Justin Harvey

Justin John Harvey (; born March 27, 1991) is a South African model, actor and television personality based in South Korea. He obtained a law degree before relocating to South Korea at the age of 24 to pursue modeling. He has since become active in entertainment, films and commercials.

Early life Justin John Harvey was born on March 27, 1991 in Bloemfontein, South Africa. When he was six, Harvey and his mother moved to the East Rand in Gauteng following his parents' divorce. Harvey enjoyed playing rugby and cricket as a child. His interest in acting began at the age of seven through school plays in elementary school. In high school, he choreographed and directed plays. However, Harvey chose law as major at the University of Pretoria, thinking it was a safer career path. However, his dream of becoming an actor remained.

Career Harvey arrived in South Korea at the age of 24, intending a short-term visit. He became captivated by the country and decided to stay indefinitely. He enrolled in a formal Korean language school for a month before deciding to teach himself the language, fully immersing himself in the process. Even when learning new skills such as yoga or scuba diving, he opted for lessons conducted in Korean.

In 2019, Harvey made his television debut on the MBC Every 1 reality show "Welcome, First Time in Korea". The show, along with "South Korean Foreigners", aired in 2020. "Welcome, First Time in Korea" features a foreigner living in South Korea who invites friends from their home country to visit for the first time, while "South Korean Foreigners" pits 10 non-Koreans against five Koreans in a competition. These programs have helped many foreigners gain recognition and become TV personalities in South Korea.

In the same year, while walking along the Han River banks with his parents, Harvey saw a citizen jump into the river. He immediately jumped in and saved the person's life before the rescue team arrived. For this action, the Yeongdeungpo Fire Department awarded him a Civilian Meritorious Service Award.

In 2022, following years of modeling and television appearances, he secured a role in the sci-fi horror film The Witch: Part 2 - The Other One.

In 2024, Harvey appeared in Netflix entertainment show Physical: 100 Season 2 - Underground, a competition featuring 100 individuals showcasing their physical strength to determine the ultimate champion with the most perfect physique. Harvey showed his strength by landing in the TOP 4 after a fierce competition in the first-come, first-served roller race.

Filmography

Feature film

Web series

Television and web shows

Accolades

State honors +Name of country, award ceremony, year given, and name of honorCountryAward CeremonyYearHonor South Korea Yeongdeungpo Fire Departement 2019 Civilian Meritorious Service Award The Seoul Metropolitan Government'sForeigner Honorary Citizenship 2021 Seoul Honorary Citizen