Yeon Jung-hoon, 1978
Actors · November 6, 1978
Yeon Jung-hoon
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Yeon Jung-hoon is 47 years old, born November 6, 1978 in South Korea · Scorpio.
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About
Yeon Jung-hoon rose to prominence through generational epics and crime procedurals that defined South Korean TV in the 2010s. Born November 6, 1978, the actor became a household name starring in East of Eden (2008), Vampire Prosecutor (2011–2012), and the weekend hit Pots of Gold (2013). Beyond scripted work, he hosted the first three seasons of Top Gear Korea and joined the variety show 2 Days & 1 Night (2019–2024). A Scorpio [birth fact], he blends dramatic intensity with on-camera charm.
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Biography
Yeon Jung-hoon is a South Korean actor born November 6, 1978. He built his reputation through high-impact television roles: the generational epic East of Eden (2008), the crime procedural Vampire Prosecutor (2011–2012), and the domestically popular weekend drama Pots of Gold (2013). Beyond acting, Yeon hosted the first three seasons of Top Gear Korea, adapting the BBC format for Korean audiences, and appeared as a cast member on the long-running variety-reality show 2 Days & 1 Night across multiple seasons (2019–2024). As an actor, Yeon navigates both dramatic and entertainment-focused television work, genres that demand different skill sets—one requires emotional depth and character nuance, the other quick wit and on-camera spontaneity. Born under Scorpio [birth fact], his career reflects the sign's reputation for intensity and transformative presence across multiple genres. His life-path number 33 [enrichments] aligns with visionary and creative roles in the entertainment landscape.
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Trivia
- Yeon hosted the first three seasons of Top Gear Korea, bringing the BBC's automotive format to South Korean television.
- He appeared on 2 Days & 1 Night, one of South Korea's longest-running variety-reality shows, from 2019–2024.
- East of Eden (2008), one of his breakthrough roles, was a generational epic that defined his early career prominence.
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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.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Hunter SchaferTiger · 1998
- Dylan WangTiger · 1998
- Kerris DorseyTiger · 1998
- Emily FairnTiger · 1998
- AlexandraTiger · 1998
CHALLENGING
- Rae Lil BlackRat · 1996
- Yung Gravy
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Frequently asked
- How old is Yeon Jung-hoon?
- Yeon Jung-hoon is 47 years old (born November 6, 1978).
- When is Yeon Jung-hoon's birthday?
- Yeon Jung-hoon was born on November 6, 1978.
- What is Yeon Jung-hoon's zodiac sign?
- Yeon Jung-hoon is a Scorpio, born November 6, 1978.
- What is Yeon Jung-hoon's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Yeon Jung-hoon was born in 1978, the year of the Earth Horse.
- Where is Yeon Jung-hoon from?
- Yeon Jung-hoon is from South Korea.
- What does Yeon Jung-hoon do?
- Yeon Jung-hoon is a actor.
- Is Yeon Jung-hoon still alive?
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