Nam Joo-Hyuk will complete his military service on September 19

Actor Nam Joo-hyuk is set to finish his mandatory military service on September 19. Have you been missing him?

Here are some of his kdrama we recommend for binge-watching as we wait for his next project that we’re sure will be a good one.

Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo (2016-2017)

• Synopsis: This romantic comedy-drama follows the life of Kim Bok-joo, a weightlifter, and her relationship with her childhood friend and love interest, Jung Joon-hyung, played by Nam Joo-hyuk.
• Cast: Nam Joo-hyuk, Lee Sung-kyung.
• Character: Jung Joon-hyung
• Introduction: Nam Joo-hyuk plays Jung Joon-hyung, a talented swimmer and the childhood friend of Kim Bok-joo (played by Lee Sung-kyung). Joon-hyung is a compassionate and supportive figure who eventually becomes Kim Bok-joo’s love interest. His character is known for his athleticism, charm, and emotional depth.

The Bride of Habaek (2017)

• Synopsis: A fantasy romance drama about a water god who comes to the human world to find his bride and reclaim his throne.
• Cast: Nam Joo-hyuk, Shin Se-kyung.
• Character: Habaek
• Introduction: In this fantasy romance drama, Nam Joo-hyuk stars as Habaek, the water god who descends to the human world to search for his bride and reclaim his divine powers. Habaek is a complex character who grapples with human emotions and responsibilities, adding depth to his godly persona.

Start-Up (2020)

• Synopsis: Set in the high-stakes world of startups, this drama follows a young woman who dreams of becoming a successful entrepreneur and her romantic entanglements with two men who are key figures in the startup industry.
• Cast: Nam Joo-hyuk, Bae Suzy, Kim Seon-ho.
• Character: Nam Do-san
• Introduction: Nam Joo-hyuk portrays Nam Do-san, a brilliant but underachieving programmer who becomes a key player in a startup company. Do-san is determined, kind-hearted, and skilled, with a romantic interest in the show’s lead character, Seo Dal-mi (played by Bae Suzy). His journey is central to the series’ exploration of entrepreneurship and love.

Twenty-Five Twenty-One (2022)

• Synopsis: A coming-of-age drama set in the late 1990s, focusing on the lives of young people navigating love, friendship, and their ambitions. Nam Joo-hyuk plays Baek Yi-jin, a young man with dreams of becoming a reporter.
• Cast: Nam Joo-hyuk, Kim Tae-ri.
• Character: Baek Yi-jin
• Introduction: In this coming-of-age drama, Nam Joo-hyuk plays Baek Yi-jin, a passionate and aspiring journalist who faces numerous challenges while pursuing his career dreams. Set against the backdrop of the late 1990s, Yi-jin’s character is defined by his determination and evolving relationship with the show’s main character, Na Hee-do (played by Kim Tae-ri).

These characters highlight Nam Joo-hyuk’s versatility and ability to bring a range of personalities to life, from the heartwarming and romantic to the complex and divine.

Personally, I want him in a RomCom next. Which ones of his dramas do you like? What kind of drama do you like to see him take on next?