Ha Jung-woo, 1978
Writers · March 11, 1978
Ha Jung-woo
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Ha Jung-woo is 48 years old, born March 11, 1978 in South Korea · Pisces.
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About
Ha Jung-woo became South Korea's most-awarded actor of his generation after The Chaser (2008) catapulted him to stardom. Born March 11, 1978, in South Korea, the actor and filmmaker has starred in films accumulating over 100 million tickets—a milestone only three other actors have reached. His range spans serial killers (The Chaser), gangsters (Nameless Gangster), and grim reapers (Along with the Gods). A Pisces, Ha channels emotional depth into every role.
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Biography
Ha Jung-woo (birth name Kim Sung-hoon) is a South Korean actor and filmmaker born March 11, 1978. One of the highest-grossing actors in South Korea, his films have accumulated more than 100 million tickets—only three other actors have reached this milestone, and Ha achieved it nearly a decade younger than the rest.
His breakthrough came with Na Hong-jin's serial killer thriller The Chaser (2008), which established him as a leading voice of his generation. He proved his range across diverse genres: the sports film Take Off (2009), action thrillers The Yellow Sea (2010) and The Terror Live (2013), the gangster saga Nameless Gangster: Rules of the Time (2012), the spy actioner The Berlin File (2013), the period action film Kundo: Age of the Rampant (2014), and the disaster thriller Tunnel (2016). He anchored the fantasy action film Along with the Gods: The Two Worlds (2017) and its 2018 sequel as the grim reaper Gang-rim.
Beyond acting, Ha works as a screenwriter and filmmaker. His directorial debut was the comedy Fasten Your Seatbelt (2013), followed by Chronicle of a Blood Merchant (2015) and the upcoming releases Lobby and The People Upstairs (both 2025). A Pisces born in 1978, Ha embodies the sign's emotional introspection and adaptability across characters. His Life Path number is 3, reflecting creative expression and communication—traits evident in his directorial and screenwriting ventures.
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Trivia
- Ha's real name is Kim Sung-hoon; he adopted the stage name Ha Jung-woo.
- Only three other South Korean actors have reached the 100-million-ticket milestone before Ha, despite being nearly a decade younger.
- He has worked as both actor and director; his directorial projects include Fasten Your Seatbelt (2013) and Chronicle of a Blood Merchant (2015).
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Communicator
Expressive and creative. Ha Jung-woo 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
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CHALLENGING
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Frequently asked
- How old is Ha Jung-woo?
- Ha Jung-woo is 48 years old (born March 11, 1978).
- When is Ha Jung-woo's birthday?
- Ha Jung-woo was born on March 11, 1978.
- What is Ha Jung-woo's zodiac sign?
- Ha Jung-woo is a Pisces, born March 11, 1978.
- What is Ha Jung-woo's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Ha Jung-woo was born in 1978, the year of the Earth Horse.
- Where is Ha Jung-woo from?
- Ha Jung-woo is from South Korea.
- What does Ha Jung-woo do?
- Ha Jung-woo is a writer.
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