Yoon Na-Moo

Yoon Na-Moo (윤나무) is a South Korean actor known as a versatile supporting actor with stable and deep acting skills, both on the screen and the theater/musical stage. He is often referred to as a “scene stealer” in popular dramas for his natural and intense performances.

Biodata Dasar

• Original Name     : Kim Tae-hoon (김태훈)
• Stage Name : Yoon Na-moo (윤나무) — the name is taken from the Korean word “Namu” meaning “tree”, symbolizing his desire to be a shady tree providing shade and comfort to the audience through his acting.
• Date Of Birth : August 13, 1985 (age 40 as of 2026)
• Place Of Birth  : Seoul, South Korea
• Education    : Department Of Theater, Dongguk University (Dongguk University)
• Height  : About 179-180cm (based on source)
• Agency        : Originally SM C&C, then moved to Gram Entertainment in April 2025 to expand career opportunities
• Active Years   : 2011–sekarang (debut teater 2011, debut drama TV 2016)

Background and early career

Yoon Na-Moo started her career from the world of theater and musicals, instead of going straight to TV dramas like most actors. He made his debut in 2011 through “Private 3rd Class” (삼등병). Previously, he practiced a lot on the stage, including such musicals as “Coffee Prince 1st Store” (2012, debuted under the stage name Yoon Na-Moo), “Black Mary Poppins” (as Jonas, the youngest child with panic and speech disorders), "Ro Ki-su” (as a North Korean prisoner of war addicted to tap dance), and “The Showman” (where he played one character from ages 9 to 72, winning Best Actor at the 2022 Daegu International Musical Festival and the 2023 Korea Musical Awards).

His stage name was coined by his senior, actor Kim Soo-ro (who was also his professor at the University and managed him for a while), because his real name was too common among actors. The name "Na-Moo" (tree) was inspired from their rehearsal space, symbolizing sturdy actors and providing comfort.

He is known for choosing very challenging roles on stage, such as playing autistic characters in “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” a gangster in "Orphans”.

Interesting facts from different sides

• Diverse characters - From the kind nurse (Dr. Romantic), psikopat kekerasan (Your Honor), mata-mata dingin (Vagabond), hingga pengacara penuh trauma (Pro Bono). He likes “bold " roles and does not want to get stuck in one image.
• Stage Awards - Although better known on TV, he won Best Actor for a musical The Showman for playing one person from children to grandfather (9-72 years old) with extreme age changes.
• Acting Philosophy - He considers the filming crew to be the”first audience". He wants to keep growing, not stagnating, and aspires to act until old age like Lee Soon-jae or Shin Goo.
• New Desires - After many dark roles/ thrillers, he wanted to try romantic comedy (roco) for making people laugh.
• Senior Relations - Close to Kim Soo-ro who has been his mentor since college.
• Dedication - He often rehearses extras for roles, including learning ballet/modern dance for musicals, and considers each piece as a learning opportunity.
• Tree Image - His stage name is not just a name; he wants his act to be like a tree that provides shelter for the audience.

Yoon Na-Moo is an actor who continues to evolve from stage to screen, with the ability to convey deep emotions and strong character twists. Many fans hope that he will soon get the lead role in the big drama!