Astrological Sign: Cancer
Chinese Zodiac: Water & Pig
Religion: Atheist
Blood Type: AB
Height: 178cm (approx 5'10" wink
Weight: 57kg (approx 125lbs)
Education: Sang Ji Young University
Degree: Computer Data Analysis Major
Hobbies: Writing poetry, Computers, Reading
Favorite Singers: Hide, Gackt, Jo Sung Mo
Favorite Song: 'Au Revoir' by Malice Mizer
Favorite TV Programs: OotChaSa, Gag Concert
Favorite Entertainers: Jung Chan Woo (assistant clean-up animator of The Lion King and other Disney movies), Kim Tae Gyun (director, writer, producer)
Pre-Debut
He was first discovered at Starlight Casting System 2002. Before he officially debuted as a member of Super Junior, he was put into a group with Kang In from Super Junior, Hero Jaejoong and U-Know Yunho from 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, Hero Jaejoong and U-Know Yunho, became members of TVXQ which debuted in 2003. He still maintains a close friendship with U-Know 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, and MCing.
Official Debut
On March 6, 2005, Hee Chul officially debuted in the KBS teen drama "Banolim 2." On November 6, 2005, Hee Chul debuted with Super Junior on SBS "Inkigayo" performing Super Junior's first single "TWINS (Knock Out)."
Aside from singing, he has also appeared on numerous variety shows such as Heroine 6, Vitamin, Sponge, Xman and Love Letter, and also had one of the leading roles in MBC's youth sitcom Rainbow Romance. He made his primetime debut in SBS drama 불량가족 (Bad Family). He can also be seen in advertisements for various Korean brands. He has also been a DJ of his own radio show Kim Hee Chul and Park Hee Bon's Youngstreet as well as MCs for KM Show! Music Tank and SBS "Inki Gayo".
The rap lyrics to "Show Me Your Love" from the winter single between Super Junior and TVXQ was written by Eun Hyuk, Hee Chul, and Shin Dong.
