Eun Ji-won, 1978
Actors · June 8, 1978
Eun Ji-won
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Eun Ji-won is 48 years old, born June 8, 1978 in South Korea · Gemini.
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About
Eun Ji-won led Sechs Kies, the first-generation K-pop idol group that anchored hip-hop into the Korean pop mainstream. Born in South Korea on June 8, 1978, he built a parallel career as an actor and entertainer, becoming a fixture on variety shows like 1 Night 2 Days, where his childish on-screen persona earned him the nickname "Eun Choding". As a Gemini, his duality — rapper-turned-entertainer — mirrors the sign's adaptability.
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Biography
Eun Ji-won is a South Korean rapper, singer, actor and entertainer. Born June 8, 1978, in South Korea, he rose to prominence as the leader of Sechs Kies, the first-generation idol group that established hip-hop in the Korean pop scene. He is widely recognized as an ancestor of the K-pop world, paving the way for the genre's global dominance. Beyond music, Eun Ji-won became an entertainment icon through television, most notably on 1 Night 2 Days, where his childish on-screen antics earned him the moniker "Eun Choding" (Elementary Eun). He continues to appear on shows like New Journey to the West, maintaining visibility across variety entertainment. As a Gemini born in 1978, Eun Ji-won embodies the sign's communicative and multifaceted nature—equally fluent in rap, acting, and the improvisational humor that defines Korean variety television. Male actors typically balance dramatic roles with comedic timing and audience engagement; Eun Ji-won's career illustrates this range. His influence extends beyond entertainment to cultural icon status, cementing his legacy as a bridge between Korean hip-hop and mainstream pop.
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Trivia
- Leader of Sechs Kies, the first-generation K-pop idol group that pioneered hip-hop in Korean pop.
- Known as "Eun Choding" (Elementary Eun) for his childish persona on 1 Night 2 Days.
- Recognized as an ancestor of the K-pop world for paving the way for hip-hop in the Korean pop scene.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Communicator
Expressive and creative. Eun Ji-won gravitate to performance, writing, and social platforms where personality compounds the work.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Hunter SchaferTiger · 1998
- Dylan WangTiger · 1998
- Kerris DorseyTiger · 1998
- Emily FairnTiger · 1998
- AlexandraTiger · 1998
CHALLENGING
- Rae Lil BlackRat · 1996
- Yung Gravy
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Frequently asked
- How old is Eun Ji-won?
- Eun Ji-won is 48 years old (born June 8, 1978).
- When is Eun Ji-won's birthday?
- Eun Ji-won was born on June 8, 1978.
- What is Eun Ji-won's zodiac sign?
- Eun Ji-won is a Gemini, born June 8, 1978.
- What is Eun Ji-won's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Eun Ji-won was born in 1978, the year of the Earth Horse.
- Where is Eun Ji-won from?
- Eun Ji-won is from South Korea.
- What does Eun Ji-won do?
- Eun Ji-won is a actor.
- Is Eun Ji-won still alive?
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