{{Short description|South Korean singer-songwriter and rapper (born 1983)}} {{Distinguish|Kim Hui-chul}} {{redirect|Hee-chul|the given name|Hui-cheol}} {{family name hatnote|Kim||lang=Korean}} {{Use mdy dates|date=July 2020}} {{Use American English|date=July 2020}} {{Infobox person | name = Kim Hee-chul | image = Heechul Matching Survival.png | caption = Heechul in June 2019 | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1983|7|10}} | birth_place = Hoengseong County, Gangwon Province, South Korea | alma_mater = Sangji University | occupation = {{hlist|Singer|songwriter|rapper|presenter|model|actor|radio host|director}} | signature = Heechul Sign.png | module = {{Infobox musical artist|embed=yes | genre = {{hlist|K-pop|Rock|R&B|Trot}} | instrument = {{flatlist| *Vocals *drums }} | years_active = 2005–present | label = {{hlist|SM|Label SJ}} | current_member_of = {{hlist|Super Junior|Super Junior-T|Universe Cowards|SM Town}} | past_member_of = Kim Heechul & Kim Jungmo | website = {{Official website|1=https://www.smtown.com/artists/23}} }} | module3 = {{Infobox Korean name/auto | child = yes | hangul = %김희철 | hanja = 金希澈 }} }}
'''Kim Hee-chul''' ({{Korean|hangul=김희철}}; born July 10, 1983), better known mononymously as '''Heechul''', is a South Korean singer-songwriter, rapper, presenter, and actor.<ref name=":0">{{cite web |last=이 |first=아름 |date=12 April 2023 |title=Kim Hee-chul |url=https://marieclairekorea.com/tag/%EA%B9%80%ED%9D%AC%EC%B2%A0/ |access-date=12 April 2023 |website=Marie Claire Korea |language=ko |archive-date=April 11, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230411234601/https://www.marieclairekorea.com/tag/%EA%B9%80%ED%9D%AC%EC%B2%A0/ |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref name=":1">{{cite web |title=Kim Hee-chul |url=http://movie.daum.net/person/main?personId=103337 |website=Daum |access-date=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. He was also a member of the disbanded pop rock duo Kim Heechul & Kim Jungmo.<ref>{{cite web |last=Lee |first=Ho-yeon |date=April 30, 2019 |title= |script-title=ko:SM 측 "트랙스와 최근 전속계약 만료, 아름다운 이별" [공식] |trans-title=SM Confirmed TraxX's Contracts Expired and Bid Farewell |url=https://www.hankookilbo.com/News/Read/201904301453735593 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230426010628/https://www.hankookilbo.com/News/Read/201904301453735593 |archive-date=April 26, 2023 |access-date=April 30, 2019 |website=Hankook Ilbo |language=ko}}</ref>
Prior to his debut in Super Junior, Heechul began his acting career in 2005, starring in the second season of teen drama ''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 |date=August 10, 2006 |title= |script-title=ko:슈퍼주니어 김희철, 동해 문상 상경중 교통사고 |trans-title=Super Junior's Kim Heechul and Donghae suffer traffic accident while visiting Seoul |url=http://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2006081013444701625&outlink=1&ref=https%3A%2F%2Fsearch.naver.com |url-status=live |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 |access-date=June 12, 2018 |work=Star News |language=ko}}</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 |access-date=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|script-title=ko: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=ko|date=April 17, 2019|access-date=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'' 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|script-title=ko: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|script-title=ko:[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|access-date=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 ''My Little Old Boy'' and ''Delicious Rendezvous'' since 2019, for both of which he received the Excellence Award at the 13th SBS Entertainment Awards and Top Excellence Award at the 14th 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|access-date=December 28, 2019|work=Newsis|language=ko|archive-date=June 16, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200616203347/http://www.newsis.com/view/?id=NISX20191228_0000873594|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=":2020 SBS Entertainment Awards1">{{Cite news|author=Heo Seol-hee|script-title=ko:김희철·이상민·하하·장윤정, 최우수상 수상 [2020 SBS 연예대상]|url=http://www.mydaily.co.kr/new_yk/html/read.php?newsid=202012192344224517&ext=na|website=MyDaily|date=December 19, 2020|access-date=December 19, 2020|language=ko|archive-date=December 27, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201227140602/http://www.mydaily.co.kr/new_yk/html/read.php?newsid=202012192344224517&ext=na|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=":2020 SBS Entertainment Awards2">{{Cite news|author=Kim Bo-young|title=[2020 SBS 연예대상] 최우수상 김희철 "이수만 선생님 감사, 내년도 우주대스타 될 것"|url=https://www.edaily.co.kr/news/read?newsId=01088966626000488&mediaCodeNo=258|website=E-Daily|date=December 19, 2020|access-date=December 19, 2020|language=ko|archive-date=March 8, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220308160222/https://www.edaily.co.kr/news/read?newsId=01088966626000488&mediaCodeNo=258|url-status=live}}</ref>
== Life and career == === 1983–2005: Early life and career beginnings === Kim Hee-chul was born in Ucheon-myeon, Hoengseong County, Gangwon Province, on July 10, 1983.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite news|last=달 |first=소다 |date=25 August 2019 |script-title=ko:미운 우리 새끼 김희철 나이 어머니 | url=https://sosorang.com/56 |access-date=12 April 2023 |website=소소랑}}</ref> His family consists of his parents and older sister, Kim Hee-jin.<ref>{{cite news| script-title=ko: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| access-date=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 |script-title=ko:[스타인터뷰]김희철, 강원도 대표 연예인 넘어 '우주대스타' |url=http://www.kwnews.co.kr/nview.asp?s=601&aid=215032700031 |access-date=August 12, 2018 |work=KW News |date=March 28, 2015 |language=ko |archive-date=March 8, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220308160223/http://www.kwnews.co.kr/nview.asp?s=601&aid=215032700031 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |script-title=ko:[스브스타] "아이돌이 안 됐다면?"…남다른 전공을 가진 아이돌 |url=https://news.sbs.co.kr/news/endPage.do?news_id=N1004336216 |access-date=August 12, 2018 |work=Seoul Broadcasting System |date=August 8, 2017 |language=ko |archive-date=September 6, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180906124724/https://news.sbs.co.kr/news/endPage.do?news_id=N1004336216 |url-status=live }}</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|script-title=ko: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|access-date=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|script-title=ko: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|access-date=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 nineteen 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 |access-date=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|script-title=ko: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|access-date=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 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 Jaejoong, Yunho and Kangin.<ref>{{cite news |last=Kim |first=Mi-na |script-title=ko:영웅재중과 김희철이 2년동안 냉전기를 가진 사연은? |url=http://www.diodeo.com/news/view/45394 |access-date=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 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|script-title=ko: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|access-date=June 14, 2018|publisher=Nate|work=MyDaily|date=December 17, 2016|language=ko|archive-date=March 8, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220308160226/https://news.nate.com/view/20161227n23716?mid=n1008|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=":4">{{cite news |last1=Moon |first1=Kyung-min |script-title=ko:'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 |access-date=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, Jay's, Yunho's and 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|access-date=August 13, 2007|language=zh|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'' in 2005, co-starring labelmates Go Ara and Kibum.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Ryu |first1=Ji-yeon |script-title=ko:'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 |access-date=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 ''Heroine 6.''<ref>{{cite news |script-title=ko:'조각상' 김희철 매력에 '여걸식스' 녹다운 |url=http://www.joynews24.com/view/157001 |access-date=July 18, 2020 |work=Joynews 24 |date=June 20, 2005 |language=ko |archive-date=July 18, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200718132721/http://www.joynews24.com/view/157001 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |script-title=ko:'아는형님' 김희철 "지석진-이혜영과 '여걸식스'로 예능 첫발" 이상민 너털웃음 |url=http://www.slist.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=121001 |access-date=July 18, 2020 |work=Slist |date=December 14, 2019 |language=ko |archive-date=July 18, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200718125638/http://www.slist.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=121001 |url-status=live }}</ref> Later he acted as an extra in the KBS2 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 |access-date=September 28, 2018 |language=ko |archive-date=September 28, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180928161255/http://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2017070623050330010 |url-status=live }}</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 |access-date=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's Pepero.<ref name=":5">{{cite news|last=Kim|first=Tae-eun|script-title=ko: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 05 on November 6, 2005, on SBS' music program ''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 |access-date=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 TV |date=October 27, 2005 |access-date=December 25, 2011 |archive-date=September 12, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110912095019/http://www.arirang.co.kr/News/News_Photo.asp?code=Ne10&SpSeq=1601&sys_lang= |url-status=live }}</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 |access-date=October 16, 2007 |language=ko |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060225225844/http://www.miak.or.kr/stat/kpop_200512.htm |archive-date=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 |access-date=August 15, 2020 |language=ko |archive-date=October 27, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201027075745/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/109/0000035059 |url-status=live }}</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 |access-date=May 8, 2011 |language=zh |archive-date=August 28, 2006 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060828211015/http://ent.sina.com.cn/y/2006-05-24/16371091920.html |url-status=live }}</ref> The re-polished group's first CD single "U" was released on June 7, 2006, which was their most successful single until the release of "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 |access-date=August 15, 2020 |work=Naver |via=OSEN |language=ko |archive-date=October 26, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201026194200/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/109/0000038051 |url-status=live }}</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 |access-date=December 25, 2011 |language=zh |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090318030224/http://epaper.jinghua.cn/html/2009-03/14/content_401160.htm |archive-date=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 |access-date=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 |access-date=October 1, 2018 |work=mWave |date=April 22, 2015 }}{{Dead link|date=June 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</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 ''Rainbow Romance'',<ref name=":51" /> followed by a supporting role in the 2006 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|access-date=August 30, 2013|date=March 16, 2006|language=Ko|archive-date=August 8, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140808052557/http://www.cine21.com/news/view/mag_id/37256|url-status=live}}</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 |access-date=September 27, 2020 |date=January 12, 2018 |language=ko |archive-date=October 30, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201030123339/http://www.busan.com/view/busan/view.php?code=20180112000015 |url-status=live }}</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=https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/shows-dramas/20070708/super-junior-hits-big-screen|title=Super Junior Hits Big Screen|work=Korea Times|date=July 8, 2007|access-date=April 3, 2012|url-status= live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120512153309/http://koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/art/2012/04/201_6103.html|archive-date=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|script-title=ko: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|access-date=March 15, 2008|language=ko|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080605070136/http://media.daum.net/entertain/movie/view.html?cateid=1034&newsid=20080312153704592&cp=Edaily|archive-date=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''.<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 |access-date=October 27, 2018 |language=ko |archive-date=October 27, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181027190103/http://tenasia.hankyung.com/archives/1063971 |url-status=live }}</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 |access-date=October 11, 2018 |work=Star News |date=October 24, 2005 |language=ko |archive-date=October 11, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181011133706/http://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2005102412030559588 |url-status=live }}</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 |access-date=October 11, 2018 |work=Naver |date=February 6, 2006 |language=ko |archive-date=October 11, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181011214450/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=111&aid=0000027291 |url-status=live }}</ref> Moreover, he co-hosted SBS's weekly live music show Inkigayo as a substitute for 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 |access-date=October 16, 2020 |language=ko |archive-date=October 17, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201017214933/https://entertain.v.daum.net/v/20060515102010224?f=o |url-status=live }}</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 |access-date=October 16, 2020 |language=ko |archive-date=October 30, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201030123309/https://entertain.v.daum.net/v/20060723165210224?f=o |url-status=live }}</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 |access-date=September 9, 2018 |language=ko |archive-date=September 9, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180909185550/https://entertain.v.daum.net/v/20070222114022469?f=o |url-status=live }}</ref> Heechul left his position on May 4, 2008, though in 2017, he retired from being a special MC on May 4, with his last day being April 30.<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 |access-date=June 19, 2020 |archive-date=June 21, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200621024520/https://news.zum.com/articles/19315765 |url-status=live }}</ref>
In February 2007, Heechul was placed in Super Junior's 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=The Korea Herald|date=March 16, 2007|access-date=April 3, 2012|archive-date=February 1, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210201104616/http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20070316000015|url-status=live}}</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 |access-date=August 16, 2020 |via=OSEN |archive-date=October 27, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201027170912/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/109/0000062982 |url-status=live }}</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 |access-date=August 16, 2020 |work=Naver |language=ko |via=OSEN |archive-date=October 27, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201027053939/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/109/0000065364 |url-status=live }}</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|title=Comedy join forces, a Korean and Japanese collaboration |date=September 25, 2008|work=Sankei Sports |pages=1 |url=http://www.sanspo.com/geino/news/080925/gnf0809251130002-n1.htm |access-date=September 25, 2008|language=ja|url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080928124439/http://www.sanspo.com/geino/news/080925/gnf0809251130002-n1.htm |archive-date=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'', 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 |access-date=October 7, 2020 |language=ko |archive-date=October 30, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201030123440/https://www.doosanartcenter.com/ko/customer/notice/3398 |url-status=live }}</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 |access-date=October 7, 2020 |language=ko |archive-date=October 9, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201009172501/https://mnews.joins.com/article/3293260 |url-status=live }}</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=The Chosun Ilbo |script-title=ko:[문화나들이] 2009 봄 웨딩엑스포 외 |trans-title=[Culture excursion] 2009 Spring Wedding Expo etc. |date=December 18, 2008 |access-date=October 7, 2020 |language=ko |archive-date=October 12, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201012033612/https://www.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2008/12/17/2008121702024.html |url-status=live }}</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=The Chosun Ilbo |date=December 26, 2008 |access-date=October 7, 2020 |language=ko |archive-date=October 10, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201010064736/https://www.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2008/12/25/2008122500793.html |url-status=live }}</ref> In the same year, he co-hosted the program ''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 |access-date=April 27, 2020 |language=ko |archive-date=November 2, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201102075216/https://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2008012200022810241 |url-status=live }}</ref> and later became a cast member on the shows ''Band of Brothers'' and ''Good Daddy''.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.edaily.co.kr/News/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 |access-date=October 4, 2020 |language=ko |archive-date=October 7, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201007204715/https://m.edaily.co.kr/amp/read?newsId=01131606586576528&mediaCodeNo=258 |url-status=live }}</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=The Korea Economic Daily |access-date=April 27, 2020 |date=December 20, 2008 |language=ko |archive-date=November 1, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201101195507/https://www.hankyung.com/life/article/2008122098437 |url-status=live }}</ref> On March 19, 2008, he fallen down a flight of stairs and injured his nose. He subsequently took a break from all activities during recovery.<ref>{{cite news |date=March 19, 2008 |title=''슈주'' 김희철, 코 부상으로 ''대결 8대1'' ''인기가요'' 방송 차질 |language=Ko |work=No Cut News |url=https://www.nocutnews.co.kr/news/428151 |access-date=October 13, 2020 |archive-date=October 15, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181015192453/http://www.nocutnews.co.kr/news/428151 |url-status=live }}</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 |access-date=May 21, 2020 |work=News Daily |date=August 7, 2009 |archive-date=November 1, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201101152133/http://www.newdaily.co.kr/site/data/html/2009/08/07/2009080700063.html |url-status=live }}</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|access-date=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=The Asia Business Daily|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> 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|access-date=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'', 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|script-title=ko: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|access-date=October 9, 2018|archive-date=December 7, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181207102729/http://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2010120118484244563|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|script-title=ko:김희철, '라디오스타' 3번째 객원MC '훨훨'|url=http://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2010102112132925520|access-date=October 6, 2018|newspaper=Star News|date=October 21, 2010|archive-date=December 7, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181207145555/http://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2010102112132925520|url-status=live}}</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|access-date=March 6, 2018|archive-date=March 8, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220308160227/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=022&aid=0002225071|url-status=live}}</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|Heechul at the 10th Anniversary Special 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 Entertainment |date=August 9, 2010 |access-date=October 1, 2020 |language=zh |archive-date=June 16, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180616103807/http://ent.sina.com.cn/v/m/2010-08-09/14473045129.shtml |url-status=live }}</ref> In the same year, he formed a project group with label mate Jungmo of 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 |script-title=ko:김희철·트랙스 정모, 프로젝트그룹 'M&D' 결성 |url=http://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2011062108405787199 |access-date=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's summer awards ceremony 20's Choice on July 7.<ref>{{cite news |script-title=ko:김희철, M&D 촬영 중 각오 "신인의 마음으로" |url=http://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2011070315481732198 |access-date=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>
Heechul carried out his mandatory military service from September 1, 2011, to August 30, 2013.<ref>{{cite news |last=Jin |first=Won |script-title=ko:소집해제 김희철 첫 스케줄 확정, 라디오부터 본격 활동시작 |url=http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201308310942380910 |access-date=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 South Chungcheong Province.<ref>{{cite news | author=Song Yoon-soo |website=Korea JoongAng Daily | title=Super Junior's Kim Hee-chul makes plans to be a military man | date=August 22, 2011| url=https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2011/08/22/etc/Super-Juniors-Kim-Heechul-makes-plans-to-be-a-military-man/2940543.html| access-date=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'',<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 |access-date=November 16, 2011 |language=ko |archive-date=March 3, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303231723/http://star.mt.co.kr/view/stview.php?no=2011052414024573249&type=1&outlink=1 |url-status=live }}</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 |access-date=October 17, 2020 |language=ko |archive-date=October 18, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201018082631/https://m.sportschosun.com/news.htm?id=201109080100056760004579&ServiceDate=20110907 |url-status=live }}</ref> as well as one of the hosts of the talk show ''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=The Chosun Ilbo |access-date=October 4, 2020 |archive-date=October 30, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201030123336/https://www.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2010/12/02/2010120201589.html |url-status=live }}</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 |access-date=March 22, 2012 |archive-date=February 3, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140203161546/http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2011092215041410826 |url-status=live }}</ref> Shortly after he had enlisted, Kim Jang-hoon released the song "Breakups Are So Like Me", which is a duet with Heechul.<ref>{{cite news |script-title=ko:가수 김장훈, 김희철 '이별 참 나답다' 발표 |trans-title=Singer Kim Jang-hoon and Kim Hee-chul released 'Breakups Are So Like Me' |language=ko |date=September 27, 2011 |url=https://news.joins.com/article/6282924 |author=Yoo Hee-yeon |access-date=October 1, 2020 |work=JoongAng Ilbo |archive-date=October 30, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201030123444/https://news.joins.com/article/6282924 |url-status=live }}</ref> During live performances of the song on ''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|access-date=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 news |script-title=ko:'공익' 김희철, 라디오 DJ 근황공개 '오타쿠 인증' |trans-title=Kim Heechul's 'public service', whereabouts as a radio DJ revealed 'otaku proof' |author=Kim Kyung-min |date=January 1, 2013 |url=http://news.nate.com/view/20130201n03967 |work=Nate |language=ko |access-date=June 14, 2018 |archive-date=December 11, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141211014641/http://news.nate.com/view/20130201n03967 |url-status=live }}</ref> He hosted from January 20 to May 18, 2012, and from January 14 to July 26, 2013.<ref>{{cite web |title=Website of District Seong Dong |url=http://sdtv.sd.go.kr/ |website=SDtv |access-date=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><ref name=":13"/>
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=Maeil Broadcasting Network |language=ko |date=September 24, 2013 |access-date=October 17, 2020 |archive-date=October 17, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201017132306/https://www.mbn.co.kr/news/entertain/1485899 |url-status=live }}</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 |access-date=October 5, 2020 |archive-date=October 30, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201030123326/https://entertain.naver.com/ranking/read?oid=117&aid=0002485366 |url-status=live }}</ref> On December 11, 2013, Super Junior released their fifth official Japanese single, "Blue World", the group's first song involving Heechul after he came back from military service.<ref>{{cite web|script-title=ko:[음악]슈주, 연말 단독 콘서트..김희철 제대후 한국 첫 무대|url=https://www.ytn.co.kr/_sn/1408_201311290822771492|website=YTN|date=November 29, 2013 |access-date=February 25, 2020|language=ko|archive-date=February 25, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200225203517/https://www.ytn.co.kr/_sn/1408_201311290822771492|url-status=live}}</ref> He appeared on the second season of MBC's reality television program ''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 |access-date=June 14, 2018 |date=January 10, 2014 |archive-date=December 10, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141210235448/http://news.naver.com/main/read.nhn?mode=LSD&mid=shm&sid1=106&oid=108&aid=0002273982 |url-status=live }}</ref> and ''My Tutor Friend'' with Jeong Jun-ha as well.<ref>{{Cite news |script-title=ko:성시경·김성령·김희철·정준하 등 MBC 추석 예능 '띠동갑내기 과외하기' 출연 |trans-title=Sung Si-kyung, Kim Sung-ryeong, Kim Hee-chul, and Jung Joon-ha made an appearance in MBC's Chuseok program 'My Tutor Friend' |url=http://isplus.live.joins.com/news/article/article.asp?total_id=15589959&cloc= |work=Ilgan Sports |author=Kim Yeon-ji |date=August 20, 2014 |access-date=May 27, 2020 |language=ko |archive-date=October 30, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201030123326/http://isplus.live.joins.com/news/article/article.asp?total_id=15589959&cloc= |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |script-title=ko:'띠동갑내기 과외하기' 정준하-김희철, 중국어 시험 합격 "유종의 미" |trans-title='My Tutor Friend' Jeong Jun-ha and Kim Hee-chul passes the Chinese language exam "successful ending" |url=https://www.asiatoday.co.kr/view.php?key=20150110000939069 |work=Asia Today |author=Moon Yeon-bae |date=January 10, 2015 |access-date=December 1, 2020 |archive-date=August 14, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150814005355/http://www.asiatoday.co.kr/view.php?key=20150110000939069 |url-status=live }}</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 |access-date=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 |access-date=May 9, 2014 |date=May 6, 2014 |archive-date=May 8, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140508224239/http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/Article.aspx?aid=2988750 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Kim |first=Ji-soo |title='Flower Grandpa Investigators' to air Friday |url=https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/culture/2014/05/386_156713.html |work=The Korea Times |access-date=May 11, 2014 |date=May 7, 2014 |archive-date=May 12, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140512221722/http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/culture/2014/05/386_156713.html |url-status=live }}</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 |access-date=February 25, 2020 |work=Top Star News |language=ko |archive-date=August 3, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200803031636/http://www.topstarnews.net/news/articleView.html?idxno=97884 |url-status=live }}</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 |access-date=October 17, 2020 |language=ko |archive-date=October 18, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201018185203/https://www.tvreport.co.kr/680849 |url-status=live }}</ref> ''A Style For You'',<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.kpopherald.com/article/349351|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 |access-date=October 12, 2018 |work=Naver |language=ko |archive-date=October 12, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181012135048/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0003085955 |url-status=live }}</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=Ilgan Sports |archive-date=August 7, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160807160443/http://isplus.live.joins.com/news/article/article.asp?total_id=19185609&cloc=rss |url-status=live }}</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 |archive-date=August 6, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160806190247/http://www.newsis.com/ar_detail/view.html?ar_id=NISX20151204_0010458268&cID=10601&pID=10600 |url-status=dead }}</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 |access-date=June 12, 2018 |work=Naver |archive-date=October 27, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171027030145/http://m.entertain.naver.com/read?oid=108&aid=0002362872 |url-status=live }}</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|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'' with the lead track "I Wish".<ref>{{cite news |script-title=ko:M&D 김희철·김정모, 신곡 '하고싶어' 뮤비 공개…여자친구 예린과 연기 호흡 |trans-title=M&D Kim Hee-chul and Kim Jung-mo, releases the new song "I Wish" MV ... Featuring a date with GFriend's Yerin |language=ko |date=April 14, 2015 |url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=057&aid=0000633508 |author=Nam Woo-jung |access-date=October 1, 2020 |work=Naver |archive-date=October 30, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201030123450/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=057&aid=0000633508 |url-status=live }}</ref> It was released digitally on April 16 and physically on April 20.<ref>{{cite news | work=TV daily | script-title=ko:김희철, M&D로 대전·원주 팬 사인회 진행 | date=May 12, 2015 | url=https://www.tvdaily.co.kr/read.php3?aid=1431438512903682010 | access-date=June 12, 2018 | archive-date=June 12, 2018| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612210905/http://tvdaily.asiae.co.kr/read.php3?aid=1431438512903682010| url-status=live }}</ref> The title track was written and composed by the duo, and peaked at number two on the 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|script-title=ko:2015년 18주차 Album Chart|date=April 30, 2015|access-date=July 23, 2018|work=Gaon Chart|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 '싱데렐라' 제작발표회 현장.jpg|thumb|200x200px|left|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=ko |date=March 17, 2016 |access-date=June 14, 2018 |archive-date=June 14, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180614195309/http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=117&aid=0002738066 |url-status=live }}</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=ko |date=March 17, 2016 |access-date=June 14, 2018 |archive-date=October 30, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201030123329/https://news.nate.com/view/20160317n19267?mid=n1008 |url-status=live }}</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=ko |date=September 13, 2016 |access-date=September 13, 2016 |archive-date=October 30, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201030123332/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=213&aid=0000907387 |url-status=live }}</ref> He released a duet with Wheein for SM Station on April 15. The single, "Narcissus", was written by him and produced by Jungmo.<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|access-date=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 | script-title=ko:[단독] 김희철X마마무 휘인, 듀엣곡 호흡…"녹음 완료" | author=Park Hyeon-min | work=Naver | date=March 29, 2016 | access-date=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'' and the trot-rock lead track "Ulsanbawi" on July 12.<ref>{{Cite web | script-title=ko:[연예의 법칙] 김희철&김정모의 트로트 도전… '우리 지금 진지하다' | work = Sports Donga | date = July 12, 2016 | access-date = 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'' with Chinese actress and singer Li Feier, 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 | access-date=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 member Min Kyung-hoon released a duet titled "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 |access-date=June 19, 2018 |work=Aju Business Daily |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|script-title=ko:아는형님 김희철 민경훈 '나비잠' 비하인드, 트와이스 모모 두고 '신경전'|url=http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=081&aid=0002775582|website=Naver|publisher=Seoul Shinmun|access-date=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 |script-title=ko:'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§ion=sc4 |access-date=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§ion=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 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 |access-date=November 15, 2018 |work=Aju Business Daily |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. The pre-release single was released on December 23, a nod to the band's debut on Christmas Eve in 1997.<ref>{{cite web|script-title=ko: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|date=December 24, 2016 |access-date=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=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|script-title=ko: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|access-date=October 20, 2018|language=ko|archive-date=August 2, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200802202532/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/article/view.gaon?idx=12396&sgenre=kpop&search_str=%EA%B9%80%ED%9D%AC%EC%B2%A00|url-status=live}}</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|access-date=June 16, 2018|website=Naver|publisher=MyDaily|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|access-date=June 16, 2018|website=Sports World|date=October 4, 2017 |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|access-date=June 16, 2018|language=ko|archive-date=October 8, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171008030914/http://www.koreadaily.com/news/read.asp?page=1&branch=NEWS&source=&category=entertainment&art_id=4686604|url-status=dead}}</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 |access-date=June 24, 2018 |archive-date=June 17, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180617015327/http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=421&aid=0002315830 |url-status=live }}</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 |access-date=June 16, 2018 |language=ko |archive-date=June 26, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180626082934/http://www.thisisgame.com/webzine/news/nboard/225/?n=67182 |url-status=live }}</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 |newspaper=텐아시아 |date=December 6, 2016 |access-date=June 16, 2018 |language=ko |archive-date=June 26, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180626083211/http://tenasia.hankyung.com/archives/1076500 |url-status=live }}</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 |access-date=September 6, 2018 |language=ko |archive-date=September 6, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180906125054/http://m.newspim.com/news/view/20170419000105 |url-status=live }}</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|access-date=September 8, 2017|language=ko|archive-date=September 8, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170908201833/http://joynews.inews24.com/php/news_view.php?g_menu=700200&g_serial=1047278&rrf=nv|url-status=live}}</ref> and ''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|access-date=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 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 |access-date=December 25, 2019 |archive-date=December 25, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191225100831/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/now/article/213/0001009818 |url-status=live }}</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 |access-date=June 7, 2020 |language=ko |archive-date=June 7, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200607091222/http://mpop.heraldcorp.com/view.php?ud=201805292000323376053_1 |url-status=live }}</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|access-date=June 24, 2018|language=ko|archive-date=March 8, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220308160241/http://www.sportsseoul.com/news/read/603597|url-status=live}}</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|access-date=June 25, 2018|language=ko|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|access-date=June 25, 2018|language=ko|archive-date=June 25, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180625213939/http://www.seconomy.kr/view.php?ud=20180625155129162396f86779c5_2|url-status=live}}</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|access-date=October 17, 2018|language=ko|archive-date=October 17, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181017123528/http://enews.imbc.com/News/RetrieveNewsInfo/245357|url-status=live}}</ref> Following the success of "Sweet Dream", Universe Cowards returned in February 2018 with "Falling Blossoms".<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Super Junior's Kim Heechul and Min Kyunghoon Give Visibility to Developmentally Disabled People in "Falling Blossoms" Video|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/super-junior-kim-heechul-min-kyunghoon-falling-blossoms-video-8206111/|magazine=Billboard|date=February 18, 2018|access-date=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 |script-title=ko: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 |access-date=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 |script-title=ko: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 |access-date=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 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|access-date=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 |access-date=October 1, 2020 |work=Naver |language=ko |archive-date=October 30, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201030123251/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/117/0003143878 |url-status=live }}</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|script-title=ko:[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=ko|date=April 17, 2019|access-date=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 |script-title=ko: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=Edaily |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 |access-date=October 1, 2020 |work=Naver |language=ko |author=Yoo Byung-chul |archive-date=October 30, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201030123508/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/215/0000764324 |url-status=live }}</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 |script-title=ko: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 |archive-date=May 24, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190524120854/https://www.ytn.co.kr/_sn/0117_201905061704596511 |url-status=live }}</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|archive-date=August 22, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190822065841/https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20190822058400005|url-status=live|date=August 22, 2019 }}</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 |archive-date=August 22, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190822065842/https://www.mk.co.kr/star/hot-issues/view/2019/08/651397/ |url-status=live |date=August 22, 2019 }}</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|access-date=April 26, 2019|language=ko|archive-date=October 30, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201030123404/http://www.newsa.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=215807#09Xb|url-status=live}}</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|access-date=October 29, 2019|language=ko|archive-date=August 11, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200811194754/https://sbsfune.sbs.co.kr/news/news_content.jsp?article_id=E10009700227|url-status=live|date=October 29, 2019 }}</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 |access-date=August 8, 2019 |work=Maeil Broadcasting Network |date=July 16, 2019 |language=ko |archive-date=August 3, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200803000514/http://mbnmoney.mbn.co.kr/news/view?news_no=MM1003655162 |url-status=live }}</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|script-title=ko:김희철, 中 코스모폴리탄 주관 시상식서 '올해의 인물' 선정|date=December 4, 2019|access-date=December 4, 2019|archive-date=December 4, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191204111440/https://www.sedaily.com/NewsView/1VRXZM4LCA|url-status=live}}</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 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 |access-date=October 1, 2020 |work=Naver |author=Jeong An-ji |language=ko |archive-date=January 30, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200130073735/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=076&aid=0003508201 |url-status=live }}</ref> His performance in ''My Little Old Boy'' and ''Delicious Rendezvous'' earned him Excellence award at the 13th SBS Entertainment Awards.<ref name=":61" />
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|access-date=January 20, 2020|language=ko|archive-date=January 20, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200120051617/https://news.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2020/01/20/2020012001230.html|url-status=live}}</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|access-date=January 9, 2020|language=ko|archive-date=February 25, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200225134630/https://m.mbn.co.kr/news/4029725|url-status=live|date=January 9, 2020 }}</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|access-date=March 6, 2020|language=ko|archive-date=October 30, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201030123502/http://www.busan.com/view/busan/view.php?code=2020030611240348018|url-status=live}}</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|access-date=March 6, 2020|language=ko|archive-date=August 2, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200802235721/https://www.msn.com/ko-kr/entertainment/news/%EC%9B%8C%ED%81%AC%EB%A7%A8-%EA%B9%80%EB%AF%BC%EC%95%84-%EA%B8%B0%EC%83%81%EC%BA%90%EC%8A%A4%ED%84%B0-%EA%B9%80%ED%9D%AC%EC%B2%A0%EA%B3%BC-%EC%9D%B4%EC%8B%AD%EC%84%B8%EA%B8%B0-%ED%9E%9B-%ED%8A%B8%EC%8F%AD-mc-%EB%B0%9C%ED%83%81%E2%80%A627%EC%9D%BC-%EC%B2%AB-%EB%B0%A9%EC%86%A1/ar-BB10Om4m|url-status=live |title=MSN }}</ref> On May 10, he earned his first Baeksang Arts Awards nomination at 56th ceremony in the 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> On December 1, it was announced that Heechul would be filling in as a temporary MC for KBS2's ''Problem Child in House'', in place of the program's regular MC Jung Hyung-don until February 16, when he returning to active promotions.<ref>{{Cite news |script-title=ko:김희철, '불안장애 하차' 정형돈 공백 채운다…'옥문아들' MC 합류 [공식] |trans-title=Kim Hee-chul fills in for Jung Hyung-don who 'leaves due to anxiety disorder' ... Joins 'Problem Child in House' MC [Official] |url=https://www.chosun.com/entertainments/entertain_photo/2020/12/01/GQOS6XOZY3DJF24T26U3MF4BYI/ |date=December 1, 2020 |access-date=December 1, 2020 |archive-date=July 9, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210709185120/https://www.chosun.com/entertainments/entertain_photo/2020/12/01/GQOS6XOZY3DJF24T26U3MF4BYI/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |script-title=ko:샤이니 민호&장항준 감독, 정형돈 복귀 '옥문아' 게스트 출격 |trans-title=Shinee Minho and director Jang Hang-joon guested in 'Problem Child in House' as Jung Hyung-don returns |url=https://www.msn.com/ko-kr/entertainment/tv/샤이니-민호andamp장항준-감독-정형돈-복귀-옥문아-게스트-출격/ar-BB1du4KN |author=Lee Kyung-ho |title=MSN |work=Star News |publisher=msn entertainment |date=February 8, 2021 |access-date=February 11, 2021 |archive-date=July 9, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210709185133/https://www.msn.com/ko-kr/entertainment/tv/%EC%83%A4%EC%9D%B4%EB%8B%88-%EB%AF%BC%ED%98%B8andamp%EC%9E%A5%ED%95%AD%EC%A4%80-%EA%B0%90%EB%8F%85-%EC%A0%95%ED%98%95%EB%8F%88-%EB%B3%B5%EA%B7%80-%EC%98%A5%EB%AC%B8%EC%95%84-%EA%B2%8C%EC%8A%A4%ED%8A%B8-%EC%B6%9C%EA%B2%A9/ar-BB1du4KN |url-status=live }}</ref> He won the "Top Excellence Award" at the 14th SBS Entertainment Awards.<ref name=":2020 SBS Entertainment Awards1"/><ref name=":2020 SBS Entertainment Awards2"/>
In 2021, he became the main host of ''Friends'',<ref>{{Cite news |script-title=ko:'프렌즈', 이상민,김희철,신동,승희 MC 합류 확정… 2월 17일 첫 방 |trans-title='Friends', Lee Sang-min, Kim Hee-chul, Shindong, Seung-hee confirmed to join MCs... First broadcast on February 17 |url=http://www.mdaily.net/news/articleView.html?idxno=25678 |author=Jang Ji-woo |work=Mdaily |date=February 4, 2021 |access-date=February 4, 2021 |archive-date=December 23, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211223101743/http://www.mdaily.net/news/articleView.html?idxno=25678 |url-status=live }}</ref> ''Long Live Independence''<ref>{{Cite news |script-title=ko:김희철X붐X송은이X악뮤X재재 '독립만세' 출연 확정, 22일 첫방(공식) |trans-title=Kim Hee-chulXBoomXSong Eun-iXAKMUXJae Jae Confirmed to appear in 'Long Live Independence', first broadcast on the 22nd (official) |url=https://m.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=202102021021150410 |author=Hwang Hye-jin |work=Newsen |date=February 2, 2021 |access-date=February 2, 2021 |archive-date=July 27, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210727113423/https://m.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=202102021021150410 |url-status=live }}</ref> and ''Falling for Korea - Transnational Couples''.<ref>{{Cite news |author=Sun Jin-ah |script-title=ko:김원희·김희철, '국제부부' MC 확정…28일 첫 방송(공식) |trans-title=Kim Won-hee and Kim Hee-chul confirmed as 'Falling for Korea - Transnational Couples' MCs… First broadcast on the 28th (official) |url=http://mksports.co.kr/view/2021/435697/ |website=MKsport |language=ko |date=May 6, 2021 |access-date=May 6, 2021 |archive-date=May 6, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210506023648/http://mksports.co.kr/view/2021/435697/ |url-status=live }}</ref> He also appeared in ''Steel Troops''<ref>{{Cite news |script-title=ko:김성주, '강철부대' MC 출격..장동민·김희철·김동현·최영재·츄 합류[공식] |trans-title=Kim Sung-joo, 'Steel Troop' MC sortie.. Jang Dong-min.Kim Hee-chul.Kim Dong Hyun.Choi Young Jae. and Chuu join [Official] |url=https://www.chosun.com/entertainments/entertain_photo/2021/02/18/MGWR2GQD4ANMGA4JOKH2HIV3IU/ |author=Kang Seo-jeong |work=OSEN |publisher=The Chosun Ilbo |date=February 18, 2021 |access-date=February 18, 2021 |archive-date=June 5, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210605043004/https://www.chosun.com/entertainments/entertain_photo/2021/02/18/MGWR2GQD4ANMGA4JOKH2HIV3IU/ |url-status=live }}</ref> and as first Protagonist in ''Duck's Tour''.<ref>{{Cite news |script-title=ko:'덕스투어', K팝 스타 고향 찾아간다…첫 주인공 김희철 |trans-title='Duck's Tour', K-Pop Star's Hometown... First protagonist Kim Hee-chul |url=https://newsis.com/view/?id=NISX20210414_0001406448 |author=Kang Jin-ah |work=Newsis |date=April 14, 2021 |access-date=April 17, 2021 |archive-date=April 17, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210417093011/https://newsis.com/view/?id=NISX20210414_0001406448 |url-status=live }}</ref> His web drama with Moon Ga-young ''Recipe for Youth'' which was originally set to be released in 2016, officially premiere on March 14 via BbangyaTV.<ref>{{Cite news |script-title=ko:문가영, 웹드 '청춘레시피 전성기' 여주인공 발탁 |url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=144&aid=0000425934 |date=April 4, 2016 |access-date=March 19, 2021 |archive-date=March 3, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210303201131/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=144&aid=0000425934 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |script-title=ko:김희철♡문가영 웹드 '청춘 레시피' 14일 공개 |url=https://www.donga.com/SPORTS/home/article/all/20210303/105696195/1 |date=March 3, 2021 |access-date=March 19, 2021 |archive-date=March 3, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210303201431/https://www.donga.com/SPORTS/home/article/all/20210303/105696195/1 |url-status=live }}</ref> In June, ''Delicious Rendezvous'' undergo reorganization and Heechul leave his place as member.<ref>{{Cite news |script-title=ko:'맛남의 광장' 김희철·유병재·김동준 하차..최원영·곽동연·최예빈 합류 |trans-title=Kim Hee-chul, Yoo Byung-jae, and Kim Dong-jun get off from 'Delicious Rendezvous'.. Choi Won-young, Kwak Dong-yeon, Choi Ye-bin join |url=https://www.chosun.com/entertainments/entertain_photo/2021/06/04/TRN5DHOE5RFJLP2AQIBSCK4D7E/ |author=Jung Woo-young |work=OSEN |date=June 4, 2021 |access-date=June 4, 2021 |archive-date=June 4, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210604213623/https://www.chosun.com/entertainments/entertain_photo/2021/06/04/TRN5DHOE5RFJLP2AQIBSCK4D7E/ |url-status=live }}</ref> On December 18, 2021, Kim won the Grand Prize (Daesang) with the My Little Old Boy team{{Efn|Consisting of Shin Dong-yup, Seo Jang-hoon, Cho Hye-seon, Kim Sun-ja, Park Young-hye, Lee Sang-min, Tak Jae-hoon, Im Won-hee, Kim Joon-ho, Kim Jong-kook, Lee Tae-sung, Oh Min-suk, Park Goon, Choi Jin-hyuk}} at the 2021 SBS Entertainment Awards.<ref>{{Cite news |author=Jeong Tae-gun |script-title=ko:"이상민 받을 줄"..'2021 SBS 연예대상', '미우새' 공동 대상→'골때녀' 8관왕 [종합 2보] |url=https://entertain.v.daum.net/v/20211219011302953 |website=Daum |date=December 18, 2021 |accessdate=December 18, 2021 |language=ko |archive-date=December 18, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211218171301/https://entertain.v.daum.net/v/20211219011302953 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |author=Choi Hye-jin |title='SBS 연예대상' 대상, '미운 우리 새끼' 팀 단체 수상 "어머니들 덕분" [텔리뷰] |url=https://entertain.v.daum.net/v/20211219011203949 |website=Daum |date=December 18, 2021 |accessdate=December 18, 2021 |language=ko |archive-date=December 18, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211218171248/https://entertain.v.daum.net/v/20211219011203949 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=SPOTVNEWS|date=2021-12-18|script-title=ko:'올해의 예능인상' 이경규 "받을만한 사람이 받아, 사실 대상감"[2021 SBS 연예대상]|url=https://www.spotvnews.co.kr/?mod=news&act=articleView&idxno=460140|access-date=2021-12-18|website=SPOTVNEWS|language=ko|archive-date=December 18, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211218144252/https://www.spotvnews.co.kr/?mod=news&act=articleView&idxno=460140|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-12-18|script-title=ko:신동엽·탁재훈·이상민, 올해의 예능인상…총 열 두 명 수상 [2021 SBS 연예대상]|url=http://mydaily.co.kr/new_yk/html/read.php?newsid=202112182128241085|access-date=2021-12-18|website=MyDaily|archive-date=December 18, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211218144250/http://mydaily.co.kr/new_yk/html/read.php?newsid=202112182128241085|url-status=live}}</ref>
In 2022 to 2023, he appeared in several web show such as ''Real Marketing Show "Production 522"'',<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://news.v.daum.net/v/20220213174134361 |author=Kim Min-ji |script-title=ko:"유재석에 차승원까지 등판" 갤럭시 '찐팬' 모은 삼성, 초강수 |trans-title="Yoo Jae-suk and Cha Seung-won are on the rise" Samsung collects Galaxy 'steamed fans', super strong |work=Herald Economy |via=Daum |date=February 13, 2022 |access-date=February 13, 2022 |language=ko |archive-date=February 15, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220215072237/https://news.v.daum.net/v/20220213174134361 |url-status=live }}</ref> ''Game Addendum'',<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.khgames.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=134281 |author=Park Junsu |script-title=ko:아프리카TV X 티몬, 게임·e스포츠 웹 예능 '게임부록' 제작발표회 진행 |trans-title=Afreeca TV X Timon, web entertainment 'Game Addendum' production presentation held |work=AfreecaTV |via=Kyunghyang Games |date=February 16, 2022 |access-date=February 16, 2022 |language=ko |archive-date=February 16, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220216043005/https://www.khgames.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=134281 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://v.daum.net/v/20220929171903098 |author=Yeon Hee-jin |script-title=ko:김희철·김성회·성승헌 출동.. 티몬, '게임부록2'로 흥행 잇는다 |trans-title=Kim Hee-chul, Kim Sung-hoi, and Sung Seung-heon appear... Timon continues box office success with 'Game Addendum 2' |work=MoneyS |via=Daum |date=September 29, 2022 |access-date=January 5, 2024 |language=ko |archive-date=January 5, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240105175536/https://v.daum.net/v/20220929171903098 |url-status=live }}</ref> ''Lineage W Rap Up'',{{citation needed|date=November 2024}} ''Pink Rye''<ref>{{cite web |url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=408&aid=0000162382 |author=Yoo Jeong-min |script-title=ko:김희철→이선빈 '핑크 라이' 편견 없는 연애 리얼리티…10월 공개 |trans-title=Kim Hee-chul → Lee Seon-bin's 'Pink Rye' love reality without prejudice... October release |publisher=MBC News |via=Naver |date=July 25, 2022 |access-date=July 25, 2022 |language=ko |archive-date=July 25, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220725115552/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=408&aid=0000162382 |url-status=live }}</ref> and ''One Earth: ARTPIA''.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.m-i.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=1028027 |author=Kang Kang-woo |script-title=ko:김희철, 웨이브 '원얼스: 아트피아' MC로 발탁 |trans-title=Kim Hee-chul, Wave 'One Earth: Artpia' Selected as MC |via=Maeil Ilbo |date=July 5, 2023 |access-date=December 19, 2023 |language=ko |archive-date=December 19, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231219173518/https://www.m-i.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=1028027 |url-status=live }}</ref> He also appeared as a new MC for ''Boss in the Mirror''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=477&aid=0000387923|author=Jang Da-hee|script-title=ko:김희철, '사장님 귀는 당나귀 귀' MC 합류…김숙-전현무와 호흡[공식]|trans-title=Kim Heechul joins 'The Boss's Ears are Donkey's Ears' MC... Kim Sook - Breathing with Jeon Hyun-moo [Official]|publisher=SpoTV News|via=Naver|date=October 17, 2022|access-date=January 11, 2024|language=ko|archive-date=November 7, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231107220312/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=477&aid=0000387923|url-status=live}}</ref> Heechul host ''Chengdong Travel Visual Radio'' on September 24, 2022.<ref>{{cite web |script-title=ko:성동구, 김희철과 '여행이 보이는 라디오'... 명소ㆍ맛집 소개 |trans-title=Seongdong District, Kim Hee-chul and 'Radio with a view of travel'... Introduction to famous places and restaurants |url=http://www.seongdongnews.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=27702 |website=Blog Huya |date=September 23, 2022 |access-date=December 30, 2023 |archive-date=December 30, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231230154619/http://www.seongdongnews.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=27702 |url-status=live }}</ref>
== Public image and artistry == [[File:130807 희철 02.jpg|thumb|220x220px|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|script-title=ko:김희철, 24일 첫 솔로 싱글 '옛날사람' 발표|url=http://www.sportalkorea.com/butterfly/view.php?gisa_uniq=201904171013773153&key=&field=§ion_code=B1000&search_key=y|access-date=February 20, 2020|website=Sportal Korea|archive-date=March 8, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220308160232/https://www.sportalkorea.com/|url-status=live}}</ref> He has said that he had a dream about a rock band when he was a teenager and trainee.<ref>{{cite web|script-title=ko:"더이상 춤 출 수 없어"…데뷔 15년 차 가수 김희철의 고민|url=https://www.edaily.co.kr/news/read?newsId=01148006622717208&mediaCodeNo=258|access-date=February 20, 2020|website=Edaily| date=December 10, 2019 |archive-date=March 2, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200302052230/https://www.edaily.co.kr/news/read?newsId=01148006622717208&mediaCodeNo=258|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|script-title=ko:'복면가왕' 김희철 "교통사고 후 오랜만에 무대...너무 행복했다"|url=https://www.ytn.co.kr/_sn/0117_202002171135411974|access-date=February 20, 2020|website=YTN|date=February 17, 2020 |archive-date=February 20, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200220105521/https://www.ytn.co.kr/_sn/0117_202002171135411974|url-status=live}}</ref> An active lyricist, he has written several of Super Junior's songs, including "Show Me Your Love", "Oops", and "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" for Universe Cowards.<ref name=":23" /><ref name=":46">{{cite web|script-title=ko:스테이션 시리즈 최초 #1 등극!|url=http://www.melon.com/musicstory/inform.htm?mstorySeq=4317|access-date=June 16, 2018|website=Melon|language=ko|archive-date=October 7, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191007215430/https://www.melon.com/musicstory/inform.htm?mstorySeq=4317|url-status=live}}</ref> In addition, he wrote the lyrics for Orange Caramel's "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|access-date=November 4, 2014|website=MelOn|publisher=LOEN Entertainment}}</ref>
Heechul has been praised for being a celebrity and model idol group member who rarely has scandals.<ref>{{cite news | script-title=ko:'라디오스타' 김희철 "'모범 아이돌' 수식어, 당황스러워" | date=December 31, 2019 | url=https://www.mk.co.kr/star/hot-issues/view/2019/12/1098828/ | access-date=January 6, 2020}}</ref> He 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 |access-date=October 30, 2020 |archive-date=November 2, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201102092737/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=311&aid=0001136737 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |author=Choi Seung-Woo |script-title=ko:김희철 "악플러 다 때려잡을 것.. 나는 사람답게 잘 살아왔다" 강경 대응 예고 |date=April 23, 2020 |url=http://m.segye.com/view/20200423520854 |access-date=October 30, 2020 |archive-date=November 2, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201102013925/http://m.segye.com/view/20200423520854 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |author=Kyung-Hyun |script-title=ko:악플 수만건 들고 경찰서 간 김희철 "상처 줬으니 벌 받을것" |date=July 25, 2020 |url=https://news.joins.com/article/23833053 |access-date=October 30, 2020 |archive-date=October 31, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201031125851/https://news.joins.com/article/23833053 |url-status=live }}</ref> In October 2020, Ko Seung Woo and Jeong Chong Myeong credited Heechul alongside IU and 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 | archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211117/RMNZ1cQKCIk| archive-date=2021-11-17 | url-status=live|website=Youtube | date=October 23, 2020 |access-date=October 30, 2020}}{{cbignore}}</ref> His androgynous appearance has caused rumors regarding his sexuality since his debut, being known for having a "pretty boy" look.<ref name=":25">{{cite news | script-title=ko: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 | access-date=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 | script-title=ko:김희철, 과거 여성복 패셔니스타? | date=November 2, 2019 | work=E News | url=http://enews24.tving.com/news/article?nsID=1332562 | access-date=February 20, 2020 | archive-date=August 2, 2020 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200802225908/http://enews24.tving.com/news/article?nsID=1332562 | url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Pretty Korean boys |url=http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20140429001227 |access-date=October 8, 2018 |work=The 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|access-date=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 | script-title=ko:김희철 "제가 게이냐고요? 너무 강하게 부인하면 실례죠"② | date=March 12, 2017 | work=Yonhap News Agency | pages=2 | url=http://news.nate.com/view/20170312n05222?mid=n1008 | access-date=October 5, 2018 | archive-date=March 8, 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220308160242/https://news.nate.com/view/20170312n05222?mid=n1008 | url-status=live }}</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}}
=== 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 | script-title=ko:싸이월드 미니홈피 ''최다방문 김희철'' | date=December 29, 2006 | url=https://www.nocutnews.co.kr/news/229269 | access-date=July 18, 2020 | archive-date=July 18, 2020 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200718130720/https://www.nocutnews.co.kr/news/229269 | url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news | author=Yoo Yun-jung | script-title=ko:싸이월드「최고 방문자수 김희철」「최고 일촌 보유 최홍만」 | date=December 29, 2006 | url=https://zdnet.co.kr/view/?no=00000039154179 | access-date=July 18, 2020 | archive-date=July 18, 2020 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200718123507/https://zdnet.co.kr/view/?no=00000039154179 | url-status=live }}</ref> He also ranked first in the Cyworld visitor rankings for the first half of 2007.<ref>{{cite news | author=Lee Sua | script-title=ko:상반기 연예인 미니홈피 King, 슈주 김희철 | date=July 5, 2007 | url=http://m.datanews.co.kr/m/m_article.html?no=10485 | access-date=July 18, 2020 | archive-date=July 18, 2020 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200718131300/http://m.datanews.co.kr/m/m_article.html?no=10485 | url-status=live }}</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 | access-date=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> 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 |access-date=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 in Paris.<ref>{{cite news| script-title=ko:김희철, 여장 레이디가가 변신 "난 레이디희희"| date=August 6, 2010| work=Newsen| url=http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201008162141311002| access-date=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|script-title=ko:김희철, 레이디 가가에게 "가가동생, 내 리본머리 봤다고?"|work=Newsen|url=http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201107100913331001|url-status=live|access-date=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 |access-date=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" 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|access-date=April 28, 2020|archive-date=August 3, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200803042402/http://jmagazine.joins.com/forbes/view/325774|url-status=live}}</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|access-date=April 28, 2020|archive-date=May 19, 2021|archive-url=https://archive.today/20210519082422/http://jmagazine.joins.com/forbes/view/329761|url-status=live}}</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|access-date=April 28, 2020|archive-date=April 29, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200429113745/http://jmagazine.joins.com/forbes/view/329763|url-status=live}}</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 |script-title=ko: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 |script-title=ko: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'' Heechul, Hara, Bora and 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|date=July 5, 2015|title=A Style For You episode 12|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Slgq5oP4mwE| archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211117/Slgq5oP4mwE| archive-date=2021-11-17 | url-status=live|access-date=July 28, 2020|website=Youtube|publisher=KBS World}}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=한|first=혜리|date=June 22, 2015|script-title=ko:'어 스타일 포 유' 구하라, 마지막 플리마켓서 '장사의 신' 등극|work=tenasia|url=https://tenasia.hankyung.com/topic/article/2015062273014|access-date=July 28, 2020|archive-date=August 3, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200803091731/https://tenasia.hankyung.com/topic/article/2015062273014|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=곽|first=현수|date=June 9, 2015|script-title=ko:'어 스타일 포 유' 김희철, 장발 버리도 댄디 가이 변신|work=SportsDonga|url=https://sports.donga.com/3/all/20150609/71716855/1|access-date=July 28, 2020|archive-date=August 2, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200802232957/https://sports.donga.com/3/all/20150609/71716855/1|url-status=live}}</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|script-title=ko:'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|archive-date=March 8, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220308160240/http://www.humanaidpost.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=19785|url-status=live}}</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 |script-title=ko: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 |archive-date=October 26, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201026223428/http://www.ksw-news.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=15498 |url-status=live }}</ref> On March 14, 2022, Kim made a donation {{KRW|100|link=yes}} millions to Community Chest of Korea for Fruit of Love to help the victims of the massive wildfire that started in Uljin, Gyeongbuk and has spread to Samcheok, Gangwon.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=001&aid=0013050622|author=Kim Chi-yeon|script-title=ko:[게시판] 슈퍼주니어 김희철, 산불피해 구호 1억원 기부|trans-title=[Bulletin board] Super Junior Heechul Kim, donated 100 million won to help with forest fire damage |publisher=Yonhap News Agency|via=Naver|date=March 14, 2022|access-date= March 14, 2022|language=ko}}</ref> In July 2023, The Blue Tree Foundation (Youth Violence Prevention Foundation) announced that Kim Hee-chul, donated 100 million won to operate the School Violence Research Institute ahead of his birthday.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.spotvnews.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=57056 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240105182438/http://www.spotvnews.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=57056 |url-status=usurped |archive-date=January 5, 2024 |title= Kim Hee-chul donates 100 million to launch the School Violence Research Center "I hope the students grow up healthily" |date=July 5, 2023 |access-date=January 5, 2024 |work=SPOTVNEWS |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|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=|access-date=July 28, 2020|archive-date=August 3, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200803000143/http://kbsworld.kbs.co.kr/news/news_view.php?no=17270&sec=kpop&lang=eng&page=97&search_tag=&writer=|url-status=live}}</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|script-title=ko: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=The Chosun Ilbo|date=May 4, 2017|language=ko|archive-date=July 2, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200702143922/https://news.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2017/05/04/2017050401424.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2019, Heechul joined the National Health Insurance Service as the promotional ambassador for anti-smoking.<ref>{{cite news | script-title=ko:"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 | access-date=January 9, 2020 | archive-date=April 12, 2021 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210412122523/http://www.docdocdoc.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=1072706 | url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news | script-title=ko: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 | access-date=April 14, 2020 | archive-date=August 2, 2020 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200802202712/http://www.futurekorea.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=121471 | url-status=live }}</ref> He also took part in The CELEBe Video Donation Campaign from April 2020 with numerous celebrities and fans.<ref>{{cite news|script-title=ko: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|archive-date=June 30, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200630011424/http://cnews.beyondpost.co.kr/view.php?ud=20200429101619555046a9e4dd7f_30|url-status=live}}</ref> He joined the emergency disaster donation campaign to overcome COVID-19 in Hoengseong County on June 29, 2020.<ref>{{cite news |script-title=ko: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 |archive-date=June 29, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200629234018/http://www.newstown.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=460406 |url-status=live }}</ref> In March 2022, he became a member of the Honor Society.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.insight.co.kr/news/456946 |script-title=ko:1억 이상 기부해 고액 기부자 모임 '아너 소사이어티' 가입한 아이돌 8인 |trans-title=8 idols who donated over 100 million won and joined the 'Honor Society', a group of major donors |date=December 6, 2023 |access-date=December 30, 2023 |work=Insight |language=ko |archive-date=December 30, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231230150218/https://www.insight.co.kr/news/456946 |url-status=live }}</ref> In April 2023, he was appointed as a public relations ambassador for The Blue Tree Foundation, an NGO working to cure and prevent school violence.<ref>{{cite news |date=April 29, 2023 |title= |script-title=ko:'학교폭력 안돼요!' 김희철, 푸른나무재단 홍보대사 위촉 |trans-title='No school violence!' Kim Hee-chul appointed as public relations ambassador for the Blue Tree Foundation |url=https://v.daum.net/v/20230429074848617 |access-date=January 7, 2024 |work=Star News |language=ko |archive-date=January 7, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240107165227/https://v.daum.net/v/20230429074848617 |url-status=live }}</ref>
Heechul hosted the 13th Non-Smoking Festival Concert on December 20, 2019.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://mdon.co.kr/news/article.html?no=24862 |script-title=ko:'사연과 노래가 함께하는 담배없는 폐스티벌' 개최 |trans-title=A 'non-smoking festival with stories and songs' is held |date=December 23, 2019 |access-date=October 10, 2020 |work=eMD Medical News |language=ko |archive-date=October 30, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201030123502/https://mdon.co.kr/news/article.html?no=24862 |url-status=live }}</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|access-date=September 8, 2018|archive-date=April 12, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200412112312/http://superjunior.smtown.com/Profile|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name=":30">{{cite web|title=Heechul profiles|website=Mnet|url=http://www.mnet.com/artist/66520/profile|access-date=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's Pepero in 2005.<ref name=":29" /><ref name=":30" /><ref name=":5" /> After appearing on ''Knowing Bros'' and his famous Pick Miwon CF,<ref>{{cite news | author=기사승인 | script-title=ko:미원, 김희철 등장 '픽(Pick) 미원' 광고 온라인서 화제 | date=October 10, 2016 | work=Rival News | url=http://m.rivalnews.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=1553 | access-date=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 | script-title=ko:잘 잡은 예능 캐릭터로 CF왕 될 기세 | date=July 3, 2017 | work=1Boon | url=https://1boon.kakao.com/newsade/BIGSTARHEENIM | access-date=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 | script-title=ko:대상(주), 김희철의 '픽(Pick) 미원' 코믹 영상 '화제' | date=October 7, 2016 | work=Jose Ilbo | url=http://www.joseilbo.com/news/htmls/2016/10/20161007305492.html | access-date=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 | script-title=ko:단순 그리고 반복…너는 지금 이 광고에 중독되고 있다 출처: 더피알 | date=September 6, 2017 | work=THE PR | url=http://www.the-pr.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=23691 | access-date=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|script-title=ko:'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|access-date=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|archive-date=March 8, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220308160221/https://pelicana.co.kr/community/press_view.html?search=&keyword=&page=1search%3D&uid=270|url-status=live}}</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 |archive-date=March 8, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220308160243/http://www.fntimes.com/html/view.php?ud=201901161353081668902857eb1a_18 |url-status=live }}</ref> WHIA<ref>{{cite news | script-title=ko:깔끔 大스타 김희철, 위생습관 브랜드 휘아 모델 선정 '갓벽한' 만남 | url= http://www.wedding21news.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=232436 | work= Wedding21news | access-date= March 30, 2020 | archive-date= October 26, 2020 | archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20201026165425/http://www.wedding21news.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=232436 | url-status= live }}</ref> and Dyson.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.esquirekorea.co.kr/article/51390|script-title=ko:김희철이 말하는 완벽한 싱글 라이프와 다이슨 옴니-글라이드™의 상관관계 part.1|website=Esquire Korea|date=January 18, 2021|access-date=February 22, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210308092129/https://www.esquirekorea.co.kr/article/51390|archive-date=March 8, 2021|url-status=dead}}</ref> In 2021, Heechul collaborated with SM C&C and SM Entertainment Group artists and launched Eco Friendly Toohbrush and Toothpaste 옳치 옳치 (Right Toothbrush).<ref>{{cite news | script-title=ko:김희철, 셀럽브랜드 '옳치옳치' 론칭 "청결에는 겸손 없다" | url=http://sns.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=202104201049440410 | work=Newsen | date=April 20, 2021 | access-date=April 20, 2021 | archive-date=April 20, 2021 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210420015321/http://sns.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=202104201049440410 | url-status=live }}</ref> On December 21, 2022, Heechul and Im Yoon-ah announced as promotional models for Ragnarok Online Mobile 3D Action MMORPG.<ref>{{cite news|url= https://www.thisisgame.com/webzine/news/nboard/225/?n=164567 |script-title=ko:그라비티, '라그나로크X : Next Generation' 홍보 모델에 김희철·임윤아 정식 발탁 |website=ThisIsGame |date=December 21, 2022 |access-date=September 25, 2024 }}</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|script-title=ko: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 San Diego Comic-Con.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.gamefocus.co.kr/detail.php?number=67394&thread=22r02%7Ctitle=|script-title=ko:8월 개최 확정 '코믹콘 서울', 홍보대사 김희철 앞세워 국내 팝컬처 저변 넓힌다|website=GAME Focus|date=January 24, 2017|access-date=September 7, 2018|archive-date=August 3, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200803025013/http://www.gamefocus.co.kr/detail.php?number=67394&thread=22r02%7Ctitle=|url-status=live}}</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=dead}}</ref> In 2020, Heechul appointed as the ambassador for the ''16th Online Hoengseong Korean Beef Festival''.<ref>{{cite news | script-title=ko:"온라인에서 즐겨요" 횡성한우축제 10월 15~30일 | url=https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20200908114200062 | work=Yunhap News | access-date=September 24, 2020 | archive-date=March 8, 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220308160237/https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20200908114200062 | url-status=live }}</ref> In 2021, he has appointed as a public relations ambassador in Wonju.<ref>{{cite news | script-title=ko:김희철, 홍보대사 위촉한다 | url=http://www.wonjutoday.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=119444 | work=Wonju Today | access-date=April 14, 2021 | archive-date=April 12, 2021 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210412122523/http://www.wonjutoday.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=119444 | url-status=live }}</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 Kyunghyang|date=December 19, 2016|access-date=October 12, 2018|archive-date=March 8, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220308160235/http://sports.khan.co.kr/entertainment/sk_index.html?art_id=201612190940003|url-status=live}}</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'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=김희철, 27일 게임방송 출연..독특 행보 이어간다|trans-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|language=ko|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 AV media |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 AV media |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 ''LoL World Championship''.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://m.dailyesports.com/view.php?ud=2016092816433444692 |script-title=ko:'우주대스타' 김희철, 롤드컵 객원 해설자로 등장 |website=Dailye Sports |date=September 28, 2016 |access-date=November 23, 2020 |archive-date=March 8, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220308160238/http://m.dailyesports.com/view.php?ud=2016092816433444692 |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 Baekhyun played the game with both professional players and fans from South Korea and China.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.joongang.co.kr/article/20975637|title='LOL' 처음해보는 윤아에게 자상하게 게임 가르쳐주는 백현|website=JoongAng Ilbo|date=December 7, 2016|access-date=January 10, 2025|archive-date=January 21, 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250121015401/https://www.joongang.co.kr/article/20975637|url-status=live}}</ref>
In June 2020, it was reported that Kim Hee-chul would be a part of the first-round investment group that would seek to provide funds for Brion Sports Business Group's stake for a spot in ''League of Legends Champions Korea''. Heechul was one of four celebrities to join the venture and brought on as E-sports company directors, and given a role to fulfil within the organization. They tasked with sharing their insight on how to build a brand, and a platform from where the organization can communicate and build a relationship with fans.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://esportsobserver.com/kpop-kim-hee-chul-brion-esports|title=K-Pop Star Kim Hee-Chul Invests in BRION E-Sports|website=Esport Sobserver|date=June 23, 2020|access-date=February 22, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200724082457/https://esportsobserver.com/kpop-kim-hee-chul-brion-esports|archive-date=July 24, 2020|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.hankyung.com/sports/article/202006238348v|script-title=ko:김희철-진종오-박용택 등 브리온 e스포츠 투자 "LCK 도전"|website=The Korea Economic Daily|date=June 23, 2020|access-date=February 22, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200802232954/https://www.hankyung.com/sports/article/202006238348v|archive-date=August 2, 2020|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 |access-date=January 24, 2020 |archive-date=June 6, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210606005742/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCldBBBC3KowWN7ScJRQlZyg/about |url-status=live }}</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 |access-date=January 24, 2020 |work=Newsen |date=December 6, 2018 |language=ko |archive-date=March 8, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220308160241/https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201812061932262410 |url-status=live }}</ref> He revealed during an episode of TV show ''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 |access-date=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">{{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|access-date=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> 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 |access-date=January 24, 2020 |work=Pop Herald |date=January 3, 2020 |language=ko |archive-date=August 2, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200802204935/http://pop.heraldcorp.com/view.php?ud=202001031122451690640_1 |url-status=live }}</ref> until March 5, 2020.<ref>{{cite web |title=First Returned Video |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gk5367Jsjxo&t=4s/about | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201018114542/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gk5367Jsjxo&gl=US&hl=en| archive-date=2020-10-18 | url-status=dead|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 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 |access-date=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 rods 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 |access-date=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 |access-date=June 12, 2018 |work=The Korea Economic Daily |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 |access-date=June 12, 2018 |work=The Korea Economic Daily |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 |access-date=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 |access-date=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 |access-date=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 |access-date=June 12, 2018 |work=MyDaily |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 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 |access-date=June 12, 2018 |work=MyDaily |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 |access-date=June 12, 2018 |work=The Dong-A Ilbo |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|access-date=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=The Seoul Economy Daily|date=April 13, 2018|access-date=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|access-date=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|access-date=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|access-date=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 ''Replay'' due to health concerns, but would still take part in other promotions as normal.<ref name=":24">{{cite news |last=Jun |first=won |date=March 30, 2018 |title= |script-title=ko:[전문] 슈주 측 "김희철 건강상 이유로 신곡 활동 불참, 6인체제" |trans-title=[Full text] Super Junior's side: "Kim Heechul will not participate in new song promotions due to health reasons, remaining as 6 members" |url=http://www.xportsnews.com/jenter/?ac=article_view&entry_id=958654 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612105431/http://www.xportsnews.com/jenter/?ac=article_view&entry_id=958654 |archive-date=June 12, 2018 |access-date=April 4, 2018 |work=Xports News |language=ko}}</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|access-date=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'' 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|access-date=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 |script-title=ko:'한류 제왕' 슈퍼주니어, 9월 컴백 |url=http://sports.donga.com/3/all/20180803/91370036/1 |access-date=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 |access-date=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'' and the ''Super Show 8'' concert, but will be included in the album as well as Super Junior's variety appearances.<ref>{{cite news|last=Lee|first=Woo-joo|date=August 30, 2019|script-title=ko: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|archive-date=December 13, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211213103259/https://sports.chosun.com/news/ntype.htm?id=201908310100247750017177&servicedate=20190830|url-status=live}}</ref> 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 |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 |archive-date=March 17, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200317204350/http://www.donga.com/news/Top/article/all/20200317/100202059/1 |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2025, on the January 12 episode of SBS's "My Little Old Boy", he said, "I've never mentioned this before, but I'm actually disabled. There's a disability sticker for cars. I went to get it with my manager but decided not to take it, thinking 'No, I need to live a more active life', and turned back without it."<ref>{{cite news|last=Kim|first=Yu-rim|date=January 13, 2025|script-title=ko:"교통사고로 장애 등급 받아"...김희철 고백 '충격'|language=ko|work=MoneyS|via=Daum|url=https://v.daum.net/v/20250113073853138 |access-date=March 19, 2025}}</ref>
== Discography == {{See also|Kim Heechul & Kim Jungmo#Discography|label 1=Kim Heechul & Kim Jungmo discography}}
=== Singles === ==== As lead artist ==== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" |- ! scope="col" rowspan="1" | Title ! scope="col" rowspan="1" | Year ! scope="col" rowspan="1" | Album |- ! scope="row" | "옛날 사람 (Old Movie)"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.melon.com/album/detail.htm?albumId=10277737|title=옛날 사람 (Old Movie)|access-date=August 22, 2020|work=Melon|language=ko|archive-date=March 8, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220308160243/https://www.melon.com/album/detail.htm?albumId=10277737|url-status=live}}</ref> | 2019 | {{n/a|Non-album single}} |}
==== 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%;"|<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 |script-title=ko: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 |script-title=ko: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 |script-title=ko: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 }} * "Hanryang": {{Cite web |url=http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=02&hitYear=2021&termGbn=week |script-title=ko:2021년 02주차 Digital Chart |date=January 9, 2021 |access-date=January 16, 2021 |archive-date=January 14, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210114043851/http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=02&hitYear=2021&termGbn=week |url-status=live }}</ref> ! scope="col" style="width:2em;font-size:90%;"|<small>Hot</small><br /><ref>Billboard K-pop Hot 100: * "Breakups Are So Like Me": {{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/k-pop-hot-100/2011-10-15|title=The week of October 15, 2011|magazine=Billboard |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}} * "Hanryang": {{Cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/billboard-korea-100/2021-01-16 |title=The week of January 16, 2021 |magazine=Billboard |date=January 16, 2021 |access-date=January 16, 2021 |archive-date=January 15, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210115011949/https://www.billboard.com/charts/billboard-korea-100/2021-01-16 |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|access-date=March 2, 2020|work=Melon|language=ko|archive-date=December 25, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201225122844/https://www.melon.com/album/detail.htm?albumId=2024170&ref=W10600|url-status=live}}</ref><br/>{{small|(with. Krystal Jung)}} | 2010 | — | — | {{N/a}} | ''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"<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|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|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|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170708161819/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/total.gaon?serviceGbn=S1020|archive-date=July 8, 2017}}</ref> | ''SM Station Season 1'' |- ! scope="row" | "Charm of Life"<ref>{{cite news |script-title=ko:짬에서 나오는 바이브 (Charm of Life) - SM STATION |url=https://www.melon.com/album/detail.htm?albumId=10118609 |access-date=November 23, 2018 |work=Melon |language=ko |archive-date=November 25, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201125051857/https://www.melon.com/album/detail.htm?albumId=10118609 |url-status=live }}</ref><br/>{{small|(with. Shindong, Eunhyuk, and Solar)}} | 2017 | — | — | rowspan="5" {{N/A}} | ''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 |script-title=ko:앨범 정보 |url=https://www.melon.com/album/detail.htm?albumId=10364535&ref=W10600 |access-date=December 21, 2019 |work=Melon |language=ko |archive-date=December 21, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191221162205/https://www.melon.com/album/detail.htm%3FalbumId%3D10364535%26ref%3DW10600 |url-status=live }}</ref><br/>{{small|(with. Lee Soo-geun)}} | 2019 | — | — | ''SM Station X 4 LOVEs for Winter'' |- ! scope="row" | "Hanryang"<br/>{{small|(with. Min Kyung Hoon, feat. BIBI, and Prod. DinDin)}} | 2020 | 190 | 72 | {{n/a|Non-album single}} |- ! scope="row" |"SsakSsakYi"<ref>{{cite news |script-title=ko:아는형님 동요 프로젝트 |url=https://www.melon.com/album/detail.htm?albumId=10603902 |access-date=May 21, 2021 |work=Melon |language=ko |archive-date=May 21, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210521073921/https://www.melon.com/album/detail.htm?albumId=10603902 |url-status=live }}</ref><br/>{{small|(with. Knowing Bros Casts)}} | 2021 | — | — | ''Knowing Brother's Children's Song Project'' |- | 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;" |- ! 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%;"|<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 |script-title=ko: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|access-date=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 featuring Heechul)}} | rowspan="2"| 2010 | ''Girls' Generation 1st Asia Tour: Into the New World'' |<ref>{{cite news |date=August 2, 2011 |script-title=ko:소녀시대 첫번째 아시아투어 콘서트 DVD 타이틀 첫선...22일부터 예판중 |url=https://m.etnews.com/201108020035 |access-date=June 23, 2020 |language=ko |archive-date=June 24, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200624034115/https://m.etnews.com/201108020035 |url-status=live }}</ref> |- ! scope="row" | "King Wang Zzang"<br/>{{small|(Defconn featuring Heechul)}} | ''King Wang Zzang'' |<ref>{{cite news |script-title=ko:킹왕짱 |url=https://www.melon.com/album/detail.htm?albumId=1085962 |access-date=November 23, 2018 |work=Melon |language=ko |archive-date=March 8, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220308160242/https://www.melon.com/album/detail.htm?albumId=1085962 |url-status=live }}</ref> |- ! scope="row" | "Melody"<br/>{{small|(Eve featuring Heechul)}} | 2016 | ''Romantic Show'' |<ref>{{cite news |title=ROMANTIC SHOW |url=https://www.melon.com/album/detail.htm?albumId=10025898 |access-date=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;" |- ! 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 | ''Rainbow Romance OST'' | <ref>{{cite news |script-title=ko:레인보우 로망스 OST |url=https://www.melon.com/album/detail.htm?albumId=321376 |access-date=June 3, 2020 |work=Melon |language=ko |archive-date=June 3, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200603173903/https://www.melon.com/album/detail.htm?albumId=321376 |url-status=live }}</ref> |- ! scope="row" | "A Family"<br/>{{small|(Go Hyun Wook featuring Cast of ''Bad Family''{{efn|(Rap. Kim Hee-chul of Super Junior, Feat. Kim Myung-min, Nam Sang-mi, Hyun Young, Park Jin-woo)}})}} | ''Bad Family OST'' | <ref>{{cite news |title=SBS Bad Family OST |url=https://www.melon.com/album/music.htm?albumId=316199 |access-date=June 3, 2020 |work=Melon |language=ko |archive-date=June 3, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200603173908/https://www.melon.com/album/music.htm?albumId=316199 |url-status=live }}</ref> |- ! scope="row" | "Don't Walk Away"<br/>{{small|(with. Kim Seong-gi, Hong Ji Min, Kim Hee-won)}} | 2008 | ''Xanadu OST'' | <ref>{{cite news |title=Don't Walk Away |url=https://www.melon.com/song/detail.htm?songId=1939561&ref=W10600 |access-date=December 9, 2018 |work=Melon |language=ko |archive-date=March 8, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220308160243/https://www.melon.com/song/detail.htm?songId=1939561&ref=W10600 |url-status=live }}</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 plainrowheaders sortable" !scope="col"| Title !scope="col"| Year !scope="col"| Role !scope="col" class="unsortable"| Notes !scope="col" class="unsortable"| {{Abbr|Ref.|References}} |- ! scope=row| ''Knowing Bros'' | 2015{{ndash}}present | rowspan="2"| Cast member | |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=":16" /><ref name=":17" /> |- ! scope=row| ''My Little Old Boy'' | 2019{{ndash}}present | Episodes 153{{ndash}}present |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=":22" /> |- ! scope=row| ''20th Century Hit Song'' | 2020{{ndash}}present | Host | |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=":65" /><ref name=":66" /> |}
== Bibliography == {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable" ! scope="col"|Title ! scope="col"|Year ! scope="col"|Language ! scope="col"|{{text|ISBN-10}} ! scope="col"|{{text|ISBN-13}} ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference}} |- ! scope="row" | ''Because It Is Jin Xiche (With CD)'' | rowspan="2" |2013 | Chinese | {{ISBNT|7122173127}} | {{ISBNT|978-7122173126}} |style="text-align:center;"| |- ! scope="row" | ''The ZZINPANG Family'' | Korean | {{N/A|-}} | {{N/A|-}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref>*{{cite web |author=Lim Young-jin |script-title=ko:슈주 김희철, '모락모락 찐빵가족' 웹툰 작가 변신 |url=https://www.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2013/09/27/2013092700911.html |access-date=June 15, 2021 |date=September 27, 2013 |website=OSEN |archive-date=June 16, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210616043208/https://www.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2013/09/27/2013092700911.html |url-status=live }} * {{cite web|script-title=ko:찐팡(ZZINPANG)|url=https://www.facebook.com/ZZINPANG/|access-date=June 16, 2018|date=September 27, 2013|website=Facebook|archive-date=February 1, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220201085140/https://www.facebook.com/ZZINPANG|url-status=live}}</ref> |- ! scope="row" | ''"My Ramen – Ful Life" – Today, eating noodles on the Go. Hokkaido Series!'' | rowspan="2" |2017 | Japanese | {{ISBNT|4835632192}} | {{ISBNT|978-4835632193}} |style="text-align:center;"|<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|access-date=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> |- ! scope="row" | ''Girl Groups 101.Know These Things First'' | Korean | {{N/A|-}} | {{N/A|-}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{cite AV media |title=Heechul's 'Girl Groups 101.Know These Things First' will be a best seller|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMNPo--e74A|access-date=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 honors == {{Main|List of awards and nominations received by Kim Hee-chul}}
== 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}}
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