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'{{Use mdy dates|date=July 2020}} {{Use American English|date=July 2020}} {{short description|South Korean entertainer}} {{Distinguish|Kim Hui-chul}} {{Korean name|Kim}}{{Infobox person | name = Kim Hee-chul | image = 김희철.jpg | caption = Heechul at the<br/>''Game Olympics 2019: Golden Card'' Red Carpet | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1983|7|10}} | birth_place = [[Wonju]], [[Gangwon Province, South Korea|Gangwon-do]], South Korea | alma_mater = [[Sangji University]] | occupation = {{hlist|Singer|lyricist|presenter|model|actor|radio host|director}} | awards = [[#Awards and honours|Full list]] | signature = Heechul Sign.png | module = {{Infobox musical artist|embed=yes | background = solo_singer | genre = {{hlist|[[K-pop]]|[[Rock music|Rock]]|[[Contemporary R&B|R&B]]|[[Trot (music)|Trot]]}} | instrument = Vocals, drums | years_active = 2005–present | label = {{hlist|[[SM Entertainment|SM]]|[[Label SJ]]}} | associated_acts = {{hlist|[[Super Junior]]|[[Super Junior-T]]|[[Kim Heechul & Kim Jungmo]]|Universe Cowards|[[SM Town]]}} | website = {{URL|heechul.smtown.com}} | module2 = {{Infobox YouTube personality|embed=yes | channel_direct_url = channel/UCldBBBC3KowWN7ScJRQlZyg/ | channel_display_name = HEEtube 김희철 | subscribers = 480 thousand<!--please update date in stats_update field when you update this--> | views = 13.8 million<!--please update date in stats_update field when you update this--> | silver_button = yes | silver_year = 2019<ref name=":62">{{cite news|url=https://namastehallyu.com/2019/04/03/super-juniors-heechul-earns-youtube-silver-play-button/|title=SUPER JUNIOR'S HEECHUL EARNS YOUTUBE SILVER PLAY BUTTON|date=April 4, 2019|work=Namaste Hallyu|accessdate=April 4, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190404071848/https://namastehallyu.com/2019/04/03/super-juniors-heechul-earns-youtube-silver-play-button/|archive-date=April 4, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> | gold_button = no | gold_year = | stats_update = October 09, 2020 }} | module3 = {{Infobox Korean name | child = yes | hangul = {{linktext|김|희|철}} | hanja = {{linktext|金|希|澈}} | rr = Gim Hui-cheol | mr = Kim Hŭich'ŏl }}}} }} '''Kim Hee-chul''' ({{korean|hangul=김희철}}; born July 10, 1983), better known [[Mononymous person|mononymously]] as '''Heechul''', is a South Korean singer, songwriter, presenter and actor.<ref name=":0">{{cite web |title=Kim Hee-chul |url=http://people.search.naver.com/search.naver?where=nexearch&query=%EA%B9%80%ED%9D%AC%EC%B2%A0&sm=tab_etc&ie=utf8&key=PeopleService&os=110413 |website=[[Naver]] People Search |accessdate=June 13, 2018 |language=ko}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{cite web |title=Kim Hee-chul |url=http://movie.daum.net/person/main?personId=103337 |website=Daum |accessdate=June 13, 2018 |language=ko |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612140238/http://movie.daum.net/person/main?personId=103337 |archive-date=June 12, 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref> He is a member of the South Korean [[boy band]] [[Super Junior]] and has further participated in its subgroup [[Super Junior-T]] as well as project group Universe Cowards with [[Min Kyung-hoon]] and Woojoo jjokkomi with [[Lee Soo-geun|Lee Soo Geun]]. He was also a member of the disbanded pop rock duo [[Kim Heechul & Kim Jungmo]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=469&aid=0000384818 |title=SM 측 "트랙스와 최근 전속계약 만료, 아름다운 이별" [공식] |language=Korean |trans-title=SM Confirmed TraxX's Contracts Expired and Bid Farewell |last= |first= |date=April 30, 2019 |website=[[Naver]] |access-date=April 30, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190502163005/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=469&aid=0000384818 |archive-date=May 2, 2019 |url-status=live }}</ref> Prior to his debut in Super Junior, Heechul began his acting career in 2005, starring in the second season of teen drama ''[[Sharp (TV series)#Season 2|Sharp 2]]''. This led him to host radio shows, his first music show ''{{ill|Show! Music Tank|ko|쇼 뮤직탱크}}'' and appear on advertisements. However, in 2006, just a year after his Super Junior debut, Heechul was involved in a car accident which fractured his left leg.<ref name=":7">{{cite news |last1=Kim |first1=Tae-eun |title=슈퍼주니어 김희철, 동해 문상 상경중 교통사고 |url=http://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2006081013444701625&outlink=1&ref=https%3A%2F%2Fsearch.naver.com |accessdate=June 12, 2018 |work=Star News |date=August 10, 2006 |language=ko |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612142851/http://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2006081013444701625&outlink=1&ref=https%3A%2F%2Fsearch.naver.com |archive-date=June 12, 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref> The accident left him unable to perform Super Junior's strenuous dances and he has since contributed to the group mostly as a singer.<ref name=":24" /> Heechul ventured into the soundtrack singing career in 2009 by releasing his first single "First Star", as part of the soundtrack for the drama ''[[Loving You a Thousand Times]]''.<ref name=":43" /> He has participated in writing lyrics for not only Super Junior but also for his project groups and other artists.<ref name=":23" >{{cite web |title=KIM HEE CHEL(W1054900) |url=http://www.komca.or.kr/foreign2/eng/S01.jsp |website=Korean Music Copyright Association |accessdate=June 13, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190324140628/https://www.komca.or.kr/foreign2/eng/S01.jsp |archive-date=March 24, 2019 |url-status=live }}</ref> Heechul debuted as a solo singer in 2019 with the digital single "Old Movie".<ref>{{cite news|title=김희철, 24일 첫 솔로 싱글 '옛날사람' 발표➝5월 토크쇼 개최[공식]|url=https://www.msn.com/ko-kr/entertainment/music/김희철-24일-첫-솔로-싱글-옛날사람-발표➝5월-토크쇼-개최공식/ar-BBW0sBd|language=Korean|date=April 17, 2019|accessdate=April 17, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190417103302/https://www.msn.com/ko-kr/entertainment/music/%25EA%25B9%2580%25ED%259D%25AC%25EC%25B2%25A0-24%25EC%259D%25BC-%25EC%25B2%25AB-%25EC%2586%2594%25EB%25A1%259C-%25EC%258B%25B1%25EA%25B8%2580-%25EC%2598%259B%25EB%2582%25A0%25EC%2582%25AC%25EB%259E%258C-%25EB%25B0%259C%25ED%2591%259C%25E2%259E%259D5%25EC%259B%2594-%25ED%2586%25A0%25ED%2581%25AC%25EC%2587%25BC-%25EA%25B0%259C%25EC%25B5%259C%25EA%25B3%25B5%25EC%258B%259D/ar-BBW0sBd|archive-date=April 17, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> Heechul became a regular cast member on ''[[Radio Star (TV series)|Radio Star]]'' in 2010, for which he won "Best Newcomer Award" at the 11th [[MBC Entertainment Awards]].<ref name=":10">{{Cite web|url=http://sports.chosun.com/news/ntype.htm?id=201112300100206200017923&servicedate=20111229|title=함은정-김희철-정명옥-고영욱, MBC 방송연예대상 신인상|date=December 29, 2011|publisher=Sports Chosun|access-date=November 8, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181108105415/http://sports.chosun.com/news/ntype.htm?id=201112300100206200017923&servicedate=20111229|archive-date=November 8, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> Following that, he made a breakthrough in his television host career after appearing on the [[variety shows]] ''[[Knowing Bros]]'' and ''[[Weekly Idol]]'' in 2015 and 2016.<ref name=":40">{{cite news|date=June 15, 2016|title=[연예의 법칙] 김희철, 현재 가장 폼 좋은 예능인…'미쳐 날뛰는 중'|work=Sports Donga|url=http://sports.donga.com/3/02/20160615/78675308/2|url-status=live|accessdate=October 12, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181005071919/http://sports.donga.com/3/02/20160615/78675308/2|archive-date=October 5, 2018}}</ref> He has been a regular cast member on the reality shows ''[[Delicious Rendezvous]]'' and ''[[My Little Old Boy]]'' since 2019, for both of which he received the Excellence Award at the[[2019 SBS Entertainment Awards|13th SBS Entertainment Awards]].<ref name=":61">{{Cite web|author=Choi Ji-yoon|date=December 28, 2019|script-title=ko:[2019 SBS 연예대상]이상윤·양세찬·김희철·윤상현 우수상|trans-title=[2019 SBS Entertainment Awards] Lee Sang-yoon, Yang Se-chan, Kim Hee-chul and Yoon Sang-hyun Excellence Awards|url=http://www.newsis.com/view/?id=NISX20191228_0000873594|accessdate=December 28, 2019|work=Newsis|language=ko}}</ref> == Life and career == === 1983–2005: Early life and career beginnings === Kim Hee-chul was born in [[Wonju]], [[Gangwon Province, South Korea|Gangwon Province]], on July 10, 1983.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /> His family consists of his parents and an older sister, Kim Hee-jin.<ref>{{cite news| title=김희철 친누나 사진공개 '도도한 눈빛' 깜찍| date=March 31, 2012| work=Sports Chosun| url=http://sports.chosun.com/news/ntype4.htm?id=201204010100000590019877&ServiceDate=20120331| accessdate=June 12, 2018| language=Ko| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612141435/http://sports.chosun.com/news/ntype4.htm?id=201204010100000590019877&ServiceDate=20120331| archive-date=June 12, 2018| url-status=live}}</ref> He graduated from {{ill|Sangji Youngsoe College|ko|상지영서대학교}} in 2004 with a [[bachelor's degree]] in English tourism translation.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Choi |first1=Young-jae |title=[스타인터뷰]김희철, 강원도 대표 연예인 넘어 '우주대스타' |url=http://www.kwnews.co.kr/nview.asp?s=601&aid=215032700031 |accessdate=August 12, 2018 |work=KW News |date=March 28, 2015 |language=ko}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=[스브스타] "아이돌이 안 됐다면?"…남다른 전공을 가진 아이돌 |url=https://news.sbs.co.kr/news/endPage.do?news_id=N1004336216 |accessdate=August 12, 2018 |work=SBS News |date=August 8, 2017 |language=ko}}</ref> In addition, he graduated from [[Sangji University]] in 2009 with a bachelor's degree in [[informatics]] through [[Bachelor's Degree Examination for Self-Education]].<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /> In 2002, after seeing [[Psy]], who was singing "Champion" on a television program, he searched the internet for entertainment companies and found out that [[SM Entertainment]] was having open auditions.<ref>{{cite news|title=슈주 김희철 "싸이 '챔피언' 듣고 연예인 됐다"|date=November 20, 2010|work=Star News|url=http://m.star.mt.co.kr/view.html?no=2010111800570795576&ref=#imadnews|accessdate=October 10, 2018|language=Ko|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181010095834/http://m.star.mt.co.kr/view.html?no=2010111800570795576&ref=#imadnews|archive-date=October 10, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Kim|first=Hyun-deok|title=정말 예쁜 아이돌…'슈퍼주니어(Super Junior) 김희철-샤이니(SHINee) 태민-엑소(EXO) 백현'|trans-title=Really Pretty Idols... 'Super Junior's Kim Hee-chul - SHINee's Tae-min - EXO's Baek-hyun'|date=March 29, 2017|work=Top Star News|url=http://news.topstarnews.net/detail.php?number=252274|accessdate=June 12, 2018|language=Ko|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170806124508/http://news.topstarnews.net/detail.php?number=252274|archive-date=August 6, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> He moved to Seoul when he was twenty years old in October 2002 with his friends in order to take part in the auditions.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":50">{{cite news |last1=Han |first1=Sook-ji |title=[HD테마] SM 경쟁률 극악 '토공' 출신 아이돌…'슈퍼주니어 희철-소녀시대 윤아-샤이니 태민-레드벨벳 슬기' |url=http://www.topstarnews.net/news/articleView.html?idxno=509990 |date=October 26, 2018 |accessdate=October 27, 2018 |work=Top Star News |language=ko |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181103061217/http://www.topstarnews.net/news/articleView.html?idxno=509990 |archive-date=November 3, 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref> Being unfamiliar with the area, he got lost and missed the open Starlight Casting System audition.<ref name=":2">{{cite news|last1=Park|first1=Joon-young|title=김희철 오디션! 뭔가 특별한 게 있었다?|trans-title=Kim Hee-chul Audition! Was There Anything Special?|url=http://news.tf.co.kr/read/entertain/1489761.htm|date=February 20, 2015|accessdate=June 13, 2018|work=The Fact|language=ko|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180613161129/http://news.tf.co.kr/read/entertain/1489761.htm|archive-date=June 13, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=":50" /> However, they still allowed him to perform because of his looks. He sang [[Aegukga|the Korean national anthem]] and passed.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":50" /> He was cast and signed a contract with SM Entertainment in November 2002, becoming an official trainee and being trained in singing, acting, dancing, and other performing talents such as hosting and modeling.<ref name=":2" /> He was initially placed in a four-member group called Four Seasons along with [[Kim Jae-joong|Jaejoong]], [[Yunho]] and [[Kangin]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Kim |first=Mi-na |title=영웅재중과 김희철이 2년동안 냉전기를 가진 사연은? |url=http://www.diodeo.com/news/view/45394 |accessdate=June 14, 2018 |work=Diodeo |date=October 27, 2010 |language=ko |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180614072209/http://www.diodeo.com/news/view/45394 |archive-date=June 14, 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref> The project group was dropped when Yunho and Jaejoong joined [[TVXQ]] in early 2003.<ref>{{cite book|author=Mark Russell|title=K-Pop Now!: The Korean Music Revolution|page=42|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=etDZAwAAQBAJ|date=April 29, 2014|publisher=Tuttle Publishing|access-date=June 16, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160527064350/https://books.google.com/books?id=etDZAwAAQBAJ|archive-date=May 27, 2016|url-status=live|isbn=9781462914111}}</ref> Heechul was later preparing to debut as the main vocalist of [[TRAX (band)|TraxX]], but had frequent clashes and misunderstandings with the person in charge at SM at the time.<ref name=":3">{{cite news |last1=Lee|first1=Seung-gil|title=김희철 "SM과 음악견해 안맞아 낙향, 유노윤호 설득에 복귀"|trans-title= Kim Heechul, "My music opinion didn't match with SM's but Yunho convinced me to come back"|url=http://news.nate.com/view/20161227n23716?mid=n1008 |accessdate=June 14, 2018|publisher=Nate|work= My Daily|date=December 17, 2016|language=ko}}</ref><ref name=":4">{{cite news |last1=Moon |first1=Kyung-min |title='싱데렐라' 트랙스 정모, 김희철의 연습생 시절 비하인드 스토리 공개 |trans-title='Cinderella' TRAX's Jung-mo, Kim Hee-chul's behind the scenes story from trainee days |url=http://www.sedaily.com/NewsView/1L5EQWIPDL |accessdate=June 13, 2018 |work=Seoul Daily |date=December 27, 2016 |language=ko |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612144032/http://www.sedaily.com/NewsView/1L5EQWIPDL |archive-date=June 12, 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref> Frustrated, he abandoned his debut and returned to his hometown in Gangwon Province.<ref name=":3" /><ref name=":4" /> Later, with TraxX's Jungmo's, [[Typhoon (Korean singer)|Jay]]'s, Yunho's and [[Lee Donghae|Donghae]]'s encouragement, he returned to SM.<ref name=":3" /><ref name=":4" /> He joined other trainees under the company to form the group Super Junior 05, the first generation of [[Super Junior]].<ref>{{cite news|title=2006韩娱年度之韩国偶像新势力--Super Junior|trans-title=Korea's new powerful group of 2006—Super Junior|date=December 29, 2006|work=Sina News|url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/s/j/2006-12-29/21551391918.html|accessdate=August 13, 2007|language=Chinese|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080517001728/http://ent.sina.com.cn/s/j/2006-12-29/21551391918.html|archive-date=May 17, 2008|url-status=live}}</ref> His first acting role was in the second season of teen drama ''[[Sharp (TV series)#Season 2|Sharp]]'' in 2005, co-starring labelmates [[Go Ara]] and [[Kim Ki-bum|Kibum]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Ryu |first1=Ji-yeon |title='서태지 부인' 이은성, 김희철에게 먼저 입맞춘 사연 |trans-title='Wife of Seo Taiji' Lee Eun-sung and Kim Hee-chul first kiss |url=http://www.sisunnews.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=84028 |accessdate=June 13, 2018 |work=Sisun News |date=June 9, 2018 |language=ko |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180613161151/http://www.sisunnews.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=84028 |archive-date=June 13, 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref> His first variety appearance also came in 2005, in the show ''[[Happy Sunday#Heroine 6/Heroine 5|Heroine 6]].''<ref>{{cite news |title='조각상' 김희철 매력에 '여걸식스' 녹다운 |url=http://www.joynews24.com/view/157001 |accessdate=July 18, 2020 |work=Joynews 24 |date=June 20, 2005 |language=ko}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title='아는형님' 김희철 "지석진-이혜영과 '여걸식스'로 예능 첫발" 이상민 너털웃음 |url=http://www.slist.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=121001 |accessdate=July 18, 2020 |work=Slist |date=December 14, 2019 |language=ko}}</ref> Later he acted as an extra in the [[KBS2]] TV series ''[[Loveholic (TV series)|Loveholic]]''<ref>{{Cite news |script-title=ko:'인생술집' 김규리, 김희철 무명 때 첫 만남.."성실했다" |trans-title='Life Bar' Kim Gyu-ri and Kim Hee-chul met for the first time when they were unknown.. "They were sincere" |url=http://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2017070623050330010 |work=Star News |date=July 6, 2017 |accessdate=September 28, 2018 |language=ko}}</ref> and was a regular MC for the cable music show ''{{ill|Show! Music Tank|ko|쇼 뮤직탱크}}''.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Lee |first1=Hae-ri |script-title=ko:신예 김희철, KMTV "쇼! 뮤직탱크" 새 MC |trans-title=Rookie Kim Hee-chul is KMTV's "Show! Music Tank" new MC |url=http://www.nocutnews.co.kr/news/66067 |accessdate=September 10, 2018 |work=No Cut News |date=July 26, 2005 |language=ko |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180911021600/http://www.nocutnews.co.kr/news/66067 |archive-date=September 11, 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref> He also featured in his first advertisements for [[Lotte Corporation|Lotte]]'s [[Pepero]].<ref name=":5">{{cite news|last=Kim|first=Tae-eun|title=차세대 스타 김희철, 빼빼로 CF 모델발탁|trans-title=Next-generation star Kim Hee-cheol, Pepero's commercial model|date=September 29, 2005|work=Cast Net|url=http://tmp.castnet.co.kr/starboard/news/star_news_view.php?_Number=4072|access-date=June 11, 2018|language=Ko|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180613161444/http://tmp.castnet.co.kr/starboard/news/star_news_view.php?_Number=4072|archive-date=June 13, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> === 2005–2010: Debut with Super Junior, Super Junior-T and solo activities === Heechul officially debuted as part of the 12-member project group, [[Super Junior|Super Junior 05]] on November 6, 2005 on [[Seoul Broadcasting System|SBS]]' music program ''[[The Music Trend|Popular Songs]]'', performing their first single, "[[Twins (Knock Out)]]".<ref>{{cite news |url=http://ent.hunantv.com/m/20090425/280145.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303182534/http://ent.hunantv.com/m/20090425/280145.html |url-status=dead |script-title=zh:2005年Super Junior正式出道（图） |trans-title=2005 Super Junior official appearance (photos) |work=hunantv |accessdate=July 23, 2020 |archive-date=March 3, 2016 |language=zh }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.arirang.co.kr/News/News_Photo.asp?code=Ne10&SpSeq=1601&sys_lang= |title=SM Unveils 12-Membered Boy Group Named Super Junior |work=Arirang |date=October 27, 2005 |accessdate=December 25, 2011}}</ref> Their debut album ''[[SuperJunior05 (Twins)]]'' was released a month later on December 5, 2005 and debuted at number three on the monthly MIAK K-pop album charts.<ref>{{cite news|title=Album Sales of December 2005 |work=Recording Industry Association of Korea |url=http://www.miak.or.kr/stat/kpop_200512.htm |accessdate=October 16, 2007 |language=Korean |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20060225225844/http://www.miak.or.kr/stat/kpop_200512.htm |archivedate=February 25, 2006 }}</ref> In March 2006, SM Entertainment began to recruit new members for the next Super Junior generation. However, this was met with fans' objections and strong opposition to the rotational style (much like popular rotational groups in Japan's pop music industry) that the group intended to be. Thus, plans changed and the company declared a halt in forming future Super Junior generations.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/109/0000035059 |script-title=ko:슈퍼주니어, "2기, 3기는 근거 없는 소문" |trans-title=Super Junior said "2nd and 3rd generation are groundless rumour |work=Naver |date=May 31, 2006 |accessdate=August 15, 2020 |language=ko}}</ref> Following the addition of thirteenth member [[Kyuhyun]], the group dropped the suffix "05" and officially named as Super Junior.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/y/2006-05-24/16371091920.html |script-title=zh:Super Junior加入新成员 变13人超级组合(图) |trans-title=Super Junior adds new member, transformed into 13-person super group |work=Sina |date=May 24, 2006 |accessdate=May 8, 2011 |language=zh}}</ref> The re-polished group's first CD single "[[U (Super Junior song)|U]]" was released on June 7, 2006, which was their most successful single until the release of "[[Sorry, Sorry (Super Junior song)|Sorry, Sorry]]" in March 2009.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/109/0000038051 |script-title=ko:슈퍼주니어, 월간 음반판매량 순위 1위 |trans-title=Super Junior ranked no 1 in monthly album sales |date=June 25, 2006 |accessdate=August 15, 2020 |work=Naver |via=Osen |language=ko}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://epaper.jinghua.cn/html/2009-03/14/content_401160.htm |script-title=zh:SuperJunior重磅推出第三辑 |trans-title=Super Junior releases third studio album|work=jinghua |date=March 14, 2009 |accessdate=December 25, 2011 |language=zh |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090318030224/http://epaper.jinghua.cn/html/2009-03/14/content_401160.htm |archivedate=March 18, 2009}}</ref> Heechul faced criticism from Super Junior's fans when his voice cracked while performing "U", which negatively affected him and made him want to quit singing.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Danbi Hong |first1=Grace |title=[Video] SUJU′s Heechul Wondered If He Should Quit Singing After His Voice Cracked in 'U' |url=http://www.mnetamerica.com/news/article/91543/superjunior-heechul-4show |accessdate=October 1, 2018 |work=Mnet America |date=April 21, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181001182053/http://www.mnetamerica.com/news/article/91543/superjunior-heechul-4show |archive-date=October 1, 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=[Video] SUJU's Heechul Wondered If He Should Quit Singing After His Voice Cracked in "U" |url=https://www.mwave.me/en/news/news/view/91543/%5BVideo%5D-SUJU%E2%80%B2s-Heechul-Wondered-If-He-Should-Quit-Singing-After-His-Voice-Cracked-in-%E2%80%B2U%E2%80%B2 |accessdate=October 1, 2018 |work=mWave |date=April 22, 2015}}</ref> Apart from Super Junior's activities, Heechul has acted in several television series. In 2005, he landed his first leading role in the TV series ''[[Nonstop (TV series)#Season 6 (Rainbow Romance)|Rainbow Romance]]'',<ref name=":51" /> followed by a supporting role in the 2006 series ''[[Bad Family (TV series)|Bad Family]]''<ref>{{cite news|last=Heo|first=Yoon-hee |script-title=ko:SBS 코믹극 '불량가족' 22일 첫 방영…김명민 연기변신 |trans-title=SBS comic drama 'The Bad Family' will premiere on the 22nd... Kim Myung-min's acting transformation |url=http://www.cine21.com/news/view/mag_id/37256|website=Cine21|accessdate=August 30, 2013|date=March 16, 2006|language=Ko}}</ref> and ''[[Golden Bride]]'' at the end of 2007.<ref name=":37">{{cite news |script-title=ko:한여운으로 활동했던 안미나, 김희철과 '황금신부'에서 커플 연기 |trans-title=Ahn Mi-na, who was using the name Han Yeo-woon, and Kim Hee-chul acted as a couple in 'Golden Bride' |url=http://news20.busan.com/controller/newsController.jsp?newsId=20180112000015 |work=Busan Ilbo |accessdate=September 27, 2020 |date=January 12, 2018 |language=ko }}</ref> ''Golden Bride'' achieved high ratings and Heechul received wider public recognition.<ref name=":37" /> He made his film debut in ''[[Attack on the Pin-Up Boys]]'', which was released on July 26, 2007.<ref>{{cite news|last= Garcia|first=Cathy Rose A.|url=http://koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/art/2012/04/201_6103.html |title=Super Junior Hits Big Screen|work=Korea Time|date=July 8, 2007|access-date=April 3, 2012|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120512153309/http://koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/art/2012/04/201_6103.html|archivedate=May 12, 2012}}</ref> The film failed to attract viewers and proved to be a big loss for SM Pictures.<ref name=":6">{{cite news|url=http://media.daum.net/entertain/movie/view.html?cateid=1034&newsid=20080312153704592&cp=Edaily|title=슈퍼주니어 주연 '꽃미남...', 극장 흥행 손해 DVD로 만회|trans-title=DVD of Super Junior's film, ''Pin-Up Boys'' saves box office loss|website=Daum|date=March 12, 2008|accessdate=March 15, 2008|language=ko|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080605070136/http://media.daum.net/entertain/movie/view.html?cateid=1034&newsid=20080312153704592&cp=Edaily|archivedate=June 5, 2008|url-status=live}}</ref> However, both versions of the film's [[DVD]] became best-sellers and were sold-out in both Korea and overseas markets.<ref name=":6" /> Stepping into the field of [[voice-over]], he contributed his voice to the Korean-dubbed version of the American live action/animated film ''[[Alvin and the Chipmunks (film)|Alvin and the Chipmunks]]''.<ref name=":51">{{cite news|url=http://tenasia.hankyung.com/archives/1063971 |script-title=ko:[TEN 초점] 우리가 아는 김희철 |trans-title=[TEN Focus] Kim Hee-chul as we know it |author=Son Ye-ji |work=10 Asia |date=December 22, 2016|accessdate=October 27, 2018|language=ko}}</ref> Heechul was also a radio DJ on [[SBS Power FM]]'s ''Young Street Radio'' with [[Park Hee-von]] from November 2005 until mid-2006.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Yoon |first1=Soon-ho |script-title=ko:박희본-김희철, '영스트리트' 장근석 후임 DJ 발탁 |trans-title=Park Hee-von and Kim Hee-chul are selected as DJ of 'Young Street', successors to Jang Keun-suk |url=http://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2005102412030559588 |accessdate=October 11, 2018 |work=Star News |date=October 24, 2005 |language=ko}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Bae |first1=Young-eun |script-title=ko:슈퍼주니어, 라디오 릴레이 DJ 도전 |trans-title=Super Junior, radio relay DJ challenge |url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=111&aid=0000027291 |accessdate=October 11, 2018 |work=Naver |date=February 6, 2006 |language=ko}}</ref> Moreover, he co-hosted [[Seoul Broadcasting System|SBS]]'s weekly live music show [[Inkigayo]] as a substitute for [[Andy Lee (South Korean singer)|Andy]] of [[Shinhwa]], later going on to become a permanent host starting April 23, 2006.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://entertain.v.daum.net/v/20060515102010224?f=o |script-title=ko:김희철, 앤디 대타만 벌써 세번 '인기가요' MC 구세주 |trans-title=Kim Hee-chul had been Andy's stand in as 'Inkigayo' MC for 3 times |author=Yang Hye-jin |work=Newsen |date=May 15, 2006 |accessdate=October 16, 2020 |language=ko}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://entertain.v.daum.net/v/20060723165210224?f=o |script-title=ko:앤디 3주만에 '인기가요' MC 복귀 |trans-title=Andy returns as 'Inkigayo' MC after 3 weeks |author=Go Hong-joo |work=Newsen |date=July 23, 2006 |accessdate=October 16, 2020 |language=ko}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://entertain.v.daum.net/v/20070222114022469?f=o |script-title=ko:김희철·장근석, 'SBS 인기가요' 새 MC |trans-title=Kim Hee-chul and Jang Geun-seok are the new MCs of 'SBS Inkigayo' |author=Yoon Go-eun |work=Daum |date=February 22, 2007 |accessdate=September 9, 2018 |language=ko}}</ref> Heechul left his position on May 4, 2008.<ref>{{cite news |script-title=ko:김희철, '인기가요' 800회 특집에 역대 MC로 출연 '기대 UP' |trans-title=Kim Hee-chul, former MC will be special MC for the 800th episode of 'Inkigayo', 'rising expectations' |url=https://news.zum.com/articles/19315765 |author=Seong Ji-hye |work=News ZUM |language=ko |date=January 25, 2015 |accessdate=June 19, 2020}}</ref> In February 2007, Heechul was placed in Super Junior's [[trot (music)|trot]]-singing subunit, [[Super Junior-T]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Lee|first=Yong-sung|url=http://www.koreaherald.com/national/Detail.jsp?newsMLId=20070316000015|title=Young trot music stars bridge generation gap|work=Korea Herald|date=March 16, 2007|accessdate=April 3, 2012}}</ref> The subunit debuted with the single "[[Rokuko]]", which quickly reached number one in weekly music chart and held the spot for two consecutive weeks.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/109/0000062982 |script-title=ko:슈퍼주니어, 6인조 트로트그룹 결성 |trans-title=Super Junior has formed a six-member trot group |work=Naver |language=ko |date=February 12, 2006 |accessdate=August 16, 2020 |via=Osen}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/109/0000065364 |script-title=ko:슈퍼주니어-T, 트로트 소재 '복면달호' 단체관람 |trans-title=Super Junior-T watched the trot based film, 'The Masked Moon' |date=March 8, 2007 |accessdate=August 16, 2020 |work=Naver |language=ko |via=Osen}}</ref> The debut also marked his comeback performance after recovering from an injury he had gotten in a car accident in August 2006.<ref name=":7" /> The subgroup returned in November 2008 with a debut in the Japanese music industry, releasing the Japanese version of "Rokuko", now titled "[[ROCK&GO]]".<ref>{{cite news|author= |title=Comedy join forces, a Korean and Japanese collaboration |date=September 25, 2008|work=Sanspo |pages=1 |url=http://www.sanspo.com/geino/news/080925/gnf0809251130002-n1.htm |accessdate=September 25, 2008|language=Japanese|url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080928124439/http://www.sanspo.com/geino/news/080925/gnf0809251130002-n1.htm |archivedate=September 28, 2008 }}</ref> Heechul won the "Flower Boy" award at the first [[Mnet 20's Choice Awards]] held on August 29, 2007.<ref name=":8">{{Cite web|url=http://20choice.interest.me/winner.m?year=2007|title=2007 20's Choice winner|publisher=20 Choice|access-date=July 8, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180325171348/http://20choice.interest.me/winner.m?year=2007|archive-date=March 25, 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref> He played the role of Sonny in the musical ''[[Xanadu (musical)|Xanadu]]'', the first production of SM Art Company, in rotation with his bandmate [[Kangin]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://m.doosanartcenter.com/ko/customer/notice/3398 |work=Doosan Art Center |script-title=ko:[연강홀] 뮤지컬 <제너두> 1차 티켓오픈 안내 |trans-title=[Yeongang Hall] Guide for the 1st ticket round of musical <Xanadu> |date=July 11, 2008 |accessdate=October 7, 2020 |language=ko}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://mnews.joins.com/article/3293260 |script-title=ko:[장상용 기자의 무대풍경] 뮤지컬 ‘제너두’ 김희철·강인에 달렸다 |trans-title=[Reporter's Jang Sang-yong stage view] The musical "Xanadu" is played by Kim Hee-chul and Kangin |work=JoongAng Ilbo |author=Jang Sang-yong |date=September 10, 2008 |accessdate=October 7, 2020 |language=ko}}</ref> Casting was carried out via a reality television program, and the musical ran from September 9 to December 28, 2008 at the Doosan Art Center, Goyang Oulim Nuri Arts Center and Busan Cultural Center in Seoul.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2008/12/17/2008121702024.html |work=Chosun Ilbo |script-title=ko:[문화나들이] 2009 봄 웨딩엑스포 외 |trans-title=[Culture excursion] 2009 Spring Wedding Expo etc. |date=December 18, 2008 |accessdate=October 7, 2020 |language=ko}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |author=Park Joo-young |url=https://www.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2008/12/25/2008122500793.html |script-title=ko:송년회, 우아하게 음악회 보면서 해볼까 |trans-title=Let's watch concert elegantly for year-end party |work=Chosun Ilbo |date=December 26, 2008 |accessdate=October 7, 2020 |language=ko}}</ref> In the same year, he co-hosted the program ''[[8 vs 1 (TV series)|8 vs 1]]''<ref>{{Cite news |script-title=ko:'대결 8대1', 무난한 반응 이끌며 '새출발' |trans-title='8 vs 1' received smooth response for its 'fresh start' |author=Kim Ji-yeon |url=https://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2008012200022810241 |work=Star News |date= January 22, 2008 |accessdate=April 27, 2020|language=ko}}</ref> and later became a cast member on the shows ''[[Band of Brothers (TV series)|Band of Brothers]]'' and ''[[Good Daddy]]''.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://m.edaily.co.kr/amp/read?newsId=01131606586576528&mediaCodeNo=258 |script-title=ko:'슈퍼주니어' 희철-강인, '비틀즈'에 도전장 |trans-title='Super Junior' Heechul-Kangin challenges 'The Beatles' |work=Edaily |author=Choi Eun-young |date=October 25, 2008 |accessdate=October 4, 2020 |language=ko}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |script-title=ko:'좋아서' 김희철 "첫키스는 22살때 했다" |trans-title=Kim Hee-chul said in 'Good Daddy', "I had my first kiss when I was 22" |author=Kim Si-eun |url=https://www.hankyung.com/life/article/2008122098437 |work=Korea Economic Daily |accessdate=April 27, 2020 |date=December 20, 2008 |language=ko}}</ref> Heechul starred in the surrogacy melodrama ''[[Loving You a Thousand Times]]'', the first Korean drama to be exported to [[Bulgaria]], in 2009.<ref>{{cite news |script-title=ko:'슈주' 김희철 '천만번 사랑해'로 드라마 컴백 |trans-title='Suju' Kim Hee-chul made drama comeback with 'Loving You a Thousand Times' |url=http://www.newdaily.co.kr/site/data/html/2009/08/07/2009080700063.html |author=Kim Eun-hyun |language=ko |accessdate=May 21, 2020 |work=News Daily| date=August 7, 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Kim|first=Heidi|title=SBS drama ''Love You Thousand Times'' to be shown in Bulgaria|url=http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?sec=ent5&idxno=2011010515150111095|accessdate=September 12, 2018|work=10Asia|date=January 5, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180828170128/http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?sec=ent5&idxno=2011010515150111095|archive-date=August 28, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> His first solo single, "First Star", was released on November 6, 2009 as part of the soundtrack for the drama.<ref name=":43">{{cite news|url=http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2009102309455256589|title=Super Junior member Heechul to release single on OST|work=Asiae|date=October 23, 2009|access-date=April 17, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131103171816/http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2009102309455256589|archive-date=November 3, 2013|url-status=live}}</ref> On March 19, 2008, he fallen down a flight of stairs and injured his nose.<ref>{{cite news|date=March 19, 2008 |title=''슈주'' 김희철, 코 부상으로 ''대결 8대1'' ''인기가요'' 방송 차질 |language=Ko |work=Nocut News |url=https://www.nocutnews.co.kr/news/428151 |accessdate=October 13, 2020}}</ref> He hosted [[SBS Power FM]]'s ''Kim Heechul's Youngstreet,'' from March 29, 2010 until mid-2011, returning to being a radio DJ after a four-year break.<ref name=":38">{{cite news|last=Ko|first=Jae-wan|title=Super Junior Kim Hee-chul makes radio DJ comeback|url=http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2010032217345340531|accessdate=April 27, 2012|newspaper=10 Asia|date=March 22, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160117063046/http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2010032217345340531|archive-date=January 17, 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> He was selected in December to be a host for ''[[Radio Star (TV series)|Radio Star]]'', the main segment in the talk show ''[[Golden Fishery]].'' He was chosen to replace [[Shin Jung-hwan]] after he left the program following a gambling scandal.<ref>{{cite news|title=슈주 김희철, 신정환 이어 '라디오스타' MC 확정|url=http://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2010120118484244563|newspaper=Star News|language=Ko|date=December 3, 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=김희철, '라디오스타' 3번째 객원MC '훨훨'|url=http://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2010102112132925520|accessdate=October 6, 2018|newspaper=Star News|date=October 21, 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Shin Jung-hwan, investigates without physical detention|url=http://news.naver.com/main/read.nhn?mode=LSD&mid=sec&sid1=106&oid=022&aid=0002225071|publisher=Naver News|language=Ko|date=January 20, 2011}}</ref> He won the "Best Newcomer Award" for his effort on the show at the 11th [[MBC Entertainment Awards]].<ref name=":42">{{Cite news |url=http://sports.chosun.com/news/ntype.htm?id=201112300100206200017923&servicedate=20111229 |script-title=ko:함은정-김희철-정명옥-고영욱, MBC 방송연예대상 신인상 |trans-title=Ham Eun-jung, Kim Hee-chul, Chung Myung-ok, Ko Young-wook, MBC Entertainment Awards Rookie of the Year Award |language=ko |date=December 29, 2011 |work=Sports Chosun |access-date=November 8, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181108105415/http://sports.chosun.com/news/ntype.htm?id=201112300100206200017923&servicedate=20111229 |archive-date=November 8, 2018 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=":10" /> === 2011–2015: M&D, military enlistment and coming back to work === [[File:150715 희철.jpg|thumb|200x200px|{{small|Heechul at the 10th Anniversary Special Album ''[[Devil (Super Junior album)|Devil]]'' press conference on July 15, 2015}}|alt=]] In February 2011, he acted in a supporting role in the Chinese drama ''[[Melody of Youth]]'', debuting in that industry.<ref>{{cite news |script-title=zh:电视剧《青春旋律》炫目开机 现场青春洋溢 |trans-title=The TV drama 《Melody of Youth》 is on the rise, and the scene is full of youth |url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/v/m/2010-08-09/14473045129.shtml |work=[[Sina Corp|Sina]] Entertainment |date=August 9, 2010 |accessdate=October 1, 2020 |language=zh }}</ref> In the same year, he formed a project group with label mate [[Kim Jung-mo|Jungmo]] of [[TRAX (band)|TraxX]], called [[M&D]] ("Midnight and Dawn" or "Miari and Dangae-dong", after the members' hometowns).<ref name=":11" /> They released their debut single "Close Ur Mouth" in June 2011.<ref name=":11">{{cite news |title=김희철·트랙스 정모, 프로젝트그룹 'M&D' 결성 |url=http://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2011062108405787199 |accessdate=September 28, 2018 |work=Star News |date=June 21, 2011 |language=ko |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180928161300/http://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2011062108405787199 |archive-date=September 28, 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref> Heechul wrote the lyrics and directed the music video for the song, while Jungmo composed and produced it.<ref name=":11" /> Their first live performance was at [[Mnet (TV channel)|Mnet]]'s summer awards ceremony 20's Choice on July 7.<ref>{{cite news |last= |first= |title=김희철, M&D 촬영 중 각오 "신인의 마음으로" |url=http://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2011070315481732198 |accessdate=September 28, 2018 |work=Star News |date=July 3, 2011 |language=ko |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180714023409/http://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2011070315481732198 |archive-date=July 14, 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref> Kim Hee-chul carried out his [[Conscription in South Korea|mandatory military service]] from September 1, 2011 to August 30, 2013.<ref>{{cite news |last=Jin |first=Won |title=소집해제 김희철 첫 스케줄 확정, 라디오부터 본격 활동시작 |url=http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201308310942380910 |accessdate=June 12, 2018 |work=Newsen |date=August 31, 2013 |language=ko |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612140157/http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201308310942380910 |archive-date=June 12, 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref> He served as a public service worker for 23 months after undergoing four weeks of basic training at the Nonsan military camp in [[Chungcheongnam-do]].<ref>{{cite news | author=Song Yoon-soo | work=Korea JoongAng Daily | title=Super Junior's Kim Hee-chul makes plans to be a military man | date=August 8, 2010 | url=http://joongangdaily.joins.com/article/view.asp?aid=2940543 | accessdate=August 23, 2011 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110823122000/http://joongangdaily.joins.com/article/view.asp?aid=2940543 | archive-date=August 23, 2011 | url-status=live }}</ref> At the time of his enlistment, he was a host in the variety show ''[[Secret (2011 TV series)|Secret]]'',<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://star.mt.co.kr/view/stview.php?no=2011052414024573249&type=1&outlink=1 |author=Moon Wan-sik |script-title=ko:이휘재·신봉선·김희철, '시크릿' MC 발탁 |trans-title=Lee Hwi-jae, Shin Bong-sun, Kim Hee-chul are selected as the MCs for 'Secret' |date=May 24, 2011 |work=Star News |accessdate=November 16, 2011 |language=ko}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=https://m.sportschosun.com/news.htm?id=201109080100056760004579&ServiceDate=20110907 |script-title=ko:김희철 떠난 자리, 붐이 채운다…'시크릿' MC 확정적 |trans-title=The empty spot left by Kim-Hee chul will be filled in by Boom... MC of 'Secret' is decided |author=Kim Pyo-hyang |date=September 7, 2011 |work=Sports Chosun |accessdate=October 17, 2020 |language=ko}}</ref> as well as one of the hosts of the talk show ''[[Radio Star (TV series)|Radio Star]]''.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2010/12/02/2010120201589.html |script-title=ko:'라디오 스타' 새 MC 김희철이 기대되는 이유 |trans-title=Reason to look forward for Kim Hee-chul as the new MC of 'Radio Star' |author=Lee Myung-joo |date=December 2, 2010 |work=Chosun Ilbo |accessdate=October 4, 2020}}</ref> His role in ''Radio Star'' was taken over by bandmate Kyuhyun.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2011092215041410826 |title=Super Junior Kyuhyun replaces Kim Heechul on ''Radio Star'' |author=Park So-jung |editor=Jessica Kim |date=September 22, 2011 |work=Asia Economic Daily |accessdate=March 22, 2012}}</ref> Shortly after he had enlisted, [[Kim Jang-hoon]] released the song "Breakups are So Like Me", which is a duet with Heechul. During live performances of the song on ''[[Music Bank (TV series)|Music Bank]]'' and ''[[Show! Music Core]]'', his part was performed by bandmates [[Yesung]], [[Eunhyuk]] and [[Shindong]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Choe|first=MinJi|title=Super Junior Fills in For Heechul for Kim Jang Hoon -D-uet|url=http://www.enewsworld.com/enews/contents.asp?idx=610&idxType=News|work=CJ E&M enewsWorld|accessdate=May 9, 2014|date=September 28, 2011}}</ref> He was selected to be an internet broadcast radio DJ in January 2012 on ''Space for a Rest-Visible Radio.'' The program was aired through [[Seongdong District]]'s homepage, as that's where Heechul was serving his two-year mandatory military service.<ref name=":13">{{cite web |title='Public Service' Kim Heechul, whereabouts as a radio DJ revealed 'otaku proof' |url=http://news.nate.com/view/20130201n03967 |website=Nat |publisher=My Daily |accessdate=June 14, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141211014641/http://news.nate.com/view/20130201n03967 |archive-date=December 11, 2014 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name=":14">{{cite web |title=Website of District Seong Dong |url=http://sdtv.sd.go.kr/ |website=SDtv |accessdate=June 14, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180709032232/http://sdtv.sd.go.kr/ |archive-date=July 9, 2018 |url-status=dead }}</ref> He hosted from January 20 to May 18, 2012 and from January 14 to July 26, 2013.<ref name=":14" /> Heechul chose ''[[Ssulzun]],'' a debate program which discussed current issues that affect South Korea, as his comeback appearance after finishing military service in 2013.<ref>{{cite news |script-title=ko:김희철, '썰전' 합류 소감 "아이돌 비판하겠다" |trans-title=Kim Hee-chul's thought about joining 'Ssulzun', "I will criticize idol" |author=Kim Na-young |url=https://www.mbn.co.kr/news/entertain/1485899 |work=MBN |language=ko |date=September 24, 2013 |accessdate=October 17, 2020}}</ref> He was a regular cast member from September 2013 until July 2014.<ref name=":15">{{cite news |author=Lee Seung-rok |script-title=ko:김희철, '썰전' 하차 "제 말에 상처 받은 분들께 죄송" |trans-title=Kim Hee-chul said "I'm sorry for those who were hurt by my words" as he steps down from 'Ssulzun' |url=https://entertain.naver.com/ranking/read?oid=117&aid=0002485366 |work=Naver |language=ko |date=July 14, 2014 |accessdate=October 5, 2020}}</ref> On December 11, 2013, Super Junior released their fifth official Japanese single, "[[Blue World (Super Junior song)|Blue World]]", the group's first song involving Heechul after he came back from military service.<ref>{{cite web|title=[음악]슈주, 연말 단독 콘서트..김희철 제대후 한국 첫 무대 |url=https://www.ytn.co.kr/_sn/1408_201311290822771492|website=YTN |accessdate=February 25, 2020|language=ko}}</ref> He appeared on the second season of [[Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation|MBC]]'s reality television program ''[[We Got Married#Global Edition|We Got Married: Global Edition]]'' in January 2014 as an on-screen couple with Taiwanese girl group member [[Puff Kuo]].<ref>{{cite news |script-title=ko:[단독] 김희철, '우결-세계판' 출연확정..다음 주 첫 촬영 |trans-title=Kim Heechul confirmed for "We Got Married Global" first filming next week |url=http://news.naver.com/main/read.nhn?mode=LSD&mid=shm&sid1=106&oid=108&aid=0002273982 |work=Star News |accessdate=June 14, 2018 |date=January 10, 2014}}</ref> He also returned to the small screen with fantasy comedy drama ''[[Flower Grandpa Investigation Unit]]''.<ref>{{cite news |last=Park|first=Ji-ryun |translator=Yeawon Jung |title=Suju's Heechul cast in 'Flower Grandpa Investigative Team' |url=http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/59974/super-junior-heechul-to-act-in-new-drama |work=enewsWorld |accessdate=May 9, 2014 |date=March 3, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140313003502/http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/59974/super-junior-heechul-to-act-in-new-drama |archive-date=March 13, 2014 |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Jin |first=Eun-soo |title='Grandpas' turned into sitcom |url=http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/Article.aspx?aid=2988750 |work=[[Korea JoongAng Daily]] |accessdate=May 9, 2014 |date=May 6, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Kim |first=Ji-soo |title='Flower Grandpa Investigators' to air Friday |url=http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/culture/2014/05/386_156713.html |work=[[The Korea Times]] |accessdate=May 11, 2014 |date=May 7, 2014}}</ref> In 2015, he became an MC and cast member on entertainment programs such as ''[[Wednesday Food Talk]]'',<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.topstarnews.net/news/articleView.html?idxno=97884 |author=Kim Hee-kyung |script-title=ko:슈퍼주니어(Super Junior) 김희철, '수요미식회' MC 발탁… '화려한 입담 예고' |trans-title=Super Junior Kim Hee-chul is chosen as MC for 'Wednesday Food Talk'... 'Impressive preview' |date=January 19, 2015 |accessdate=February 25, 2020 |work=Top Star News |language=ko}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.tvreport.co.kr/680849 |script-title=ko:김희철, '수요미식회' 하차 소감 "즐겁고 유쾌한 시간" |trans-title=Kim Hee-chul's thought about 'Wednesday Food Talk' as he leave, "a pleasant and enjoyable time" |author=Cho Joon-young |date=March 27, 2015 |work=TV Report |accessdate=October 17, 2020 |language=ko}}</ref> ''[[A Style For You (TV series)|A Style For You]]'',<ref>{{cite news |url=http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201501211709250508183_2&ACE_SEARCH=1 |last=Yoon |first=Sarah |title=Gu Ha-ra and Kim Hee-chul to head fashion program |date=January 21, 2015 |work=Kpop Herald |access-date=December 20, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171222051551/http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201501211709250508183_2&ACE_SEARCH=1 |archive-date=December 22, 2017 |url-status=live}}</ref> ''MAPS'',<ref>{{cite news |url=http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0003085955 |script-title=ko:'맵스' 최강희-유리-김희철-쌈디, 제주도 여행기…28일 첫방 |trans-title='MAPS' Choi Kang-hee, Yuri, Kim Hee-chul and Ssam D Jeju island travelogue... premiere on the 28th |author=Park Hyun-min |date=June 8, 2015 |accessdate=October 12, 2018 |work=Naver |language=ko}}</ref> ''[[Knowing Bros]]''<ref name=":16">{{cite news|url=http://isplus.live.joins.com/news/article/article.asp?total_id=19185609&cloc=rss |script-title=ko:'아는 형님' 공식 포스터 공개, 벌써부터 풍기는 빅재미 냄새 |trans-title='Knowing Bros' official poster is released, already radiates fun aura |first=In-young |last=Kim |date=December 3, 2015 |access-date=July 9, 2016 |work=IlganSports}}</ref><ref name=":17" >{{cite news|url=http://www.newsis.com/ar_detail/view.html?ar_id=NISX20151204_0010458268&cID=10601&pID=10600 |script-title=ko:강호동과 서장훈이 싸우면 누가 이길까, JTBC 시시콜콜 '아는형님' |trans-title=Who will win if Kang Ho-dong and Seo Jang-hoon fight? Deep inquiry at JTBC's 'Knowing Bros' |first=In-woo |last=Jo|date=December 4, 2015|access-date=July 9, 2016|work=Newsis}}</ref> and Korean-Chinese program ''[[With You All The Way]]'', the first Chinese variety show he was in charge of.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://m.entertain.naver.com/read?oid=108&aid=0002362872 |script-title=ko:김희철 "中예능 첫단독MC..출연자들, 중국가자고"(직격인터뷰) |trans-title=Kim Hee-chul said "The first solo MC in Chinese entertainment show.. Cast members, let's go to China" (direct interview) |date=January 30, 2014 |accessdate=June 12, 2018 |work=Naver}}</ref> He also won his first Chinese award at the 12th COSMO Beauty Awards.<ref name=":18">{{Cite news|url=http://fashion.ifeng.com/a/20151106/40136141_0.shtml|title=2015时尚COSMO美丽盛典华美落幕|last=|first=|date=November 6, 2015|work=Fashion Ifeng|access-date=June 16, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180616103737/http://fashion.ifeng.com/a/20151106/40136141_0.shtml|archive-date=June 16, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> That same year, M&D released their first EP, ''[[Cottage Industry (EP)|Cottage Industry]]'' with the lead track "I Wish". It was released digitally on April 16 and physically on April 20.<ref>{{cite news | author= | work=TV daily | title=김희철, M&D로 대전·원주 팬 사인회 진행 | date=May 12, 2015 | url=http://tvdaily.asiae.co.kr/read.php3?aid=1431438512903682010 | accessdate=June 12, 2018}}</ref> The title track was written and composed by the duo, and peaked at number two on the [[Gaon Music Chart|Gaon]] album Chart.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=18&hitYear=2015&termGbn=week|title=2015년 18주차 Album Chart|date=April 30, 2015|accessdate=July 23, 2018|work=Gaonchart|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180728125441/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=18&hitYear=2015&termGbn=week|archive-date=July 28, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> === 2016–2018: ''Knowing Bros'', Universe Cowards and career resurgence === [[File:11월 9일 채널A &#039;싱데렐라&#039; 제작발표회 현장.jpg|thumb|200x200px|left|{{small|Heechul at the ''[[Singderella]]'' press conference in 2016}}]] With Super Junior on a temporary hiatus for much of 2016 due to the enlistment of four other members, he returned to hosting. In March 2016, Heechul was confirmed to become a temporary host for ''[[Weekly Idol]]'' until October 5, replacing [[Jeong Hyeong-don]]<ref>{{cite news |script-title=ko:[단독] 김희철·하니, '주간아이돌' 새 MC 확정…정형돈 후임 |trans-title=Kim Heechul and Hani confirmed as new ''Weekly Idol'' MCs |url=http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=117&aid=0002738066 |language=Korean |date=March 17, 2016 |accessdate=June 14, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |script-title=ko:[단독] 김희철·하니, '주간아이돌' 새 MC 확정…정형돈 후임 |trans-title=''Weekly Idol'' reps, "Kim Heechul and Hani new MCs until Jung Hyung Don comes back" |url=http://news.nate.com/view/20160317n19267?mid=n1008 |language=Korean |date=March 17, 2016 |accessdate=June 14, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |script-title=ko:'주간아' 측 "정형돈 10月 복귀, 각별한 애정 덕에 가능" [공식입장] |trans-title=Regarding 'Weekly Idol', "Jung Hyung-don returns on the 10th, special affection makes it possible" [Official admission] |url=http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=213&aid=0000907387 |language=Korean |date=September 13, 2016 |accessdate=September 13, 2016}}</ref> He released a duet with [[Wheein]] for [[SM Station]] on April 15. The single, "Narcissus", was written by him and produced by Jungmo, and was his first collaboration with a female artist.<ref>{{cite news|title=Kim Heechul x Mamamoo's Wheein, duet track collab "finished recording"|date=March 29, 2016|work=OSEN|url=http://entertain.naver.com/ranking/read?oid=109&aid=0003288785|accessdate=June 14, 2018|language=ko|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190718101216/https://entertain.naver.com/ranking/read?oid=109&aid=0003288785|archive-date=July 18, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web | title=[단독] 김희철X마마무 휘인, 듀엣곡 호흡…"녹음 완료" | author=Park Hyeon-min | work=Naver | date=March 29, 2016 | accessdate=April 7, 2016 | url=http://entertain.naver.com/ranking/read?oid=109&aid=0003288785 | language = ko | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190718101216/https://entertain.naver.com/ranking/read?oid=109&aid=0003288785 | archive-date = July 18, 2019 | url-status = live }}</ref> M&D returned as [[Kim Heechul & Kim Jungmo]] with a second mini-album titled ''[[Goody Bag (Kim Heechul & Kim Jungmo EP)|Goody Bag]]'' and the trot-rock lead track "Ulsanbawi" on July 12.<ref>{{Cite web | title=[연예의 법칙] 김희철&김정모의 트로트 도전… '우리 지금 진지하다' | work = Sports Donga | date = July 12, 2016 | accessdate = June 12, 2018 | url=http://sports.donga.com/3/all/20160712/79157005/2 | language = ko | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180612210908/http://sports.donga.com/3/all/20160712/79157005/2 | archive-date = June 12, 2018 | url-status = live }}</ref> In June, he appeared in the third season of the Chinese dating variety show ''[[Perhaps Love (TV Series)|Perhaps Love]]'' with Chinese actress and singer {{ill|Li Feier|zh|李菲儿}}, his second time being in a virtual relationship.<ref>{{Cite web |script-title=ko:'글로벌 예능돌' 김희철, 中서 한번 더 가상 연애 |trans-title='Global entertainment idol' Kim Hee-chul, in virtual relationship in China once again |work = Naver | date=June 5, 2016 | accessdate=June 12, 2018 | url=http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=213&aid=0000879597 | language=ko |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180617015330/http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=213&aid=0000879597 |archive-date= June 17, 2018 |url-status= live }}</ref> In the fall of 2016, Heechul and [[Buzz (band)|Buzz]] member [[Min Kyung-hoon]] released a duet titled "[[Sweet Dream (2016 song)|Sweet Dream]]". The duo is known as Universe Cowards, a name they came up with while recording ''Knowing Bros''.<ref>{{cite news |title=SM 'STATION', '아는 형님' 김희철 X 민경훈의 듀엣곡 '나비잠' 공개 |trans-title=SM Station, Knowing Bros's Kim Hee-chul and Min Kyung-hoon's Duet Song "Sweet Dream" release |url=http://www.ajunews.com/view/20161111134756570 |accessdate=June 19, 2018 |work=Aju News |date=November 11, 2016 |language=ko |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180619140807/http://www.ajunews.com/view/20161111134756570 |archive-date=June 19, 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=아는형님 김희철 민경훈 '나비잠' 비하인드, 트와이스 모모 두고 '신경전'|url=http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=081&aid=0002775582|website=Naver|publisher=Seoul Shinmun|accessdate=January 26, 2017|language=ko|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170803091821/http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=081&aid=0002775582|archive-date=August 3, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Park |first=Dong-je |title='우주겁쟁이' 김희철X민경훈, '나비잠' 뮤비 20일 공개..트와이스 모모 출연 |trans-title="Universe Cowards" Kim Hee-chul x Min Kyung-hoon's "Sweet Dream" MV released on the 20th... Twice's Momo appearance |url=http://www.breaknews.com/sub_read.html?uid=473739&section=sc4 |accessdate=June 19, 2018 |work=Break News |date=November 14, 2016 |language=ko |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180619140819/http://www.breaknews.com/sub_read.html?uid=473739&section=sc4 |archive-date=June 19, 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref> It is a mix of Heechul's nickname "Universe Star" and Buzz's song "Coward". The song proved to be successful, topping the South Korean [[Gaon Digital Chart]], an achievement known as an "all-kill". "Sweet Dream" won the Best Rock Song award at the [[2017 Melon Music Awards|9th Melon Music Awards]] in 2017.<ref name=":20">{{cite news |url=https://www.ajunews.com/view/20171203021938528 |script-title=ko:'2017 멜론뮤직어워드'방탄소년단ㆍ엑소,대상에 5관왕..아이유,'팔레트'로'올해의 앨범'상 |trans-title='2017 Melon Music Awards' BTS, Exo, 5 grand prizes won.. IU's 'Pallete' is album of the year |author=Lee Kwang-hyo |date=December 3, 2017 |accessdate=November 15, 2018 |work=AJU News |language=ko |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181115112951/https://www.ajunews.com/view/20171203021938528 |archive-date=November 15, 2018 |url-status=live}}</ref> Heechul also participated in the song "Melody", a collaboration with the South Korean rock band [[Eve (South Korean band)|Eve]]. The pre-release single was released on December 23, a nod to the band's debut on Christmas Eve in 1997.<ref>{{cite web|title=멜로디 Melody (feat. Kim Hee Chul) - Single by EVE on Apple Music|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/%EB%A9%9C%EB%A1%9C%EB%94%94-melody-feat-kim-hee-chul-single/1189862240|website=Itunes Apple|publisher=|accessdate=July 9, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180709185312/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/%EB%A9%9C%EB%A1%9C%EB%94%94-melody-feat-kim-hee-chul-single/1189862240|archive-date=July 9, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=이브, 선공개곡 ′멜로디′ 앨범 커버 공개|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/article/view.gaon?idx=12396&sgenre=kpop&search_str=김희철0|website=Gaon Chart |publisher= |accessdate=October 20, 2018|language=ko}}</ref> His career as an MC made a breakthrough after he appeared on ''Knowing Bros'' and ''Weekly Idol''.<ref name=":40" /><ref name=":21">{{cite web|date=November 27, 2016|title=2016 아이돌 MC 3대천왕, 뽑고보니 '슈주에요'|url=http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=117&aid=0002845843&lfrom=twitter|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612211457/http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=117&aid=0002845843&lfrom=twitter|archive-date=June 12, 2018|accessdate=June 16, 2018|website=Naver|publisher=My Daily|language=ko}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Kim Hee-cheol, Unique Performing Arts Hard Carry|url=http://www.sportsworldi.com/content/html/2017/10/04/20171004000898.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180616103710/http://www.sportsworldi.com/content/html/2017/10/04/20171004000898.html|archive-date=June 16, 2018|accessdate=June 16, 2018|website=Sports World|publisher=|language=ko}}</ref> He started receiving more [[MC]] roles from other shows, such as ''[[Phantom Singer]]'',<ref>{{cite news |script-title=ko:전현무X김희철, JTBC '팬텀싱어' MC 확정 월 방송 공식입장 |trans-title=Jun Hyun-moo X Kim Hee-chul are confirmed as JTBC's 'Phantom Singer' MCs, broadcast on Monday |url=http://www.koreadaily.com/news/read.asp?page=1&branch=NEWS&source=&category=entertainment&art_id=4686604|website=Korea Daily |date=October 18, 2016|accessdate=June 16, 2018|language=ko}}</ref> ''[[Singderella]]''<ref>{{cite news|url=http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=421&aid=0002315830 |script-title=ko:'싱데렐라' 측 "강성연·이수근·김희철 MC 발탁, 이달말 첫방" |trans-title='Singderella', "Kang Sung-yeon, Lee Soo-geun, and Kim Hee-chul are chosen as MCs, first broadcast at the end of the month" |date=October 5, 2016|work=Naver}}</ref> and ''[[Game Show Yoo Hee Nak Rak]]''.<ref>{{cite news |script-title=ko:김희철, SBS 게임 프로그램 '게임쇼, 유희낙락' MC 전격 발탁 |trans-title=Kim Hee-chul is selected as MC of SBS's game program 'Game Show Yoo Hee Nak Rak' |url=http://www.thisisgame.com/webzine/news/nboard/225/?n=67182 |work=This is game |date=December 6, 2016 |accessdate=June 16, 2018 |language=ko}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |script-title=ko:김희철, '게임쇼-유희낙락' MC 발탁…이진호·홍진호·김소혜·다원 지원사격 |trans-title=Kim Hee-chul is chosen as 'Game Show Yoo Hee Nak Rak' MC... Lee Jin-ho, Hong Jin-ho, Kim So-hye and Dawon show their support |url=http://tenasia.hankyung.com/archives/1076500 |website=Ten Asia |date=December 6, 2016 |accessdate=June 16, 2018 |language=ko}}</ref> He continued participating in entertainment programs in 2017, hosting shows such as ''[[Life Bar]],''<ref>{{Cite news |script-title=ko:김희철, 유라 '인생술집' MC 합류…신동엽·김준현과 합 맞춘다 |trans-title=Kim Hee-chul, Yura joins as MCs of 'Life Bar'... Shin Dong-yup and Kim Joon-hyun are put together |url=http://m.newspim.com/news/view/20170419000105 |date=April 19, 2017 |accessdate=September 6, 2018 |language=ko}}</ref> ''[[My Daughter's Men]]'',<ref>{{Cite news |script-title=ko:[단독]김희철X걸스데이 소진, "내딸의 남자들2" MC 합류 |trans-title=[Stand alone] Kim Hee-chul X Girls' Day Sojin meet as MC of "My Daughter's Men 2" |url=http://joynews.inews24.com/php/news_view.php?g_menu=700200&g_serial=1047278&rrf=nv|work=Joynews|date=September 8, 2017|accessdate=September 8, 2017|language=ko}}</ref> and ''[[Idol School (2017 TV series)|Idol School]].''<ref>{{cite web|last1=Yoon|first1=Min-sik|title=Wannabe K-pop stars enroll in 'Idol School'|url=http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20170712000706|website=The Korea Herald|date=July 12, 2017|accessdate=July 13, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171004102144/http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20170712000706|archive-date=October 4, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> Heechul participated in both seasons of [[Super Junior]]'s own variety show ''[[Super Junior's Super TV|Super TV]]'' in 2018.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/now/article/213/0001009818 |work=Naver |script-title=ko:슈퍼주니어 측 "단독 예능 '슈퍼TV' 론칭, 1월 중 방송" |trans-title=Super Junior's "exclusive show 'Super TV' is launched and will be aired in January" |author=Shin Na-ra |language=ko |date=January 2, 2018 |accessdate=December 25, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://mpop.heraldcorp.com/view.php?ud=201805292000323376053_1 |author=Go Jung-hyun |script-title=ko:'V앱' 슈퍼TV 시즌2, 최시원 함께한다..설렘 가득(종합) |trans-title=Choi Si-Won joins Super TV season 2 on 'V app'... Full of excitement (Full story) |work=Kpop Herald |date=May 29, 2018 |accessdate=June 7, 2020 |language=ko}}</ref> He also joined the cast of ''[[1 Percent of Friendship]]''<ref>{{Cite news |script-title=ko:배철수·안정환·김희철, '1%의 우정' MC |trans-title=Bae Chul-soo, Ahn Jung-hwan and Kim Hee-chul are the MC for '1 Percent of Friendship' |url=http://v.media.daum.net/v/20180220104007807?f=o|work=joynews|date=February 20, 2018|accessdate=June 24, 2018|language=ko}}</ref> and travel-reality show ''[[Where Are You Going, DdaengChul]].''<ref>{{Cite news|script-title=ko:김영철·노홍철·김희철, TV조선 '땡철이 어디가' 통해 함께 여행 떠난다 |trans-title=Kim Young-chul, Noh Hong-chul, Kim Hee-chul will travel together in TV Chosun's 'Where Are You Going, DdaengChul' |url=http://mediaday.co.kr/post/94178|work=Mediaday|date=June 25, 2018|accessdate=June 25, 2018|language=ko|title=Archived copy|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180625215221/http://mediaday.co.kr/post/94178|archive-date=June 25, 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|script-title=ko:김영철·노홍철·김희철 비글미 3인방 출격 여행예능 '땡철이 게스트하우스 투어 : 어디까지 가봤니' |trans-title='Ddaengchul House Guest Tour: Where Have You Been' is a travel entertainment show featuring 3 beagle-like people Kim Yong-chul, Noh Hong-chul and Kim Hee-chul |url=http://www.seconomy.kr/view.php?ud=20180625155129162396f86779c5_2|work=Seconomy|date=June 25, 2018|accessdate=June 25, 2018|language=ko}}</ref> He was cast in his second game show ''[[Begin A Game]]'' in October 2018.<ref>{{Cite news |script-title=ko:'비긴어게임' 김희철·신동·김준현·기욤·공찬·조현 MC 확정! 11월 2일(금) 첫 방송! |trans-title=Kim Hee-chul, Shin Dong, Kim Jun-hyun, Guillaume, Gongchan, Jo Hyun are the MCs of 'Begin A Game'! First broadcast on November 2nd (Friday)! |url=http://enews.imbc.com/News/RetrieveNewsInfo/245357 |work=Imbc enews|date=October 17, 2018|accessdate=October 17, 2018|language=ko}}</ref> Following the success of "Sweet Dream", Universe Cowards returned in February 2018 with "[[Falling Blossoms]]".<ref>{{cite web|title=Super Junior's Kim Heechul and Min Kyunghoon Give Visibility to Developmentally Disabled People in "Falling Blossoms" Video|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/8206111/super-junior-kim-heechul-min-kyunghoon-falling-blossoms-video|website=Billboard|publisher=|date=February 18, 2018|accessdate=June 16, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180616113637/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/8206111/super-junior-kim-heechul-min-kyunghoon-falling-blossoms-video|archive-date=June 16, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> The song is part of the ''Knowing Bros'' music video competition.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Jung |first1=Yoo-jin |title=김희철X민경훈 우주 겁쟁이, 신곡 MV서 '브로맨스' 예고 |trans-title=Kim Hee-chul x Min Kyung-hoon Universe Cowards, New Song's MV Bromance Teaser |url=http://news1.kr/articles/?3232833 |accessdate=June 21, 2018 |work=New 1 |date=February 10, 2018 |language=ko |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180622004958/http://news1.kr/articles/?3232833 |archive-date=June 22, 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref> Min Kyung-hoon wrote the lyrics to "Falling Blossoms" with his Buzz bandmates Yoo Woo-hyun and Shin Joon-ki.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Lee |first1=Yoo-na |title=우주겁쟁이 민경훈X김희철, '나비잠' 잇는 신곡 '후유증' 발매 |trans-title=Universe Cowards Min Kyung-hoon x Kim Hee-chul, Release of A New Song titled "Falling Blossoms" following "Sweet Dream" |url=http://sports.chosun.com/news/ntype.htm?id=201802180100143950010917&servicedate=20180217 |accessdate=June 21, 2018 |work=Sports Chosun |date=February 17, 2018 |language=ko |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180622005042/http://sports.chosun.com/news/ntype.htm?id=201802180100143950010917&servicedate=20180217 |archive-date=June 22, 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref> The song peaked at number 15 on Gaon Digital Chart, and won the duo the "Best Rock Song" award at the [[2018 Melon Music Awards|10th Melon Music Awards]] held on December 1, 2018, making them the only artist to win the award two years in a row.<ref>{{Cite web|date=February 17, 2018|title=Falling Blossoms|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=&hitYear=&termGbn=week|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180303184417/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=&hitYear=&termGbn=week|archive-date=March 3, 2018|access-date=March 1, 2018}}</ref><ref name=":52">{{cite news|url=http://star.hankookilbo.com/News/Read/201812012273345683|title='MMA' 방탄소년단·아이콘·워너원, 올해 가요계 휩쓴 '대상' [종합]|date=December 1, 2018|accessdate=December 1, 2018|publisher=Star Hankookilbo|language=ko|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181201181022/http://star.hankookilbo.com/News/Read/201812012273345683|archive-date=December 1, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=":53">{{cite news |url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/117/0003143878 |script-title=ko:방탄소년단, 대상 2개 포함 총 7관왕 기염…"시련이 밑거름됐다" [2018 멜론뮤직어워드](종합) |trans-title=BTS who won 7 awards including 2 grand prizes said "our foundation is made up of hardships" [2018 Melon Music Awards] (Overall) |author=Kim Na-ra |date=December 1, 2018 |accessdate=October 1, 2020 |work=Naver |language=ko}}</ref> === 2019–present: Solo music and established TV personality === Heechul's debut solo digital single "Old Movie", was released on April 24, 2019, topping the charts in seven different countries<ref>{{cite news|title=[공식]김희철, 24일 첫 솔로 싱글 '옛날 사람' 발표+토크쇼 개최|url=http://news.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2019/04/17/2019041701041.html|language=Korean|date=April 17, 2019|accessdate=April 17, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190417030052/http://news.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2019/04/17/2019041701041.html|archive-date=April 17, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Park |first1=Hyun-taek |title=김희철, 오늘 신곡 '옛날 사람', 음원·MV 공개 |url=http://www.edaily.co.kr/news/read?newsId=01243126622459400&mediaCodeNo=258 |access-date=May 16, 2019 |work=E Daily |date=April 24, 2019 |language=ko |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190424025314/http://www.edaily.co.kr/news/read?newsId=01243126622459400&mediaCodeNo=258 |archive-date=April 24, 2019 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/215/0000764324 |script-title=ko:김희철, 신곡 '옛날 사람' 아이튠즈 싱글 차트 전 세계 7개 지역 1위 |trans-title=Kim Hee-chul tops iTunes singles charts in seven regions worldwide for his new song "Old Movie" |date=April 25, 2019 |accessdate=October 1, 2020 |work=Naver |language=ko |author=Yoo Byung-chul}}</ref> He held his first talk show event on May 4 and 5, which sold out in one minute from the start of internet ticket booking.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Jo |first1=Hyun-joo |title=본격 추억소환쇼...'우주 대스타' 김희철, 첫 토크쇼 마무리 |url=https://www.ytn.co.kr/_sn/0117_201905061704596511 |access-date=May 16, 2019 |work=YTN |date=May 6, 2019 |language=ko}}</ref> Appearing in more than ten programs over the course of 2019, he also became a fixed cast member on various shows such as ''[[My Little Old Boy]]'',<ref name=":22">{{Cite news |script-title=ko:김희철, 어머니와 SBS '미운 우리 새끼' 합류 |trans-title=Kim Hee-chul and his mother joins SBS's 'My Little Old Boy' |url=https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20190822058400005|access-date=August 22, 2019|language=ko}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |script-title=ko:김희철 母子, '미우새' 전격 합류...25일 첫 등장 (공식) |trans-title=Kim Hee-chul and his mother quick to join 'My Little Old Boy'... First appearance on the 25th (Official) |url=https://www.mk.co.kr/star/hot-issues/view/2019/08/651397/ |access-date=August 22, 2019|language=ko}}</ref> ''[[Why Did You Come To My House]]?'',<ref>{{Cite news |script-title=ko:'한혜진-김희철-김신영-오스틴 강' 신규예능 '우리 집에 왜 왔니' 악동 집들이 멤버 확정 |trans-title='Han Hye-jin, Kim Hee-chul, Kim Shin-young and Austin Kang' are selected as housewarming party members of a new entertainment show, 'Why did you come to my house?' |url=http://www.newsa.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=215807#09Xb|date=April 26, 2019|accessdate=April 26, 2019|language=ko}}</ref> and ''[[Delicious Rendezvous]]''.<ref name=":59">{{Cite news |script-title=ko:김희철X김동준, 백종원의 '맛남의광장' 합류 확정 "색다른 케미" |trans-title=Kim Hee -chul X Kim Dong-jun confirmed to appear in Baek Jong-won's 'Tasty Square', having "unique chemistry" |url=http://sbsfune.sbs.co.kr/news/news_content.jsp?article_id=E10009700227|accessdate=October 29, 2019|language=ko}}</ref> He also starred in the 2019 film ''Hello, My Cat''.<ref>{{cite news |script-title=ko:슈퍼주니어 김희철 목소리 출연 '나만 없어 고양이', 런칭 포스터 공개 |trans-title=Super Junior Kim Hee-chul voice appearance in 'Hello, My Cat', revealed in poster launching |url=http://mbnmoney.mbn.co.kr/news/view?news_no=MM1003655162 |author=Ahn Yun-ji |accessdate=August 8, 2019 |work=MBN |date=July 16, 2019 |language=ko}}</ref> On December 3, 2019, he was awarded the "Person of the Year" award at 2019 COSMO Glam Night.<ref name=":60">{{cite news|url=https://www.sedaily.com/NewsView/1VRXZM4LCA|title=김희철, 中 코스모폴리탄 주관 시상식서 '올해의 인물' 선정|date=December 4, 2019|access-date=December 4, 2019}}</ref> Heechul and [[Lee Soo-geun]] collaborated as the project group Woojoo Jjokkomi and released a cover of Mr. 2's song "White Winter" for [[SM Station discography#2019: SM Station X 4 LOVEs for Winter|SM Station X 4 LOVEs for Winter]] project.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=076&aid=0003508201 |script-title=ko:김희철X이수근 조합 '우주 쪼꼬미', 15일 신곡 '하얀 겨울' 공개 |trans-title=Kim Hee-chul X Lee Soo-geun combination 'Woojoo Jjokkomi', their new song 'White Winter' will be released on the 15th |date=December 12, 2019 |accessdate=October 1, 2020 |work=Naver |author=Jeong An-ji |language=ko}}</ref> Heechul continued his TV personality career in 2020, appearing in ''[[Studio Music Hall]]'',<ref>{{Cite news |script-title=ko:김희철X김이나X배순탁 '스튜디오 음악당' Mnet 편성 확정…21일 첫방송 |trans-title=Mnet confirmed to air 'Studio Music Hall' featuring Kim Hee-chul X Kim Na-na X Bae Soon-tak... First broadcast on the 21st |url=https://news.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2020/01/20/2020012001230.html|accessdate=January 20, 2020|language=ko}}</ref> ''[[Love of 7.7 Billion]]'',<ref>{{Cite news |script-title=ko:신동엽X유인나X김희철 '77억의 사랑' MC 출격…국경 없는 사랑 이야기 펼친다 |trans-title=Shin Dong-yup X Yoo In-na X Kim Hee-chul are the MCs for 'Love of 7.7 Billion'... Love story across international borders |url=http://m.mbn.co.kr/news/4029725|accessdate=January 9, 2020|language=ko}}</ref> and ''[[20th Century Hit Song]].''<ref name=":65">{{Cite news |script-title=ko:김민아 MC발탁, 김희철과 '이십세기 힛-트쏭' 출연 |trans-title=Kim Min-ah selected as MC with Kim Hee-chul, appears on '20th Century Hit Song' |url=http://www.busan.com/view/busan/view.php?code=2020030611240348018|accessdate=March 6, 2020|language=ko}}</ref><ref name=":66">{{Cite news |script-title=ko:'워크맨' 김민아 기상캐스터, 김희철과 '이십세기 힛-트쏭' MC 발탁…27일 첫 방송 |trans-title='Walkman' Kim Min-ah and TV meteorologist Kim Hee-chul are selected as '20th Century Hit Song' MCs... First broadcast on the 27th |url=https://www.msn.com/ko-kr/entertainment/news/워크맨-김민아-기상캐스터-김희철과-이십세기-힛-트쏭-mc-발탁…27일-첫-방송/ar-BB10Om4m|accessdate=March 6, 2020|language=ko}}</ref> He became one of the investors of BRION E-Sports on June 23.<ref>{{Cite news |script-title=ko:김희철-진종오-박용택 등 브리온 e스포츠 투자 "LCK 도전" |url=https://www.hankyung.com/sports/article/202006238348v |accessdate=June 23, 2020 |language=ko}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Chen |first=Hongyu |date=June 23, 2020 |title=K-Pop Star Kim Hee-Chul Invests in BRION E-Sports |url=https://esportsobserver.com/kpop-kim-hee-chul-brion-esports/ |url-status=live |access-date=June 27, 2020 |website=The Esports Observer |language=en-US}}</ref> On May 10, he earned his first [[Baeksang Arts Awards]] nomination at [[56th Baeksang Arts Awards|56th ceremony]] in the [[Baeksang Arts Awards for Best Variety Performer - Male|Best Male Variety Performer]] category for ''[[Knowing Bros]]''.<ref name=":64">{{Cite news |script-title=ko: '백상예술대상' 2020년 최종 후보 공개…예측 불가 각축전 |trans-title='Baeksang Arts Awards' 2020 finalists released… Unpredictable competition |author=Yoo Ji-hoon |url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=629&aid=0000025081 |work=Naver |language=ko|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200510181552/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=629&aid=0000025081|archive-date=May 10, 2020|access-date=May 8, 2020}}</ref> == Public image and artistry == [[File:130807 희철 02.jpg|thumb|220x220px|{{small|Heechul at [[Universal Studios Singapore]] in 2013}}|alt=|left]] Heechul's production discography consists predominately of [[rock music]], proving his love for traditional Korean style rock.<ref>{{cite web|title=김희철, 24일 첫 솔로 싱글 '옛날사람' 발표|url=http://www.sportalkorea.com/butterfly/view.php?gisa_uniq=201904171013773153&key=&field=&section_code=B1000&search_key=y|accessdate=February 20, 2020|website=Sportal Korea}}</ref> He has said that he had a dream about a rock band when he was a teenager and trainee.<ref>{{cite web|title="더이상 춤 출 수 없어"…데뷔 15년 차 가수 김희철의 고민|url=https://www.edaily.co.kr/news/read?newsId=01148006622717208&mediaCodeNo=258|accessdate=February 20, 2020|website=E Daily}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title='복면가왕' 김희철 "교통사고 후 오랜만에 무대...너무 행복했다"|url=https://www.ytn.co.kr/_sn/0117_202002171135411974|accessdate=February 20, 2020|website=YTN}}</ref> An active lyricist, he has written several of Super Junior's songs, including "[[Show Me Your Love (TVXQ and Super Junior song)|Show Me Your Love]]", "[[Oops! (Super Junior song)|Oops]]", and "[[Lo Siento (Super Junior song)|Lo Siento]]".<ref name=":23" /> Moreover, he has written lyrics for his project group [[Kim Heechul & Kim Jungmo]]'s songs "I Wish", "Narcissus", and "Ulsanbawi", as well as "[[Sweet Dream (2016 song)|Sweet Dream]]" for Universe Cowards.<ref name=":23" /><ref name=":46">{{cite web|title=스테이션 시리즈 최초 #1 등극!|url=http://www.melon.com/musicstory/inform.htm?mstorySeq=4317|accessdate=June 16, 2018|website=Melon|publisher=|language=ko}}</ref> In addition, he wrote the lyrics for [[Orange Caramel]]'s "[[Lipstick (Orange Caramel album)|Shanghai Romance]]", which peaked at number eight on the Gaon Digital Chart.<ref name=":12">{{cite web|title=Shanghai Romance|url=http://www.melon.com/album/detail.htm?albumId=2019316|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141008090730/http://www.melon.com/album/detail.htm?albumId=2019316|archive-date=October 8, 2014|accessdate=November 4, 2014|website=[[Melon (online music service)|MelOn]]|publisher=LOEN Entertainment}}</ref> His androgynous appearance has caused rumors regarding his sexuality since his debut, being known for having a "[[kkonminam|pretty boy]]" look.<ref name=":25">{{cite news | title=해피투게더3' 김희철 "이런 말하기 그렇지만" 게이설 입 연다 | date=March 15, 2017 | work=Sports Hankooki | url=http://sports.hankooki.com/lpage/entv/201703/sp20170315141214136660.htm | accessdate=October 6, 2018 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181005112359/http://sports.hankooki.com/lpage/entv/201703/sp20170315141214136660.htm | archive-date=October 5, 2018 | url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news| title=김희철, 과거 여성복 패셔니스타? | date=November 2, 2019 | work=E News | url= http://enews24.tving.com/news/article?nsID=1332562 | accessdate=February 20, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Pretty Korean boys |url=http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20140429001227 |accessdate=October 8, 2018 |work=Korea Herald |date=April 29, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181009052643/http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20140429001227 |archive-date=October 9, 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref> He never denied being gay because he believes that "It'd be rude if I denied it so strongly." Heechul has also openly expressed his support for the [[LGBT]] community.<ref>{{cite news|date=October 13, 2016|title=11 K-pop stars who support LGBTQ+ rights|work=SBS Pop Asia|url=https://www.sbs.com.au/popasia/blog/2016/10/13/11-k-pop-stars-who-support-lgbtq-rights|url-status=live|accessdate=October 6, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181007000323/https://www.sbs.com.au/popasia/blog/2016/10/13/11-k-pop-stars-who-support-lgbtq-rights|archive-date=October 7, 2018}}</ref><ref name=":35">{{cite news |title=김희철 "제가 게이냐고요? 너무 강하게 부인하면 실례죠"② | date=March 12, 2017 | work=Yonhap News | pages=2 | url=http://news.nate.com/view/20170312n05222?mid=n1008 | accessdate=October 5, 2018}}</ref> {{quote box | quote ="I'm not gay. I like women. But I realized that if I say I'm not and vehemently deny it, it's rude and hurtful to people who are actually gay. It's just a matter of preference, and it's just that everyone is different with different values. I decided I don't care even if people who have prejudices about me think that way." — Kim Heechul in 2017 <ref name=":35" />|align=right |width=30% |bgcolor=#CCDDFF |qalign=center}} Heechul has spoken openly about the malicious comments in South Korea, as well as mental health.<ref>{{cite news |author=Jeon A-Ram |title='77억의 사랑' 김희철 "故설리·故구하라 사망 후 추모하겠단 악플러들에 충격" |date=April 21, 2020 |url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=311&aid=0001136737 |accessdate=October 30, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |author=Choi Seung-Woo |title=김희철 "악플러 다 때려잡을 것.. 나는 사람답게 잘 살아왔다" 강경 대응 예고 |date=April 23, 2020 |url=http://m.segye.com/view/20200423520854 |accessdate=October 30, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |author=Kyung-Hyun |title=악플 수만건 들고 경찰서 간 김희철 "상처 줬으니 벌 받을것" |date=July 25, 2020 |url=https://news.joins.com/article/23833053 |accessdate=October 30, 2020}}</ref> On October 2020, Ko Seung Woo and Jeong Chong Myeong credited Heechul alongside [[IU (singer)|IU]] and [[Suga (rapper)|Suga]], as part of the force driving malicious commenters away for good.<ref>{{cite episode |series=LAWYER Comment Defenders |series-link=LAWYER Comment Defenders |network=AYO 에이요 (YouTube) |date=October 23, 2020 |quote=Before, IU and Kim Heechul and now, Suga. I think reacting and punishing the malicious comments aggressively are more helpful to make a clean idol fan culture overall |language=ko}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Would you get caught if you wrote malicious comments on DC inside? Lawyer:'You get caught if you use' |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMNZ1cQKCIk |website=Youtube |accessdate=October 30, 2020}}</ref> === Impact and influence === In 2006, [[Cyworld]] selected Kim Hee-chul's mini homepage as the most visited among celebrities.<ref>{{cite news | author=Yoo Hee Jeong | title=싸이월드 미니홈피 ''최다방문 김희철'' | date=December 29, 2006 | url=https://www.nocutnews.co.kr/news/229269 | accessdate=July 18, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | author=Yoo Yun-jung | title=싸이월드「최고 방문자수 김희철」「최고 일촌 보유 최홍만」 | date=December 29, 2006 | url=https://zdnet.co.kr/view/?no=00000039154179 | accessdate=July 18, 2020}}</ref> He also ranked first in the Cyworld visitor rankings for the first half of 2007.<ref>{{cite news | author=Lee Sua | title=상반기 연예인 미니홈피 King, 슈주 김희철 | date=July 5, 2007 | url=http://m.datanews.co.kr/m/m_article.html?no=10485 | accessdate=July 18, 2020}}</ref> He took ninth place in the "2010 Twitter Trend Analysis" in People Category,<ref>{{cite news |title=And the Top Twitter Trends of 2010 Are | date=December 12, 2010 | work=Mashable | url=https://mashable.com/2010/12/12/top-twitter-trends-2010/#LKZaoTVaEiqw | accessdate=June 15, 2018 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180615004423/https://mashable.com/2010/12/12/top-twitter-trends-2010/#LKZaoTVaEiqw | archive-date=June 15, 2018 | url-status=live }}</ref> and placed 3rd in the "Best Celebrity on Twitter" category at the 3rd [[Shorty Awards]] on March 28, 2011.<ref name=":27">{{cite news | title=JYJ, 트위터 최고의 투표 '쇼티 어워즈 1위' | date=March 30, 2011 | work=[[DC Inside]] | url=http://gall.dcinside.com/board/view/?id=dongbang&no=1537651 | accessdate=June 16, 2018 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180616130227/http://gall.dcinside.com/board/view/?id=dongbang&no=1537651 | archive-date=June 16, 2018 | url-status=live }}</ref><ref name=":28">{{cite news | title='JYJ' 김재중, 세계 트위터리안 셀럽부문 1위 | date=March 29, 2011 | work=[[DC Inside]] | url=http://gall.dcinside.com/board/view/?id=dongbang&no=1534376 | accessdate=June 16, 2018 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180616153326/http://gall.dcinside.com/board/view/?id=dongbang&no=1534376 | archive-date=June 16, 2018 | url-status=live }}</ref> [[MTV K]] conducted a Top 10 Cross-Dressing idols poll in 2011 in which Heechul emerged as the champion.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Ng |first1=Gwendolyn |title=Mirror, mirror, on the wall: Who is the girliest of them all? |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/mirror-mirror-on-the-wall-who-is-the-girliest-of-them-all |accessdate=October 8, 2018 |work=The Straits Times |date=April 27, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181009052708/https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/mirror-mirror-on-the-wall-who-is-the-girliest-of-them-all |archive-date=October 9, 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref> He made a few appearances as "Lady HeeHee" throughout [[Super Show 3]], as well as [[SM Town Live '10 World Tour|SM Town]] in Paris.<ref>{{cite news| title=김희철, 여장 레이디가가 변신 "난 레이디희희"| date=August 6, 2010| work=Newsen| url=http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201008162141311002| accessdate=June 15, 2018| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612211512/http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201008162141311002| archive-date=June 12, 2018| url-status=live}}</ref> Lady Gaga saw his imitation and praised him, saying: "He looks amazing!".<ref name=":54">{{cite news|date=July 10, 2011|title=김희철, 레이디 가가에게 "가가동생, 내 리본머리 봤다고?"|work=Newsen|url=http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201107100913331001|url-status=live|accessdate=June 15, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612210755/http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201107100913331001|archive-date=June 12, 2018}}</ref> Heechul was one of the "10 Most Anticipated K-Stars of 2017" in an online poll organized by the Chinese entertainment magazine [[People's Daily]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Kim Soo Hyun, Jun Ji Hyun, Song Joong Ki and Yoon A Selected as 2017's Stars to Shine in China |url=http://my.castko.com/archives/152 |date=December 23, 2016 |work=CastKo |accessdate=February 11, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190204231655/http://my.castko.com/archives/152 |archive-date=February 4, 2019 |url-status=live }}</ref> He was included in the "[[Forbes Korea Power Celebrity|''Forbes'' Korea Power Celebrity]]" list for the first time in 2020, placing tenth in the general rank.<ref>{{cite web|title=Forbes Korea Power Celebrity 2020|url=http://jmagazine.joins.com/forbes/view/325774|website=J Magazine|date=April 28, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Forbes Korea Power Celebrity 2020|url= http://jmagazine.joins.com/forbes/view/329761|website=J Magazine|date=April 28, 2020}}</ref> He was also ranked the 4th most powerful person in the broadcasting sector and the 5th most powerful person on SNS for having 5.38 million followers.<ref>{{cite web|title=Forbes Korea Power Celebrity 2020|url=http://jmagazine.joins.com/forbes/view/329763|website=J Magazine|date=April 28, 2020}}</ref> ==Other ventures== === Philanthropy and activism === On April 5, 2019, Heechul donated ₩30,000,000 (about US$26,300) to help those who were affected by [[Goseong Fire of 2019]], through the organization "Fruits of Love".<ref>{{cite news |last1=Lim |first1=So-yeon |title=강원의 아픔, 희망주는 ★, 아이유·싸이·수지·이병헌·유재석·김희철 등 기부 릴레이 동참 |url=http://www.dt.co.kr/contents.html?article_no=2019041002102023005001 |access-date=April 9, 2019 |work=Digital Times |date=April 9, 2019 |language=ko |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190409160307/http://www.dt.co.kr/contents.html?article_no=2019041002102023005001 |archive-date=April 9, 2019 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Kang |first1=Seo-jeong |title=김희철→광희·이혜영까지..주말에도 산불 피해 기부행렬[종합] |url=http://www.osen.co.kr/article/G1111116365 |access-date=April 9, 2019 |work=Osen |date=April 7, 2019 |language=ko |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190409160740/http://www.osen.co.kr/article/G1111116365 |archive-date=April 9, 2019 |url-status=live }}</ref> The MCs of variety show ''[[A Style For You (TV series)|A Style For You]]'' Heechul, [[Goo Hara|Hara]], [[Yoon Bo-ra|Bora]] and [[Hani (singer)|Hani]] held a flea market in episode 12 where special items that the MCs had created and bought personally were sold. All the proceeds earned through the flea market were donated to the "Save the Children" Relief Group. Heechul's total donation amounted to ₩3,912,700 (about US$3,912), and went to children in Nepal.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=July 5, 2015|title=A Style For You episode 12|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Slgq5oP4mwE|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=July 28, 2020|website=Youtube|publisher=KBS World}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=한|first=혜리|date=June 22, 2015|title='어 스타일 포 유' 구하라, 마지막 플리마켓서 '장사의 신' 등극|work=tenasia|url=https://tenasia.hankyung.com/topic/article/2015062273014|url-status=live|access-date=July 28, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=곽|first=현수|date=June 9, 2015|title=‘어 스타일 포 유’ 김희철, 장발 버리도 댄디 가이 변신|work=SportsDonga|url=https://sports.donga.com/3/all/20150609/71716855/1|url-status=live|access-date=July 28, 2020}}</ref> He donated all proceeds from a CF he did in March 2020 as part of the cast of ''[[Delicious Rendezvous]]'' to COVID-19 relief charities.<ref>{{cite news |title='맛남의 광장' 출연진 코로나19 극복 위해 광고 출연료를 모두 기부했어요|url=http://www.humanaidpost.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=19785|access-date=September 16, 2020 |work=Newstown |date=September 16, 2020 |language=ko}}</ref> He also donated the profits from his CF with [[Kang Ho-dong]] and [[Lee Soo-geun]] to Green Dream Together project of the "Green Umbrella Children's Foundation".<ref>{{cite news |title=하이트진로, 초깔끔한 아는형님 ‘진로x아는형님’ TV광고 온에어|url=http://www.ksw-news.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=15498 |access-date=September 16, 2020 |work=Newstown |date=September 16, 2020 |language=ko}}</ref> Heechul has been one of the Korean Red Cross goodwill ambassadors of blood donation since 2007 as part of [[Super Junior]].<ref>{{Cite news|last=|first=|date=July 20, 2017|title=Super Junior is the longest-running goodwill ambassador of blood donation.|work=KBS World|url=http://kbsworld.kbs.co.kr/news/news_view.php?no=17270&sec=kpop&lang=eng&page=97&search_tag=&writer=|url-status=live|access-date=July 28, 2020}}</ref> He participated in the EYE PROMISE YOU campaign held in 2017. The campaign aims to improve organ donation awareness and activate corneal donation.<ref>{{cite news |title=신동엽·최지우·다듀·김희철 등 89人★, 각막 기증 캠페인|url=https://news.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2017/05/04/2017050401424.html|access-date=June 30, 2020 |work=Chosun |date=May 4, 2017 |language=ko}}</ref> Heechul also took part in The CELEBe Video Donation Campaign in April 2020 with numerous celebrities and fans.<ref>{{cite news |title=김희철, 영상 기부 플랫폼 셀러비 통해 '소아암 어린이 응원'|url=http://cnews.beyondpost.co.kr/view.php?ud=20200429101619555046a9e4dd7f_30|access-date=June 30, 2020 |work=Cnews |date=April 24, 2020 |language=ko}}</ref> He joined the emergency disaster donation campaign to overcome [[Coronavirus disease 2019|COVID-19]] in [[Hoengseong County]] on June 29, 2020.<ref>{{cite news |title=가수 김희철 횡성군 긴급재난지원금 기부 캠페인 동참 |url=http://www.newstown.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=460406 |access-date=June 29, 2020 |work=Newstown |date=June 29, 2020 |language=ko}}</ref> He hosted the 13th Non-Smoking Festival Concert on December 20, 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mdon.co.kr/news/article.html?no=24862|title='사연과 노래가 함께하는 담배없는 폐스티벌' 개최|date=December 23, 2019|work=eMD Medical News|language=ko}}</ref> === Endorsements === Heechul is an endorser of a wide range of brands in and outside South Korea.<ref name=":29">{{cite web|title=Super Junior profiles|website=SMTown|url=http://superjunior.smtown.com/Profile|accessdate=September 8, 2018}}</ref><ref name=":30">{{cite web|title=Heechul profiles|website=Mnet|url=http://www.mnet.com/artist/66520/profile|accessdate=September 8, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180908202322/http://www.mnet.com/artist/66520/profile|archive-date=September 8, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> He got his first solo endorsement deal with [[Lotte Corporation|Lotte]]'s [[Pepero]] in 2005.<ref name=":29" /><ref name=":30" /><ref name=":5" /> After appearing on ''[[Knowing Bros]]'' and his famous [[Pick Me (song)|Picks]] Miwon [[Advertising|CF]],<ref>{{cite news | author=기사승인 | title=미원, 김희철 등장 '픽(Pick) 미원' 광고 온라인서 화제 | date=October 10, 2016 | work=Rival News | pages= | url=http://m.rivalnews.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=1553 | accessdate=June 15, 2018 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180615004440/http://m.rivalnews.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=1553 | archive-date=June 15, 2018 | url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news | last=Im | first=Young-jin | title=잘 잡은 예능 캐릭터로 CF왕 될 기세 | date=July 3, 2017 | work=1Boon | url=https://1boon.kakao.com/newsade/BIGSTARHEENIM | accessdate=June 15, 2018 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612140622/https://1boon.kakao.com/newsade/BIGSTARHEENIM | archive-date=June 12, 2018 | url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news | last=Min | first=Kyung Jong | title=대상(주), 김희철의 '픽(Pick) 미원' 코믹 영상 '화제' | date=October 7, 2016 | work=Joseilbo | url=http://www.joseilbo.com/news/htmls/2016/10/20161007305492.html | accessdate=September 27, 2018 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180927124852/http://www.joseilbo.com/news/htmls/2016/10/20161007305492.html | archive-date=September 27, 2018 | url-status=live }}</ref> he started receiving more endorsement offers. Among the brands he has promoted are [[G-Market]],<ref>{{cite news | last=Jo | first=Sung-mi | title=단순 그리고 반복…너는 지금 이 광고에 중독되고 있다 출처: 더피알 | date=September 6, 2017 | work=THE PR | pages= | url=http://www.the-pr.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=23691 | accessdate=June 15, 2018 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180614221305/http://www.the-pr.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=23691 | archive-date=June 14, 2018 | url-status=live }}</ref> Mistral,<ref>{{cite news|title='아는형님' 김희철-민경훈, 광고 모델로 발탁…'유쾌하고 트렌디한 스타일' 기대만발|date=April 3, 2018|work=Top Star New|url=http://www.topstarnews.net/news/articleView.html?idxno=387743|accessdate=June 15, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180614221303/http://www.topstarnews.net/news/articleView.html?idxno=387743|archive-date=June 14, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Pelicana Chicken]],<ref>{{cite news|url=https://pelicana.co.kr/community/press_view.html?search=&keyword=&page=1search=&uid=270|title=페리카나치킨 김희철 전속모델 발탁|website=Pelicana|date=November 22, 2018|access-date=August 4, 2020}}</ref> Dr.Groot<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.fntimes.com/html/view.php?ud=201901161353081668902857eb1a_18 |title=LG생활건강, 김희철-손나은 케미 '닥터그루트' 새 CF 공개 |website=FNTIMES |date=January 16, 2019|access-date=August 4, 2020}}</ref> and WHIA.<ref>{{cite news| title= 깔끔 大스타 김희철, 위생습관 브랜드 휘아 모델 선정 '갓벽한' 만남 | url=http://www.wedding21news.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=232436 |work=Wedding21news |accessdate=March 30, 2020}}</ref> In 2015, Heechul was announced as the ambassador of [[Hoengseong County]] at the ''20th Hoengseong County Ambassador'' appointment ceremony.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.mimint.co.kr/article/board_view.asp?strBoardID=news&bbstype=S1N17&bidx=39600&sdate=0&skind=&sword=&page=6510&pageblock=7141|title=횡성군, 홍보대사 위촉 '슈퍼주니어 김희철'|website=Mimint|date=April 2, 2015|access-date=September 7, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180902220615/http://www.mimint.co.kr/article/board_view.asp?strBoardID=news&bbstype=S1N17&bidx=39600&sdate=0&skind=&sword=&page=6510&pageblock=7141|archive-date=September 2, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> He was also the ambassador of ''1st Seoul Comic-Con 2017'' by the [[San Diego Comic-Con]] (SDCC).<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.gamefocus.co.kr/detail.php?number=67394&thread=22r02%7Ctitle=|title= 8월 개최 확정 '코믹콘 서울', 홍보대사 김희철 앞세워 국내 팝컬처 저변 넓힌다 |website=GAME Focus |date=January 24, 2017}}</ref> Later that year, he was chosen as the honorary tourism ambassador for Hoengseong beef in ''17th International Exhibition of Food & Drink, Hotel, Restaurant & Foodservice Equipment, Supplies & Services'' or ''HOFEX 2017'' in Hong Kong.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://entertainment.toggle.sg/en/entertainment/asianbuzz/photos/heechul-kim-promotes-south-korean-beef-in-hong-kong-8833612#slideshow-1|title=Super Junior's Heechul promotes Korean beef in Hong Kong|website=Toggle|date=May 9, 2017|access-date=September 2, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180902151738/https://entertainment.toggle.sg/en/entertainment/asianbuzz/photos/heechul-kim-promotes-south-korean-beef-in-hong-kong-8833612#slideshow-1|archive-date=September 2, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2019, Heechul joined the National Health Insurance Service as the promotional ambassador for anti-smoking.<ref>{{cite news| title="금연, 벌써 10년" 김희철, 공단과 금연치료 홍보 나서 | date=August 30, 2019 | work=Docdocdoc | url=http://www.docdocdoc.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=1072706 | accessdate=January 9, 2020 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news| title=슈퍼주니어 김희철, 아이돌 개인 100대 브랜드 총 평판분석 결과 11위 | date= October 7, 2019| work=Futurekorea | url=http://www.futurekorea.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=121471 | accessdate=April 14, 2020 }}</ref> In 2020, Heechul appointed as the ambassador for the ''16th Online Hoengseong Korean Beef Festival''.<ref>{{cite news| title= "온라인에서 즐겨요" 횡성한우축제 10월 15∼30일 | url=https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20200908114200062 | work=Yunhap News | accessdate=September 24, 2020}}</ref> === League of Legends === Heechul is an avid fan of the video game ''[[League of Legends]]'', one of the most popular video games in South Korea.<ref name=":47">{{cite news|url=http://sports.khan.co.kr/entertainment/sk_index.html?art_id=201612190940003|title= '유희낙락' 김희철 "이민호, 연예계 유일한 게임 라이벌" |website=Sports Khan |date= December 19, 2016}}</ref> It was mentioned in his show ''[[Game Show Yoo Hee Nak Rak]]'' that he is a high-level player with diamond rankings.<ref name=":47" /> On November 27, 2013, he appeared on [[OGN (TV channel)|OGN]]’s ''[[Pandora TV]] LoL Champions'' as a Special Commentator and Guest player.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.naver.com/main/read.nhn?mode=LSD&mid=shm&sid1=106&oid=108&aid=0002261868|title=Kim Heechul to guest on a game broadcast on the 27th... unique path of activities|website=Star News/Naver|date=November 19, 2013|access-date=July 14, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141210235755/http://news.naver.com/main/read.nhn?mode=LSD&mid=shm&sid1=106&oid=108&aid=0002261868|archive-date=December 10, 2014|url-status=live}}</ref> In February 2015, the famous LoL team [[SK Telecom T1]] sponsored a special match titled the ''Celebrity League of Legends Invitational Event Match''. SKT T-LoL invited various celebrities to join in a match against professional LoL gamers. The celebrity team including Heechul ultimately lost.<ref>{{cite video |title=SKT T-LoL Special Match with Faker, Easyhoon, Marin, Wolf, Bang, Bengi |date=February 2, 2015 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CB_yC5kA8Vo |website=YouTube |access-date=July 7, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190418055011/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CB_yC5kA8Vo |archive-date=April 18, 2019 |url-status=live }}</ref> In August 2016, he attended the ''[[League of Legends Pro League]]'' 5th Anniversary in China, which included the Regional Final with four Chinese teams competing for a spot in the World Championship. He also competed in a Korea vs. China Celebrity Showmatch in commemoration.<ref>{{cite video|title=LPL 5th Anniversary - Celebrity Showmatch - Strongest Team on Earth (China) vs. Geniuses of the Universe (Korea) - Chinese Cast|date=August 1, 2016|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUBM0bvi0C0|website=YouTube|access-date=September 27, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190816202639/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUBM0bvi0C0&gl=US&hl=en&has_verified=1&bpctr=9999999999|archive-date=August 16, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> On October 9, he appeared on OGN as a special commentator for the ''[[League of Legends World Championship|LoL World Championship]]''.<ref>{{cite video|title=SAMSUNG vs TSM - 2016 롤드컵 그룹스테이지 7일차-김희철 해설|date=October 9, 2016|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdwEu2bY5KI|website=YouTube|access-date=October 9, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190810005610/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdwEu2bY5KI|archive-date=August 10, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> In November, Heechul began participating in SM Entertainment's League of Legends tournament ''2016 SM Super Idol League'', where he and labelmate [[Byun Baek-hyun|Baekhyun]] played the game with both professional players and fans from South Korea and China.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.inven.co.kr/webzine/news/?news=166742&iskin=esports|title='김희철-백현' 참여! 팬과 함께 하는 중국 LoL 이벤트전|website=Inven|date=November 3, 2016|access-date=November 5, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161221002015/http://www.inven.co.kr/webzine/news/?news=166742&iskin=esports|archive-date=December 21, 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> === YouTube === Heechul started his YouTube channel called "HEEtube 김희철" on November 18, 2018.<ref>{{cite web |title=YouTube channel |url=https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCldBBBC3KowWN7ScJRQlZyg/about |website=Youtube |accessdate=January 24, 2020}}</ref> He held his first live gaming stream on December 5, 2018.<ref>{{cite news |last=Lee |first=Min-ji |script-title=ko:김희철, 1인 방송 시작 “드디어 게임 스트리머”[SNS★컷] |url=http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201812061932262410 |accessdate=January 24, 2020 |work=Newses |date=December 6, 2018 |language=ko}}</ref> He revealed during an episode of TV show ''[[Six-Party Talks (TV series)|Six-Party Talks]]'' that he received ₩15,000 in the first month of the channel.<ref>{{cite news |last=Kim |first=Soo-young |script-title=ko:'6자회담' 김희철 "1인 방송 시작 당시 수익 만 5천원 정도" [TV캡처] |url=http://stoo.asiae.co.kr/article.php?aid=52766995363 |accessdate=January 24, 2020 |work=Sports Today |date=February 13, 2019 |language=ko}}</ref> Heechul received a silver play button for having more than 100 thousand subscribers on his channel in April 2019.<ref name=":62" /> He took a break from posting from January 2, 2020,<ref>{{cite news |last=Park |first=Seo-hyun |script-title=ko:[POP이슈]"2번만 인정→유튜브 중단"‥김희철♥모모 커플 탄생, 이틀째 韓日화제ing |url=http://pop.heraldcorp.com/view.php?ud=202001031122451690640_1 |accessdate=January 24, 2020 |work=Pop Herald |date=January 3, 2020 |language=ko}}</ref> until March 5, 2020.<ref>{{cite web |title=First Returned Video |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gk5367Jsjxo&t=4s/about |website=Youtube}}</ref> == Personal life == === Car accident === On August 10, 2006, Heechul was involved in a car accident while heading back to Seoul from [[Mokpo]] after attending the funeral of fellow Super Junior member [[Lee Donghae|Donghae]]'s father.<ref name=":7"/> The tires malfunctioned while his car attempted to switch lanes.<ref>{{cite news |last=Yoo |first=Sang-woo |script-title=ko:'슈퍼주니어' 김희철, 교통사고 |url=http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=003&aid=0000151716 |accessdate=June 12, 2018 |work=Newsis |publisher=Naver |date=August 10, 2006 |language=ko |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612111524/http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=003&aid=0000151716 |archive-date=June 12, 2018 |url-status=live}}</ref> Heechul fractured his left leg, requiring him to undergo surgery where seven iron [[Intramedullary rod|rod]]s were inserted.<ref>{{cite news|last=Kang |first=Soo-jin |script-title=ko:'슈퍼 주니어' 김희철 교통사고 대퇴부골절 |url=http://news.naver.com/main/read.nhn?mode=LSD&mid=sec&sid1=106&oid=144&aid=0000023228 |accessdate=June 18, 2018 |work=Naver |date=August 10, 2006 |language=ko |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131215102247/http://news.naver.com/main/read.nhn?mode=LSD&mid=sec&sid1=106&oid=144&aid=0000023228 |archive-date=December 15, 2013 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |script-title=ko:김희철, 후유증 어느 정도길래 "11년 전 교통사고 때문에…" |url=http://news.hankyung.com/article/201710199084H |accessdate=June 12, 2018 |work=Hankyung News |date=October 19, 2017 |language=ko |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612141206/http://news.hankyung.com/article/201710199084H |archive-date=June 12, 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref> He also sustained other injuries, including a tear in his tongue which required stitches.<ref>{{cite news |last=Kim |first=Hyun-jin |script-title=ko:'컴백' 슈퍼주니어 김희철 "교통사고 이후 악플 시달려" |url=http://news.hankyung.com/article/201711060641H |accessdate=June 12, 2018 |work=Hankyung News |date=November 6, 2017 |language=ko |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612141440/http://news.hankyung.com/article/201711060641H |archive-date=June 12, 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref> Heechul was advised to stop all activities for a period of twelve weeks.<ref>{{cite news|last=Yoo |first=Sang-woo |script-title=ko:전치 12주 김희철, 대퇴부-발목 수술 |url=http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=003&aid=0000152583 |accessdate=June 12, 2018 |work=Newsis |publisher=Naver |date=August 11, 2006 |language=ko |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612142908/http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=003&aid=0000152583 |archive-date=June 12, 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref> He was released from the hospital on September 14, 2006 but continued to receive out-patient care.<ref>{{cite news |last=Kim |first=Won-kyum |script-title=ko:슈퍼주니어 김희철, 14일 한달만에 퇴원 |url=http://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2006091311265346093&outlink=1&ref=https%3A%2F%2Fsearch.naver.com |accessdate=June 12, 2018 |work=Star News |date=September 13, 2006 |language=ko |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612142800/http://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2006091311265346093&outlink=1&ref=https%3A%2F%2Fsearch.naver.com |archive-date=June 12, 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref> 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 MBC's ''[[Rainbow Romance]]'' while still in a cast and wheelchair.<ref>{{cite news|last=Kang |first=Soo-jin |script-title=ko:김희철 철심제거수술 |url=http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=144&aid=0000028000 |accessdate=June 12, 2018 |work=Sports Kyunghyang |publisher=Naver |date=October 10, 2006 |language=ko |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612141344/http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=144&aid=0000028000 |archive-date=June 12, 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Jang |first=Seo-yoon |script-title=ko:슈주 김희철, 휠체어 타고 '레인보우 로망스' 합류 |url=http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=117&aid=0000065623 |accessdate=June 12, 2018 |work=My Daily |publisher=Naver |date=November 1, 2006 |language=ko |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612113559/http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=117&aid=0000065623 |archive-date=June 12, 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref> He made his comeback on November 25 during the [[2006 Mnet Km Music Festival|Mnet KM Music Festival]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Lee |first1=Kyoo-rim |script-title=ko:김희철, 교통사고 후 MKMF시상식으로 첫 나들이 |url=http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=117&aid=0000068612 |accessdate=June 12, 2018 |work=My Daily |publisher=Naver |date=November 25, 2006 |language=ko |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612114332/http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=117&aid=0000068612 |archive-date=June 12, 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref> Six months after the accident, Heechul officially returned to individual activities such as variety show and hosting appearances.<ref name=":33">{{cite news |last=Kim |first=Won-kyum |script-title=ko:김희철, 2년간 몸속에 지녔던 철심 제거수술 |url=http://news.donga.com/3/all/20080618/8591819/1 |accessdate=June 12, 2018 |work=DongA |date=June 18, 2008 |language=ko |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612114339/http://news.donga.com/3/all/20080618/8591819/1 |archive-date=June 12, 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name=":34" /> The remaining rods in his leg were removed in 2008.<ref name=":34">{{cite news|last=Im|first=Hyo-jin|url=http://en.seoul.co.kr/news/newsView.php?id=20161123500029&wlog_tag3=naver|script-title=ko:'택시' 김희철 "교통사고로 슬럼프...멤버들에게 말 못했다" 고백|work=Seoul En|date=November 23, 2016|accessdate=June 12, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612142115/http://en.seoul.co.kr/news/newsView.php?id=20161123500029&wlog_tag3=naver|archive-date=June 12, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> ==== Aftermath ==== Heechul is still receiving treatment, and can no longer dance on live stages, often only making sporadic appearances for the latter half of the songs. He started performing this way after Super Junior's third album ''[[Sorry, Sorry]]'' was completed.<ref name=":31">{{cite news|last=Kim|first=Jin-sun|url=http://www.sedaily.com/NewsView/1RY8MZARV6|script-title=ko:'김영철의 파워FM' 김희철 "어설프게 하느니 무대 서지 않는게 맞다고 생각"|work=Sedaily|date=April 13, 2018|accessdate=June 16, 2018|language=ko|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180616130718/http://www.sedaily.com/NewsView/1RY8MZARV6|archive-date=June 16, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Lee|first=Hyun-mi|script-title=ko:[영상] 슈퍼주니어 김희철 "발목 부상, 나로 인해 안무 많이 바꿔야했다" '고백'|date=November 6, 2017|language=ko|work=News Inside|url=http://www.newsinside.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=477403|url-status=live|accessdate=October 8, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612140747/http://www.newsinside.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=477403|archive-date=June 12, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Woo|first=Bin|date=April 13, 2018|script-title=ko:김희철 다리에 철심만 7개 "상태가 너무 안 좋아 '로시엔토' 활동 불참"|language=ko|work=Stoo asiae|url=http://stoo.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2018041308425377440|url-status=live|accessdate=June 24, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180624150629/http://stoo.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2018041308425377440|archive-date=June 24, 2018}}</ref> He still performed regularly until 2017, despite the condition of his legs.<ref>{{cite news|last=Kim|first=Eun-ae|url=http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1110753809|script-title=ko:[공식입장] 슈퍼주니어 측 "김희철, 활동 정상참여..글 확대해석된 것"|work=OSEN|date=October 18, 2017|accessdate=June 26, 2018|language=ko|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180626083300/http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1110753809|archive-date=June 26, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> In March 2018, it was reported that Heechul would not be participating in music show performances of [[Super Junior]]'s repackage album ''[[Play (Super Junior album)|Replay]]'' due to health concerns, but would still take part in other promotions as normal.<ref name=":24">{{cite news|last=Jun|first=won|url=http://www.xportsnews.com/jenter/?ac=article_view&entry_id=958654|script-title=ko:[전문] 슈주 측 "김희철 건강상 이유로 신곡 활동 불참, 6인체제"|work=Exports News|date=March 30, 2018|accessdate=April 4, 2018|language=ko|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612105431/http://www.xportsnews.com/jenter/?ac=article_view&entry_id=958654|archive-date=June 12, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Hicap|first=Jonah|url=http://metro.co.uk/2018/03/31/super-junior-promote-new-album-six-members-7430094/|title=Super Junior to promote new album with only six members|date=March 31, 2018|work=Metro|accessdate=June 12, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612162952/https://metro.co.uk/2018/03/31/super-junior-promote-new-album-six-members-7430094/|archive-date=June 12, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> He announced in July that he has decided not to participate at all on the group's first mini album ''[[One More Time (EP)|One More Time]]'' to focus on recovering his health.<ref>{{cite news|last=Hwang|first=Hye-jin|url=http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201807201147400410|script-title=ko:슈퍼주니어 측 "려욱 전역→하반기 컴백, 희철 건강상 활동불참"(공식)|work=Newsen|date=July 20, 2018|accessdate=July 20, 2018|language=ko|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180720135919/http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201807201147400410|archive-date=July 20, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Lee |first1=Jung-yeon |title='한류 제왕' 슈퍼주니어, 9월 컴백 |url=http://sports.donga.com/3/all/20180803/91370036/1 |accessdate=August 4, 2018 |work=Sports Donga |date=August 4, 2018 |language=ko |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180804105145/http://sports.donga.com/3/all/20180803/91370036/1 |archive-date=August 4, 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref> However, after the release of a teaser photo that featured Heechul, [[Label SJ]] announced that he had taken part in comeback preparations minimally.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Jun |first1=Ah Ram |script-title=ko:[공식입장] 김희철, 슈퍼주니어 새 앨범 참여한다 "음악방송은 제외" |url=http://www.xportsnews.com/jenter/?ac=article_view&entry_id=1022166&_REFERER=https%3A%2F%2Fentertain.naver.com%2Fread%3Foid%3D311%26aid%3D0000901354 |access-date=September 21, 2018 |work=Xports News |date=August 21, 2018 |language=ko |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180921225828/http://www.xportsnews.com/jenter/?ac=article_view&entry_id=1022166&_REFERER=https%3A%2F%2Fentertain.naver.com%2Fread%3Foid%3D311%26aid%3D0000901354 |archive-date=September 21, 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Kim |first1=Soo-hyung |script-title=ko:"One More Time"김희철, 슈퍼주니어로 컴백한 '우주대스타' [★SHOT!] |url=http://www.osen.co.kr/article/G1111004852 |accessdate=October 8, 2018 |work=Osen |date=October 8, 2018 |language=ko |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181008175028/http://www.osen.co.kr/article/G1111004852 |archive-date=October 8, 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref> Label SJ confirmed in a statement in August 2019 that Heechul decided to sit out of performances for their upcoming ninth album ''[[Time Slip (album)|Time Slip]]'' and the ''[[Super Show 8: Infinite Time|Super Show 8]]'' concert, but will be included in the album as well as Super Junior's variety appearances. The label further clarified in March 2020 that although he may not be able to perform on stage, he is still participating in Super Junior albums and other content by recording, as well as taking part in activities such as jacket photoshoots and MV filming.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Lee|first1=Woo-joo|date=August 30, 2019|title=슈퍼주니어 측 "희철, '슈퍼쇼8'·음악방송 불참…다리 건강 때문" [전문]|language=ko|work=Sports Chosun|url=http://sports.chosun.com/news/ntype.htm?id=201908310100247750017177&servicedate=20190830|access-date=October 19, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |script-title=ko:슈주 측, 김희철 탈퇴설 일축 "여전히 멤버…편집상 오해" |url=http://www.donga.com/news/Top/article/all/20200317/100202059/1 |access-date=March 17, 2020 |work=The Dong-a Ilbo |date=March 17, 2020 |language=ko}}</ref> === Relationships === On January 1, 2020, [[Label SJ]] and [[JYP Entertainment]] confirmed that Heechul is currently dating [[Momo Hirai]] frоm the South Korean girl group [[Twice (group)|Twice]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Kim |first=Ji-hye |script-title=ko:슈퍼주니어 김희철♥트와이스 모모, 열애 인정 "친한 선후배에서 최근 호감"[공식입장] |url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/112/0003252613 |accessdate=January 2, 2020 |work=Naver |date=January 2, 2020 |language=ko}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Lee |first1=Gyu-lee |title=Super Junior's Kim Hee-chul talks about romance with Momo |url=http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2020/01/732_282619.html |website=[[The Korea Times]] |accessdate=May 20, 2020 |date=January 29, 2020}}</ref> == Discography == === Singles === ==== As lead artist ==== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" |- ! scope="col" rowspan="3" | Title ! scope="col" rowspan="3" | Year ! scope="col" colspan="2" | Peak chart positions ! scope="col" rowspan="3" | Sales{{efn|Korean sales are paid digital downloads, previously weekly, monthly and annually provided by the [[Gaon Music Chart]]. In 2018, Gaon replaced detailed downloads and streaming numbers with the Gaon Digital Index. Sales are now monthly reported on the 'Observation Board' if a song reaches a specific milestone.}} ! scope="col" rowspan="3" | Album |- ! colspan="2"| KOR |- ! scope="col" style="width:2em;font-size:90%;"|[[Gaon Digital Chart|<small>Gaon</small>]] ! scope="col" style="width:2em;font-size:90%;"|[[Kpop Hot 100|<small>Hot</small>]]<br />{{efn|The ''Billboard'' [[K-pop Hot 100]] chart launched in 2011 and was discontinued in July 16, 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/467764/billboard-k-pop-hot-100-launches-sistar-is-no-1-on-new-korea-chart|title=Billboard K-Pop Hot 100 Launches; Sistar Is No. 1 on New Korea Chart|work=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|date=August 25, 2011|accessdate=July 9, 2019}}</ref> On the issue dated May 29 – June 4, 2017, the chart was re-established.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/8077794/billboard-korea-relaunches-focus-k-pop|title=Billboard Relaunches in Korea With Focus on K-Pop|work=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|date=December 20, 2017|accessdate=July 9, 2019}}</ref>}} |- ! scope="row" | "옛날 사람 (Old Movie)"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.melon.com/album/detail.htm?albumId=10277737|title=옛날 사람 (Old Movie) |accessdate=August 22, 2020|work=Melon|language=Korean}}</ref> | 2019 | — | — | {{N/A}} | {{n/a|Non-album single}} |- | colspan="6" |<small>"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.</small> |} ==== Collaborations ==== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" |- ! scope="col" rowspan="3" | Title ! scope="col" rowspan="3" | Year ! scope="col" colspan="2" | Peak chart positions ! scope="col" rowspan="3" | Sales ! scope="col" rowspan="3" | Album |- ! colspan="2"| KOR |- ! scope="col" style="width:2em;font-size:90%;"|[[Gaon Digital Chart|<small>Gaon</small>]]<br/><ref>Peaks on the Gaon Digital Chart: * "Breakups are So Like Me": {{Cite web |url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=41&hitYear=2011&termGbn=week |title=2011년 41주차 Digital Chart |date=September 26, 2011 |access-date=October 1, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150518080251/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=41&hitYear=2011&termGbn=week |archive-date=May 18, 2015 |url-status=live }} * "Sweet Dream": {{Cite web |url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=48&hitYear=2016&termGbn=week |title=2016년 48주차 Digital Chart |date=November 19, 2016 |access-date=November 26, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161201144344/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?serviceGbn=ALL&termGbn=week&hitYear=2016&targetTime=48&nationGbn=T |archive-date=December 1, 2016 |url-status=live }} * "Falling Blossoms": {{Cite web |url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=08&hitYear=2018&termGbn=week |title=2018년 08주차 Digital Chart |date=February 17, 2018 |access-date=March 1, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180301225007/http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=08&hitYear=2018&termGbn=week |archive-date=March 1, 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref> ! scope="col" style="width:2em;font-size:90%;"|[[Kpop Hot 100|<small>Hot</small>]]<br /><ref>Billboard K-pop Hot 100: * "Breakups are So Like Me": {{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/k-pop-hot-100/2011-10-15|title=The week of October 15, 2011 |date=October 15, 2011|access-date=October 24, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181025031256/https://www.billboard.com/charts/k-pop-hot-100/2011-10-15|archive-date=October 25, 2018|url-status=live}} * "Falling Blossoms": {{cite web|url=http://billboard.co.kr/index_subpage.html?mainwhat=1&subwhat=0&nchart_pos=32|title=February 26, 2018 ~ March 4|date=March 4, 2018|access-date=March 7, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180308041305/http://billboard.co.kr/index_subpage.html?mainwhat=1&subwhat=0&nchart_pos=32|archive-date=March 8, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> |- ! scope="row" | "The Way An Idol Breaks Up"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.melon.com/album/detail.htm?albumId=2024170&ref=W10600|title=Super Show 3 - Super Junior The 3rd Asia Tour Concert Album|accessdate=March 2, 2020|work=Melon|language=Korean}}</ref><br/>{{small|(with. [[Krystal Jung]])}} | 2010 | — | — | {{N/a}} | ''[[Super Show 3 (album)|Super Junior The 3rd Asia Tour Concert Album:<br/> Super Show 3]]'' |- ! scope="row" | "Breakups are So Like Me"<br/>{{small|(with. [[Kim Jang-hoon]])}} | 2011 | 33 | 55 | KOR: 418,554<!--176,604 + 241,950--><ref>Cumulative sales for "Breakups are So Like Me": * {{Cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=41&hitYear=2011&termGbn=week|title=Gaon Download Week 41 Chart|website=Gaon chart|access-date=December 19, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161220220920/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=41&hitYear=2011&termGbn=week|archive-date=December 20, 2016|url-status=live}} * {{Cite web|url=https://docs.zoho.com/sheet/published.do?rid=03a4e4ad4a00131244c9cb6bd13fe200391c8|title=Gaon Download October 2011 Chart|website=Gaon chart|access-date=December 30, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181231043008/https://docs.zoho.com/sheet/published.do?rid=03a4e4ad4a00131244c9cb6bd13fe200391c8|archive-date=December 31, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> | {{n/a|Non-album single}} |- ! scope="row" | "[[Sweet Dream (2016 song)|Sweet Dream]]"<br/>{{small|(with. [[Min Kyung-hoon]])}} | 2016 | 1 | * | KOR: 938,837<!--301,909 + 202,164 + 434,764--><ref>Cumulative sales for "Sweet Dream": * {{Cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=11&hitYear=2016&termGbn=month|title=Gaon Download November Chart|website=Gaon chart|publisher=|access-date=March 9, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161208032501/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=11&hitYear=2016&termGbn=month|archive-date=December 8, 2016|url-status=live}} * {{Cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=12&hitYear=2016&termGbn=month|title=Gaon Download December Chart|website=Gaon chart|publisher=|access-date=March 9, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171115083038/http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?serviceGbn=S1020&termGbn=month&hitYear=2016&targetTime=12&nationGbn=T|archive-date=November 15, 2017|url-status=live}} * {{cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/total.gaon?serviceGbn=S1020|title=Gaon Download Chart – Mid-year 2017|publisher=Gaon Chart|language=ko|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170708161819/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/total.gaon?serviceGbn=S1020|archivedate=July 17, 2017}}</ref> | ''[[SM Station discography#2016–2017: Season 1|SM Station Season 1]]'' |- ! scope="row" | "Charm of Life"<ref>{{cite news|title=짬에서 나오는 바이브 (Charm of Life) - SM STATION |url=https://www.melon.com/album/detail.htm?albumId=10118609 |accessdate=November 23, 2018 |work=Melon |language=ko}}</ref><br/>{{small|(with. [[Shindong]], [[Eunhyuk]], [[Solar (singer)|Solar]])}} | 2017 | — | — | rowspan="3" {{N/A}} | ''[[SM Station discography#2017–2018: Season 2|SM Station Season 2]]'' |- ! scope="row" | "[[Falling Blossoms]]"<br/>{{small|(with. Min Kyung-hoon)}} | 2018 | 15 | 14 | {{n/a|Non-album single}} |- ! scope="row" | "White Winter"<ref>{{cite news|title=앨범 정보 |url=https://www.melon.com/album/detail.htm?albumId=10364535&ref=W10600 |accessdate=December 21, 2019 |work=Melon |language=ko}}</ref><br/>{{small|(with. [[Lee Soo-geun]])}} | 2019 | — | — | ''[[SM Station discography#2019: SM Station X 4 LOVEs for Winter|SM Station X 4 LOVEs for Winter]]'' |- | colspan="6" |<small>"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.<br />"*" denotes the chart did not exist at that time.</small> |} ==== Promotional singles ==== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" |+ List of promotional singles, with selected chart positions |- ! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Title ! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Year ! scope="col" colspan="1" | <small>Peak chart positions</small> ! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Sales ! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Album |- ! scope="col" style="width:2em;font-size:90%;"|[[Gaon Digital Chart|<small>KOR Gaon</small>]]<br/><ref>Peaks on the Gaon Digital Chart: * "You are a miracle": {{Cite web |url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=02&hitYear=2014&termGbn=week |title=2014년 02주차 Digital Chart |date=December 29, 2013 |access-date= January 4, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160804224711/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=02&hitYear=2014&termGbn=week |archive-date=August 4, 2016 |url-status=live }}</ref> |- ! scope="row" | "You Are A Miracle"{{efn|''[[SBS Gayo Daejeon]]'' 's Friendship Project}}<br/>{{small|(featuring Various Artists)}} | 2013 | 32 | * KOR: 53,496+<ref>{{cite web|title=Gaon Download Chart, December 29, 2013-January 4, 2014|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=02&hitYear=2014&termGbn=week|website=Gaon chart|publisher=Korea Music Content Industry Association|accessdate=February 5, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160417162613/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=02&hitYear=2014&termGbn=week|archive-date=April 17, 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> | {{n/a|Non-album single}} |- | colspan="6" |<small>"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.</small> |} ==== As featured artist ==== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" |- ! Title ! Year ! Album ! {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference}} |- ! scope="row" | "[[Barbie Girl]]"<br/>{{small|([[Jessica Jung|Jessica]] featuring Heechul)}} | rowspan="2"| 2010 | ''[[Girls' Generation Asia Tour Into the New World#DVD|Girls' Generation 1st Asia Tour: Into the New World]]'' |<ref>{{cite news|title=소녀시대 첫번째 아시아투어 콘서트 DVD 타이틀 첫선…22일부터 예판중 |url=https://m.etnews.com/201108020035 |accessdate=June 23, 2020 |language=ko}}</ref> |- ! scope="row" | "King Wang Zzang"<br/>{{small|([[Defconn]] featuring Heechul)}} | ''King Wang Zzang'' |<ref>{{cite news|title=킹왕짱 |url=https://www.melon.com/album/detail.htm?albumId=1085962 |accessdate=November 23, 2018 |work=Melon |language=ko}}</ref> |- ! scope="row" | "Melody"<br/>{{small|([[Eve (South Korean band)|Eve]] featuring Heechul)}} | 2016 | ''Romantic Show'' |<ref>{{cite news |title=ROMANTIC SHOW |url=https://www.melon.com/album/detail.htm?albumId=10025898 |accessdate=November 23, 2018 |work=Melon |language=ko |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161226145817/http://www.melon.com/album/detail.htm?albumId=10025898 |archive-date=December 26, 2016 |url-status=live }}</ref> |} ==== Soundtrack ==== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" |+ List of soundtrack appearance with showing year released and album name |- ! Title ! Year ! Album ! {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference}} |- ! scope="row" | "Can It Be Love?"<br/>{{small|({{ill|Kim Hyung-joong (singer, born 1993)|lt=Kim Hyung-joong|ko|김형중}} featuring Cast of ''Rainbow Romance'')}} |rowspan="2" | 2006 | ''[[Nonstop (TV series)#Season 6 (Rainbow Romance)|Rainbow Romance]] OST'' | <ref>{{cite news|title=레인보우 로망스 OST |url=https://www.melon.com/album/detail.htm?albumId=321376 |accessdate=June 3, 2020 |work=Melon |language=ko}}</ref> |- ! scope="row" | "A Family"<br/>{{small|(Go Hyun Wook featuring Cast of ''Bad Family'')}} | ''[[Bad Family (TV series)|Bad Family]] OST'' | <ref>{{cite news|title=SBS Bad Family OST |url=https://www.melon.com/album/music.htm?albumId=316199 |accessdate=June 3, 2020 |work=Melon |language=ko}}</ref> |- ! scope="row" | "Don't Walk Away"<br/>{{small|(with. Kim Seong-gi, Hong Ji Min, [[Kim Hee-won]])}} | 2008 | ''[[Xanadu (musical)|Xanadu]] OST'' | <ref>{{cite news|title=Don't Walk Away |url=https://www.melon.com/song/detail.htm?songId=1939561&ref=W10600 |accessdate=December 9, 2018 |work=Melon |language=ko}}</ref> |- ! scope="row" | "First Star" | 2009 | ''[[Loving You a Thousand Times]] OST'' | <ref name=":43" /> |} === Music credits === {{Main|List of songs written by Kim Hee-chul}} == Filmography == {{main|List of Kim Hee-chul performances}} === List of present programs === {| class="wikitable sortable" |+Television performances |- ! Year ! Title ! Network ! Role ! class="unsortable" | Note ! class="unsortable" | {{Abbr|Ref.|References}} |- | 2015–present | ''[[Knowing Bros]]'' | [[JTBC]] | rowspan="3"| Cast member | |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=":16" /><ref name=":17" /> |- | rowspan="2"| 2019–present | ''[[My Little Old Boy]]'' | rowspan="2"| [[SBS TV]] | Episodes 153{{ndash}}present |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=":22" /> |- | ''[[Delicious Rendezvous]]'' | |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=":59" /> |- | rowspan="3"| 2020 | ''[[20th Century Hit Song]]'' | [[KBS N#Television networks|KBS Joy]] | Host | |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=":65" /><ref name=":66" /> |- | ''[[My Dream is Ryan]]'' | [[Kakao M|Kakao TV]] | Head Student | |style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{Cite news |script-title=ko:'내 꿈은 라이언' 김희철X심형탁, 마예종 교직원으로 출근|url=http://www.topdaily.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=71952|accessdate=August 5, 2020|language=ko}}</ref> |- | ''[[Top 10 Student]]'' | [[KBS2]] | MC | |style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{Cite news |script-title=ko:이적X김희철, '전교톱 10' MC 확정…오는 10월 첫 방송|url=https://www.sedaily.com/NewsVIew/1Z6JVFBGG8|accessdate=August 12, 2020|language=ko}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |script-title=ko:'전교톱10' 이적X김희철, 첫 MC 호흡…'케미 기대 UP!'|url=http://digitalchosun.dizzo.com/site/data/html_dir/2020/08/12/2020081280226.html|accessdate=August 12, 2020|language=ko}}</ref> |} == Bibliography == {| class="wikitable" |- bgcolor="B0C4DE" align="center" ! Year ! Title ! Type ! ISBN ! {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference}} |- | align="center"|2013 | ''The ZZINPANG Family'' | [[Webtoon]] | {{N/A|-}} |<ref>{{cite web|author=bntnews|title=Super Junior Hee chul to debut as cartoonist?|url=https://www.yahoo.com/news/super-junior-hee-chul-to-debut-as-cartoonist-050028830.html|accessdate=May 10, 2018|date=September 27, 2013|website=Yahoo|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180511013207/https://www.yahoo.com/news/super-junior-hee-chul-to-debut-as-cartoonist-050028830.html|archive-date=May 11, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author= |title=찐팡(ZZINPANG)|url=https://www.facebook.com/ZZINPANG/|accessdate=June 16, 2018|date=September 27, 2013|website=Facebook}}</ref> |- | rowspan="2" align="center"|2017 | ''MY RAMEN-FUL LIFE ~ 今日、ラーメン食べに行こう!'' | [[Photograph album|Photo book]] | {{ISBN|978-4835632193}} | <ref>{{cite web|author=ぴあ株式会社|title=SUPER JUNIORヒチョル×北海道　ビジュアルブック『「MY RAMEN-FUL LIFE」 ～今日、ラーメン食べに行こう！北海道編～』出版記念サイン会決定|url=https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000312.000011710.html|accessdate=May 10, 2018|date=January 6, 2017|website=Prtimes|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180511012722/https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000312.000011710.html|archive-date=May 11, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> |- | ''[[Pot Stand|Girl Groups 101.Know These Things First]]'' | [[Reference book]] | {{N/A|-}} | <ref>{{cite video|title=Heechul's 'Girl Groups 101.Know These Things First' will be a best seller|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMNPo--e74A|accessdate=July 7, 2018|date=September 12, 2017|website=Youtube|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190801211149/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMNPo--e74A&gl=US&hl=en&has_verified=1&bpctr=9999999999|archive-date=August 1, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> |} == Awards and honours == {|class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |- ! Year{{efn|Indicates the year of the ceremony.}} ! Ceremony ! Category ! Work ! width="90"|Result ! width="30"|{{Abbr|Ref.|Reference}} |- | 2007 | 1st [[Mnet 20's Choice Awards]] | Best Pretty Boy | rowspan="2" {{N/A}} | {{won}} |<ref name=":8" /> |- | rowspan="2" |2011 | 3rd [[Shorty Awards]] | Best Celebrity | {{nom}} |<ref name=":27" /><ref name=":28" /> |- | 11th [[MBC Entertainment Awards]] | Best Newcomer Award | ''[[Radio Star (TV series)|Radio Star]]'' | {{won}} |<ref name=":10" /> |- | 2015 | 12th Cosmo Beauty Awards | Asia Beauty Icon Award | {{N/A}} | {{won}} |<ref name=":18" /> |- | rowspan="2" |2016 | rowspan="2" |5th [[JTBC]] Awards{{efn|Determined through viewers votes}} | Best Entertainer | rowspan="2" |''[[Knowing Bros]]'' | {{won}} | <ref>{{cite news |url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/018/0003708068 |script-title=ko:[2016 JTBC 어워즈]김희철, 유재석 제치고 '예능최강자' 등극 |trans-title=[2016 JTBC Awards] Kim Hee-chul beats Yoo Jae-suk in 'Best Entertainer' |author=Lee Jung-hyun |date=December 22, 2016 |accessdate=October 1, 2020 |work=Naver |language=ko}}</ref> |- | Best Couple Award {{small|(shared with [[Min Kyung-hoon]])}} | {{won}} | <ref>{{cite news |url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/018/0003708066 |script-title=ko:[2016 JTBC 어워즈]민경훈♥김희철, 시청자가 뽑은 '최고의 커플' |trans-title=[2016 JTBC Awards] Min Kyung-hoon ♥ Kim Hee-chul, 'Best Couple' selected by viewers |author=Lee Jung-hyun |date=December 22, 2016 |accessdate=October 1, 2020 |work=Naver |language=ko}}</ref> |- | rowspan="2" |2017 | 6th [[Gaon Chart Music Awards]] | Song of the Year – November {{small|(shared with Min Kyung-hoon)}} | rowspan="2" |"[[Sweet Dream (2016 song)|Sweet Dream]]" | {{nom}} |<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kpopawards.co.kr/sub.php?sub=3&ti=1|title=6th Gaon Chart Music Awards|date=February 22, 2017|work=Kpopawards|language=ko|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180830143556/http://kpopawards.co.kr/sub.php?sub=3&ti=1|archive-date=August 30, 2018|url-status=dead|accessdate=January 22, 2017|df=}}</ref> |- | [[2017 Melon Music Awards|9th Melon Music Awards]] | rowspan="2" |Best Rock Song {{small|(shared with Min Kyung-hoon)}} | {{won}} |<ref name=":20" /> |- | 2018 | [[2018 Melon Music Awards|10th Melon Music Awards]] | rowspan="2" |"[[Falling Blossoms]]" | {{won}} |<ref name=":52" /><ref name=":53" /> |- | rowspan="3" |2019 | 8th Gaon Chart Music Awards | Song of the Year – February {{small|(shared with Min Kyung-hoon)}} | {{nom}} |<ref>{{cite web|title=올해의 가수 (음원) 후보자|trans-title=Artist of the Year (Song) nominees|url=http://www.kpopawards.co.kr/sub.php?sub=3&ti=1|website=8th Gaon Chart Music Awards 2018|publisher=KMCIA|accessdate=January 23, 2019|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20190123144719/http://www.kpopawards.co.kr/sub.php?sub=3&ti=1|archivedate=January 23, 2019|language=ko}}</ref> |- | Cosmo Glam Night Awards | Person of the Year Award | {{N/A}} | {{won}} |<ref name=":60" /> |- | [[2019 SBS Entertainment Awards|13th SBS Entertainment Awards]] | Excellence Award – Reality | ''[[My Little Old Boy]]'',<br/>''[[Delicious Rendezvous]]'' | {{won}} | <ref name=":61"/> |- | rowspan="3" |2020 | rowspan="2" |[[56th Baeksang Arts Awards]] | TikTok Popularity Award – Male | {{N/A}} | {{nom}} |<ref>{{cite web|title='사랑의 불시착' 현빈X손예진, 나란히 '백상예술대상' 인기 투표 1위|url=https://tenasia.hankyung.com/tv/article/2020060380884|website=Ten Asia|accessdate=June 3, 2020|language=ko}}</ref> |- | [[Baeksang Arts Awards for Best Variety Performer - Male|Best Variety Performer – Male]] | ''Knowing Bros'' | {{nom}} |<ref name=":64"/> |- | 5th Brand Customer Loyalty Awards | Most Influential Male Variety Idol | {{N/A}} | {{won}} |<ref>{{cite web|title=2020 Brand Customer Loyalty Awards|url=http://bcli.kcforum.co.kr/2020/win2020.html|website=Brand Customer Loyalty Engagement Index|accessdate=April 27, 2020|language=ko}}</ref> |} === State honors === {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |- ! Year ! Organizations ! Honor ! {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference}} |- | 2013 | [[Seongdong District]] Office | Excellent Service Award |<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.edaily.co.kr/news/read?newsId=01357926602912568&mediaCodeNo=258|title=김희철, '상 받았어요!'|date=August 29, 2013|publisher=EDAILY|access-date=October 19, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181019164043/http://www.edaily.co.kr/news/read?newsId=01357926602912568&mediaCodeNo=258|archive-date=October 19, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> |- | 2019 | [[National Tax Service of South Korea]] {{small|(53rd Taxpayer Day)}} | Presidential Award: Model Taxpayer Award |<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.kyeonggi.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=2059796|title=이제훈·서현진·오상진·김희철·차승원·마동석, 모범 납세자 선정|date=March 4, 2019|work=Kyeonggi|accessdate=March 5, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190306043059/http://www.kyeonggi.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=2059796|archive-date=March 6, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> |} == See also == * [[Super Junior discography]] * [[Super Junior filmography]] * [[List of awards and nominations received by Super Junior]] == Notes == {{Notelist}} == References == {{reflist}} == External links == {{commons category|Kim Heechul}} * {{Official website|http://heechul.smtown.com}} {{in lang|ko}} {{Navboxes | title = Articles related to Kim Hee-chul | list = {{SM Town}} {{Super Junior}} {{Kim Heechul & Kim Jungmo}} {{Forbes Korea Power Celebrity}} {{Melon Music Award for Rock}} }} {{Authority control}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Kim, Hee-chul}} [[Category:Kim Hee-chul]] [[Category:1983 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Sangji University alumni]] [[Category:21st-century South Korean singers]] [[Category:South Korean male idols]] [[Category:South Korean male pop singers]] [[Category:South Korean male film actors]] [[Category:South Korean male musical theatre actors]] [[Category:South Korean male television actors]] [[Category:South Korean television presenters]] [[Category:South Korean radio presenters]] [[Category:SM Entertainment artists]] [[Category:Super Junior members]] [[Category:Super Junior-T members]] [[Category:Kim Heechul & Kim Jungmo members]] [[Category:Weekly Idol members]] [[Category:Melon Music Award winners]] [[Category:King of Mask Singer contestants]]'