Jung Byung-gil, 1980
Writers · August 7, 1980
Jung Byung-gil
★ HOW OLD IS JUNG BYUNG-GIL?
Jung Byung-gil is 45 years old, born August 7, 1980 in South Korea · Leo.
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About
Jung Byung-gil is a South Korean film director and screenwriter born in 1980. He trained at Seoul Action School and graduated from Chung-Ang University's film program before directing his debut documentary, Action Boys, about stuntmen in 2008. The action thriller The Villainess, which premiered at Cannes in 2017, brought him international recognition. As a Leo, he channels intensity and creative command into high-octane filmmaking.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Jung Byung-gil is a South Korean film director and screenwriter born August 7, 1980. He trained at Seoul Action School and earned a degree in film from Chung-Ang University. His directorial debut, the documentary Action Boys, examined the lives of stuntmen in 2008. The action thriller The Villainess, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in 2017, established him as a major international talent in kinetic cinema. Screenwriters blend narrative structure with visual language, often collaborating with directors and producers to shape how stories reach audiences. As a screenwriter and director working in South Korea, Jung operates within one of Asia's most prolific film industries. His Leo zodiac profile typically emphasizes bold creative vision and command of dramatic tension—traits evident in his action-focused work. His life-path number 33 aligns with the "Master Teacher" archetype, suggesting a capacity to innovate within genre conventions while mentoring emerging talent in stunt coordination and action design.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Jung Byung-gil trained at Seoul Action School and studied film at Chung-Ang University. Before his breakthrough, he directed the documentary Action Boys in 2008, which focused on stuntmen and their craft. This early project established his signature interest in action sequences and physical performance, laying groundwork for his later feature work.
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Trivia
- Jung trained at Seoul Action School, a specialized facility for stunt performers and action choreography.
- His debut feature, The Villainess, premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in 2017, marking his international breakthrough.
- He majored in film at Chung-Ang University before launching his directorial career.
★ SIDEBAR
Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
Master Number — The Master Teacher
33 is 6 amplified. Caretakers operating at scale; rare among entertainers, more common among educators and activists.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 33 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 Jung Byung-gil?
- Jung Byung-gil is 45 years old (born August 7, 1980).
- When is Jung Byung-gil's birthday?
- Jung Byung-gil was born on August 7, 1980.
- What is Jung Byung-gil's zodiac sign?
- Jung Byung-gil is a Leo, born August 7, 1980.
- What is Jung Byung-gil's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Jung Byung-gil was born in 1980, the year of the Metal Monkey.
- Where is Jung Byung-gil from?
- Jung Byung-gil is from South Korea.
- What does Jung Byung-gil do?
- Jung Byung-gil is a writer.
- Is Jung Byung-gil still alive?
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