Huh Jung, 1981
Writers · January 1, 1981
Huh Jung
★ HOW OLD IS HUH JUNG?
Huh Jung is 45 years old, born January 1, 1981 in South Korea · Capricorn.
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About
Huh Jung turned low-budget Korean horror into blockbuster audiences with Hide and Seek. Born in 1981, the South Korean film director and screenwriter scored an unexpected hit with his directorial debut, which drew 5.6 million admissions in 2013. His follow-up, The Mimic (2017), continued his grip on the genre. Capricorn persistence—methodical craft over flash.
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Biography
Huh Jung's Hide and Seek (2013)—his directorial debut—became a phenomenon despite its modest budget, attracting 5.6 million viewers and establishing him as a horror-film operator in South Korean cinema. The film starred Son Hyun-joo and proved that restraint and tension could outperform spectacle. His second feature, The Mimic, arrived in 2017 with actress Yum Jung-ah in the lead role, cementing his reputation within the genre. As a South Korean screenwriter and film director, Huh works in a film industry known for rapid production cycles and competitive festival circuits. Born in 1981, he belongs to the Capricorn cohort—practitioners known for disciplined, long-term vision. His career pattern reflects this: two methodical projects, both horror-anchored, both drawing serious audience commitment rather than chasing trends.
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Trivia
- Hide and Seek, Huh's first film, pulled in 5.6 million admissions despite being shot on a constrained budget.
- The Mimic (2017) marked his second directorial feature and continued his focus on horror as a vehicle for audience tension.
- Huh works as both director and screenwriter, controlling narrative structure from script through final cut.
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The Communicator
Expressive and creative. Huh Jung 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
- Janhvi KapoorOx · 1997
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- Tian XiweiOx · 1997
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CHALLENGING
- Isa BrionesRabbit · 1999
- Rocky
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Huh Jung?
- Huh Jung is 45 years old (born January 1, 1981).
- When is Huh Jung's birthday?
- Huh Jung was born on January 1, 1981.
- What is Huh Jung's zodiac sign?
- Huh Jung is a Capricorn, born January 1, 1981.
- What is Huh Jung's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Huh Jung was born in 1981, the year of the Metal Rooster.
- Where is Huh Jung from?
- Huh Jung is from South Korea.
- What does Huh Jung do?
- Huh Jung is a writer.
- Is Huh Jung still alive?
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