Uhm Tae-woong, 1974
Actors · April 5, 1974
Uhm Tae-woong
★ HOW OLD IS UHM TAE-WOONG?
Uhm Tae-woong is 52 years old, born April 5, 1974 in South Korea · Aries.
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About
Uhm Tae-woong broke through South Korean TV after a decade of supporting roles, starring in critically acclaimed dramas like Resurrection (2005) and Lucifer (2007). Born April 5, 1974, the actor initially worked in the shadow of his older sister, singer-actress Uhm Jung-hwa, before claiming lead roles across film and television. As an Aries, he channels the sign's directness into morally complex characters—villains and anti-heroes.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Uhm Tae-woong is a South Korean actor born April 5, 1974. He made his acting debut in 1998 but spent several years in minor roles and one-act dramas while his older sister, Uhm Jung-hwa, dominated as a singer-actress. His turning point came with a villainous role in the romantic comedy Sassy Girl Chun-hyang, which caught industry attention. In 2005, he starred in the critically acclaimed Resurrection, establishing himself as a serious dramatic lead. He followed with the revenge series Lucifer in 2007, then expanded into film with diverse projects: Forever the Moment (2008), Chaw (2009), Cyrano Agency (2010), Architecture 101 (2012), and Man from the Equator (2012). As an Aries born in April, his astrological profile suggests the sign's assertiveness and pioneering drive—traits visible in his choice of morally grey, challenging roles. Life-path number 3 associates with creative expression and communication; Uhm channels this through varied character work across television and cinema. Actors typically combine training, emotional intelligence, and persistent audition work to build careers; Uhm's decade-long climb before breakthrough reflects this reality.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Uhm Tae-woong made his acting debut in 1998 but struggled for several years in small television roles and one-act dramas, overshadowed by the popularity of his older sister, singer-actress Uhm Jung-hwa. He worked in supporting parts until his villainous turn in the romantic comedy Sassy Girl Chun-hyang began to shift industry perception of him as a serious actor.
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Trivia
- His older sister Uhm Jung-hwa was already an established singer-actress when he began his career, making his early years harder to navigate.
- He made his breakthrough in the critically acclaimed drama Resurrection in 2005, nearly a decade after his 1998 debut.
- He starred in Cyrano Agency (2010), a romantic comedy about a covert dating-service operation.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Communicator
Expressive and creative. Uhm Tae-woong gravitate to performance, writing, and social platforms where personality compounds the 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 Uhm Tae-woong?
- Uhm Tae-woong is 52 years old (born April 5, 1974).
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- What is Uhm Tae-woong's zodiac sign?
- Uhm Tae-woong is a Aries, born April 5, 1974.
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- Uhm Tae-woong was born in 1974, the year of the Wood Tiger.
- Where is Uhm Tae-woong from?
- Uhm Tae-woong is from South Korea.
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- Uhm Tae-woong is a actor.
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