Yeon Woo-jin, 1984
Actors · July 5, 1984
Yeon Woo-jin
★ HOW OLD IS YEON WOO-JIN?
Yeon Woo-jin is 41 years old, born July 5, 1984 in South Korea · Cancer.
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★ LEDE
About
Yeon Woo-jin built his South Korean acting career from a modeling start, landing a Best New Actor nomination for Arang and the Magistrate. Born July 5, 1984, he anchored romantic comedies and legal dramas including Marriage, Not Dating, Divorce Lawyer in Love, and Judge vs. Judge. As a Cancer, he channels introspection into character-driven roles.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Yeon Woo-jin (born Kim Bong-hwe) entered entertainment as a model before transitioning to acting. His breakthrough came with Arang and the Magistrate in 2012, which secured him a Best New Actor nomination. He then anchored a string of prime-time dramas: Marriage, Not Dating (2014), Divorce Lawyer in Love (2015), Introverted Boss (2017), Queen for Seven Days (2017), and Judge vs. Judge (2017)—spanning romantic comedy and courtroom genres. Born July 5, 1984, in South Korea, he embodies Cancer traits of emotional depth and careful deliberation in his character choices. His life-path number 7 aligns with his introspective, analytical roles—particularly Introverted Boss—suggesting a natural affinity for characters with hidden depths. As an actor, he performs in television and film, building narratives through sustained character work across ensemble and lead positions. His career trajectory reflects the South Korean television industry's emphasis on romantic and legal drama franchises.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Yeon Woo-jin started in entertainment as a model before transitioning to acting. He built experience in smaller roles before landing his breakthrough nomination for Arang and the Magistrate in 2012.
★ SIDEBAR
Trivia
- His legal name is Kim Bong-hwe; Yeon Woo-jin is his professional stage name.
- Arang and the Magistrate earned him a Best New Actor nomination, marking his mainstream acting entry.
- He gravitated toward ensemble dramas and lead roles in romantic comedies and legal thrillers throughout the 2010s.
★ SIDEBAR
Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Seeker
Analytical and private. Yeon Woo-jin release rarely but deeply, and tend to reward fans with unusual artistic depth rather than constant output.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 7 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- IsaacMonkey · 2004
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade PettyjohnDragon · 2000
- Ruby StokesDragon · 2000
- Robbie UreMonkey · 2004
CHALLENGING
- Ádám SimonHorse · 1990
- Chris Colfer
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Yeon Woo-jin?
- Yeon Woo-jin is 41 years old (born July 5, 1984).
- When is Yeon Woo-jin's birthday?
- Yeon Woo-jin was born on July 5, 1984.
- What is Yeon Woo-jin's zodiac sign?
- Yeon Woo-jin is a Cancer, born July 5, 1984.
- What is Yeon Woo-jin's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Yeon Woo-jin was born in 1984, the year of the Wood Rat.
- Where is Yeon Woo-jin from?
- Yeon Woo-jin is from South Korea.
- What does Yeon Woo-jin do?
- Yeon Woo-jin is a actor.
- Is Yeon Woo-jin still alive?
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