Jo Hyun-jae, 1980
Actors · May 9, 1980
Jo Hyun-jae
★ HOW OLD IS JO HYUN-JAE?
Jo Hyun-jae is 46 years old, born May 9, 1980 in South Korea · Taurus.
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★ LEDE
About
Jo Hyun-jae is a South Korean actor known for leading roles in Love Letter, Only You, Ballad of Seodong, and 49 Days. Born May 9, 1980, he initially debuted as a singer in the four-member boy band Guardian in 1998 before transitioning to acting after a Pocari Sweat commercial raised his profile in 2000. A Taurus with life path 5, he brings steady presence and adaptability to his roles [F1, enrichments].
★ FEATURE
Biography
Jo Hyun-jae is a South Korean actor born May 9, 1980. He initially debuted as a singer in the four-member boy band Guardian, which disbanded after releasing their self-titled album in 1998. A Pocari Sweat commercial in 2000 drew widespread attention and marked his shift toward acting. He is best known for leading roles in Love Letter (2003), Only You (2005), Ballad of Seodong (2005), and 49 Days (2011). As an actor, Jo performs in film and television productions, embodying characters across drama and period genres. Born under the sign of Taurus, he carries qualities of reliability and persistence [F1, enrichments]. His life path number 5 suggests adaptability and evolution—a trait evident in his pivot from music to acting and his range across romantic, historical, and supernatural narratives [F1, enrichments].
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Jo Hyun-jae debuted in entertainment as a singer with the four-member boy band Guardian, which released a self-titled album in 1998 before disbanding. In 2000, he appeared in a commercial for Pocari Sweat sports drink that drew public attention, providing a turning point toward his acting career.
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Trivia
- Jo Hyun-jae's initial career was in music, not acting—he was a member of the boy band Guardian in the late 1990s.
- A single commercial appearance for Pocari Sweat in 2000 became the catalyst for his transition into acting.
- He has headlined major Korean television dramas across multiple genres, from romance to historical fiction and supernatural melodrama.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Free Spirit
Restless and adventurous. Jo Hyun-jae reinvent often: new sounds, new platforms, new cities. Expect career pivots over decades.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 5 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Seol In-ahRat · 1996
- Rae Lil BlackRat · 1996
- Yung GravyRat · 1996
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade PettyjohnDragon · 2000
CHALLENGING
- Hunter SchaferTiger · 1998
- Dylan Wang
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Jo Hyun-jae?
- Jo Hyun-jae is 46 years old (born May 9, 1980).
- When is Jo Hyun-jae's birthday?
- Jo Hyun-jae was born on May 9, 1980.
- What is Jo Hyun-jae's zodiac sign?
- Jo Hyun-jae is a Taurus, born May 9, 1980.
- What is Jo Hyun-jae's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Jo Hyun-jae was born in 1980, the year of the Metal Monkey.
- Where is Jo Hyun-jae from?
- Jo Hyun-jae is from South Korea.
- What does Jo Hyun-jae do?
- Jo Hyun-jae is a actor.
- Is Jo Hyun-jae still alive?
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