Yunho, 1986
Actors · February 6, 1986
Yunho
★ HOW OLD IS YUNHO?
Yunho is 40 years old, born February 6, 1986 in South Korea · Aquarius.
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★ LEDE
About
U-Know Yunho built a two-decade career as TVXQ's leader, turning K-pop duo dominance into occasional acting work. Born in Gwangju, South Korea on February 6, 1986, he joined SM Entertainment's training program in 2001 and debuted with TVXQ in 2003. Fluent in Korean and Japanese, Yunho released chart-topping albums across Asia as the band's frontman. As an Aquarius [birth], he balances calculated artistry with unpredictable creative pivots.
★ FEATURE
Biography
U-Know Yunho—stage name for Jung Yunho—built TVXQ into one of K-pop's most enduring acts. Born February 6, 1986 in Gwangju, South Korea, he entered SM Entertainment's training system in 2001 and debuted with TVXQ in 2003 as the duo's leader. His tenure produced chart-topping albums across Asia, establishing him as a vocalist capable of sustaining international momentum across multiple markets. Fluency in Korean and Japanese expanded his regional reach beyond Korean-speaking audiences.
Yunho's career straddles music and acting. While TVXQ remained his primary project, he made occasional television drama appearances, exploring acting without abandoning his core identity as a singer-songwriter. Born under Aquarius [birth], Yunho's chart shows a Life Path 5 [birth]—the pattern of adaptability, change, and communication—fitting for an artist who navigated two decades of shifting K-pop trends while maintaining a fixed group structure. As a male actor and musician, Yunho represents a generation of K-pop idols who treated acting as supplementary rather than transformative work.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Yunho was born and raised in Gwangju, South Korea. He began formal musical training under SM Entertainment in 2001, spending two years as a trainee before his 2003 debut with TVXQ. This pathway—selection, intensive preparation, debut—became the template for SM Entertainment's idol system.
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Trivia
- U-Know is his stage name; his birth name is Jung Yunho.
- He speaks fluent Korean and Japanese, enabling TVXQ to perform across East Asia without significant language barriers.
- Yunho has been TVXQ's leader since the duo's 2003 debut, making him one of K-pop's longest-serving group frontmen.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Free Spirit
Restless and adventurous. Yunho 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 Yunho?
- Yunho is 40 years old (born February 6, 1986).
- When is Yunho's birthday?
- Yunho was born on February 6, 1986.
- What is Yunho's zodiac sign?
- Yunho is a Aquarius, born February 6, 1986.
- What is Yunho's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Yunho was born in 1986, the year of the Fire Tiger.
- Where is Yunho from?
- Yunho is from South Korea.
- What does Yunho do?
- Yunho is a actor.
- Is Yunho still alive?
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