In November 2017, Penshoppe signed Nam as the new model of the clothing brand and he became one of its brand ambassadors. Nam is set to star in the film Remember and in Noh Hee-kyung's upcoming series Here. In 2021, Nam confirmed to star in the tvN drama Twenty-Five Twenty-One with Kim Tae-ri and Bona.

The film reunites Nam with The Light In Your Eyes co-star Han Ji-min. The same year, Nam also starred in the romance film Josée, a remake of the 2003 Japanese film Josee, the Tiger and the Fish. In 2020, Nam starred in Netflix's supernatural crime drama The School Nurse Files and in the tvN romance series Start-Up. In 2019, Nam starred in the fantasy romance drama The Light In Your Eyes, receiving positive reviews for his performance. Nam received acclaim for his performance, winning Best New Actor accolades at the prestige Blue Dragon Awards. In 2018, Nam starred in the historical film The Great Battle, which marks his big screen debut. In 2017, he starred in tvN's fantasy romance series The Bride of Habaek. He then starred in his first lead role in the youth sports drama Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo alongside Lee Sung-kyung. The same year, Nam became a cast member in the variety show Three Meals a Day. In 2016, he played supporting roles in college romance series Cheese in the Trap and historical drama Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo. In 2015, Nam garnered attention with his appearance in KBS teen drama Who Are You: School 2015. 2015–present: Rising popularity and big screen debut Soon after, he made his acting debut as a supporting role in the tvN drama, The Idle Mermaid. In 2014, he appeared in the music videos 200% and Give Love of fellow YG Entertainment artist Akdong Musician. Nam debuted in 2013 as a model for the SONGZIO Homme 2014 S/S collection. Career 2013–14: YGKPlus and music video appearances Soon after Nam signed an exclusive contract under the modelling agency.

Īfter moving to Seoul, he won the contest Top Model which was sponsored by K-Plus. During his studies in Gyeongnam Middle School, Nam dreamed of becoming a professional basketball player, hence he played on the basketball team for three years, however after sustaining an injury and later undergoing an operation, his basketball days soon came to an end. Nam Joo-hyuk was born on February 22, 1994, in Busan, South Korea. 2.2 2015–present: Rising popularity and big screen debut.2.1 2013–14: YGKPlus and music video appearances.

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