Jang Hyeon-seong, 1970
Writers · July 17, 1970
Jang Hyeon-seong
★ HOW OLD IS JANG HYEON-SEONG?
Jang Hyeon-seong is 55 years old, born July 17, 1970 in South Korea · Cancer.
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About
Jang Hyeon-seong is a South Korean actor and screenwriter born in 1970. He built his reputation in arthouse cinema under director Song Il-gon, starring in Spider Forest (2004) and Feathers in the Wind (2005), the latter earning praise for "the performance of his career". Beyond film, he co-wrote the screenplay for Romance (2006) and later became known to broader audiences through the reality show The Return of Superman, which he joined with his two sons in 2013. As a Cancer, he channels introspective depth into character work.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Jang Hyeon-seong is a South Korean actor and screenwriter born July 17, 1970. He began his career as a member of the Hakjeon Theatre Company before moving into film and television. His defining work arrived through collaborations with director Song Il-gon on arthouse films: Spider Forest (2004), The Magicians (2006), and most notably Feathers in the Wind (2005), which earned him recognition for delivering "the performance of his career". He also appeared in Nabi (2001), Rewind (2003), My Right to Ravage Myself (2005), Love Is a Crazy Thing (2005), and My Friend and His Wife (2008). Beyond acting, Jang contributed as one of the screenwriters for Romance (2006), directed by Moon Seung-wook. In 2013, he transitioned into variety television, appearing alongside his two sons on The Return of Superman, a reality show where celebrity fathers care for their children for 48 hours while their wives take a 2-day break. As a Cancer born in 1970, Jang embodies the sign's tendency toward emotional authenticity and introspection in performance. Screenwriters and actors craft character narratives and bring them to life on stage and screen.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Jang Hyeon-seong began his acting career as a member of the Hakjeon Theatre Company before transitioning to film and television.
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Trivia
- He co-wrote the screenplay for the 2006 film Romance alongside his acting career.
- In 2013, he began appearing on the reality show The Return of Superman with his two sons, where celebrity fathers babysit their children for 48 hours.
- One critic described his performance in Feathers in the Wind (2005) as "the performance of his career".
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Free Spirit
Restless and adventurous. Jang Hyeon-seong 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.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
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CHALLENGING
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★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Jang Hyeon-seong?
- Jang Hyeon-seong is 55 years old (born July 17, 1970).
- When is Jang Hyeon-seong's birthday?
- Jang Hyeon-seong was born on July 17, 1970.
- What is Jang Hyeon-seong's zodiac sign?
- Jang Hyeon-seong is a Cancer, born July 17, 1970.
- What is Jang Hyeon-seong's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Jang Hyeon-seong was born in 1970, the year of the Metal Dog.
- Where is Jang Hyeon-seong from?
- Jang Hyeon-seong is from South Korea.
- What does Jang Hyeon-seong do?
- Jang Hyeon-seong is a writer.
- Is Jang Hyeon-seong still alive?
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