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Kim Hee Chul (Korean:김희철 Hanja: 金希澈) (born July 10 1983), or simply Hee Chul, is an actor and a member of popular Korean boy band Super Junior.
Pre-Super Junior
He was first discovered at Starlight Casting System 2002. Before he officially debuted as the member of Super Junior, he was put into a group with Kangin from Super Junior, Jaejoong from TVXQ, and Yunho (TVXQ) called "Four Seasons." They were to represent the four seasons of the year. The prospective group never saw the light when the two members, Jaejoong and Yunho, became members of TVXQ which debuted in 2003. He is said to still maintain a close friendship with Yunho. He made his first appearance on TV when he starred in the teen drama "Banolim 2." He also appeared on television through modeling, acting, or VJing.
Official debut
On November 6 2005, Kim Heechul officially debuted on SBS "Inki Gayo" performing Super Junior's first single "TWINS (Knock Out)."
Aside from singing, he also began to appear on numerous variety shows such as Vitamin, Sponge, and Love Letter, and also has one of the leading roles in the sitcom "Rainbow Romance." He can also be seen in advertisements for Lotte and Ottogi. He has also been a substitute MC for Andy of Shinhwa on SBS "Inki Gayo" on numerous occasions.
On August 10 2006 Kim Heechul was involved in a car accident while heading back to Seoul from Mokpo, where he went to attend fellow Super Junior member Lee Donghae's father's funeral. The tires malfunctioned while his car attempted to switch lanes. From this accident, he fractured his femur and sustained several other injuries. He has been advised to stop all activities for a period of 2 months.
He came out of the hospital in September. He is now active again with his group Super Junior.
Quick facts
- Nickname: Cinderella (신데렐라)
- Religion: atheist/agnostic
- Height: 179 cm
- Weight: 60 kg
- Trivia: He is currently a sophomore at Sangji Yongseo College.
Dramas
- Sharp 2 (반올림 2) (2005)
- Loveholic 러브홀릭 (2005)
- Rainbow Romance (레인보우 로망스) (2005-2006)
- Bad Family (불량가족) (2006)