Chang, 1975
Writers · January 1, 1975
Chang
★ HOW OLD IS CHANG?
Chang is 51 years old, born January 1, 1975 in South Korea · Capricorn.
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★ LEDE
About
Chang (Yoon Hong-seung) pivoted from music videos to Korean horror with Death Bell, then remade French noir into festival darlings. Born 1975 in South Korea, the screenwriter and director claimed the Golden Goblet at Shanghai for The Target, which screened at Cannes and Busan. Capricorn with a life-path 6: the builder's number for craft.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Chang, the pseudonym of Yoon Hong-seung, is a South Korean film director and screenwriter born in 1975. He transitioned from directing music videos into narrative filmmaking, launching his feature career with Death Bell, a Korean horror film in 2008. His second feature, The Target, remade the 2010 French film Point Blank and won the Golden Goblet Award at the Shanghai International Film Festival. The same film earned invitations to both the Cannes Film Festival and Busan International Film Festival in 2014. As a screenwriter and director, Chang works across horror and thriller genres, blending commercial appeal with festival recognition. Born under Capricorn, his methodical approach to genre filmmaking reflects the sign's reputation for discipline and structural mastery. His life-path number 6 suggests an innate responsibility to perfect his craft and elevate the stories he tells.
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Trivia
- Chang worked as a music video director before entering feature filmmaking, establishing visual discipline that carries through Death Bell and The Target.
- The Target remade the 2010 French thriller Point Blank and screened at both Cannes and Busan in 2014, rare dual-festival recognition for a Korean remake.
- His stage name Chang distinguishes his directorial brand from his birth name Yoon Hong-seung.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Caretaker
Responsible and family-oriented. Chang often anchor a fandom community and lean into projects with social or emotional weight.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 6 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
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CHALLENGING
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★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Chang?
- Chang is 51 years old (born January 1, 1975).
- When is Chang's birthday?
- Chang was born on January 1, 1975.
- What is Chang's zodiac sign?
- Chang is a Capricorn, born January 1, 1975.
- What is Chang's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Chang was born in 1975, the year of the Wood Rabbit.
- Where is Chang from?
- Chang is from South Korea.
- What does Chang do?
- Chang is a writer.
- Is Chang still alive?
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