Hwang Bo-ra, 1983
Actors · October 2, 1983
Hwang Bo-ra
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Hwang Bo-ra is 42 years old, born October 2, 1983 in South Korea · Libra.
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About
Hwang Bo-ra broke through South Korean acting via a ramyeon commercial, then cemented her reputation with award-winning dramatic work. Born October 2, 1983, she debuted in 2003 and won Best New Actress at the Busan Film Critics Awards for her role in the black comedy Skeletons in the Closet in 2007. She pivoted between supporting roles in dramas like Arang and the Magistrate and leading parts in horror and revenge projects. As a Libra, she brings balance to complex, often eccentric characters.
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Biography
Hwang Bo-ra's breakthrough came through an unlikely vehicle: a ramyeon commercial where she played a quirky "cup noodle girl" that made her a household name in South Korea. Born in 1983, she made her acting debut in 2003 and spent her early career building profile in supporting roles. Her turning point arrived in 2007 when she played the daughter and narrator in the black comedy Skeletons in the Closet, earning Best New Actress at both the Busan Film Critics Awards and Director's Cut Awards. This recognition opened doors to high-profile ensemble and lead work: she appeared in television dramas including Arang and the Magistrate (2012), The Eldest (2013), and the romance-comedy Cunning Single Lady (2014). On screen, she gravitated toward unconventional roles—the ghost romance Jumunjin (2010), which reunited her with Rainbow Romance co-star Kim Kibum; the revenge thriller Dangerous Woman (2011); and the horror film Navigation (2014). As a Libra born in October, Hwang channels the sign's affinity for harmony and nuance into her portrayals of complex, often quirky characters. Actors in South Korean cinema navigate between television and film, building audiences across multiple platforms.
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Trivia
- A ramyeon commercial—not a traditional drama debut—launched her to mainstream recognition in South Korea.
- She reunited with Kim Kibum for the ghost romance Jumunjin in 2010, having previously worked together on Rainbow Romance.
- Her award-winning role in Skeletons in the Closet earned her accolades from both critics and industry bodies in a single year.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Caretaker
Responsible and family-oriented. Hwang Bo-ra often anchor a fandom community and lean into projects with social or emotional weight.
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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
- PinkPantheressSnake · 2001
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Frequently asked
- How old is Hwang Bo-ra?
- Hwang Bo-ra is 42 years old (born October 2, 1983).
- When is Hwang Bo-ra's birthday?
- Hwang Bo-ra was born on October 2, 1983.
- What is Hwang Bo-ra's zodiac sign?
- Hwang Bo-ra is a Libra, born October 2, 1983.
- What is Hwang Bo-ra's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Hwang Bo-ra was born in 1983, the year of the Water Pig.
- Where is Hwang Bo-ra from?
- Hwang Bo-ra is from South Korea.
- What does Hwang Bo-ra do?
- Hwang Bo-ra is a actor.
- Is Hwang Bo-ra still alive?
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