yerin, on their dates to be with his other friends. He eventually straightens up and celebrates their relationship anniversary by giving her a couple ring and a kiss.[173]
"Narcissus"2016NoYesYesYesM&DKim does not appear in the music video but his vocals are still heard. The music video begins from a first person perspective as if the viewer is having a relationship with Kim Jin-kyung. It changes to a third person perspective halfway through the video and showcases that they have broken up, with her showing sadness as she visits their old dating spots.[174]
"Ulsanbawi"2016YesYesYesYesKim Heechul & Kim JungmoThe music video features Kim Hee-chul as a fan of DIA's member Jung Chae-yeon. He is happy when he is able to meet her at a fansign event and she eventually watches his busking performance with his friends. It is later revealed that it was just a dream and Jung remains a celebrity who he can only see on television.[175]
"Sweet Dream"2016YesYesNoNoUniverse CowardsThe music video portrays Kim as a high school student who has a crush on Momo Hirai but she only has eyes for his best friend, who is played by Min Kyung-hoon. It is revealed at the end of the video that Min had been harboring feelings for Kim instead. The music video presents LGBT issues to viewers in a lighthearted manner.[176]
"Melody"2016NoYesNoNoEve feat. Kim Hee-chulKim does not appear in the music video, but his vocals are still heard. Eve are shown performing in a warehouse while a man, portrayed by SS501's Kim Kyu-jong, and a woman are trying to turn off voices in their head.[177]
"Charm of Life"2017YesYesNoNoKim Hee-chul with Shindong, Eunhyuk, SolarThe music video has Kim cosplaying as the rapper Nucksal, Shindong as Killagramz, and Eunhyuk as Namolla Family's Go Jang-hwan. Nucksal and Killagramz appear in the music video as well, showing the similarities between their looks. Solar only appears in television screens in the video.[178]
"Falling Blossoms"2018YesYesNoYesUniverse CowardsMin Kyung-hoon acts as the head of the family in lieu of his father and developmentally disabled older brother, portrayed by Kim, but runs into trouble with gang members while trying to help his mother (Park Mi-sun) and brother. The gang beats Kim up in front of his teacher (Fromis 9's Roh Ji-sun) to get to Min. Min carries out revenge but it only ends up with Kim dying in the process.[179]
"Old Movie"2019YesYesNoYesKim Hee-chulKim and Park Yoo-na portray a couple who have just broken up, and the contrast between their way of handling it. When Kim tries to win Park back at the end of the video, she appears to have already moved on.[180]
"White Winter"2019YesYesNoYesKim Hee-chul with Lee Soo-geunKim and Lee Soo-geun act as new artists with the stage name Woojoo Jjokkomi, who meet their seniors Itzy at a dress rehearsal of a music program. The duo manage to impress Itzy with their performance, and receive a standing ovation from the group. The music video also includes a cameo by Shindong, who plays a television director.[181]
"Hanryang"2020YesYesNoNoUniverse Hipsters feat. BIBIThe music video was filmed at the Korean Folk Village and heavily featured Korean traditional element such as traditional garments hanbok, jeogori and satgat, mapae; the traditional horse requisition tablet, gama; the traditional sedan chair, lion masks, and pungmul performances. Ateez made cameo appearance in the video by dancing to the song's chorus.[182]
"SsakSsakYi"2021YesYesNoNoCast Members of Knowing Bros[183]
"Don't U Turn"2021YesNoNoNoPark Goon[184]

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