Jeong Gi-hun, 1974
Writers · August 14, 1974
Jeong Gi-hun
★ HOW OLD IS JEONG GI-HUN?
Jeong Gi-hun is 51 years old, born August 14, 1974 in South Korea · Leo.
#9282of 9,291 Writers on HotBirthdays
★ LEDE
About
Jeong Gi-hun directed two South Korean box office hits that launched his career in the 2010s. Born in 1974, he made his debut with the dramedy Goodbye Mom, which won Best Director for Asian New Talent at the 2010 Shanghai International Film Festival. His follow-up, the romantic drama Love 911, cemented his commercial appeal. As a Leo, Gi-hun channels dramatic intensity into character-driven storytelling.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Jeong Gi-hun is a South Korean film director and screenwriter born in 1974. He made his feature debut with Goodbye Mom, a dramedy that became a critical and commercial success, earning him the Best Director for Asian New Talent Award at the 2010 Shanghai International Film Festival. His second feature, Love 911, a romantic drama released in 2012, also achieved strong box office returns and solidified his reputation as a commercially viable filmmaker. Screenwriters and directors in South Korea typically navigate both indie festival circuits and mainstream studio productions, a balance Gi-hun mastered early. Born under the Leo sign, his work often emphasizes emotional depth and character arcs. A Life Path 7 indicates introspection and analytical rigor—traits visible in his careful narrative construction across debut and follow-up projects.
★ SIDEBAR
Trivia
- Goodbye Mom (2009) was his feature directorial debut.
- Won Best Director for Asian New Talent Award at the 2010 Shanghai International Film Festival for Goodbye Mom.
- Love 911 (2012), his second feature, was also a box office hit.
★ SIDEBAR
Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Seeker
Analytical and private. Jeong Gi-hun release rarely but deeply, and tend to reward fans with unusual artistic depth rather than constant output.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 7 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Alexander GouldDog · 1994
- Jean-Carl BoucherDog · 1994
- Connor JessupDog · 1994
- Mayuko FukudaDog · 1994
- Abbey HoesDog · 1994
CHALLENGING
- IsaacMonkey · 2004
- Robbie Ure
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Jeong Gi-hun?
- Jeong Gi-hun is 51 years old (born August 14, 1974).
- When is Jeong Gi-hun's birthday?
- Jeong Gi-hun was born on August 14, 1974.
- What is Jeong Gi-hun's zodiac sign?
- Jeong Gi-hun is a Leo, born August 14, 1974.
- What is Jeong Gi-hun's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Jeong Gi-hun was born in 1974, the year of the Wood Tiger.
- Where is Jeong Gi-hun from?
- Jeong Gi-hun is from South Korea.
- What does Jeong Gi-hun do?
- Jeong Gi-hun is a writer.
- Is Jeong Gi-hun still alive?
#52,158
