Na Hong-jin, 1974
Writers · January 1, 1974
Na Hong-jin
★ HOW OLD IS NA HONG-JIN?
Na Hong-jin is 52 years old, born January 1, 1974 in South Korea · Capricorn.
#1093of 9,291 Writers on HotBirthdays
★ LEDE
About
Na Hong-jin crafts violent thrillers that dominate South Korean box offices and festival circuits. Born in 1974, he broke through with The Chaser (2008), the third-highest-grossing South Korean film that year, then escalated with The Yellow Sea at Cannes and The Wailing (2016), which won Best Director at the Blue Dragon Film Awards. A Capricorn screenwriter-director.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Na Hong-jin is a South Korean film director, producer, and screenwriter born on 20 July 1974. His signature style weaves violent thriller and horror elements into narratives that achieve both critical and commercial traction. He burst into the industry with his feature film debut, The Chaser (2008), which became the third-highest-grossing South Korean release of that year. His follow-up, The Yellow Sea (2010), earned a spot in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival, marking his arrival on the international circuit. The Wailing (2016) solidified his standing, earning the Best Director award at the 37th Blue Dragon Film Awards and recognition at the Bucheon International Film Festival. As a screenwriter, Na builds narratives across feature film, producing, and directing roles. A Capricorn, Na embodies the sign's reputation for discipline and strategic vision—his films are architecturally precise thrillers that balance visceral violence with psychological depth. His Life Path number 5 aligns with his restless creative evolution: each project pushes genre boundaries and explores darker narrative terrain.
★ SIDEBAR
Trivia
- The Chaser (2008), his directorial debut, ranked third at the South Korean box office in its release year.
- The Yellow Sea (2010) premiered in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival.
- The Wailing (2016) won Best Director at the 37th Blue Dragon Film Awards.
★ SIDEBAR
Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Free Spirit
Restless and adventurous. Na Hong-jin 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
- 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 Na Hong-jin?
- Na Hong-jin is 52 years old (born January 1, 1974).
- When is Na Hong-jin's birthday?
- Na Hong-jin was born on January 1, 1974.
- What is Na Hong-jin's zodiac sign?
- Na Hong-jin is a Capricorn, born January 1, 1974.
- What is Na Hong-jin's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Na Hong-jin was born in 1974, the year of the Wood Tiger.
- Where is Na Hong-jin from?
- Na Hong-jin is from South Korea.
- What does Na Hong-jin do?
- Na Hong-jin is a writer.
- Is Na Hong-jin still alive?
#51,897
