Lee Jae-han, 1971
Writers · January 1, 1971
Lee Jae-han
★ HOW OLD IS LEE JAE-HAN?
Lee Jae-han is 55 years old, born January 1, 1971 in South Korea · Capricorn.
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About
Lee Jae-han crafted Korean box-office hits across genres, from romance to war drama, since his 2000 debut. Born in 1971, the South Korean director and screenwriter studied at NYU and built a signature sensuous visual style. A Capricorn known for balancing artistic ambition with commercial success.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Lee Jae-han is a South Korean film director and screenwriter born in 1971. He studied filmmaking at New York University before debuting in 2000. His breakthrough came with A Moment to Remember (2004), followed by the war film 71: Into the Fire (2010), the romance Sayonara Itsuka (2010), and Operation Chromite (2016). Each project reflects a distinct genre—melodrama, historical action, cross-cultural romance—yet his work maintains a consistent chic and sensuous visual language. As a screenwriter and director, Lee balances narrative depth with commercial appeal, a rare skill in Korean cinema. Born under Capricorn, his disciplined approach to craft is evident in the precision of his box-office successes. Life Path 2 suggests a natural mediator between artistic vision and audience expectation, reflected in his genre-spanning catalog.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Lee Jae-han studied filmmaking at New York University before returning to South Korea. He remained largely unknown until his directorial debut in 2000, which launched his career as both director and screenwriter.
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Trivia
- Also known professionally as John H. Lee.
- A Moment to Remember (2004) became one of his signature works, establishing his talent for intimate drama.
- Directed both Japanese-language (Sayonara Itsuka) and Korean-language historical films (71: Into the Fire, Operation Chromite), demonstrating versatility across markets.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Diplomat
Cooperative and intuitive. Lee Jae-han read rooms quickly and often build careers around partnerships, mediation, or paired creative work.
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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 Lee Jae-han?
- Lee Jae-han is 55 years old (born January 1, 1971).
- When is Lee Jae-han's birthday?
- Lee Jae-han was born on January 1, 1971.
- What is Lee Jae-han's zodiac sign?
- Lee Jae-han is a Capricorn, born January 1, 1971.
- What is Lee Jae-han's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Lee Jae-han was born in 1971, the year of the Metal Pig.
- Where is Lee Jae-han from?
- Lee Jae-han is from South Korea.
- What does Lee Jae-han do?
- Lee Jae-han is a writer.
- Is Lee Jae-han still alive?
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