| Heechul |
Kim Hee-chul (born July 10, 1983), better known by the mononym Heechul (희철) is a South Korean singer, rapper, songwriter, presenter, an actor under SM Entertainemnt. He is a member of the groups Super Junior and it's subunit Super Junior-T. He is also part of the project duos M&D and Universe Cowards.
Personal Life[]
2006 Accident[]
On August 10, Heechul was seriously injured in a car accident due to his manager's failure to maintain visibility on his way to Seoul after attending fellow member Donghae 's father's funeral in Mokpo. The tires malfunctioned while his car attempted to switch lanes.
On episode 425 of "My Little Old Boy" Heechul opens up about how he fractured his left leg in five places, including his femur, knee, and ankle, requiring him to be in surgery for ten hours. He also sustained other injuries, including a tear in his tongue which required stitches. The surgery required seven iron cores to be inserted into his leg.
“I hid the fact that I received a disability diagnosis because I was afraid fans would be saddened.”
He added, “I went to receive a disability grade sticker but intentionally did not take it, thinking, ‘I should live more actively.’ I didn’t want to admit that my body was in pain. I thought I could overcome it.”
- Heechul
Heechul was advised to stop all activities for a period of twelve weeks. He was released from the hospital on 13 September 2006 but he continued to receive out-patient care where he endured rehabilitation.[1] He returned to the hospital to have a second surgery to remove some of the iron rods in his leg on October 10 and briefly returned to work in late October to film the final three episodes of an MBC youth sitcom while still in a cast and on a wheelchair. He made his comeback on 25 November of the same year during the Mnet KM Music Festival (MKMF) Awards where the members of Super Junior-T they performed "Na Gatheun Gon Obnun Gongayo" 3 months before their official debut. In late December Heechul officially returned to individual activities such as variety show appearances and hosting appearances.
He was later diagnosed with a grade 4 physical disability. Which resulted in him being eligible for an exempted from military service, Although, he himself said that "the journey to receive a disability rating was truly chaotic. After much consideration, I denied reality and simply returned home" and thus performed public service instead, as he was deemed unfit for active duty.[2]
Heechul mentions on episode 287 of KBS "Joy's 20th Century Hit-Song", that he also lost some height due to the fractures and that his original height was 185 cm. his idol’s current height is 176 cm.[3] [4]
Military Service[]
Heechul enlisted as a public service worker on September 1, 2011 entering the military training center in Nonsan of South Chungcheong Province for 4 weeks of training. Due to the severe car accident in 2006 where he now suffers from a broken and permanently damaged leg. Heechul was assigned to work as a public service worker at the Seodong District office.[5]
Heechul was awarded a "Good Service Award" upon his completion due to his exemplary public service, he showed off the certificate as he greeted the fans upon his discharge. He was discharged on August 13, 2013.[6]
Heechul was the second member to complete his military service.
Relationship[]
Since August 2019, rumours about the relationship between Heechul and Momo have circulated. Soompi reported on an industry source who claimed that the two idols had been dating for two years.[7] However, both Heechul and Momo's entertainment agencies quickly denied these claims, stating that the reports are false and that they have a close friendship within a senior-junior dynamic. [7]
During that same month, Heechul addressed the rumour on the show *Knowing Brothers*. When Kyung Hoon asked him about the situation, the Super Junior member jokingly replied, "I'm honestly not with her. I like you the most, Kyung Hoon."
On January 1, 2020, the local news outlet Market News broke an exciting story: the popular K-pop sensation Heechul and TWICE's member Momo were dating. The report sparked a frenzy among fans, and later that same day, both of their respective agencies JYP and SM's sub-label label SJ stepped forward to confirm the news, putting to rest any lingering speculation.[8]
On July 8, 2021, JYP Entertainment and Label SJ officially announced the end of the relationship, citing the demanding schedules and commitments of both parties as the primary reason for their separation. [9]
Discography[]
Collaborations[]
- Breakups are So Like Me (with Kim Jang-hoon) (2011)
- Narcissus (with Kim Jung Mo, Whee In of MAMAMOO) (2016)
- Sweet Dream (with Min Kyung-hoon) (2016)
- Charm Of Life (with Shindong, Eunhyuk & Solar of MAMAMOO) (2017)
- Falling Blossoms (with Min Kyung-hoon) (2018)
- "STATION X 4 LOVEs for Winter Part.3" (with Lee Soo Geun) (2019)
- "Hanryang" (with Min Kyung Hoon) (2020)
OST[]
- Can It Be Love? (Rainbow Romance OST) (with Kibum) (2006)
- A Family (Bad Family OST) (with Cast of Bad Family) (2006)
- Don't Walk Away (Xanadu OST) (with Kim Sung Ki, Hong Ji Min, Kim Hee Won) (2008)
- First Star (Loving You a Thousand Times OST) (2009)
Compositions[]
Lyrics[]
| Year | Album | Artist | Song |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Twins | Super Junior | Believe Over |
| 2009 | Super Show 2 & Cottage Industry | M&D | Spirit (Soul) |
| 2010 | N/A | Defconn & Heechul | King Wang Zzang |
| 2011 | Cottage Industry | M&D | Close Ur Mouth |
| A-CHa | Super Junior | Oops! (with f(x)) | |
| Super Show 3 | Heechul & Sulli of f(x) | The Way An Idol Breaks Up | |
| Orange Caramel | Orange Caramel | Shanghai Romance | |
| 2015 | Cottage Industry | M&D | I Wish Midnight & Dawn Moon Crystal Silhouette |
| Magic | Super Junior | You Got It (Heechul, Leeteuk, Yesung, Eunhyuk, Donghae) Sarang♥ (Heechul, Leeteuk) | |
| 2016 | Goody Bag | M&D | Narcissus (M&D, Wheein of MAMAMOO) Ulsanbawi Banana Shake Essay No DAP (M&D, Noh Dae-gun of Burstered) |
| S.M. Station Season 1 | Heechul & Min Kyung Hoon | Sweet Dream | |
| 2017 | Play | Super Junior | Spin Up! I Do |
| S.M. Station Season 2 | Heechul, Shindong, Eunhyuk & Solar of Mamamoo | Charm of Life |
Filmography[]
Movie[]
| Year | Name | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Alvin and the Chipmunks (Korean voice-cover) | Simon |
| 2016 | Familyhood | Broadcasting Station Idol (Cameo) |
Drama[]
| Year | Name | Channel | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Sharp 2 | KBS2 | Baek Jin-woo |
| Loveholic | Joo Ho (Cameo) | ||
| 2005-2006 | Rainbow Romance | MBC | Heechul |
| 2007-2008 | Golden Bride | Kim Young-soo | |
| 2009 | Tae-hee, Hye-kyo, Ji-hyun | Himself (Cameo) | |
| 2009-2010 | Loving You a Thousand Times | SBS | Lee Chul |
| 2010 | I am Legend | Himself (Cameo) | |
| 2011 | Melody of Youth | CCTV-1 | Shen Tai Yi |
| 2013 | The Heirs | SBS | Music Program MC (Cameo) |
| 2014 | Flower Grandpa Investigation Unit | TvN | Park Jung-woo |
Variety Show[]
| Year | Name | Channel | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | To Be Kangin And Heechul | ETN | Cast with Kangin | |
| 2008-2009 | Good Daddy | SBS | Daddy | |
| Band of Brothers | Mnet | Cast | ||
| 2010 | Family Outing (Season 2) | SBS | Member of the Family | |
| 2013-2014 | Ssulzun | JTBC | Cast | |
| 2014 | We Got Married: Global Edition (Season 2) | MBC Every 1 | with Puff Guo | |
| Tutoring Different Generations | Cast | with Jeong Jun-ha (Ep. 1-3) | ||
| 2015 | The Demand of Luxurious Food | tvN | Panelist (Ep. 1-13) | |
| National Idol Singing Contest | KBS2 | Panel | Chuseok Special | |
| Duet Song Festival | MBC | Celebrity Supporters | Pilot | |
| MAPS | O'live | Cast | ||
| 2015–Present | Knowing Bros | JTBC | ||
| 2016 | Code: Secret Room (Season 1) | Contestant | ||
| Perhaps Love (Season 3) | Hubei TV | with Li Feier | ||
| 2017 | Living Together in Empty Room | MBC | Cast with GFriend | |
| 2017-2018 | Where Are You Going, DdaengChul? | TV Chosun | Cast Member | |
| 2018 | Begin A Game | MBC | ||
| 1 Percent of Friendship | KBS2 | Host & Cast member | ||
| Miracle Project Pick Me Pick Me | JTBC | Host | With Shindong, Chuseok special | |
| 2019 | Six-Party Talks | KBS2 | Panelist | |
| Channel Rental | SBS Plus | Cast member | ||
| Studio Vibes | tvN | Host | ||
| Paik's Mysterious Kitchen | SBS | |||
| My Sibling's Lovers: Family Is Watching | E Channel | |||
| Matching Survival 1+1 | KBS2 | |||
| Game Dolympic 2019: Golden Card | OGN | with Shindong | ||
| Why Did You Come To My House? | skyDrama | Cast member | ||
| Hon-Life: Satisfaction Project | JTBC | Episodes 3 and 4 | ||
| A Man Who Feeds The Dog | Channel A | Season 4 | ||
| Player 7 | tvN | Host | Season 1, special host in episode 16 |
Hosting Program[]
| Year | Name | Channel | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 8 vs 1 | SBS | MC | |
| 2010-2011 | Radio Star | MBC | Presenter | |
| 2011 | The Night the Memories Shine Bright | MBC Drama | MC | |
| Saturday Freedom (Secret) | KBS | |||
| 2014 | Tell Me Your Wish | MBC | MC (dressed as Anna) | |
| 2015 | A Style For You | KBS | MC | |
| 2015-2016 | All the Way With You (Season 1 & 2) | Zhejiang Television | Host | |
| 2015-2017 | Weekly Idol | MBC Every 1 | Main MC (Ep. 245–270, 275) Special MC (EP 229, 230, 300) |
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| 2016-2017 | Phantom Singer (Season 1) | JTBC | MC | |
| Singderella (Season 1 & 2) | Channel A | |||
| Lipstick Prince (Season 1 & 2) | OnStyle | |||
| Secretly Greatly | MBC | Host | ||
| 2016-2018 | Game Show | SBS TV | Main MC | |
| 2017 | Syndrome Man | KBS2 | MC | |
| Bragging Room Guest | ||||
| Pot Stand | ||||
| Idol School | Mnet | Homeroom Teacher Host |
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| 2017-2018 | Perfect on Paper | JTBC | MC | |
| My Daughter's Men (Season 2) | E Channel | |||
| 2017-Present | Life Bar | tvN | ||
| 2018 | Friendship of 1% | KBS2 | ||
| Miracle Recipe | JTBC | Chuseok Special |
Endorsements[]
- Otuggi (with Kibum) (2005 - 2006)
- 1677 Collect Call (with Kangin, Shindong) (2008)
- SPRIS (2008)
- Miwon (2016)
- Ddoc Doc (2017)
- Tan: Endless Battleground (2017)
- GMarket (2017)
- Nuevo (2018)
Awards & Nominations[]
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Mnet 20's Choice Awards | Best Pretty Boy | Won | |
| 2011 | Shorty Awards | Best Celebrity | Nominated | |
| MBC Entertainment Awards | Best Newcomer Award | Radio Star | Nominated | |
| 2015 | Cosmopolitan Beauty Awards | Asia Beauty Icon Award | Won | |
| 2016 | Melon Popularity Awards | Weekly Popularity Award (11.21-11.27) (with Min Kyung-hoon) | Sweet Dream | Won |
| JTBC Awards | Crazy Person Award | Knowing Bros | Won | |
| Best Entertainer | Won | |||
| Best Couple Award (with Min Kyung-hoon) | Won | |||
| 2017 | Gaon Chart Music Awards | Song of the Year (November) (with Min Kyung-hoon) | Sweet Dream | Won |
| Melon Music Awards | Best Rock Song (with Min Kyung-hoon) | Won |
Tours[]
Fanmeeting[]
- Kim Heechul 1st Asia Fan meeting Tour (2016)
- Kim Heechul Fanclub Event (2017)
Trivia[]
- Position: Vocalist, Rapper
- Sub Unit:
- Languages: Korean, Japanese, Chinese, English
- Instruments: Drums
- Hobbies: writing poems, writing fairy tales, playing computer games
- Siblings: older sister (Kim Heejin)
- Education:
- Shinwoo Elementary School (Graduated)
- Jinkwang Middle School (Graduated)
- Wonju Technical High School (Graduated)
- Sangjin University (Computer Data Analyst Major, English Minor) (Graduated)
- Chungwoon University
- Fans: Petals
- He does not like sports because he doesn’t like sweating.
- He doesn’t like being compared to others.
- He deletes numbers of those who don’t reply to him.
- He gets annoyed with people easily especially if they are not listening to him.
- He likes to dance to a lot of girl group songs and he likes imitating people.
- He thinks Leeteuk is the scariest person.
- He used to work as a charcoal mover in a restaurant, a TV manufacturing company and as a life saver when he was young.
- He seems to have a cold personality, but he’s just shy because he didn’t know how to express himself.
- He can’t eat hot food because he’s got lung problem.
- He hates complicated things, that’s why he deleted his first twitter account because he got frustrated while using it.
- He likes to watch horror movies.
- He doesn’t wait for someone for more than 10 minutes.
Links[]
Gallery[]
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- ↑ https://www.chosun.com/english/kpop-culture-en/2025/08/26/ZHQUKI3D6VEGJPPJTVUWWACD2M/
- ↑ https://biz.chosun.com/en/en-entertainment/2025/08/26/HUVZCVL7ZBBETED43U5YRT2DPM/
- ↑ https://www.allkpop.com/article/2025/11/super-juniors-kim-heechul-reveals-height-loss-after-traffic-accident-my-femur-was-completely-damaged
- ↑ https://www.koreaboo.com/news/super-junior-heechul-drastic-height-loss-heartbreaking-reason/
- ↑ https://world.kbs.co.kr/service/contents_view.htm?lang=e&menu_cate=vodzone&id=&board_seq=69079&page=162
- ↑ https://www.soompi.com/article/524985wpp/super-juniors-heechul-completes-mandatory-military-service
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 https://www.soompi.com/article/1343600wpp/jyp-entertainment-denies-twices-momo-is-dating-super-juniors-kim-heechul
- ↑ https://www.soompi.com/article/1374761wpp/breaking-super-juniors-kim-heechul-and-twices-momo-confirmed-to-be-dating
- ↑ https://www.soompi.com/article/1478267wpp/twices-momo-and-super-juniors-kim-heechul-reported-to-have-broken-up-agencies-currently-checking