Um Tae-goo, 1983
Actors · November 9, 1983
Um Tae-goo
★ HOW OLD IS UM TAE-GOO?
Um Tae-goo is 42 years old, born November 9, 1983 in South Korea · Scorpio.
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About
Um Tae-goo built a career on supporting roles in South Korean critically acclaimed films, breaking through with Night in Paradise (2020) and My Sweet Mobster (2024). Born November 9, 1983, he frequently collaborates with his older brother, director Um Tae-hwa, appearing in films like Concrete Utopia. A Scorpio, Um brings quiet intensity to ensemble casts.
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Biography
Um Tae-goo is a South Korean actor born November 9, 1983. He spent his early career in supporting roles across critically acclaimed films including Coin Locker Girl (2015) and The Age of Shadows (2016), establishing himself as a reliable ensemble performer. His breakthrough came with Night in Paradise (2020), followed by the romantic comedy My Sweet Mobster (2024), which elevated his profile beyond indie and prestige film circles. A defining aspect of Um's career is his frequent collaboration with his older brother, director Um Tae-hwa—he has appeared in multiple of Tae-hwa's projects including Heart Vibrator, The Forest, Sookja, Ingtoogi: The Battle Internet Trolls, Vanishing Time: A Boy Who Returned, and Concrete Utopia. As an actor, Um performs across film genres, bringing depth to secondary characters. His Scorpio nature, paired with a Life Path 5 numerology, suggests adaptability and curiosity—traits reflected in his range across indie dramas, prestige cinema, and commercial comedies. Based in South Korea, Um represents a generation of supporting actors who have risen to prominence through selective, quality-driven project choices rather than leading-role stardom.
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Trivia
- Um Tae-goo frequently appears in films directed by his older brother, Um Tae-hwa, spanning multiple genres from indie dramas to family films.
- His breakthrough role in Night in Paradise (2020) preceded his romantic comedy success in My Sweet Mobster (2024) by four years.
- Um built his early reputation through supporting roles in critically acclaimed films like The Age of Shadows (2016) before achieving mainstream recognition.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Free Spirit
Restless and adventurous. Um Tae-goo 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
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CHALLENGING
- PinkPantheressSnake · 2001
- Taylor Swift
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Um Tae-goo?
- Um Tae-goo is 42 years old (born November 9, 1983).
- When is Um Tae-goo's birthday?
- Um Tae-goo was born on November 9, 1983.
- What is Um Tae-goo's zodiac sign?
- Um Tae-goo is a Scorpio, born November 9, 1983.
- What is Um Tae-goo's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Um Tae-goo was born in 1983, the year of the Water Pig.
- Where is Um Tae-goo from?
- Um Tae-goo is from South Korea.
- What does Um Tae-goo do?
- Um Tae-goo is a actor.
- Is Um Tae-goo still alive?
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