Hong Seok-jae, 1983
Writers · January 1, 1983
Hong Seok-jae
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Hong Seok-jae is 43 years old, born January 1, 1983 in South Korea · Capricorn.
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About
Hong Seok-jae made his directorial mark with Socialphobia, a thriller that swept festival awards including the NETPAC Award and Best Director at Busan in 2014. Born in 1983 in South Korea, he writes and directs films that blend psychological tension with character depth. His earlier short Keep Quiet also earned festival recognition, signaling a filmmaker attuned to audience and jury taste alike. Capricorn discipline shows in his methodical craft.
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Biography
Hong Seok-jae is a South Korean film director and screenwriter known for psychological thrillers that resonate across festival circuits. Born in 1983, his feature debut Socialphobia (2015) became a calling card—the film won the NETPAC Award and the DGK Award for Best Director at the 19th Busan International Film Festival in 2014, then claimed Best New Director and Best New Actor (for co-star Byun Yo-han) at the 24th Buil Film Awards in 2015. Before that breakthrough, his short film Keep Quiet (2011) had already earned the Special Jury Prize and the I love Shorts! Audience Award at the Mise-en-scène Short Film Festival in 2012, marking him as a voice worth watching in Korean independent cinema. As a screenwriter and director, Hong operates in the space where narrative precision and visual storytelling converge—a signature of auteur-driven Korean filmmaking. His Life Path 5 suggests adaptability and restlessness, traits evident in his willingness to shift between formats (short to feature) and push genre boundaries. As a Capricorn, he channels the sign's trait of disciplined ambition into craft.
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Trivia
- Socialphobia's co-star Byun Yo-han won the Best New Actor award at the 24th Buil Film Awards, sharing the film's festival sweep with Hong.
- Keep Quiet won both a Special Jury Prize and the audience award at Mise-en-scène Short Film Festival in 2012, suggesting he resonates with both critics and viewers.
- Hong's dual wins at Busan (NETPAC and Best Director) and Buil Film Awards (Best New Director) in consecutive years established him as an emerging auteur in Korean cinema.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Free Spirit
Restless and adventurous. Hong Seok-jae reinvent often: new sounds, new platforms, new cities. Expect career pivots over decades.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
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CHALLENGING
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Frequently asked
- How old is Hong Seok-jae?
- Hong Seok-jae is 43 years old (born January 1, 1983).
- When is Hong Seok-jae's birthday?
- Hong Seok-jae was born on January 1, 1983.
- What is Hong Seok-jae's zodiac sign?
- Hong Seok-jae is a Capricorn, born January 1, 1983.
- What is Hong Seok-jae's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Hong Seok-jae was born in 1983, the year of the Water Pig.
- Where is Hong Seok-jae from?
- Hong Seok-jae is from South Korea.
- What does Hong Seok-jae do?
- Hong Seok-jae is a writer.
- Is Hong Seok-jae still alive?
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